This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated September 22, 2023. Total project cost: $6,177.
Estimate breakdown for a screen door & doorway frame project totaling $6,177 in Atherton, CA: 5 units, prepared in September 2023.
For context, California homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with mild coastal temperatures inland heat, and salt-air corrosion near the coast. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (moderate, with sundowner and Santa Ana events in southern regions), UV-stable fabrics (high UV at altitude and in inland valleys), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. Estimating in the fall of 2023 is typical for California — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Atherton, CA |
| Date | September 22, 2023 |
| Total Price | $6,177 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen door & doorway frame | — | 1 | $750 | $750 |
| Fixed Screens | — | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Installation | — | 3 | $475 | $1,425 |