How Much Does an Awning Cost in the UK?
From a basic manual awning to a fully automated cassette model, here is what homeowners typically pay – and where the money goes.
Awning prices vary more than most people expect. A 3-metre manual awning from a DIY retailer can cost a few hundred pounds, while a 6-metre motorised cassette awning with sensors, professionally fitted, can run to well over £5,000. Both will shade a patio – but they are very different products.
The figures on this page are typical supply-and-fit prices in the UK and include VAT. Use them to sense-check the quotes you receive, and remember that the cheapest quote is not always the best value if the awning has to be replaced in a few years.
What makes up the price
Size is the biggest single factor: wider awnings need longer roller tubes and more arms, and longer projections need stronger arms and fixings. After that, the type of cover, whether it is motorised, the fabric and any extras all add up.
- Width and projection – bigger awnings need heavier components
- Open, semi-cassette or full cassette design
- Manual crank or electric motor, with or without remote control
- Fabric grade – polyester, acrylic or specialist fabrics
- Extras such as wind, sun and rain sensors, LED lighting, heaters and drop-down valances
- Wall type and fixing method, especially for rendered or insulated walls
- Electrical work to provide an outdoor power supply
Buying online versus using a specialist installer
Online awnings are tempting, but the price usually excludes fitting, and many general handymen are reluctant to hang a 50kg awning on a wall they have not assessed. If the fixings fail, the awning can come away from the wall in a gust of wind – which is dangerous as well as expensive.
A specialist installer will survey the wall, recommend the right brackets and fixings, connect the motor safely and give you a guarantee covering both product and fitting. For larger awnings especially, that peace of mind is usually worth the difference.
Ways to keep the cost down
Choose the size you actually need rather than the largest the wall will take, and consider a semi-cassette rather than a full cassette if the awning will sit under the eaves where it is partly sheltered. A motor with a simple remote is cheaper than a smart-home system, and sensors can often be added later.
Prices also tend to be keener in autumn and winter, when installers are quieter. Ordering out of season means the awning is ready for the first sunny days of spring.
Typical awning costs in the UK
| Job | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Budget manual awning, 3m, fitted by an installer | £600–£1,100 |
| Quality manual awning, 3.5m x 2.5m, supplied and fitted | £1,100–£2,000 |
| Electric semi-cassette awning, 4m x 3m, supplied and fitted | £1,900–£3,500 |
| Electric full cassette awning, 6m x 3.5m, supplied and fitted | £3,800–£6,500 |
| Window or Dutch canopy awning, per window | £350–£1,000 |
| Fitting only (customer-supplied awning) | £250–£600 |
Indicative UK prices including VAT. London and the South East are often at the top of the range; scaffolding, rendered walls and electrical work are usually priced separately.
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Awning costs: common questions
Is an electric awning worth the extra cost?
For awnings wider than about 4m, usually yes. Cranking a large awning by hand is hard work, and if it is easy to close you are far more likely to bring it in when the wind picks up – which protects your investment.
Does an awning add value to a house?
A good-quality awning makes a patio more usable and can help a property appeal to buyers, but it is best seen as a lifestyle improvement rather than an investment that pays for itself.
Why do awning quotes vary so much?
Installers may be quoting for different products, fabrics and fixings. Ask each one to name the brand and model, the fabric, the wind class and exactly what is included so you can compare fairly.
Do I pay a deposit for an awning?
Most awnings are made to measure, so installers commonly ask for a deposit of around 25–50% when you order. Avoid paying the full amount before the awning is fitted.
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