This is a real cross-arm retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated June 23, 2026. Total project cost: $3,802.
Real June 2026 cross-arm retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Lake George, Colorado. Total cost came to $3,802 across 1 unit (8×12 ft).
Pricing context: 23% of the 22 comparable cross-arm retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $3,802, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $7,220 national average, it's 47% below the norm. Within Colorado specifically, the average across 8 comparable projects is $8,976 — making this estimate 58% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $50.92 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit cross-arm retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,802, below the $6,563 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Colorado: this is a high-altitude continental climate, which means intense UV, large diurnal temperature swings, and chinook wind events. A well-spec'd awning for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high, particularly along the Front Range) and UV load (very high at altitude) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for high-altitude continental conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Colorado's sun (very high at altitude) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the summer of 2026 is typical for Colorado — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $3,802, this cross-arm retractable awning project is 47% below the national average of $7,220 based on 22 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 23th percentile, meaning 23% of similar projects cost less. In Colorado, where we have data from 8 projects, this is 58% below the state average of $8,976. The effective cost is approximately $50.92 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 cross-arm retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $3,802 |
| National Average (22 projects) | $7,220 |
| National Median | $4,804 |
| vs. National Average | -47% |
| Colorado Average (8 projects) | $8,976 |
| vs. Colorado Average | -58% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $50.92 |
| Market Position | Below Average (23th percentile) |
| Price Range | $3,109 – $21,001 |
How 22 cross-arm retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $3,109–$5,345 | 13 |
| $5,345–$7,582 | 2 |
| $7,582–$9,818 | 0 |
| $9,818–$12,055 | 0 |
| $12,055–$14,291 | 4 |
| $14,291–$16,528 | 1 |
| $16,528–$18,764 | 0 |
| $18,764–$21,001 | 1 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $8,976 | 8 |
| Texas | $5,542 | 5 |
| Michigan | $4,364 | 3 |
How this project's cross-arm retractable awning count compares to the average across 22 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cross-Arm Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $3,802 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,563 |
| Product Type | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning |
| Location | Lake George, Colorado |
| Date | June 23, 2026 |
| Total Price | $3,802 |
| Tax Rate | 6.40% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Arm Retractable Awning | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,888 | $4,888 |
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