This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated October 6, 2025. Total project cost: $12,187.
This $12,187 outdoor living installation project was estimated in October 2025 for a homeowner in White Pigeon, Michigan, covering 3 units.
Worth knowing for Michigan: this is a Great Lakes continental climate, which means lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the fall of 2025 is typical for Michigan — 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 | White Pigeon, Michigan |
| Date | October 6, 2025 |
| Total Price | $12,187 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 x 11’ Motorized Retractable Screen, upgraded SA tracks | — | 1 | $4,477 | $4,477 |
| 12 x 10’ Motorized Retractable Screens. Upgraded SA Tracks. | — | 2 | $3,855 | $7,710 |