This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated June 3, 2025. Total project cost: $7,772.
This $7,772 outdoor living installation project was estimated in June 2025 for a homeowner in White Cloud, Michigan, covering 4 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 summer 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 | White Cloud, Michigan |
| Date | June 3, 2025 |
| Total Price | $7,772 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 8’ motorized retractable nawning | — | 2 | $4,586 | $9,172 |
| Wind sensor | — | 2 | $300 | $600 |