This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated June 30, 2025. Total project cost: $2,527.
Real June 2025 budget quote for estimate from a verified contractor serving Portage, Michigan. Total cost came to $2,527 across 1 unit.
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 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 | Portage, Michigan |
| Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Total Price | $2,527 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget quote for 16 x 7’ motorized screen on garage | — | 1 | $2,927 | $2,927 |