This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated September 17, 2025. Total project cost: $6,712.
This $6,712 outdoor living installation project was estimated in September 2025 for a homeowner in Ketchum, ID, covering 7 units.
Idaho's climate — dry summers, intense high-altitude UV, and significant winter snow load — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (high at altitude) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (moderate, higher in canyons) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the fall of 2025 is typical for Idaho — most outdoor shade installations book in the shoulder months, when installer availability is better and material lead times shorten to 3–6 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Ketchum, ID |
| Date | September 17, 2025 |
| Total Price | $6,712 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 x 12’ motorized retractable awning | — | 1 | $7,112 | $7,112 |
| Roof brackets | — | 5 | $50 | $250 |
| Side screen on west side | — | 1 | $350 | $350 |