This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated June 19, 2023. Total project cost: $6,991.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from June 2023 is associated with Vestavia Hills, AL. It totals $6,991 across 1 unit measuring 22×12 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include Bronze frame. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,991, higher than the $6,166 national per-unit average.
Compared to the 2,885-project national dataset, this $6,991 estimate ranks premium — specifically the 78th percentile. The national median is $5,789 and the average is $6,782, so this project comes in in line with the mean. Within the AL dataset, the average across 85 comparable projects is $6,372 — making this estimate 10% above the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $25.22 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. Alabama is categorized here as a humid subtropical climate (long humid summers, frequent severe-storm activity, and Gulf hurricane exposure on the coast). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (high on the coast, moderate inland), UV load (high), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $6,991, this retractable awning project is within 5% of the national average of $6,782 based on 2,885 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 78th percentile, meaning 78% of similar projects cost less. In AL, where we have data from 85 projects, this is 10% above the state average of $6,372. The effective cost is approximately $25.22 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $6,991 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | +3% |
| AL Average (85 projects) | $6,372 |
| vs. AL Average | +10% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $25.22 |
| Market Position | Premium (78th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,885 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,870 |
| $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 | 620 |
| Florida | $7,339 | 175 |
| California | $7,503 | 163 |
| Colorado | $6,592 | 158 |
| Texas | $7,413 | 140 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $6,998 | 98 |
| Massachusetts | $6,278 | 94 |
| Georgia | $6,702 | 93 |
| Oklahoma | $6,046 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| New York | $6,426 | 86 |
| Alabama | $6,372 | 85 |
| Michigan | $6,579 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,526 | 82 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,885 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $6,991 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Vestavia Hills, AL |
| Date | June 19, 2023 |
| Total Price | $6,991 |
| Tax Rate | 7.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,659 | $6,659 |
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