This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated May 16, 2025. Total project cost: $7,000.
Real May 2025 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Boston, MA. Total cost came to $7,000 across 4 units.
Worth knowing for Massachusetts: this is a coastal New England climate, which means salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season. A well-spec'd outdoor shade for this region should account for the local wind exposure (high during nor'easter season) and UV load (moderate) — both of which influence the long-term cost-per-year of any installation. Estimating in the spring of 2025 is typical for Massachusetts — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Date | May 16, 2025 |
| Total Price | $7,000 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two 12 x 12’ motorized awnings | — | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Installation included | — | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Wind sensor | — | 2 | $300 | $600 |