This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 22, 2025. Total project cost: $5,200.
This $5,200 outdoor living installation project was estimated in May 2025 for a homeowner in Mason, Michigan, covering 3 units.
For context, Michigan homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate to high near the lakes), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. 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 | Mason, Michigan |
| Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Total Price | $5,200 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 x 12’ white motorized awning w remote | — | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |