Awning Fabric Recovery & Replacement in St. Augustine, FL
Keep the Frame, Change the Look
Your awning frame is probably fine. The fabric isn't. After 10 to 15 years in Florida sun, fabric fades, mildews, tears, or just stops looking good. Replacing only the fabric — not the whole awning — saves 50 to 70 percent versus a new unit.
We recover awnings in St. Augustine for homes, restaurants, and commercial storefronts. Most projects ship in 3 to 5 weeks.
When to Recover vs. Replace
Recover the fabric when:
- The frame is straight, not rusted, and hardware works
- You still like the style and size
- The old fabric is faded, torn, or moldy but the structure is sound
Replace the whole awning when:
- The frame is bent, corroded, or pulling off the wall
- You want a bigger or smaller size
- Motors, arms, or hardware are failing
- The style looks dated or doesn't match a remodel
On a first visit we inspect the frame carefully. We'll tell you honestly whether it's worth recovering or whether replacement is the better long-term call.
The Process
Recovery is straightforward:
- We visit to measure the frame and confirm it's in usable shape
- You pick fabric color and pattern from our samples
- We order the fabric (3 to 5 weeks)
- We return to remove the old fabric and install the new
- Old fabric goes to recycling when possible
Installation takes a few hours for most residential awnings. Commercial storefronts on Old City streets might take half a day.
Fabric Options
We use the same premium fabrics on recovery as we do on new installs:
- Sunbrella — solution-dyed acrylic, 10 year fade warranty
- Dickson — French-made acrylic, wide color range
- Sunbrella Firesist — flame-retardant, required for most commercial
- Recacril — budget-friendly acrylic for lower-cost projects
- Para Tempotest — Italian marine-grade fabric
Color options range from 50 solid colors to hundreds of patterns. We bring physical samples so you can match existing trim, stucco, or shutters.
Matching Existing Colors
If you want to match what was there before — or match something else on the house — we can usually get close. Bring a sample chip, paint swatch, or even a photo of the original when we visit.
For historic homes near the Lightner Museum and the downtown district, we also match awnings to the home's architectural period.
Branded and Commercial Recovery
Commercial awnings with logos get special handling. We have your original artwork digitized if it isn't already. New fabric gets fresh graphics at the same time. Logo updates, new phone numbers, or lease changes can all go on during recovery.
Pricing
Most residential fabric recovers run $400 to $1,200 depending on size and fabric choice. Commercial storefronts range from $800 to $3,500. Large multi-section commercial projects quote by linear foot.
You'll get a written quote the same day we visit.
Lead Time
Standard colors ship fabric in 2 to 3 weeks. Custom colors or patterns can run 4 to 6 weeks. Once fabric arrives, we usually install within a few days.
Areas We Serve
We recover awnings across St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, and the surrounding communities. Commercial, residential, and historic properties all welcome.
Get a Recovery Quote
Call (904) 615-9462 or send us a message. We'll visit, inspect the frame, measure, and return with a quote the same day.
Every contractor in our network is licensed and insured.