This is a real retractable awning & motorized screen project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated August 21, 2023. Total project cost: $6,725.
This anonymized retractable awning estimate from August 2023 is associated with Kenilworth, IL. It totals $6,725 across 2 units measuring 17×12 ft. The record does not document a customer review or completed-project outcome.
Specifications include Bronze frame. Project scope (1 units) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $6,725, higher than the $6,166 national per-unit average.
Where does $6,725 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Above average — at the 73rd percentile across 2,885 verified projects. 73% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,782. Within the IL dataset, the average across 74 comparable projects is $7,285 — making this estimate 8% below the statewide benchmark. That works out to roughly $32.53 per square foot of coverage.
This editorial context comes from broad state climate guidance, not from the customer or estimate record. Illinois is categorized here as a continental climate (humid summers, cold winters, and frequent severe-storm activity across the central plains). For general awning planning, independently verify product ratings for the regional wind exposure (high, with derecho events on record), UV load (moderate), mounting surface, and local code requirements.
At $6,725, 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 73th percentile, meaning 73% of similar projects cost less. In IL, where we have data from 74 projects, this is 8% below the state average of $7,285. The effective cost is approximately $32.53 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $6,725 |
| National Average (2,885 projects) | $6,782 |
| National Median | $5,789 |
| vs. National Average | -1% |
| IL Average (74 projects) | $7,285 |
| vs. IL Average | -8% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $32.53 |
| Market Position | Above Average (73th 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) | $6,725 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,166 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning & Motorized Screen |
| Location | Kenilworth, IL |
| Date | August 21, 2023 |
| Total Price | $6,725 |
| Tax Rate | 6.75% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,636 | $6,636 |
| ||||
| Motorized Screen | Motorized Screen | 1 | $330 | $330 |
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