Are you looking for a new awning? Here you will find all the information at a glance: price comparisons, different options, operation and installation and handy savings tips. Check out all the prices around awning installation and use the tips to find the right awning for your home.
What does an awning cost?
The cost of an awning starts from as little as £475 and can go up to at least £3,000. The dimensions of your awning have the biggest influence on the price. Including assembly and electric controls, the price starts at around £975.
- Optional awning: An awning whose purpose is to keep the sun out of the house, keeping the temperature cool indoors.
- Kneescreen: Do you want the awning to also create a generous shaded area in the garden during the hot summer months? Then choose an articulated awning.
| Optional screen width at 100 cm extension | Cost ex. installation |
|---|---|
| 1 metre | From £ 475 |
| 2 metre | From £ 600 |
| 3 metre | From £ 775 |
| 4 metres | From £ 900 |
| Kniche screen width at 200 cm projection | Fee. cost ex. mounting |
|---|---|
| 2 metres | From £ 900 |
| 3 metres | From £ 1,000 |
| 4 metres | From £ 1.100 |
| 5 metres | From £ 1,250 |
| 6 metres | From £ 1,400 |
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Price examples
Are you curious about concrete price examples? The price examples are based on the width of the awning and the different types of operation and do not include installation. See the price examples:
- Functional: A drop-down screen 1 metre wide costs on average £ 475 including manual operation.
- Popular: If you order an electrically operated 2-metre-wide drop-down screen, the average price will be £850, excluding installation.
- Luxury: the average cost of a 5-metre-wide articulated sunshade starts at £1,250 excluding installation. The addition of a wind and sun automaton results in an additional cost of £200 on average.
Price structure of awnings
Types of awnings
We distinguish 2 types of awnings. Decide which one is best for your situation:
- Front awning
Front awnings have two arms attached to the wall which go down when the awning is extended. This type of awning mainly blocks out the sun, keeping the indoors cooler for longer. - Opinion awning
This awning has two arms just below the screen that fold in and out horizontally. An articulated awning is very suitable over a terrace as it provides a lot of shade.
What are the features of a drop-down screen and articulated awning?
In addition to the price of awnings, other points such as features, advantages and disadvantages are important. How do you know which awning to buy, and is customised awnings possible? The chart below compares the different types of awnings to make your choice easier.
| Comparisons | Optional awning | Kniche awning |
|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | Arms located on the wall | Arms horizontal to awning |
| Advantages | Cooling Prevents excessive light from entering |
Cooling Shaded garden |
| Disadvantages | Difficult to walk under, Only for closed windows or windows that open inwards. |
Mounting only on the wall, roll in in bad weather |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 10-20 years |
| Look | Less beautiful | Beautiful |
| Gem. projection | To 4 metres | To 6 metres |
| Gem. warranty- term |
5 years | 5 years |
The operation of your awning
Technology is expanding, also for the operation of awnings. Do you find a hand crank sufficient or do you prefer wireless control with a mobile app? Take a look at the control options and their particularities in the table below.
| Operation | Special features |
|---|---|
| Eye-wind | With (detachable) hand crank or a turning rod on the inside. |
| Electric control | Wall switch with motor. |
| Time-controlled control | The blinds open and close at a preset time. |
| Domotics system | Ablinds open or close automatically in the event of sun, rain and wind. A home automation system works on the basis of wind, rain or solar cell sensors. |
| Wireless control with remote control | Wireless remote control makes it easy to open and close the blinds. |
| Wireless control with a mobile app | With an app that you download onto your mobile phone or tablet, you open and close the blinds. Other electrical devices, such as lighting, can also be connected to this app. |
Mounting costs of your sunshade
Have no idea how to mount a sunshade? No problem. The specialist will be happy to do it for you.
- A firm mounting on the wall, without mistakes
- Held in no time
- A mounting without damage
Check the table below for the average costs around mounting. £ 99 Delivery/delivery+ £ 30 – £ 50
Extras
There are a lot of extra options that will make your awning that little bit more luxurious. The most common options with average additional prices are listed in the table below. Will you go for the standard version, or will you customise your awning?
| Extra option | Em. surcharge |
|---|---|
| Cassette | + £ 200 |
| Stormproof arms | + £ 50 – £ 100 |
| Volant | + £ 20 – £ 40 |
| Volant | + £ 20 – £ 40 £450 |
| Heating | + £300 |
Tips when choosing your awning
1. Choose the best awning specialist for you
Comparing quotes from awning specialists helps with choosing the best specialist for your project. How do you know which blinds specialist is best for you? Compare the quotes, for example, on the following factors.
- Prices: what are the prices for the external blinds, controls and installation? What quality will you get in return?
- Guarantee: what is the guarantee period of your new awning and what are the guarantee conditions?
- Timeline: when is the delivery and will the awning be installed?
- Extra options: can the specialist satisfy any additional wishes you may have?
Renoca makes it easy to request several quotations via a single quotation form. It is completely free, non-binding and saves you a lot of time.
2. Extend the life of your awning through proper maintenance
It is important to maintain awnings properly to extend their life and take full advantage of the warranty period. You can outsource the maintenance checks to a specialist who will clean the awning, usually annually, check for damage and make any repairs immediately.
You can also choose to do it yourself. Here are a few maintenance tips:
- Always use a dirt-repellent lubricant, such as silicone spray.
- Never use a ‘sticky’ lubricant, such as WD40.
- Use water and green soap to clean the awning fabric.
- The battery of a remote control lasts 5 years on average. You can replace it yourself.
3. Ask the awning specialist about the guarantee conditions
The lifespan of awnings is between 10 and 20 years with an average guarantee period of 5 years. This depends on each specialist and type of awning, as does the content of the guarantee conditions.
What must an awning meet to be covered by the guarantee? It is important to ask the specialist before buying your awning. That way, you will know when you can or cannot fall back under the guarantee to have an awning repaired or replaced.
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Frequently asked questions
The cost of an articulated arm awning including installation starts at £ 1,000 for 1 metre width. If you prefer an extension screen, costs start at £ 550.
A 5-metre wide articulated arm awning costs on average £ 1,250. This price is based on manual operation and does not include assembly.
On average, the lifespan of an awning is 10 to 20 years. Most awnings have an average guarantee of 5 years. Proper maintenance of your awning extends its lifespan.
