This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated July 30, 2025. Total project cost: $6,404.
This $6,404 outdoor living installation project was estimated in July 2025 for a homeowner in Muskegon, Michigan, covering 2 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 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 | Muskegon, Michigan |
| Date | July 30, 2025 |
| Total Price | $6,404 |
| Tax Rate | 0% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 x 10 | — | 1 | $3,408 | $3,408 |
| 11 x 10’ | — | 1 | $2,996 | $2,996 |