Awnings — Coventry
Explore our awnings range:
- Cassette Awnings — fully enclosed for maximum fabric protection
- Semi-Cassette Awnings — partial housing at a sensible price point
- Manual Awnings — hand-crank simplicity and quiet reliability
- Pergola Awnings — overhead coverage for garden structures and outdoor rooms
- Awnings Buying Guide — how to choose the right awning for your home
We design, supply and install awnings across Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa & Warwick, Nuneaton & Rugby, Stratford-upon-Avon and the rest of Warwickshire.
Electric Retractable Awnings, Fitted Properly in Coventry
Coventry weather has a sense of humour: bright Bank Holiday morning, downpour by lunch, sun out again by 4pm, the works. Electric retractable awnings are the cheerful answer — press a button and you have a sheltered patio, press it again and the sky is back. Suddenly you get a lot more use out of the garden, and a lot less out of the umbrella you keep tripping over.
At Coventry Blinds we have been supplying and installing made-to-measure awnings across Coventry and Warwickshire since 2007. Every awning we fit is built for British weather (sun, wind and the occasional spirited summer shower), with proper engineering on the moving bits and a sensible attitude to fabric quality. We are a family-run, independent business based at our workshop on Endemere Road — not a national chain — and our own team measures, fits and looks after every installation.
Reclaim the Patio: Awnings Built for Coventry Weather
A good awning does a lot more than throw a bit of shade. It quietly changes how often you go outside:
| Benefit | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Instant comfort | One-touch shade means you actually use the garden in July instead of squinting at it through the kitchen window. |
| All-weather resilience | We fit weather-resistant solution-dyed fabrics that don’t fade in the sun or sulk after a light shower. |
| Lower cooling bills | A shaded patio means cooler patio doors, which means rooms behind them stay noticeably more pleasant in a heatwave. |
| UV protection | The fabric blocks the UV that fades sofas, rugs and the children. (Well, two out of three.) |
| Looks the part | Choose from a wide range of contemporary plains, stripes and modern patterns to suit anything from a Stoke villa to a Bannerbrook new-build. |
Engineering that Lasts: How We Build Awnings to Behave
When a motorised system spends its life clamped to a wall and exposed to whatever the Midlands climate throws at it, the engineering really has to add up. We don’t cut corners on the bits that matter.
Quiet, reliable motors
We fit branded electric motors known for quiet operation and a long service life. The high-tensile, corrosion-resistant arms keep the fabric properly taut, which means no flapping, no pooling water, and no awning-shaped flag impression of itself in a stiff breeze.
Installation done by people who know walls
This is where the local fitter earns their keep. Awnings put a lot of leverage on the fixings, and Coventry has every kind of wall going — soft Victorian brick, modern render, the inevitable cavity issue. We assess the structure before we drill, and we fix securely into something that will actually hold. (We’ve seen what happens when someone doesn’t. We don’t do that.)
Smart sensor upgrades
Optional wind sensors retract the awning automatically if it gets gusty — useful for those times you forgot to bring it in before nipping to Tesco. Sun sensors extend the awning when the light reaches a set threshold, so the patio is already shaded when you wander out with the morning coffee.
Control and Comfort: How You Actually Use It
Operation is meant to be the easy bit, and on our awnings it really is:
- Remote control — extend or retract from anywhere in the garden, glass of something in hand.
- Wall switch — a tidy fixed switch by the patio door for the times the remote has wandered off behind a cushion.
- Smart home ready — integrate with Alexa or Google Home for voice control and scheduled extension. Your morning routine can include “extend the awning”.
Ready to Reclaim the Garden? Book Your Free Survey
The right awning, properly fitted, genuinely changes how often you go outside. We’ll come to you, measure the space, walk you through the options, show you fabric samples in your actual garden light, and follow up with a clear written quote. Free survey, no obligation, no high-pressure follow-up.
Call us on 02476 661092 or book your free home survey online. Surveys are available across Coventry and Warwickshire seven days a week.
Awnings — Common Questions
What are the benefits of electric retractable awnings?
Instant shade and shelter at the touch of a button, so the garden actually gets used. They also block solar gain through patio doors, which keeps the room behind them noticeably cooler in summer, and many customers see a real difference in cooling bills.
Can the awnings be used in all weather conditions?
They’re built for everyday sun and light rain. In genuinely strong wind or heavy rain we recommend retracting — an optional wind sensor handles this automatically if you’ve nipped out.
Are electric awnings easy to operate?
Yes. Remote control as standard, optional fixed wall switch, and smart-home integration (Alexa, Google Home) for voice control or scheduling. We demonstrate everything on the day of fitting.
Do they require a lot of maintenance?
Almost none. A wipe-down of the fabric once or twice a year and the occasional check of the arm mechanism is all most awnings need. The motors are sealed for life.
Can I customise the design of my awning?
Yes — choose from a wide range of solution-dyed fabrics, plains, stripes and modern patterns to suit your home’s exterior. We bring samples to your home so you can compare them in your actual garden light.
Can retractable awnings be used in winter?
Yes, but it’s best to keep them retracted during heavy snow, frost or strong winds. Plenty of Coventry customers still use them on milder winter days for a sheltered spot outside.
Are awnings effective in autumn and spring?
Absolutely. They’re excellent in the shoulder seasons — shelter from surprise showers, a defined outdoor area to use, and protection for outdoor furniture from leaves and rain.
Do electric awnings work in summer heat?
That’s the whole point. They keep the patio cool, reduce direct sunlight on the back of the house, and let you enjoy the garden in July without needing factor 50 just to walk to the table.
Should awnings be taken down for the season?
No. Quality retractable awnings stay up all year. Just retract them when not in use, especially in strong wind or heavy rain — the wind sensor does that automatically if you’ve added one.
Can I use my awning in light rain?
Yes, the fabrics are designed to handle light rain. For heavy downpours, retract to avoid water pooling on the fabric (which can stretch and damage it over time).
Part of our complete range from Coventry Blinds — locally made, expertly fitted across Coventry and Warwickshire by our own family-run team since 2007.