Electric Awnings, Supplied and Fitted
Motorised shade that opens at the press of a button, installed by our own team.
An electric awning is a retractable awning driven by a motor instead of a winding handle, so it extends and retracts from a remote. We supply and fit electric awnings for homes and businesses across Yorkshire and north Lincolnshire, with installation carried out in-house rather than passed to subcontractors. Remote control comes as standard on our motorised systems, and wind, rain and sun sensors can be added so the awning responds to the weather when nobody is there to press the button.
Why people choose motorised operation
A winding handle works, but it asks for effort every time the sun comes out, and wide awnings take a lot of turns. A motor removes that friction, which tends to mean the awning actually gets used. It also makes larger frames practical: the wider the projection, the more an electric drive earns its place. For anyone who finds a crank awkward, or for an awning mounted high above a doorway, the remote is simply the sensible way to operate it.
Sensors that protect the awning
An extended awning acts like a sail, and the real risk is a sudden gust while you are out. A wind sensor detects movement and tells the motor to retract. A sun sensor can extend the awning when the patio or a south-facing window starts to heat up, and a rain sensor can bring it in when showers arrive. None of this replaces common sense on a stormy day, but it does mean the awning is not relying on you remembering it. Our guide to wind and rain sensors explains how sensitivity is set.
Planning the power supply
Every electric awning needs power at the motor end, and the neatest installations plan this early. The survey looks at where a supply can reach the wall, how the cable will be routed and which side the motor should sit on. Choosing the motor side before ordering avoids visible cable runs across the face of the house. If you are also considering integrated LED lighting in the front rail, mention it at the same stage so both can be wired together.
Choosing the frame and fabric
Electric operation is available across open, semi-cassette and full-cassette designs. A cassette closes around the fabric when retracted, which keeps it cleaner between uses; an open frame is simpler and suits sheltered positions under an eave. Fabric colour affects how much light comes through and how warm the space beneath feels, so bring samples into the conversation rather than choosing from a screen. We work with suppliers including Weinor, and as an official Weinor installer we can talk you through that range in detail.
Installation and what to expect
After the survey you receive a written quotation for the awning, its operation and any sensors. On fitting day the brackets are fixed to the wall, the frame is hung and levelled, the motor limits are set so the awning stops at the right points, and the remote is paired and demonstrated. You will be shown how the sensors behave and how to retract the awning by hand if the system allows it. Products come with up to 10 year warranty, depending on the system.
Repairs and fabric replacement
If you already own an electric awning that has stopped responding, the cause is often the remote, the motor limits or the receiver rather than the whole unit. Our awning remote pairing guide covers the checks you can do safely yourself. Where fabric has faded or torn but the arms and cassette are sound, a replacement cover may be the better route than a new awning. Send clear photos and any label details, and we will say honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Frequently asked questions
- Does an electric awning need a new power supply?
- It needs a suitable electrical supply near the motor end of the awning. Where that supply comes from, and who connects it, is agreed at the survey so the cable route is planned before anything is drilled.
- Can I still close the awning if the power fails?
- That depends on the system chosen. Ask about manual override options when you discuss the specification, particularly if the awning will cover a door or a seating area used every day.
- Can you replace the fabric on an existing electric awning?
- Fabric replacement is often possible when the frame and arms are sound. Send photographs of the awning extended and the maker's label if you can find it, and we will tell you whether a new cover is worth pursuing.
- What should I send for a quote?
- A photo of the wall, the width and projection you want, and a note that you want electric operation. That is enough to start a conversation before the free site survey.
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