This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 2, 2026. Total project cost: $18,360.
Real April 2026 motorized screen estimate from a verified contractor serving Kenilworth, IL. Total cost came to $18,360 across 302 units.
Illinois's climate — humid summers, cold winters, and frequent severe-storm activity across the central plains — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (high, with derecho events on record) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the spring of 2026 is typical for Illinois — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Kenilworth, IL |
| Date | April 2, 2026 |
| Total Price | $18,360 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $68 | $6,800 |
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| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $68 | $6,800 |
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| Motorized Screen | — | 100 | $68 | $6,800 |
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| Installation | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wise Shopper Promotion | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |