Awning Refurbishment, Recovers & Repairs


At Insignia Shade and Shutter, we specialise in professional awning refurbishment, awning recovers, and awning repairs for both residential and commercial customers. If your awning frame and mechanism are still in good condition but the fabric has become faded, worn or damaged, our cost-effective awning recovering service can breathe new life into your existing awning.
Rather than investing in a brand-new system, many customers choose an awning recover or awning restoration to improve the appearance and functionality of their awning while saving money. Whether you need a simple repair, a complete awning fabric replacement, or a full refurbishment, our experienced team is here to help.
Awning Fabric Replacement & Recovering Services
If your awning fabric is torn, weathered or beyond repair, we can professionally replace awning fabric using high-quality materials designed for long-lasting performance and appearance.
As experienced awning recover specialists, we can recover awnings from our own range as well as many leading manufacturers, including:
- Brewster
- Base
- Markilux
- Weinor
- Vernano
- Erhardt
Our team regularly carries out:
- Awning recovers
- Awnings recovered and refurbished
- Fabric awning repair
- Replacement awning fabric installation
- Awning fabric replacement
- Commercial awning fabric replacement
- Awning & umbrella recovers
With a large range of premium fabrics available, you can choose from a wide selection of colours, patterns and finishes. You’re welcome to visit our showroom to view fabric samples and discuss your requirements with our team.
Motorised Awning Repair & Somfy Motor Replacement
If your awning is no longer operating correctly, Insignia Shade and Shutter provides professional motorised awning repair and awning motor repair services.
We offer Somfy motor replacement and repairs for our own awning systems as well as leading brands such as Brewster, Base, Markilux, Weinor, Vernano and Erhardt.
Common issues we can help with include:
- Awnings not opening or closing
- Remote control faults
- Motor failure
- Electrical issues
- Intermittent operation
- Damaged wiring
Our technicians will assess the problem and recommend the most cost-effective repair solution.
Commercial & Shop Awning Repairs
We understand how important your awning is to the appearance of your business. That’s why we provide specialist commercial awning repair and shop awning repairs for retail units, cafés, pubs, restaurants and other commercial premises.
Our commercial services include:
- Awning recovering
- Commercial awning repair
- Shop awning repairs
- Awning arm repair
- Motor replacements
- Frame repairs
- Fabric replacement
- Cleaning and refurbishment
Whether your business awning needs recovering, cleaning or structural repairs, we can help restore it quickly and efficiently.
Awning Arm Repair & Structural Repairs
A damaged awning arm can affect the operation and safety of your awning. Our experienced technicians provide professional awning arm repair services and can replace damaged components where necessary.
If the structure remains sound, a repair can often extend the life of your awning and avoid the need for a complete replacement.
Why Choose Insignia Shade and Shutter?
When it comes to awning repair, awning refurbishment and awning restoration, Insignia Shade and Shutter offers a reliable, professional service backed by years of industry experience.
We offer:
- Expert awning recovers and repairs
- High-quality replacement fabrics
- Motorised awning repair services
- Commercial and domestic awning repairs
- Honest advice on repair versus replacement
- Competitive pricing
- Free no-obligation surveys
- Friendly, knowledgeable service
If an awning has reached the point where repairs are no longer economical, we will always advise you honestly and recommend whether a new installation would be a better long-term investment.
Book Your Free Awning Survey
Whether you require awning refurbishment, awning recovering, awning fabric replacement, motorised awning repair, commercial awning repair, shop awning repairs, or a complete awning restoration, Insignia Shade and Shutter is here to help.
Call us today on 01202 741671 to arrange your FREE no-obligation survey and quotation. Our experienced team will assess your awning and recommend the most cost-effective solution to restore its appearance, functionality and lifespan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Awnings
What is the starting price for an awning recover?
Awning recovers start from £600 and is dependent on the size of fabric needed but we will be happy to come over and have a look & be able to leave you with a bespoke quote for your exact awning.
The awning on my shop front needs recovering & cleaning can you help?
Yes, we cover Commercial as well as Residential. For replacement awning fabric we can sign write the fabric to ensure your business is always well-represented. Check out our commercial awning page for more information.
My awning arm is broken, can you repair it?
The simple answer is no, unless the awning was purchased from us we do not have access to the component parts to repair your awning.
My Somfy Motor has stopped working, can you fix it?
Yes! We offer a replacement awning motor service for Somfy motorised awnings.
I don’t currently have an awning can you supply one?
Yes, please check our awning page by clicking here and this will take you to all the different awning styles we can supply alternatively get in touch with us on 01202 741671 and we can get one of our friendly team to come talk to you about the best awning for your home or business.
My awning fabric has ripped, can it be saved?
No, unfortunately ripped or heavily damaged fabrics cannot be saved.
Will you need to take my awning down to recover it?
Yes, depending on the size we may be able to take it down and recover it at your home or business or we may need to take it back to our workshop, change the fabric over, clean the components up and then return it to you. This is all factored into your appointment time.
Are your fabrics waterproof?
Yes, all our awning fabrics are waterproof along with Teflon & Scotchgard protected.
Will you advise if the awning is past the repair point and if a new awning would be better?
Yes, we will always advise if we feel an awning is no longer safe for use or beyond economic repair along with leaving you a quote for a like-for-like replacement where possible.
Can I come into the showroom to view the fabrics?
Yes, we have an awning fabric book here, but we will not be able to provide a quote without sending someone over to access the awning.