This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 6, 2025. Total project cost: $7,420.
Real May 2025 retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Kenilworth, IL. Total cost came to $7,420 across 1 unit (24×12 ft).
Compared to the 2,713-project national dataset, this $7,420 estimate ranks premium — specifically the 82nd percentile. The national median is $5,793 and the average is $6,811, so this project comes in 9% above the mean. Within IL specifically, the average across 71 comparable projects is $7,312 — making this estimate right at the local norm. That works out to roughly $22.46 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Black frame, TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $7,420, higher than the $6,192 national per-unit average.
At $7,420, this retractable awning project is 9% above the national average of $6,811 based on 2,713 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 82th percentile, meaning 82% of similar projects cost less. In IL, where we have data from 71 projects, this is in line with the state average of $7,312. The effective cost is approximately $22.46 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $7,420 |
| National Average (2,713 projects) | $6,811 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +9% |
| IL Average (71 projects) | $7,312 |
| vs. IL Average | +1% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $22.46 |
| Market Position | Premium (82th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,713 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,698 |
| $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 | 618 |
| Florida | $7,399 | 167 |
| California | $7,588 | 154 |
| Texas | $7,502 | 130 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 115 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,035 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $6,273 | 91 |
| Georgia | $6,736 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,930 | 87 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,508 | 81 |
| Alabama | $6,371 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $6,479 | 78 |
| Kansas | $6,754 | 77 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,713 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $7,420 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Kenilworth, IL |
| Date | May 6, 2025 |
| Total Price | $7,420 |
| Tax Rate | 8.52% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,468 | $6,468 |
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