This is a real retractable awning & cross-arm retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 9, 2025. Total project cost: $16,389.
This $16,389 retractable awning project was estimated in May 2025 for a homeowner in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, covering 3 units measuring 25×10 ft, 10×12 ft.
Pricing context: 97% of the 2,712 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $16,389, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,812 national average, it's 141% above the norm. Within Alabama specifically, the average across 80 comparable projects is $6,371 — making this estimate 157% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $29.66 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige / Bronze frames, SAXON CASCADE 4884-0000 / HOGAN CAROB 14616-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $16,389, higher than the $6,192 national per-unit average.
Alabama's climate — long humid summers, frequent severe-storm activity, and Gulf hurricane exposure on the coast — drives different awning priorities than the national average. High pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and high on the coast, moderate inland push hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The SAXON CASCADE 4884-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid subtropical conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high typical of Alabama better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Alabama — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $16,389, this retractable awning project is 141% above the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 97th percentile, meaning 97% of similar projects cost less. In Alabama, where we have data from 80 projects, this is 157% above the state average of $6,371. The effective cost is approximately $29.66 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $16,389 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +141% |
| Alabama Average (80 projects) | $6,371 |
| vs. Alabama Average | +157% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $29.66 |
| Market Position | Premium (97th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,712 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,697 |
| $30,315–$60,569 | 13 |
| $60,569–$90,823 | 1 |
| $90,823–$121,077 | 0 |
| $121,077–$151,330 | 0 |
| $151,330–$181,584 | 0 |
| $181,584–$211,838 | 0 |
| $211,838–$242,092 | 0 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $6,424 | 618 |
| Florida | $7,399 | 167 |
| California | $7,588 | 154 |
| Texas | $7,519 | 129 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 115 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,035 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $6,273 | 91 |
| Georgia | $6,736 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,930 | 87 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,508 | 81 |
| Alabama | $6,371 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $6,479 | 78 |
| Kansas | $6,754 | 77 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,712 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $16,389 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Cross-Arm Retractable Awning |
| Location | Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
| Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Total Price | $16,389 |
| Tax Rate | 10.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $7,025 | $7,025 |
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| Cross Arm Retractable Awning | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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| Cross Arm Retractable Awning (Duplicate) | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $3,710 | $3,710 |
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