This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 2, 2025. Total project cost: $4,295.
Real May 2025 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Jenison, Michigan. Total cost came to $4,295 across 4 units.
Worth knowing for Michigan: this is a Great Lakes continental climate, which means lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Jenison, Michigan |
| Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Total Price | $4,295 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 10’ white frame motorized retractable | — | 1 | $4,195 | $4,195 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Soffit mounts | — | 1 | $100 | $100 |