Patio awning installation costs start from £150 to £10,000. This cost covers the supply and labour charges for your retractable awning to be installed by a skilled and competent professional. Depending on the warranty and product that has been offered, the installation price ranges between £400 and £1000. This amount can also increase if the property will require special brackets such as spacers for evenly spreading the weight load.
The budget for a ‘high-end’ awning patio installation ranges between £1000 and £10,000 while an ‘off-the-shelf’ awning costs between £150 and £500. These costs vary depending on the quality since each rice range offers a different quality of awning installed. Here’s a glimpse at some patio awning variations and what price you should expect to pay for each successful installation.
Bespoke patio awnings
Bespoke awnings cost between £1000 to £10000. They allow the owner of the property to have complete control over the expected final result. The quality and durability of the awning are always a reflection of the final price that was paid for the installation.
The buying process for bespoke awnings is much longer since it involves a survey in which the property is first assessed before selecting from the hundreds of different customization options which are available.
As much as these patios are a huge initial investment, they offer much longer guarantees and higher quality components. Being tailor-made only goes towards increasing customer satisfaction as they are customized to fit the exact needed result. Additional costs that may come by include;
- Delivery – up to £50
- Electric operation – add £400
- Remote control electric operation – add £550
- Installation – £700 to £800
‘Off-the-shelf’ patio awnings
An off-the-shelf patio awning costs start from as little as £100. They are mostly manufactured in China, after which they are then sold online by retailers from the UK. Off-the-shelf awnings are sold by national chain stores and awning specialists.
In order to reduce the cost of production, the awnings are made in specific sizes mostly in 0.5 m intervals. Since the complete manufacturing is already completed on arrival, they do not have any customization options and the fabric color is often restricted to one or two options.
The arm mechanisms, motors, and fabrics are mostly medium or low quality hence only suitable for occasional short-term use.
You should expect to incur the following costs when installing an off-the-shelf patio awning.
- ‘off the shelf’ patio awning- £150 to £500
- Delivery- £50
- Electric operation – £250
- Electric remote control operation- + £300
RV awning installation cost
Wind-out and Roll-out awnings are the main types of awning installations found on motorhomes. A high-end wind-out awning costs up to £1800 and a budget Roll-out awning even costs £300.
Can you install a patio awning by yourself
Due to their bulk and heaviness, it is highly unrecommended to do the patio installation by yourself as this is quite dangerous. It is recommended to hire a professional for the installation since you are assured of a good, safe, and secure fit.
Can you install an RV awning by yourself
It is possible to fit a caravan or motorhome awning by yourself if you have an idea of what you’re doing. The work can however not be done alone and you will need an extra pair of hands to help you out. For a professional, installation of an awning would be a pretty quick task and much more efficient.
Maintenance of retractable awnings
As much as they are self-sufficient, retractable awnings do require a little TLC after a six-month period. The stains and bird droppings will need to be cleaned off the fabric as well as lubricating the moving parts and joints. Removing the awning during winter is also recommended.
Knowing you can have your awning installation from as low as £150 to £10,000 it should be easier to start budgeting for what suits you best. With the right knowledge of the pricing for the variety of awnings available and other expenses that you’re likely to incur, you can easily determine the best option. While in the searching process, you should be ready to part with a considerable amount, especially if you want the best.