This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 23, 2025. Total project cost: $5,549.
This $5,549 outdoor living installation project was estimated in March 2025 for a homeowner in Ada, Michigan, covering 3 units.
For context, Michigan homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate to high near the lakes), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Ada, Michigan |
| Date | March 23, 2025 |
| Total Price | $5,549 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 x 12’ motorized retractable awning | — | 1 | $5,949 | $5,949 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |