Key Biscayne is an island village surrounded by Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic, and nearly every home and condo takes salt and wind daily. Full cassette awnings with stainless hardware and wind sensors are essential here.
1800Awnings builds and ships retractable awnings to Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne
| Your home |
Recommended model |
Why |
| Oceanfront, bayfront and condo terraces |
Shademaker Apollo™ Full Cassette |
Sealed cassette protects fabric and arms from salt when closed |
| Modern homes and pool terraces |
Shademaker Zeus™ with LED |
Slim, architectural full cassette up to 40 ft wide |
| Wind-exposed waterfront patios |
Eastern Sunflexx® with hood |
Shock-absorbing arms and stainless hardware |
| Budget-friendly sheltered patios |
Eastern SunScape® |
Solid construction at the lowest price point |
| Restaurants and cafés |
Shademaker Hercules™ |
Heavy-duty coverage with LED front bar |
Wind, weather and permits in Key Biscayne
Miami-Dade is part of Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), with a design wind speed of about 175 mph, far beyond what any fabric awning can handle extended. No retractable awning is a hurricane product. Every awning should be retracted before storms, and we recommend motorized operation with a Somfy® wind sensor on every South Florida install. Wind speeds are approximate. Your building department can confirm the values for your address.
In Miami-Dade, a new awning in unincorporated areas requires a Zoning Improvement Permit, and cities such as Key Biscayne run their own permitting and design review. Motorized awnings may also need an electrical permit. We supply product specs and documentation for your permit package.
Why Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne, 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 Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne, Village of Key Biscayne, Crandon Park area and Virginia Key, and the rest of Miami-Dade County.
Key Biscayne retractable awning FAQ
Do I need a permit for a retractable awning in Key Biscayne?
Expect one. South Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone has the strictest permitting in the state. Confirm requirements with your building department before ordering, and we'll supply the documentation.
Can I put a retractable awning on a condo balcony?
Often, yes, with association approval. A compact cassette such as the Shademaker Apollo™ mounts to the wall or soffit and closes into a clean box.
How much does a retractable awning cost in Key Biscayne?
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 Key Biscayne. Final cost depends on size, motorization, sensors, lighting and installation.
Get a free quote in Key Biscayne
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.
Keep reading: Florida retractable awnings buyer's guide.
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