"I cannot say enough good things about this company! We have been trying to get an awning for three months. We were given the runaround by two other companies, even after we paid, and never received our awning. I contacted Rafael's awnings and within two weeks we had it installed! He came out right away to give us a quote. And once we decided to move forward, we had our awning installed within two weeks! It is absolutely beautiful and works perfectly! Denise, who coordinated everything was amazing! Rafael and his family/crew who did the install were professional, kind, and did an amazing job! I highly recommend this company to anyone! You will not get the runaround with this company. They are family own company that cares about their customers and they have immense integrity! Hire them now!"
"Patio Xpress is awesome! I highly recommend them! They are professional and know what they're doing. Santana is very knowledgeable and I was comfortable asking him questions. I had an old wooden cover that they tore down and they put up the new alumawood cover. My cover came out looking great! They finished it by the afternoon the same day. It's made a tremendous difference in the look of my yard. I couldn't be happier!"
"Iam really pleased with the work Brian Bartlett did a beautiful patio awning to replace old wood one. I truly would recommend this company for installing patio awnings. In fact he will be doing another one for me at my other home."
"Other than a delay in the material manufacture, Yemil remained in contact as to the progress of my custom awnings. Once the materials came in, my install was immediate, perfectly completed and well worth my investment. I would highly recommend this business !!! 5 stars plusâ ¦.!"
"Excellent service, attention to detail, fabric choice, and installation. Initial sales fellow was very knowledgeable and experienced. Received great discounting. Custom sized awning was ready in 10 days. Installation fellows came pre-installation to double check size and fit. Unable to confidently comment on quality (its new!), however, new awning looks beautiful and works with great ease. And I got a very nice multi-year warranty with Abbott. "
"The kitchen remodel with Ocean Seven Builders went smoother than we thought it would. Ron stayed involved throughout the process and kept us updated on progress. The quality of the cabinets and flooring is excellent, and the installation looks very precise. Overall, it was a solid experience with a good end result!"
When we started looking into getting a patio cover we got bids from three different companies. We choose to go with PatioCrew. Now we have a big beautiful insulated patio cover and we love it. Warren and the crew were all really nice and polite to work with. They specialize in patio covers and it shows. They got the permit from the city for us and had no problem hooking up lights and fans under the cover. The workmanship and quality is great, and we would highly recommend them to anyone!
"What can I say rarely do you meet people like Bruce who wakes up every day and loves what he does. He is a consummate professional under promises and over delivers and designs Canvas awnings with such perfection and detail there is no one I have met in the business that can compare in service reliability price and integrity. This is a guy you would invite over for dinner. This is no blue collar worker he is highly intelligent and literally has increased the value of my multimillion dollar home by at least 10 % with the work he has done. A day does not go by where one of my neighbors asks me where I got my awnings. If you hire any other vendor in this space and you live in S. OC you would be missing a great opportunity to work with someone who is an absolute pleasure to be around. Call Bruce he is the man. Regards Adam S Brown
Besides the type of awning, you’ll need to choose the type of cover. Your awning installation professional will review your options with you, including availability and costs. The types of covers you can choose from include:
Wood, which is durable but can be damaged easily by rainwater and fire
Cotton offers flexibility, weatherproofing, and easy cleaning
Canvas is highly durable and is a good choice for retractable awnings
Metal is sturdy but is prone to rust
Polyester is easy to clean and is a more breathable option
Polycarbonate is highly resistant to UV rays and is difficult to damage
Metal awnings are durable, low-maintenance, and provide shade and weather protection.
Costs depend on material type, design complexity, and additional features like lighting or gutters.
If you're handy, it might be worth trying to install retractable awnings yourself. Just keep in mind that motorized retractable awnings require much more know-how, and the risk of something costly going wrong (such as damaging your new awnings) is higher.
Mechanical awnings should be easy to install for the average person with some handyman skills.
The longest-lasting awning materials include vinyl, polycarbonate, and polyester for their durability and cleanability. Other materials like canvas and metal can last a long time, but may wear out faster. The key to getting the longest life from your awning material is to maintain it properly by cleaning yearly, keeping debris from gathering on it, and protecting it during stormy weather or high winds by retracting it or moving it to a protected area.
The Beaumont, CA homeowners’ guide to awning services
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