Retractable Awnings in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach have oceanfront homes, beach cottages and a lively restaurant strip, all exposed to salt air and nor'easters. Beach homes need a hood or full cassette; restaurant patios need heavy-duty arms.

Shademaker Apollo semi-cassette and full cassette retractable awnings side by side
Shademaker Apollo™ semi-cassette and full-cassette retractable awnings (product photo)

1800Awnings builds and ships retractable awnings to Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach

Your home Recommended model Why
Oceanfront, Intracoastal and riverfront homes Shademaker Apollo™ Full Cassette Fully enclosed when retracted, shielded from salt air
Open lots with steady onshore breeze Eastern Sunflexx® with hood + wind sensor Flexes with gusts instead of fighting them
Large terraces and pool decks Shademaker Zeus™ Slim full cassette up to 40 ft wide with LED options
Inland suburban patios Eastern SunScape® Stainless hardware at the best price point
Restaurants and clubs Shademaker Hercules™ Commercial-grade coverage and lighting

Wind, weather and permits in Jacksonville Beach

Design wind speeds in the Jacksonville area run roughly 130–140 mph, far beyond what any fabric awning can handle extended. No retractable awning is a hurricane product. Steady onshore breeze and salt air are daily facts of life on the Atlantic side, so stainless hardware, a hood or cassette, and a wind sensor are the right setup. In Northeast Florida, multi-day nor'easters in fall and winter are another reason to automate retraction. 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 Duval 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.

Welding an aluminum awning frame in the 1-800-AWNINGS factory in Tampa, FL
Welding an awning frame in our Tampa, FL factory

Why Jacksonville Beach homeowners choose 1800Awnings

  • Factory-direct from Tampa. We build the Shademaker™ series in our own facility at 4608 N Hale Ave, so there's no dealer markup.
  • National Master Dealer for Eastern Awning Systems, the American-made Sunflexx® and SunScape®.
  • Built for Florida. Somfy® motors and wind sensors, Sunbrella® fabrics, stainless hardware and full-cassette options.
  • Free shipping to Jacksonville Beach, typically 2–3 weeks from order, with financing from 0% APR.
  • Help with permits and HOAs. We supply specs, colors and product documentation for your applications.

Areas we serve around Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach and Mayport, and the rest of Duval County.

Jacksonville Beach retractable awning FAQ

Which awning holds up best near the ocean in Jacksonville Beach?

A full cassette like the Shademaker Apollo™, which seals fabric, arms and roller inside an aluminum box when closed, or the Eastern Sunflexx® with stainless hardware and a protective hood.

Can a retractable awning stay out in a storm?

No. Retract before any storm, and add a Somfy® wind sensor so it retracts automatically when the breeze turns into gusts.

How much does a retractable awning cost in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach. Final cost depends on size, motorization, sensors, lighting and installation.

Get a free quote in Jacksonville 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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