We will diagnose the problem and advise you on any cost for the part. We will carryout the repair work to keep your awning going after it’s warranty has finished.

Yes, if you purchased your awning elsewhere and the company no longer sells awnings. Or they may have ceased trading we can step in and help in most cases.

In a lot of cases awnings can be repaired. If the awning is a high-quality luxury awning then the chances of a repair are higher. It will work out less expensive to have the awning repaired rather than replaced. On the other hand if the awning is a budget model that only cost a few hundred pounds, the cost of repairs carried out by an awning company will probably work out more than the cost of the awning. In this case you would either invest in a quality awning or simply replace it with a budget awning. If you’re not sure whether you have a quality or budget awning simply send us a picture of what you have and we will advise you accordingly.

The first thing to do check that there is power running to the electric motor. Check that the fuse in the plug hasn’t blown. Check that the remote control battery is working. If you have a spare battery change it over. Once you have done all of that and the awning will still not work. The likely hood is that the motor has simply stopped working.

The motor is built into the awning and it is tubular in shape. The motor is inserted inside the steel barrel that fabric rolls around. As the motor is in a sealed unit it shouldn’t be dismantled. You will need to contact a specialist awning company like SBI Ltd (Sun Blinds Installations). They will carefully remove the motor and replace it with a new one. We use genuine Somfy motors and controls and offer the new motors with a 5-year warranty. For advice on what strength of motor you require or fault diagnosis.

Identify what crank you have either hook or hook and ball. Let us know how long overall the crank is. We will provide you with a price for a replacement.

If the awning arm has become bent, snapped or a cable has broken. Then a replacement arm will be required. For us to provide you with a guarantee on the arm. We have to replace both or all of the arms at the same time.

Please, do not attempt to repair an arm as they are sprung loaded and dangerous!

At SBI we specialise in both domestic and commercial awnings. We’ll get your restaurant awning ship shape to get your premises looking its best as soon as possible. We also do sign writing and have plenty of experience working with restaurants and similar commercial settings.

Some awning repairs can be simple to carry out. Generally, if the awning can be repaired it will be cheaper than replacing the whole awning. Carrying out awning repairs yourself can be dangerous due to the arms having springs inside them. The arms are very powerful and potentially very dangerous. Get advice from a specialist awning company. Contact us for help and friendly advice.

Our team of advisors, surveyors and installers can carry out repairs to many different makes and models of awnings. If your awning is no longer manufactured we can offer you a suitable affordable replacement. Contact us for more advice by email or phone.

This is a very hard question to answer. There are so many factors to take into account. For example, if you buy a DIY budget awning the cost could be a few hundred pounds. If you bought a made to measure luxury awning, with accessories you could spend upwards of £10,000. As you can see there is a massive difference in price. The cost comparison is similar to purchasing a car. You could buy a Mercedes Benz Maybach Exelero for £6.4 million or a Dacia Sandero for £6,995. Both will get you from A to B but if you have a higher budget you get more for your money! The same is true when purchasing an awning. Speak to the experts for guidance on your next replacement awning purchase.

Our team of advisors have access to hundreds of different makes and models of awnings. Once they have worked out what you require you’ll get a detailed written estimate of the cost. Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

SBI Ltd (Sunblinds Installations) can carry out repairs, restoration and recovering to existing awnings. Our installers are trained in all aspects of this work. Don’t waste your money replacing your awning when in a lot of cases. SBI can get it working and looking as good as new. Get in touch for a free quote.

Our installers use awning repair tape when carrying out small repairs on tears or holes for new awning and canopy covers. We do not recommend glue as it doesn’t last over a long period of time and can look unsightly.

We specialise in awning repairs and are located in Kent. We are the go to choice for awning repairs in London, Kent, Essex, East Sussex and Surrey but also work across the UK. Call us for advice on your awning repair.

Carrying out awning repairs yourself can be dangerous due to the arms having springs inside them. The arms are very powerful and potentially very dangerous. Get advice from a specialist awning company such as SBI.

SBI Ltd (Sunblinds Installations) can carry out storm damage repairs, restoration and recovering to existing awnings. You may be able to claim for repair work on your insurance. SBI installers are trained in all aspects of storm damage work. Don’t waste your money replacing your awning when in a lot of cases. SBI can get it working and looking as good as new. Get in touch for a free quote.

You may have been unfortunate to take your awning out after it’s been away for the winter. Only to find holes in the cover. This can be down to nesting mice or similar rodents taking up residency. Our installers use awning repair tape when carrying out small repairs on holes for new awning and canopy covers.

If the fabric is old and requires patching up we would recommend replacing the cover with a new one. On the other hand, if the cover is new and clean but has been torn we may be able to apply a clear fabric tape and material patch.

Rails repairs can be carried out to wooden front rails on Victorian – traditional awnings. Over year’s the front rails can warp. They can split and snap. The cast iron arms can pull away from the rail. The wooden taking lath can rot and the cover can start to pull away from the rail. This is work is carried out by specialist awning companies such as SBI.

We cover most areas across the UK and have a team of advisors, surveyors and experienced installers. Based just outside London we are the go to company for awning repairs in London, Surrey, Kent, Essex and East Sussex.

If the valance is old and soiled we would recommend replacing with a new one. We can make straight or wavy valances and the standard depth is 200mm or 8 inches.

We have access to thousands of awning parts for all major brands and can replace all parts including rails, retractable awning parts, replacement remote controls, arms, motors and covers.

We have access to thousands of parts for domestic and commercial awnings. From awning companies around the world. Whether you need replacement remote controls, arms, motors or covers. Our team can advise you on availability and cost.

Winsol have stopped manufacturing in the UK. We can make repairs but will come up with alternatives where parts can’t be replaced. Normally the only issue will be if parts are no longer manufactured for your awning. We can advise on alternatives, such as the Weinor Pergotex in place of the Winsol Patiola, which is a large robust terrace cover that is longer manufactured in the UK. The Weinor Pergotex is a similar structure and can be used in windier conditions. Contact us for more advice by email or phone.

We have access to thousands of awning parts for sale. We work with leading awning companies around the world including Thomas Sanderson and Markilux. Whether you need replacement remote controls, arms, motors or covers. We also have parts for aluminium, Victorian and traditional awnings. Our team can advise you on availability and cost.

We have access to hundreds of vintage awning parts for most Victorian and traditional style awnings. We are a specialist repair company and use genuine quality parts. Our team can advise you on availability and cost.

We have access to thousands of garden awning parts for most awnings and conservatory awnings. We are a specialist repair company and use branded high-quality parts. Our team can advise you on availability and cost.

We have access to thousands of quality awning parts for most awnings and conservatory awnings for all major brands including Thomas Sanderson, Markilux, Somfy, Primrose and Weinor. We are a specialist repair company and use genuine quality parts. Our team can advise you on availability and cost.