This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated January 8, 2026. Total project cost: $8,091.
Looking at what a retractable awning actually costs in Arlington, Texas? This professional estimate from January 2026 totaled $8,091 for 1 unit, with the largest measuring 27×12 ft.
Pricing context: 85% of the 2,712 comparable retractable awning projects in our database cost less than $8,091, putting this estimate in "premium" territory. Versus the $6,812 national average, it's 19% above the norm. Within Texas specifically, the average across 129 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate 8% above the local norm. That works out to roughly $26.25 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include Black frame, COOPER ASH 4835-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $8,091, higher than the $6,192 national per-unit average.
For context, Texas homeowners installing a awning are working with long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf), UV-stable fabrics (high UV exposure most of the year), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present.The COOPER ASH 4835-0000 fabric on this estimate is a reasonable match for hot summer / mixed conditions — solution-dyed acrylics resist the high UV exposure most of the year typical of Texas better than vinyl, and shed humidity well. Estimating in the winter of 2026 is typical for Texas — most awning installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
At $8,091, this retractable awning project is 19% above the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 85th percentile, meaning 85% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 8% above the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $26.25 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $8,091 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | +19% |
| Texas Average (129 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. Texas Average | +8% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $26.25 |
| Market Position | Premium (85th percentile) |
| Price Range | $61 – $242,092 |
How 2,712 retractable awning projects are distributed across price ranges:
| Price Range | Number of Projects |
|---|---|
| $61–$30,315 | 2,697 |
| $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 | $7,399 | 167 |
| California | $7,588 | 154 |
| Texas | $7,519 | 129 |
| Colorado | $6,880 | 115 |
| South Carolina | $8,179 | 114 |
| Indiana | $7,035 | 96 |
| Massachusetts | $6,273 | 91 |
| Georgia | $6,736 | 90 |
| Arizona | $6,930 | 87 |
| Oklahoma | $6,021 | 85 |
| New York | $6,508 | 81 |
| Alabama | $6,371 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $6,479 | 78 |
| Kansas | $6,754 | 77 |
How this project's retractable awning count compares to the average across 2,712 projects:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Retractable Awning in This Project | 1 |
| Average per Project | 1.1 |
| Median per Project | 1 |
| Cost per Unit (This Project) | $8,091 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Arlington, Texas |
| Date | January 8, 2026 |
| Total Price | $8,091 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $8,504 | $8,504 |
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