This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated November 10, 2025. Total project cost: $3,180.
Real November 2025 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Kenilworth, IL. Total cost came to $3,180 across 1 unit.
For context, Illinois homeowners installing an outdoor shade are working with humid summers, cold winters, and frequent severe-storm activity across the central plains. That shapes what specs actually matter: wind rating (high, with derecho events on record), UV-stable fabrics (moderate), and corrosion-resistant hardware where salt-air or humidity is present. Estimating in the fall of 2025 is typical for Illinois — 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 | Kenilworth, IL |
| Date | November 10, 2025 |
| Total Price | $3,180 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 9’ motorized retractable protective screen | — | 1 | $3,180 | $3,180 |