How Much Does an Aluminum Awning Cost? [2025 Data]

Aluminum Awning Cost Breakdown

Aluminum awnings come in a variety of sizes and styles. You'll likely need to factor in prep work before installation. Here’s what you should consider before you start from a cost standpoint.

Types

The most common types of aluminum awnings are ones made for windows, doors, and patios. Window and door awnings are pretty similar, while some varieties come into play with patio/deck awnings.

Style

In addition to choosing a type of awning, you’ll want to consider which style best fits your needs, your home’s aesthetic, and your budget. Shed awnings don’t sit on a slope and are easier to install. Dome and gable awnings can make a statement, but they may cost more because of their unique shapes and increased installation difficulty.

Size

Sellers determine the price of aluminum awnings based on their size. You’ll pay between $4 and $10 per square foot for most awnings.

Patio aluminum awnings, for example, start around 20 feet in length. Door and window awnings are smaller and use less metal, so they typically cost less than awnings used in an outdoor patio or deck.

*Materials only.

Labor

The cost to install aluminum awnings is around $270, but may vary slightly depending on where they're installed, their size, and whether you’re using a kit or custom build.

Prep

To install aluminum awnings, you’ll need clearance of between 7 and 8 feet for deck or patio setups, in most cases. For windows, 12 to 18 inches of clearance is standard. If you’re taking down old awnings or removing objects that would be in the way, you’ll need to pay for prep work. 

A local handyperson may be able to help you with this portion of the job. Services typically start around $170.

Location

The cost to install an aluminum awning will depend on where you live, mostly because of differences in local labor rates. Cities such as New York and San Francisco tend to have higher labor costs, however, other factors such as local regulations and seasonal availability of contractors and handymen can also come into play. The following table provides a general overview of average labor costs for aluminum awning installation across various U.S. cities.

*Labor only

Permits

For most awning installation projects, a permit is only required if they’re being installed on a commercial building. The permit is needed especially if awnings will be covering any public road or pavement. A permit may cost anywhere from $25 to $100.

Additional Costs to Consider

Picture it: Your aluminum overhangs are in place over your new patio and you’re sipping coffee in the shade on a warm summer morning. Nice! Just don’t forget, there are a few other things you should consider from an investment standpoint. 

Maintenance 

In general, metal awnings require little maintenance. Still, here are some upkeep tasks you need to keep in mind after they’re installed:

• Fixing dents/damage: Repairing dents or damage in an aluminum awning after, say, a hail storm, costs $100 to $400 per section that’s been destroyed. In some cases, full replacement might be necessary. 

• Replacing hardware: A replacement awnings motor costs around $250. You’ll likely need to shop for one that's compatible with the unit you purchase if you buy a kit.

Here’s the good news: compared to canvas or fabric, you’ll need to do far less work (and repairs) on your metal awnings once they’re installed.

Operating Costs 

Custom or premade motorized awnings might use electricity to operate. So long as you aren’t retracting or setting them out multiple times a day, though, the cost on your electric bill should be negligible. 

Some homeowners hire a local solar installer to put solar panels on their aluminum awnings to offset energy costs throughout their home.

Repairs

Because it isn’t as strong as steel or copper, aluminum is prone to dents and may need repairs more often. Minor repairs may cost as little as $100 if you tackle them yourself, while hiring a pro will cost at least $200. Awnings can quickly become a safety hazard without proper repairs, so hire a pro as soon as you notice a problem with your awning. 

Insurance 

Metal awnings are typically wrapped into your home insurance policy and will be covered in the event of storms, high winds, or other inclement weather that damages or destroys them.

Tipping

If you hire a handyperson to help, you might consider giving them a tip. Ten to 15% of the job’s price is a good ballpark figure to give a handyperson as thanks for their help—in this case, $20 to $40 would be appropriate.

DIY Aluminum Awning Installation vs. Hiring a Pro

Installing an aluminum awning costs about $600, and savvy DIYers can find awning kits with all the materials needed to install the awning. However, you’ll also need to stock your toolbox with a drill, a saw, and a tape measure. You’ll need a ladder, too. If you don’t already have these tools, the cost could go up at least $100 more.

There are a few things to consider before you start drilling into the side of your home to install an awning, though. If you don’t install the awning properly, it could leak or come loose in a storm, causing damage not just to the awning but also to the side of your home. Working on a ladder is inherently dangerous, especially if you don’t have the expertise and extra safety equipment, which can be costly.

Unless you have extensive home improvement experience, it’s going to be faster, safer, and potentially even more budget-friendly to hire a local awning contractor. Hiring a pro costs about $850 on average for all of the materials and the labor, which may be less expensive if you don’t already own a ladder and the other tools needed for this project. Trust the pros to make your outdoor space more functional and attractive with new awnings.

Cost of Common Aluminum Awning Add-Ons

Aluminum awnings, especially ones built over a patio or deck, add value to your home because they create a nice, shaded area to recreate under. 

Common costs associated with aluminum awning projects include:

• LED lighting costs: $150

• Motorized metal awnings: $2,000–$3,500

• New patio costs: $3,750

• Outdoor kitchen costs: Starting at $1,000

Additional features could increase home value even more, or just give you a great three or even four-season space to spend time outdoors.

Ways You Can Save Money When Installing Aluminum Awnings

There are certainly a few ways you can save a few bucks on your aluminum awning installation. From the materials you choose to the time of year you tackle the job, here are some money-saving tips:

• Do the installation yourself: Without having to pay a handyman or contractor, you’ll save a couple hundred dollars on labor costs.

• Tackle any prep work yourself: Removing fixtures from your home or yard that may get in the way of your new awnings will save you additional costs on labor. For every hour you spend working, that’s a savings of at least $50.

• Shop in the offseason: Hiring a pro right before summer may be more expensive due to demand. Get your awnings installed in September or October when local installers have more time.