This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated April 29, 2025. Total project cost: $4,519.
Real April 2025 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Kenilworth, IL. Total cost came to $4,519 across 5 units.
Illinois's climate — humid summers, cold winters, and frequent severe-storm activity across the central plains — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (high, with derecho events on record) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Illinois — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Kenilworth, IL |
| Date | April 29, 2025 |
| Total Price | $4,519 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 12 x 10’ motorized retractable awnings | — | 1 | $4,169 | $4,169 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $350 | $350 |
| Front screen | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Two side screens | — | 1 | $800 | $800 |
| Wind sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |