Q: Are retractable awnings worth it?

• <div><p>Retractable awnings offer numerous advantages for homeowners, including protecting your outdoor furniture against the elements. It can also help keep your deck in better shape since it adds a layer of protection against sun and precipitation. </p></div>

Q: What questions should I ask when hiring a pro to install an outdoor awning?

• <div><p>To make sure the installation process goes smoothly, try asking your pro the following questions: </p><ul><li><p>Do you have insurance and a professional license to do the job? Installing a metal or canvas awning into a home&rsquo;s exterior can be tricky, so ask your pro if they have the correct licensing and insurance to do the work. </p></li><li><p>What was the price of similar jobs in the past? Awning installation costs will vary depending on size, design, location, and other factors. Ask this question to get a feel for the average price range for jobs similar to yours.</p></li><li><p>How long will this project take to complete? Installing an awning is typically not too time-consuming, but hurdles can always present themselves. Gathering an estimated timeline could give you some peace of mind. </p></li><li><p>Will I need to get a building permit? Your local contractor will be well-versed in rules and regulations regarding building permits and other requirements to bring a project up to code. A seasoned pro will be able to furnish this information when discussing the quote.</p></li><li><p>Do you have any references from previous clients? A competent pro should readily hand out contact information for previous clients. Email or call these clients to hear about their overall experience. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: When is it too windy for an awning?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to keep your awning retracted if winds are <b>25 miles per hour</b> or more to make sure your awning doesn&rsquo;t sustain irreparable damage due to wind. Some awnings can take winds up to 30 miles per hour without any damage, but it&rsquo;s best to consult the manufacturer&rsquo;s guidance. A good rule of thumb is if it&rsquo;s too windy for you to comfortably stand outside, it&rsquo;s time to bring the awning in.</p></div>

Q: Do awnings come with warranties?

• <div><p>Yes, most awnings include warranties for materials and installation. Confirm terms before purchasing.</p></div>

Q: Can a retractable awning improve a home’s value?

• <div><p>A retractable awning won&rsquo;t necessarily increase your home&rsquo;s value very much, but it can offer a boost of aesthetic appeal to potential buyers. In the long-term, however, a well-placed awning will save you money on cooling and protect your deck and outdoor furniture from sun exposure during the hot summer season.</p></div>

All Pro Buildings LLC

All Pro Buildings LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

2022 years of experience

All Pro Builders is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. All Pro Buildings is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"These guys are real professionals. Very courteous and hard working. They received my front porch and did a great job. The price was reasonable and they finished quickly."

Mary B on August 2023

All Pro Builders is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. All Pro Buildings is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"These guys are real professionals. Very courteous and hard working. They received my front porch and did a great job. The price was reasonable and they finished quickly."

Mary B on August 2023

Trim-A-Seal of Indiana, Inc.

Trim-A-Seal of Indiana, Inc.

Customers say: Quality work

1950 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Trim-A-Seal is a family-owned and operated home improvement company that has been serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland for over 70 years. Founder Larry Weiss opened the first location in 1950 with the goal of providing exceptional service, outstanding workmanship, and quality products at affordable prices. Today our licensed, bonded, and insured home improvement experts meet the same standard of excellence and install a variety of products. We offer consultation and installation of windows, doors, gutters, gutter protection, Sunsetter retractable awnings, concrete coatings, custom manufactured awnings of all types and more. We carry top name brands that are made right here in the U.S.A. We aim to provide many options and expert consultation to best fit the needs of our customers. Call today for a free, no obligation in-home estimate and mention Home Advisor for special discount offers!

"This was a terrible experience. We chose them because they were the cheapest but that was a mistake. The gutters look good and work (now). But two weeks after installation it started leaking water down the front of the house and I called and wrote many times asking for someone to come out. When someone did about a month or two later, it did not fix it. So now 7 months later after many calls and requests we finally got them to come out and fix their mistake. I do not recommend it."

Skye B on May 2020

Trim-A-Seal is a family-owned and operated home improvement company that has been serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland for over 70 years. Founder Larry Weiss opened the first location in 1950 with the goal of providing exceptional service, outstanding workmanship, and quality products at affordable prices. Today our licensed, bonded, and insured home improvement experts meet the same standard of excellence and install a variety of products. We offer consultation and installation of windows, doors, gutters, gutter protection, Sunsetter retractable awnings, concrete coatings, custom manufactured awnings of all types and more. We carry top name brands that are made right here in the U.S.A. We aim to provide many options and expert consultation to best fit the needs of our customers. Call today for a free, no obligation in-home estimate and mention Home Advisor for special discount offers!

"This was a terrible experience. We chose them because they were the cheapest but that was a mistake. The gutters look good and work (now). But two weeks after installation it started leaking water down the front of the house and I called and wrote many times asking for someone to come out. When someone did about a month or two later, it did not fix it. So now 7 months later after many calls and requests we finally got them to come out and fix their mistake. I do not recommend it."

Skye B on May 2020

A Better Door & Window

4.91(

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A Better Door & Window

4.91(

64

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

WE HAVE MOVED, Back to our main location. We still service the Mokena, IL area and surrounding towns. A Better Door & Window is a family-owned business that has been serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana area since 1978. We are a full-service door and window company offering sales, service, and installation for Residential applications. Please come in and Visit one of our Showroom Located at 203 Glenwood Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.

"We are very happy with our entire experience with A Better Door and Window. Rocko did the first inspection at our home and with his expertise he helped me make a great choice on a CHI Garage door. The installers Bob and Charlie did excellent work installing the door. My next project is new windows and patio door so its an easy choice to start with A Better Door and Window. Keith"

Keith S on June 2020

WE HAVE MOVED, Back to our main location. We still service the Mokena, IL area and surrounding towns. A Better Door & Window is a family-owned business that has been serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana area since 1978. We are a full-service door and window company offering sales, service, and installation for Residential applications. Please come in and Visit one of our Showroom Located at 203 Glenwood Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.

"We are very happy with our entire experience with A Better Door and Window. Rocko did the first inspection at our home and with his expertise he helped me make a great choice on a CHI Garage door. The installers Bob and Charlie did excellent work installing the door. My next project is new windows and patio door so its an easy choice to start with A Better Door and Window. Keith"

Keith S on June 2020

Maximus General Contracting LLC

4.75(

109

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Maximus General Contracting LLC

4.75(

109

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

Roofing & siding contractor with 32 years of insurance / contracting experience. Residential & commercial services. Owner supervises and monitors all jobs and is always on site. Discounts available.

Trim-A-Seal Of Indiana Inc

4.60(

101

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Trim-A-Seal Of Indiana Inc

4.60(

101

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Trim-A-Seal is a family-owned and operated home improvement company that has been serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland for over half of a century. Founder Larry Weiss opened the first location in 1950 with the goal of providing exceptional service, outstanding workmanship, and quality products at affordable prices. Today our licensed, bonded, and insured home improvement experts meet the same standard of excellence and install an variety of home improvements. We offer consultation and installation of windows, doors, siding, gutters, gutter protection, Sunsetter retractable awnings, custom manufactured awnings of all types, patio covers, roofing, and more. We carry top name brands that are made in the U.S.A. such as HomeGuard doors and windows, Sunrise windows, Albany doors, Gutter Helmet protection systems, Certainteed siding, and much more. We aim to provide many options and expert consultation to best fit the needs of our customers. Call today for a free, no obligation in-home estimate and mention Angie’s List for special discount offers! Visit our showroom in Merrillville for product demonstrations and information as well!

"Signed a contract to have my 2 car garage floor resurfaced and coated. Paid required deposit and was told it would be 6 weeks out. Company supplies a trailer for you to store contents of your garage while work is being done. I had to contact company at 5 weeks because I had not heard from anyone. I was told there were not sufficient trailers available but if I could store my garage contents they could do the job next week. Then I receive a call that my scheduled day had to be pushed back because of machinery issues. Then the following day I get a call that they have reviewed the condition of my garage floor and it is too far gone to handle the resurfacing process. Total incompetence ! Awaiting the return of my deposit."

Robert C on August 2022

Trim-A-Seal is a family-owned and operated home improvement company that has been serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland for over half of a century. Founder Larry Weiss opened the first location in 1950 with the goal of providing exceptional service, outstanding workmanship, and quality products at affordable prices. Today our licensed, bonded, and insured home improvement experts meet the same standard of excellence and install an variety of home improvements. We offer consultation and installation of windows, doors, siding, gutters, gutter protection, Sunsetter retractable awnings, custom manufactured awnings of all types, patio covers, roofing, and more. We carry top name brands that are made in the U.S.A. such as HomeGuard doors and windows, Sunrise windows, Albany doors, Gutter Helmet protection systems, Certainteed siding, and much more. We aim to provide many options and expert consultation to best fit the needs of our customers. Call today for a free, no obligation in-home estimate and mention Angie’s List for special discount offers! Visit our showroom in Merrillville for product demonstrations and information as well!

"Signed a contract to have my 2 car garage floor resurfaced and coated. Paid required deposit and was told it would be 6 weeks out. Company supplies a trailer for you to store contents of your garage while work is being done. I had to contact company at 5 weeks because I had not heard from anyone. I was told there were not sufficient trailers available but if I could store my garage contents they could do the job next week. Then I receive a call that my scheduled day had to be pushed back because of machinery issues. Then the following day I get a call that they have reviewed the condition of my garage floor and it is too far gone to handle the resurfacing process. Total incompetence ! Awaiting the return of my deposit."

Robert C on August 2022

Seamless Restoration

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26

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Seamless Restoration

4.62(

26

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Customers say: Quick response

2009 years of experience

General Contractor

AR Construction

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18

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AR Construction

4.44(

18

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Customers say: Quality work

2007 years of experience

We specialize in all around remodeling and insurance work such as fire,wind,water,hail etc. We accept all major credit cards and we have a multiple of good crews. Insurance work is always welcomed. We work on both Residential and Commercial buildings, with discounts offered to Churches, Teachers, Veterans, and Active Military!!! No job too big or too small!!

Classic Copper Works

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Classic Copper Works

3.69(

16

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Customers say: Quality work

2000 years of experience

Classic Copper Works uses time honored German copper smith techniques handed down from father to son and passed on to our highly skilled artisans. We specialize in the fabrication of custom copper & bronze products and other metal specialties. WE DO NOT OFFER REPAIR SERVICES OF ANY KIND. Additional phone number - (888) 908-5339.

"Ordered and paid for custom awning that was to take 5 weeks. Its now been 16 weeks and still waiting. Owner is at best noncommunicable and at worst, rude. I'm now wondering if this is a scam and not a real business."

rick k on March 2025

Classic Copper Works uses time honored German copper smith techniques handed down from father to son and passed on to our highly skilled artisans. We specialize in the fabrication of custom copper & bronze products and other metal specialties. WE DO NOT OFFER REPAIR SERVICES OF ANY KIND. Additional phone number - (888) 908-5339.

"Ordered and paid for custom awning that was to take 5 weeks. Its now been 16 weeks and still waiting. Owner is at best noncommunicable and at worst, rude. I'm now wondering if this is a scam and not a real business."

rick k on March 2025

Retractableawnings

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Retractableawnings

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11

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Retractableawnings.com® is considered a RETRACTABLE awning industry expert hired by architects, landscape architects, exterior/interior designers, builders and contractors worldwide on a consulting basis. Retractableawnings.com® is a specialty fabricator, distributor & installer of all types of exterior RETRACTABLE sun, rain, wind, bug & snow protection systems including but not limited to: ≡ Retractable folding lateral arm awnings ≡ Retractable patio and deck pergola cover systems ≡ Retractable vertical drop arm awnings ≡ Retractable screens ≡ Retractable canopy awnings ≡ Retractable telescopic awnings ≡ Retractable side arm awnings ≡ Retractable free standing awnings ≡ Retractable louver roof systems ≡ Retractable shade sail systems ≡ Retractable skylight cover systems ≡ Rotating louver roof systems ≡ Electric & motorized awnings In business for 38 years and a Better Business Bureau member for 32 years without a single active complaint on file and an A+ rating. Retractableawnings.com® also maintains a 12 year A rating on Angi.com (f/k/a Angieslist.com). The above ratings are the highest ratings available on both websites. We ship & install worldwide and have a database of installers worldwide at www.awninginstallers.com (owned by Retractableawnings.com®) Inc.com verified profile at: https://www.inc.com/profile/retractableawnings-com Memberships Include: ● Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association - PAMA member ● American Institute of Architects - AIA Allied member ● American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA Allied member ● Advanced Textiles Association - ATA member ● Better Business Bureau - BBB member Retractableawnings.com® offers proprietary 3D rendering technology which provides a visual 3D rendering of what our products will look like on a home or commercial building. In addition, we offer our exclusive custom built awning advisor at this link: https://www.retractableawnings.com/choose-your-awning.html

"I ordered LED lights for my awning at the time of purchase and paid in advance. The lights were not included at a cost of $1700. They will not return my calls."

kevin h on January 2025

Retractableawnings.com® is considered a RETRACTABLE awning industry expert hired by architects, landscape architects, exterior/interior designers, builders and contractors worldwide on a consulting basis. Retractableawnings.com® is a specialty fabricator, distributor & installer of all types of exterior RETRACTABLE sun, rain, wind, bug & snow protection systems including but not limited to: ≡ Retractable folding lateral arm awnings ≡ Retractable patio and deck pergola cover systems ≡ Retractable vertical drop arm awnings ≡ Retractable screens ≡ Retractable canopy awnings ≡ Retractable telescopic awnings ≡ Retractable side arm awnings ≡ Retractable free standing awnings ≡ Retractable louver roof systems ≡ Retractable shade sail systems ≡ Retractable skylight cover systems ≡ Rotating louver roof systems ≡ Electric & motorized awnings In business for 38 years and a Better Business Bureau member for 32 years without a single active complaint on file and an A+ rating. Retractableawnings.com® also maintains a 12 year A rating on Angi.com (f/k/a Angieslist.com). The above ratings are the highest ratings available on both websites. We ship & install worldwide and have a database of installers worldwide at www.awninginstallers.com (owned by Retractableawnings.com®) Inc.com verified profile at: https://www.inc.com/profile/retractableawnings-com Memberships Include: ● Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association - PAMA member ● American Institute of Architects - AIA Allied member ● American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA Allied member ● Advanced Textiles Association - ATA member ● Better Business Bureau - BBB member Retractableawnings.com® offers proprietary 3D rendering technology which provides a visual 3D rendering of what our products will look like on a home or commercial building. In addition, we offer our exclusive custom built awning advisor at this link: https://www.retractableawnings.com/choose-your-awning.html

"I ordered LED lights for my awning at the time of purchase and paid in advance. The lights were not included at a cost of $1700. They will not return my calls."

kevin h on January 2025