Find the Best Awnings in Kansas City, MO

How to choose an awning in Kansas City

The awning in Kansas City you choose should have these benefits:

• Shade and cooler temperatures
• Protection from the sun’s ultraviolet rays for your skin and possessions, including furniture, carpet, flooring and artwork
• Less heat transfer into your property, along with lower energy costs
• Ability to hold up to heat and humidity; storms; and snowy and icy weather
• Customizable design for type, size, material, color and pattern
• Warranty

Kansas City homeowners purchase deck and porch awnings for homes in areas including Overland Park, Leawood and Lenexa. Businesses in Brookside, River Market and Westport use patio and window awnings to make customers outside comfortable and save on utilities.

Before choosing an awning or canopy, set up in-home consultations with several well-reviewed awning companies in Kansas City. Ask these questions:

• How long has the company been in business?
• Does it manufacture the awnings it sells?
• What types of awnings are available?
• Can you customize an awning?
• Are awnings UV-resistant, waterproof/water-resistant and wind-resistant?
• How much will an awning cost? Are there financing options?
• How do you install the awning? Is professional installation available?
• What is the awning warranty?

Types of awnings

Awnings in Kansas City can go over patios, porches, decks, windows, doors — or they can be free-standing and even portable.

Awnings can be either stationary or retractable. Stationary awnings are attached to a property permanently and built with sturdy, durable material so they can stay out year-round. Retractable awnings open and close at the user’s convenience; they are either motorized or manually operated by crank. Motorized retractable awnings can include a remote control and automatic sensors to detect wind and sun intensity.

Awnings in Kansas City are built from a variety of materials, including metals, fabrics and combinations of each.

Awning installation in Kansas City

Awnings in Kansas City may require professional installation. Some awnings in Kansas City come with directions from the manufacturer and can be installed by the owner in several hours. Some awning companies include installation with purchase, while others can install an awning for an extra charge.

Before installing an awning, check if you need a permit from the City of Kansas City or your local government. If you get professional installation, it’s wise to use a licensed and insured contractor. View Kansas City permitting information and a list of licensed contractors on the City of Kansas City’s City Planning and Development Department website.