This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated February 23, 2024. Total project cost: $10,751.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from February 2024 is associated with New Orleans, LA. It totals $10,751 across 2 units measuring 18×12 ft, ~19×9 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include White frame, Solar fabric, Suntex 90 mesh, Motor control. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $10,751, higher than the $6,166 national per-unit average.
At $10,751, this project sits in the 92nd percentile of the 2,885 retractable awning estimates we've analyzed — a "premium" market position. The national average for comparable work is $6,782, putting this estimate 59% above the typical retractable awning cost. Within the LA dataset, the average across 71 comparable projects is $6,445 — making this estimate 67% above the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $26.46 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. Louisiana is categorized here as a humid subtropical / Gulf climate (extreme humidity, hurricane wind loads, and salt-air corrosion on the coast). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (very high during hurricane season), UV load (high), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $10,751, this retractable awning project is 59% above the national average of $6,782 based on 2,885 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 92th percentile, meaning 92% of similar projects cost less. In LA, where we have data from 71 projects, this is 67% above the state average of $6,445. The effective cost is approximately $26.46 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $10,751 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | +59% |
| LA Average (71 projects) | $6,445 |
| vs. LA Average | +67% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $26.46 |
| Market Position | Premium (92th 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) | $10,751 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Date | February 23, 2024 |
| Total Price | $10,751 |
| Tax Rate | 6.75% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $5,836 | $5,836 |
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| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $4,403 | $4,403 |
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