This is a real cross-arm retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated September 11, 2025. Total project cost: $5,336.
This $5,336 cross-arm retractable awning project was estimated in September 2025 for a homeowner in Colorado Springs, Colorado, covering 1 unit measuring 9×12 ft.
Pricing context: 61% of the 18 comparable cross-arm retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $5,336, putting this estimate in "above average" territory. Versus the $7,846 national average, it's 32% below the norm. Within Colorado specifically, the average across 5 comparable projects is $11,484 — making this estimate 54% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $56.91 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Bronze frame, TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit cross-arm retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $5,336, below the $7,133 national per-unit average.
For context, Colorado homeowners installing a awning are working with intense UV, large diurnal temperature swings, and chinook wind events. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high, particularly along the Front Range), UV-stable fabrics (very high at altitude), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The TRESCO BIRCH 6096-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for high-altitude continental conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the very high at altitude typical of Colorado better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the fall of 2025 is typical for Colorado — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $5,336, this cross-arm retractable awning project is 32% below the national average of $7,846 based on 18 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 61th percentile, meaning 61% of similar projects cost less. In Colorado, where we have data from 5 projects, this is 54% below the state average of $11,484. The effective cost is approximately $56.91 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 cross-arm retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $5,336 |
| National Average (18 projects) | $7,846 |
| National Median | $4,842 |
| vs. National Average | -32% |
| Colorado Average (5 projects) | $11,484 |
| vs. Colorado Average | -54% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $56.91 |
| Market Position | Above Average (61th percentile) |
| Price Range | $3,109 – $21,001 |
How 18 cross-arm retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $3,109–$5,345 | 10 |
| $5,345–$7,582 | 1 |
| $7,582–$9,818 | 0 |
| $9,818–$12,055 | 0 |
| $12,055–$14,291 | 4 |
| $14,291–$16,528 | 1 |
| $16,528–$18,764 | 0 |
| $18,764–$21,001 | 1 |
Regional pricing comparison based on real project data from professional installations across the United States:
| State | Average Price | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $11,484 | 5 |
| Texas | $6,124 | 4 |
| Michigan | $4,364 | 3 |
How this project's cross-arm retractable awning count compares to the average across 18 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cross-Arm Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $5,336 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $7,133 |
| Product Type | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning |
| Location | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Date | September 11, 2025 |
| Total Price | $5,336 |
| Tax Rate | 8.20% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Arm Retractable Awning | Cross-Arm Retractable Awning | 1 | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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