This is a real retractable awning project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated January 13, 2026. Total project cost: $5,780.
Estimate breakdown for a retractable awning project totaling $5,780 in Grapevine, Texas: 1 unit, including 15×12 ft, prepared in January 2026.
Compared to the 2,712-project national dataset, this $5,780 estimate ranks average — specifically the 50th percentile. The national median is $5,793 and the average is $6,812, so this project comes in 15% below the mean. Within Texas specifically, the average across 129 comparable projects is $7,519 — making this estimate 23% below the local norm. That works out to roughly $31.51 per square foot of coverage.
Specifications include White frame, COLONNADE SEAGLASS 4823-0000 fabric. Project scope (1 unit) is smaller than the typical 1.1-unit retractable awning project. Per-unit cost on this estimate is $5,780, below the $6,192 national per-unit average.
Texas's climate — long hot summers, severe spring storms, and significant temperature swings between coast, hill country, and panhandle — drives different awning priorities than the national average. High UV exposure most of the year pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and high gust loads, particularly inland and along the Gulf push hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction.The COLONNADE SEAGLASS 4823-0000 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 $5,780, this retractable awning project is 15% below the national average of $6,812 based on 2,712 comparable projects in our database. It ranks in the 50th percentile, meaning 50% of similar projects cost less. In Texas, where we have data from 129 projects, this is 23% below the state average of $7,519. The effective cost is approximately $31.51 per square foot of coverage. This project includes 1 retractable awning, fewer than the average of 1.1 per project.
| Metric | Price |
|---|---|
| This Project | $5,780 |
| National Average (2,712 projects) | $6,812 |
| National Median | $5,793 |
| vs. National Average | -15% |
| Texas Average (129 projects) | $7,519 |
| vs. Texas Average | -23% |
| Cost per Sq Ft | $31.51 |
| Market Position | Average (50th 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) | $5,780 |
| National Avg Cost per Unit | $6,192 |
| Product Type | Retractable Awning |
| Location | Grapevine, Texas |
| Date | January 13, 2026 |
| Total Price | $5,780 |
| Tax Rate | 8.25% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retractable Awning | Retractable Awning | 1 | $5,672 | $5,672 |
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