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  • External Shading Solutions

    The Made To Measure

    Window Blinds, Shutters, Curtains and Awnings Specialist

    Contact Us Today

  • External Shading Solutions

    The Made To Measure

    Window Blinds, Shutters, Curtains and Awnings Specialist

    Contact Us Today

Patio Awnings & External Shading Solutions in Crowthorne and Sandhurst, Berkshire

Transform your garden, patio or outdoor entertaining area with premium Patio Awnings and External Shading Solutions in Crowthorne and Sandhurst, Berkshire.

At Blinds and Awnings UK Ltd, we are a registered Markilux partner and experienced installers of premium Markilux awnings, with over 20 years of experience providing high-quality outdoor shading solutions for homes and businesses.

From a compact patio awning for a family garden to a large bespoke awning for a commercial property, our experienced team can help you choose an external shading solution that combines German engineering, stylish design and long-lasting performance.

We provide professional surveying and installation across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and surrounding areas.

Premium Markilux Patio Awnings

A retractable patio awning is an excellent way to make better use of your outdoor space while providing shade and protection from direct sunlight.

Our range of Markilux patio awnings is available in a wide selection of designs, colours, sizes and fabric options, allowing you to create a bespoke awning that complements your property.

Wall-mounted retractable awnings are particularly popular for:

  • Private gardens
  • Patios
  • Terraces
  • Balconies
  • Outdoor dining areas
  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Hotels
  • Shops
  • Commercial premises

When retracted, the awning sits neatly against the property, while when extended it creates a comfortable shaded area for relaxing, dining or entertaining.

Why Choose Markilux Awnings?

Markilux is renowned for premium outdoor shading systems combining innovative technology with high-quality materials and contemporary German design.

As an experienced Markilux installer, we can provide professional advice from the initial survey through to installation.

Key Benefits of Markilux Awnings

  • Bespoke made-to-measure awnings
  • Premium German-engineered design
  • High-quality external fabrics
  • Excellent colour retention
  • Robust construction
  • Professional surveying
  • Expert installation
  • Over 20 years of Markilux awning experience
  • Five-year guarantee
  • Manual, remote-controlled and smart operation
  • Optional lighting and heating
  • Optional wind and weather sensors

Retractable Garden Awnings

A garden awning can help turn an underused patio or garden into a comfortable outdoor living area.

Whether you're enjoying breakfast outside, entertaining friends or relaxing with your family, a retractable awning provides convenient shade whenever you need it.

Unlike permanent structures, a retractable awning can be extended when shade is required and retracted when you want to enjoy the sunshine.

Awning Fabrics & Colours

Our Markilux awnings are available with a comprehensive choice of high-performance external fabrics and colours.

The fabrics are designed to withstand outdoor conditions while maintaining their appearance over time.

High-quality solution-dyed acrylic fabrics provide excellent colour retention and are designed for long-lasting outdoor performance.

With a wide range of colours, patterns and finishes available, we can help you select an awning fabric that complements your home's exterior, garden furniture and surrounding architecture.

Motorised & Smart Patio Awnings

For effortless operation, many of our patio awnings can be motorised.

Depending on the system selected, your awning can be operated using:

  • Remote control
  • Wall switch
  • Smart home controls
  • Smartphone app
  • Automated sensors

Motorised operation is particularly useful for larger awnings, allowing you to extend and retract your awning at the touch of a button.

Integrated Awning Heating

Enjoy your outdoor space for longer with optional integrated heating.

Awning heating can provide additional warmth when temperatures begin to fall, helping you make better use of your patio during cooler evenings and throughout more of the year.

This can be particularly useful for outdoor dining and entertaining areas.

Integrated Awning Lighting

Create an inviting atmosphere after sunset with optional integrated awning lighting.

Lighting can extend the usability of your outdoor space into the evening while providing an attractive finishing touch to your patio or garden.

Combine lighting with heating and motorised operation for a complete outdoor living solution.

Wind Sensors & Automatic Protection

Selected awning systems can be fitted with wind sensors that monitor outdoor conditions.

When wind speeds reach a specified level, the system can automatically retract the awning to help protect it from excessive wind.

Our team can advise you on the available sensor and automation options for your chosen awning.

Benefits of Retractable Patio Awnings

A high-quality retractable awning can provide numerous benefits for your property.

Key Benefits

  • Creates shade from direct sunlight
  • Extends your outdoor living space
  • Makes patios and gardens more usable
  • Provides a comfortable outdoor dining area
  • Helps reduce glare
  • Can help reduce solar heat entering through nearby windows
  • Enhances the appearance of your property
  • Provides flexible outdoor shading
  • Motorised operation available
  • Smart home integration available
  • Optional heating and lighting
  • Wind sensor options available
  • Suitable for residential and commercial properties

Commercial Awnings & External Shading

Our external shading solutions aren't just for domestic properties.

We also provide commercial patio awnings and external shading solutions for businesses looking to improve outdoor areas.

Awnings can be suitable for:

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Hotels
  • Pubs
  • Retail premises
  • Offices
  • Hospitality venues
  • Commercial terraces

Our team can advise on the most appropriate awning configuration, fabric and operating system for your commercial property.

Visit Our Crowthorne Showroom

If you're considering a retractable patio awning in Crowthorne, Sandhurst or the surrounding Berkshire area, we recommend visiting our showroom in Crowthorne, Berkshire.

You can explore the Markilux range, view fabric samples and discuss the different awning configurations, colours, operating systems and optional features available.

Our experienced team can also arrange a professional home or site consultation to assess your property and recommend a suitable solution.

Call 01344 452485 to arrange a consultation or visit our showroom.

 

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At Blinds and Awnings UK Ltd, quality and expertise are at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to understand every product inside and out, ensuring that we can provide expert, impartial advice tailored to your individual requirements.

With over 20 years of experience in the window furnishing industry, our business is supported by an experienced team of surveyors, installers and manufacturers with a combined experience of over 50 years.

Whether you are looking for made-to-measure window blinds, plantation shutters, curtains or awnings, you can rely on our knowledge, experience and commitment to quality. Our honest advice and high standards of workmanship are why so many customers recommend us to others — and return to us time and time again.

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Areas Covered

Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, Arborfield, Ascot, Badshot Lea, Bagshot, Basingstoke, Blackwater, Binfield, Bracknell, Calcot, Camberley, Caversham, Chobham, Church Crookham, Crowthorne, Deepcut, Earley, Emmer Green, Eversley, Farnborough, Farnham, Finchampstead, Fleet, Frimley, Frimley Green, Hawley, Hartley Wintney, High Wycombe, Hook, Hurst, Lightwater, Marlow, Mytchett, Maidenhead, North Camp, Newbury, Odiham, Oxford, Pangbourne, Purley On Thames, Reading, Sandhurst, Shinfield, Sindlesham, Slough, Sonning, Sunninghill, Sunningdale, Theale, Tidmarsh, Tilehurst, Tongham, Twyford, Virginia Water, Warfield, Wargrave, Windlesham, Windsor, Winkfield, Winnersh, Woodley, Woking, Wokingham, Yateley

Frequently asked questions

How to clean Roller blinds?

  1. Our fabrics include soft and rigid PVC which is very easy to wipe clean simply using a damp cloth. 
  2. Clean regularly with a vacuum to avoid dust build up
  3. Use a damp, clean cloth tackle stains quickly
  4. Work from the top of the blind working down
  5. Use silicon spray to clean the mechanical parts, but avoid getting it on the fabric
  6. Use soapy water to clean plastic chains / cords but not brass or steel
  7. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your roller blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Aluminium Venetian blinds?

  1. Clean metal Venetian blinds with a duster or clean, soft cloth to gently remove debris
  2. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your aluminium blind slats first if you’re in any doubt.
  3. Use the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner on a low suction setting to remove dust

How to clean Roman blinds?

  1. Remove dust and debris from your Roman blind using the upholstery attachment of your vacuum
  2. Smooth out creases or wrinkles with a steamer
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your roman blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How clean Pleated blinds?

  1. Keep your Pleated blinds dust free
  2. Remove marks with a damp cloth
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your pleated blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Wooden and Faux Wood blinds?

  1. Keep your Wooden blind dust free
  2. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  3. If you have Faux Wood blinds, you can use a diluted mix of detergent and lukewarm water.
  4. If real wood do not use any chemical cleaning products as this may lead to warping or damage to the colour
  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep dust at bay

How to clean Vertical blinds?

  1. Clean the headrail of your Vertical blind
  2. Our fabrics include soft and rigid PVC which is very easy to wipe clean simply using a damp cloth.
  3. Vertical blinds made from fabric should be regularly vacuum cleaned to keep them free from dust by using soft upholstery brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner and move gently from top to bottom.
  4. Make sure the louvres continue to glide smoothly by using a silicone spray
  5. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  6. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your vertical blind slats first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Day and Night blinds?

  1. Gently wipe the surface of the blind with a fur free cloth or feather duster
  2. Remove marks or stains with a damp cloth or sponge
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your Day and Night blind fabric first if you’re in any doubt.

How to clean Shutters?

  1. Keep your Shutter dust free
  2. Thoroughly clean each individual slat gently
  3. If you have Faux Wood Shutter, you can use a diluted mix of detergent and lukewarm water.
  4. If real wood Shutter do not use any chemical cleaning products as this may lead to warping or damage to the colour
  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep dust at bay

How to clean Curtains?

  1. All our curtains are dry clean only, but there are other ways to keep your curtains looking good:
  2. Clean your curtains regularly with a vacuum to avoid dust build up
  3. Use a hand-held steam to neaten creases and wrinkles
  4. Keep your room well-ventilated to avoid mould build up

What are Awnings?

  1. Patio Awnings are made from a durable fabric that are designed to shade you and your patio furniture on even the brightest days available in motorised or manual.
  2. Motorised version - Useful for any occasion over the summer months, our patio Awnings can be extended and retracted with just a twist of a simple remote control with motorised version
  3. Manual version -easy to use crank mechanism allowing you to customise shading to your outdoor space throughout the day.

How to clean Awnings?

  1. Make sure your awning is fully retracted into their protective cassettes after every use.
  2. To clean an Awning, first ensure that the fabric is fully extended. Use a mix of warm water and detergent-free soap as well as a microfibre cloth to gently wipe the Awning clean; Then allow time for the fabric to dry completely. We recommend cleaning your Awning at least twice a year; Once before using it in the summer and again before you’ve rolled it up for winter, we also recommend wiping the metal components and fittings twice a year with a soft cloth dampened with warm soapy water.
  3. Tackle stubborn stains by using a specialist fabric stain remover or mild detergent and make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Test a modest area of your awning fabric first if you’re in any doubt.
  4. Please don't use a pressure washer or bleach It will quickly damage the structure of the fabric.

Can Awning Be Used in Winter?

  1. Our awnings are water resistant and can handle light rain just fine; But they are not designed to withstand some of the more extreme conditions in winter such as heavy rain, wind and snow.
  2. We recommend minimal use of the Awning throughout winter
  3. we also recommend removing the decorative fabric valance and storing it somewhere dry until the warmer weather returns.

Are Awnings Wind and rainproof?

  1. Although water resistant and durable, our retractable Awnings are not designed for heavy rain as this can pool on the fabric and substantially increase the Awning’s weight.
  2. We strongly recommend leaving the Awning fully retracted on windy days or during heavy rainfall.

How do I buy my blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings from Blinds and Awnings?

  1. You will need to arrange an in-home appointment with Blinds and Awnings to buy your blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings. We provide an in-home service; our products are not available to buy online.
  2. During the in-home appointment your Blinds and Awnings advisor will show you the range of products, your windows will be measured, and you will be given a price for the products you want to buy. You can choose to buy your blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings during the appointment or you will be given a quote so you can take some time to think about it. There is never any pressure to buy during an in-home appointment with Blinds and Awnings, and your quote is valid for 4 weeks.

When do I pay for my blinds, shutters, curtains or awnings and what payment methods can I use?

  1. You pay for your blinds when you place your order. Blinds and Awnings advisors have chip and PIN machines. We accept Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards except American Express credit cards. You can also pay in-home direct from your bank account. If you are placing an order at a date later than your appointment, you can pay over the phone, in our showroom or by Bank Transfer.
  2. A 50% Deposit is taken at point of order. The remaining Balance is due upon collection of Supply Only products or when booking the Installation Date.
  3. We also offer a 2% settlement discount if full payment is received in advance.

Do you charge for Fittings?

  1. Our Fittings are Free or Charge.

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Mon - Fri 9.30 to 17.00

Sat 9.30 to 15.00

Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

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Crowthorne
Berkshire
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