Melbourne spans from the Indian River Lagoon to the beaches, with homes on the river, the barrier island and inland suburbs. Riverfront and beachside homes face salt air and onshore wind nearly every day.
1800Awnings builds and ships retractable awnings to Melbourne 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 Melbourne
| 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 Melbourne
Design wind speeds in Brevard County are 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. 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 Brevard 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne
Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Satellite Beach, Viera, Suntree, West Melbourne and Palm Shores, and the rest of Brevard County.
Melbourne retractable awning FAQ
Which awning holds up best near the ocean in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
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 Melbourne. Final cost depends on size, motorization, sensors, lighting and installation.
Get a free quote in Melbourne
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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