This is a real cross-arm retractable awning & cable-guided screen system project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated June 24, 2026. Total project cost: $3,214.
Austin homeowners planning a cross-arm retractable awning installation in the summer of 2026 can use this $3,214 estimate as a real-world reference. The scope: 2 units (10×12 ft), Beige frame, BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 fabric.
Compared to the 22-project national dataset, this $3,214 estimate ranks below average — specifically the 9th percentile. The national median is $4,804 and the average is $7,220, so this project comes in 55% below the mean. Within Texas specifically, the average across 5 comparable projects is $5,542 — making this estimate 42% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $16.63 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige / White frames, BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 / Solar fabric, Suntex 90 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 $3,214, below the $6,563 national per-unit average.
Worth knowing for Texas: this is a hot summer / mixed climate, which means long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. A well-spec'd awning for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf) and UV load (high UV exposure most of the year) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation.The BAYCREST SKY 4992-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics handle Texas's sun (high UV exposure most of the year) better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Motor controls are a sensible spec given the wind exposure here (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf) — retraction during severe weather is the single biggest predictor of long-term awning life. Estimating in the summer of 2026 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $3,214, this cross-arm retractable awning project is 55% below the national average of $7,220 based on 22 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 9th percentile, meaning 9% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 5 projects, this is 42% below the state average of $5,542. The effective cost is approximately $16.63 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 | $3,214 |
| National Average (22 projects) | $7,220 |
| National Median | $4,804 |
| vs. National Average | -55% |
| Texas Average (5 projects) | $5,542 |
| vs. Texas Average | -42% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $16.63 |
| Market Position | Below Average (9th 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) | $3,214 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,563 |
| Product Type | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning & Cable-Guided Screen System |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Date | June 24, 2026 |
| Total Price | $3,214 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Arm Retractable Awning | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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| Open Roller (Cable Guided Screen System) | Cable-Guided Screen System | 1 | $844 | $844 |
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