This is a real cross-arm retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 18, 2025. Total project cost: $3,679.
This $3,679 cross-arm retractable awning project was estimated in April 2025 for a homeowner in Hudsonville, Michigan, covering 1 unit measuring 10×12 ft.
Where does $3,679 land on the cross-arm retractable awning pricing curve? Below average — at the 17th percentile across 18 verified projects. 17% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $7,846. That works out to roughly $34.28 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, COOPER ASH 4835-0000 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 $3,679, below the $7,133 national per-unit average.
Michigan's climate — lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season — drives different awning priorities than the national average. Moderate pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and moderate to high near the lakes push hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The COOPER ASH 4835-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for Great Lakes continental conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the moderate typical of Michigan better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Michigan — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $3,679, this cross-arm retractable awning project is 53% below the national average of $7,846 based on 18 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 17th percentile, meaning 17% of similar projects cost less. The effective cost is approximately $34.28 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 | $3,679 |
| National Average (18 projects) | $7,846 |
| National Median | $4,842 |
| vs. National Average | -53% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $34.28 |
| Market Position | Below Average (17th percentile) |
| Price Range | $3,109 – $21,001 |
How 18 cross-arm retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $3,109–$5,345 | 10 |
| $5,345–$7,582 | 1 |
| $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 | $11,484 | 5 |
| Texas | $6,124 | 4 |
| Michigan | $4,364 | 3 |
How this project's cross-arm retractable awning count compares to the average across 18 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) | $3,679 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $7,133 |
| Product Type | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning |
| Location | Hudsonville, Michigan |
| Date | April 18, 2025 |
| Total Price | $3,679 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Arm Retractable Awning | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,114 | $4,114 |
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