This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated July 10, 2025. Total project cost: $7,700.
Real July 2025 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Boston, MA. Total cost came to $7,700 across 2 units.
For context, Massachusetts homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with salt air on the coast, nor'easter wind events, and a short but valuable outdoor season. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high during nor'easter season), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. Estimating in the summer 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 | July 10, 2025 |
| Total Price | $7,700 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 x 12’ motorized retractable awning | — | 1 | $8,050 | $8,050 |
| Side screen 12’ | — | 1 | $430 | $430 |