This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 21, 2025. Total project cost: $10,014.
Real May 2025 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Benton Harbor, Michigan. Total cost came to $10,014 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 | Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Total Price | $10,014 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two 14’3” x 10’ motorized retractable awnings | — | 2 | $5,607 | $11,214 |
| Two 14’ 3” x 4’ drop screens manual | — | 2 | $400 | $800 |