A retractable awning costs about $2,700 installed in 2026, with most homeowners paying $1,000 to $3,500 (Angi).1 Fixr also averages $2,700 with a $800 to $4,000 range, and HomeGuide shows $200 to $3,000 for manual and $1,000 to $6,000 for motorized.2,3 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on width, how far it projects, manual or motorized, and the mounting surface.
$2,700
average, Angi and Fixr
$15 – $30
per sq ft installed, Angi and Fixr
$200 – $3,000
manual, HomeGuide
$1,000 – $6,000
motorized, HomeGuide
Estimate by size
Angi and Fixr both price most awnings at $15 to $30 per square foot installed.1,3 Multiply width by projection (how far it extends from the wall). The rows below match that math.
| Width x projection | Area | Installed cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 x 10 ft | 80 sq ft | $1,200 – $2,400 | Angi, Fixr |
| 10 x 10 ft | 100 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,000 | Fixr |
| 12 x 10 ft | 120 sq ft | $1,800 – $3,600 | Angi (as 10 x 12), Fixr |
| 12 x 12 ft | 144 sq ft | $2,160 – $4,320 | Fixr |
| 20 x 12 ft | 240 sq ft | $3,600 – $7,200 | Angi, Fixr |
| 20 x 20 ft | 400 sq ft | $6,000 – $12,000 | Fixr |
Angi and Fixr overlap heavily. They share the same $2,700 average, the same $15 to $30 per square foot rule and several identical size rows, so treat them as one data point, our reading.1,3 HomeGuide prices by width only, so it is the independent check.2
Installed cost by width (HomeGuide)
| Width | Manual | Motorized |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft or less | $200 – $460 | $400 – $660 |
| 6 ft | $300 – $650 | $550 – $950 |
| 8 ft | $320 – $1,000 | $1,300 – $2,200 |
| 10 ft | $370 – $1,200 | $1,700 – $2,700 |
| 12 ft | $400 – $1,300 | $1,900 – $3,300 |
| 14 ft | $1,000 – $1,800 | $2,000 – $3,500 |
| 16 ft | $1,300 – $2,000 | $2,300 – $3,800 |
| 18 ft | $1,800 – $2,600 | $2,700 – $4,600 |
| 20 ft or more | $1,900 – $2,900+ | $3,100 – $6,000 |
Cost by type
| Type | Angi | HomeGuide |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | $600 – $3,000 | $200 – $3,000 |
| Motorized | $1,000 – $6,000 | $1,000 – $6,000 |
| Full cassette | $3,000 – $8,000 | n/a |
| Semi-cassette | $1,500 – $5,000 | n/a |
| Open cassette | $1,200 – $4,000 | n/a |
| Freestanding | $3,500 – $10,000 | $300 – $7,000 |
| Drop-arm | n/a | $500 – $6,500 |
| Vertical screen | n/a | $750 – $7,500 |
HomeGuide puts small door or window awnings at $200 to $250 manual and $400 to $500 motorized.2 Fixr notes sailcloth shade sails cost $4 to $6 per square foot if you install them yourself.3
Labor, permits and add-ons
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Labor, manual awning | $100 – $400 | HomeGuide |
| Labor, motorized or large | $400 – $1,000 | HomeGuide |
| Installer hourly rate | $60 – $100; $400 – $1,200 per project | Angi |
| Permit, where required | $50 – $250 | Angi |
| Wind sensor | $200 – $275 | HomeGuide |
| Wireless wall switch kit | $75 – $125, plus electrician | HomeGuide |
| LED lighting | $25 – $225 | HomeGuide |
| Side curtains | $100 – $300 | HomeGuide |
| Hanging heater | $150 – $300 | HomeGuide |
| Protective cover or hood | $50 – $150 cover; $800 – $1,000 hood | HomeGuide |
HomeGuide says residential installs usually do not need a permit but you should check HOA and local rules, and it puts wind tolerance at 20 to 25 mph, so retract in strong wind.2 It estimates life at 5 to 15 years and savings of up to $200 a year on cooling, a figure we could not verify.2
DIY or hire
Angi says standard installs take two to four hours, longer for brick mounting, multi-story homes or wiring.1 The unit is heavy and must anchor into framing, so most people hire it out, especially motorized models that need power (our view, not the sources’). Home Depot’s retractable awning section lists current models (plain link, not affiliate).
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Do Retractable Awnings Cost?
2. HomeGuide — Retractable Awning Cost
3. Fixr — Retractable Awning Installation Cost