This is a real cross-arm retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 25, 2025. Total project cost: $3,109.
Real April 2025 cross-arm retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Austin, Texas. Total cost came to $3,109 across 2 units (8×12 ft, ~8×8 ft).
Pricing context: 6% of the 18 comparable cross-arm retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $3,109, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $7,846 national average, it's 60% below the norm. That works out to roughly $17.15 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige frame, BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 / Solar fabric, Suntex 80 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit cross-arm retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $3,109, below the $7,133 national per-unit average.
For context, Texas homeowners installing a awning are working with long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf), UV-stable fabrics (high UV exposure most of the year), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high UV exposure most of the year typical of Texas better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf in this region — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term awning life. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $3,109, this cross-arm retractable awning project is 60% below the national average of $7,846 based on 18 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 6th percentile, meaning 6% of similar projects cost less. The effective cost is approximately $17.15 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 | $3,109 |
| National Average (18 projects) | $7,846 |
| National Median | $4,842 |
| vs. National Average | -60% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $17.15 |
| Market Position | Below Average (6th 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) | $3,109 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $7,133 |
| Product Type | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Date | April 25, 2025 |
| Total Price | $3,109 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Arm Retractable Awning | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
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| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $1,149 | $1,149 |
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