This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated December 11, 2025. Total project cost: $10,344.
This $10,344 three motorized retractable protective screens project was estimated in December 2025 for a homeowner in Kalamazoo, Michigan, covering 1 unit.
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 winter 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 | Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Total Price | $10,344 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three motorized retractable protective screens | — | 1 | $10,344 | $10,344 |