This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated September 11, 2022. Total project cost: $5,346.
Real September 2022 retractable awning estimate from a verified contractor serving Charlotte, North Carolina. Total cost came to $5,346 across 1 unit (15×12 ft).
Where does $5,346 land on the retractable awning pricing curve? Below average — at the 35th percentile across 2,782 verified projects. 35% of similar projects cost less than this one, and the national average sits at $6,804. Within North Carolina specifically, the average across 618 comparable projects is $6,424 — making this estimate 17% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $27.45 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Beige frame, TRESCO BIRCH 4696-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $5,346, below the $6,185 national per-unit average.
North Carolina's climate — humid summers, coastal hurricane exposure, and a long outdoor-living season — drives different awning priorities than the national average. Moderate to high pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and high along the coast, moderate inland pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The TRESCO BIRCH 4696-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for humid subtropical / coastal conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the moderate to high typical of North Carolina better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the fall of 2022 is typical for North Carolina — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $5,346, this retractable awning project is 21% below the national average of $6,804 based on 2,782 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 35th percentile, meaning 35% of similar projects cost less. In North Carolina, where we have data from 618 projects, this is 17% below the state average of $6,424. The effective cost is approximately $27.45 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $5,346 |
| National Average (2,782 projects) | $6,804 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | -21% |
| North Carolina Average (618 projects) | $6,424 |
| vs. North Carolina Average | -17% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $27.45 |
| Market Position | Below Average (35th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,782 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,767 |
| $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 | $7,351 | 172 |
| California | $7,519 | 162 |
| Texas | $7,485 | 132 |
| Colorado | $6,864 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,029 | 97 |
| Massachusetts | $6,258 | 92 |
| Georgia | $6,716 | 91 |
| Arizona | $6,877 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,495 | 84 |
| Alabama | $6,352 | 83 |
| Arkansas | $6,524 | 81 |
| Washington | $7,128 | 79 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,782 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $5,346 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,185 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Date | September 11, 2022 |
| Total Price | $5,346 |
| Tax Rate | 7.50% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $4,942 | $4,942 |
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