North Port is one of Southwest Florida's fastest-growing cities, with lots of newer single-family homes and big unshaded rear patios. A retractable awning is one of the most cost-effective ways to make that space usable from May through October.
1800Awnings builds and ships retractable awnings to North Port 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 North Port
| Your home |
Recommended model |
Why |
| Waterfront, canal or bay-view homes |
Eastern Sunflexx® with hood or Shademaker Apollo™ Full Cassette
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Salt-ready hardware and protection for the fabric when closed |
| Screened lanais and sheltered patios |
Eastern SunScape® |
American-made frame with stainless hardware from about $3,064 |
| West-facing patios with afternoon sun |
Shademaker Helios™ |
Adjustable front bar blocks low-angle sun |
| Long pool decks and wide lanais |
Shademaker Zeus™ |
Full cassette from 9 to 40 ft wide, with optional LED arm lights |
| Restaurants and businesses |
Shademaker Hercules™ |
Heavy-duty coverage for large patios |
Wind, weather and permits in North Port
Design wind speeds in Sarasota County are far beyond what any fabric awning can handle extended. No retractable awning is a hurricane product. The everyday risk is the summer thunderstorm gust front that arrives with little warning, so we treat a Somfy® wind sensor as essential on motorized awnings. 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 Sarasota 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 North Port 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 North Port, 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 North Port
North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice, Englewood, Warm Mineral Springs and Wellen Park, and the rest of Sarasota County.
North Port retractable awning FAQ
What's the best retractable awning for a North Port patio?
For sheltered patios, the Eastern SunScape® is the best value. Waterfront or wind-exposed homes should step up to the Sunflexx® or a Shademaker Apollo™ full cassette. West-facing patios do best with the Shademaker Helios™.
Do I need a motor and wind sensor?
We strongly recommend both in North Port. Summer storms arrive fast, and a wind sensor retracts the awning even when you're not home.
How much does a retractable awning cost in North Port?
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 North Port. Final cost depends on size, motorization, sensors, lighting and installation.
Get a free quote in North Port
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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