This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 15, 2022. Total project cost: $8,297.
Real March 2022 retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Wilmington, North Carolina. Total cost came to $8,297 across 2 units (10×8 ft, 12×10 ft).
Where does $8,297 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Premium — at the 86th percentile across 2,713 verified projects. 86% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,811. Within North Carolina specifically, the average across 618 comparable projects is $6,424 — making this estimate 29% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $38.36 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, FOREST GREEN 4637-0000 fabric. Project scope (2 units) is larger than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $4,149, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
For context, North Carolina homeowners installing a awning are working with humid summers, coastal hurricane exposure, and a long outdoor-living season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high along the coast, moderate inland), UV-stable fabrics (moderate to high), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The FOREST GREEN 4637-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid subtropical / coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the moderate to high typical of North Carolina better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the spring of 2022 is typical for North Carolina — most awning installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
At $8,297, this retractable awning project is 22% above the national average of $6,811 based on 2,713 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 86th percentile, meaning 86% of similar projects cost less. In North Carolina, where we have data from 618 projects, this is 29% above the state average of $6,424. The effective cost is approximately $38.36 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 2 retractable awnings, more than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $8,297 |
| National Average (2,713 projects) | $6,811 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +22% |
| North Carolina Average (618 projects) | $6,424 |
| vs. North Carolina Average | +29% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $38.36 |
| Market Position | Premium (86th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,713 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,698 |
| $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 | $7,502 | 130 |
| 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 2,713 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 2 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $4,149 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Date | March 15, 2022 |
| Total Price | $8,297 |
| Tax Rate | 7.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,022 | $4,022 |
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