This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 26, 2025. Total project cost: $6,544.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from May 2025 is associated with New Orleans, LA. It totals $6,544 across 1 unit measuring 21×12 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include White frame. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,544, higher than the $6,166 national per-unit average.
Where does $6,544 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Above average — at the 71st percentile across 2,885 verified projects. 71% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,782. Within the LA dataset, the average across 71 comparable projects is $6,445 — making this estimate right at the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $24.74 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 $6,544, 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 71th percentile, meaning 71% of similar projects cost less. In LA, where we have data from 71 projects, this is in line with the state average of $6,445. The effective cost is approximately $24.74 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $6,544 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | -4% |
| LA Average (71 projects) | $6,445 |
| vs. LA Average | +2% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $24.74 |
| Market Position | Above Average (71th 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) | $6,544 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Date | May 26, 2025 |
| Total Price | $6,544 |
| Tax Rate | 7.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,236 | $6,236 |
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