Apollo Beach homes sit on canals and open water facing Tampa Bay, which means steady breeze, salt air and wide-open afternoon sun. That combination calls for stainless hardware, a hood or full cassette, and a wind sensor on every awning.
1800Awnings builds and ships retractable awnings to Apollo Beach from our Tampa facility. We carry the full Eastern Awning Systems line (Sunflexx® and SunScape®) and our own Shademaker™ series (Helios™, Apollo™, Zeus™ and Hercules™), in manual, motorized, semi-cassette and full-cassette versions.
Best retractable awnings for Apollo Beach
| Your home |
Recommended model |
Why |
| Beachfront homes and elevated beach decks |
Shademaker Apollo™ Full Cassette |
Fabric, arms and roller seal inside the aluminum box when closed, away from salt spray and sand |
| Open, windy decks facing the Gulf |
Eastern Sunflexx® with hood + wind sensor |
Shock-absorbing shoulder joint flexes with gusts; stainless cables and hardware |
| West-facing sunset decks |
Shademaker Helios™ |
Adjustable front bar tilts down to block low sun and glare |
| Vacation rentals |
Shademaker Zeus™ or Apollo™ with wind sensor |
Motorized with automatic retraction, so the awning protects itself when guests forget |
| Restaurants, beach bars and hotels |
Shademaker Hercules™ |
Up to 40 ft wide and 16'-6" projection, with LED lighting |
Wind, weather and permits in Apollo Beach
Design wind speeds around Tampa Bay generally run 140–160 mph, far beyond what any fabric awning can handle extended. No retractable awning is a hurricane product. On the beach, salt spray and blowing sand do most of their damage while the awning is closed, so a full cassette or protective hood is worth the upgrade. Wind speeds are approximate. Your building department can confirm the values for your address.
Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction. Check with your city or the Hillsborough County building department before installing, and plan on HOA or architectural review in most communities. Motorized awnings may also need an electrical permit. We supply specs, colors and product documentation for your applications.
Why Apollo Beach homeowners choose 1800Awnings
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Factory-direct from Tampa. We build the Shademaker™ series in our own facility at 4608 N Hale Ave, so there's no dealer markup.
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National Master Dealer for Eastern Awning Systems, the American-made Sunflexx® and SunScape®.
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Built for Florida. Somfy® motors and wind sensors, Sunbrella® fabrics, stainless hardware and full-cassette options.
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Free shipping to Apollo Beach, typically 2–3 weeks from order, with financing from 0% APR.
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Help with permits and HOAs. We supply specs, colors and product documentation for your applications.
Areas we serve around Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach, MiraBay, Ruskin, Sun City Center and Gibsonton, and the rest of Hillsborough County.
Apollo Beach retractable awning FAQ
Will salt air ruin a retractable awning in Apollo Beach?
Not if it's built for it. Choose stainless hardware, powder-coated aluminum, solution-dyed Sunbrella® fabric and a full cassette or hood, and rinse the frame with fresh water a few times a year.
Should I retract my awning before a storm?
Always. No retractable awning is designed to stay out in tropical-storm or hurricane winds. A Somfy® wind sensor retracts it automatically when gusts pick up.
How much does a retractable awning cost in Apollo Beach?
At 1800Awnings, retractable awnings start at about $3,064 (Eastern SunScape®), $3,473 (Eastern Sunflexx®), $4,322 (Shademaker Zeus™), $4,655 (Shademaker Helios™), $5,639 (Shademaker Apollo™) and $9,477 (Shademaker Hercules™), with free shipping to Apollo Beach. Final cost depends on size, motorization, sensors, lighting and installation.
Get a free quote in Apollo Beach
Tell us your address, patio width and depth, and which way it faces, and we'll recommend the right model and send a quote. Call 1-800-AWNINGS (296-4647) or request a free quote online.
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