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: 5% of the 19 comparable cross-arm retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $3,109, putting this estimate in "below average" territory. Versus the $7,766 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 $7,060 national per-unit average.
For context, Texas homeowners installing an 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 $7,766 based on 19 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 5th percentile, meaning 5% 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 (19 projects) | $7,766 |
| National Median | $4,842 |
| vs. National Average | -60% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $17.15 |
| Market Position | Below Average (5th percentile) |
| Price Range | $3,109 – $21,001 |
How 19 cross-arm retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $3,109–$5,345 | 10 |
| $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 | $10,623 | 6 |
| Texas | $6,124 | 4 |
| Michigan | $4,364 | 3 |
How this project's cross-arm retractable awning count compares to the average across 19 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 | $7,060 |
| 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 |
| ||||
| Solar Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $1,149 | $1,149 |
| ||||