Green retractable awning extended over patio doors at the back of a brick house

Made-to-measure awnings

Shade the terrace. Keep the view.

A made-to-measure awning turns the patio into another room on a bright afternoon, with the fabric, projection and controls chosen for your house.

Measured, made and fitted across Manchester and the North West.

Book a free home visit

Whole rooms, extensions and whole homes. We bring the fabric books.

No charge. Fitted 7 to 10 days after the visit. By sending this you agree BBS may contact you. How BBS uses your information.

Find your look

Awnings for gardens and patios.

Explore colours, textures and room styles. Open any image for a closer look, then compare samples in your own home.

BBS installation photos are labelled. Generated and illustrative scenes are labelled room inspiration; exact fabrics and finishes are confirmed at your home visit.

Browse BBS home installations
Cream and ochre striped retractable awning above French doors and garden seating
Garden dining · Room inspiration

Warm stripes over a dining table

Charcoal retractable awning shading a modern garden terrace beside sliding doors
Modern terrace · Room inspiration

Charcoal with a contemporary terrace

Sage green retractable awning shading a small brick courtyard with bistro seating
Courtyard · Room inspiration

Sage shade in a small garden

Striped retractable awning extended over a stone house patio
Country patio · Room inspiration

Striped shade by the garden

Green retractable awning extended over patio doors at the back of a brick house
Patio · BBS installation

Green awning over the patio doors

Grey external screen blinds lowered on a garden pergola beside a hot tub and seating
Garden pergola · BBS installation

External screens beside the hot tub

Grey external screen blinds lowered on a garden pergola beside a hot tub and seating
  • Plain colours
  • Striped fabrics
  • Weather-suitable textiles
  • Co-ordinated finishes

Options and finishes

Choose what the window needs to do.

A site visit checks the wall, access, intended coverage and exposure before the awning type and size can be recommended.

  1. 01

    Retractable awnings

    Extend shade when needed and draw the awning back when it is not in use.

  2. 02

    Fixed awnings

    A permanent form of cover for a suitable entrance, window or frontage.

  3. 03

    Manual control

    A straightforward operating option for suitable sizes and installations.

  4. 04

    Motorised control

    Ask about available powered control and accessory options for the selected system.

Green awning fitted above the rear doors of a semi-detached house, seen from the garden Patios / Garden seating / Shopfronts / Hospitality terraces

Where it works

Match the blind to the room.

  1. 01

    Patios

    Create shade over seating connected directly to the home.

  2. 02

    Garden seating

    Plan projection around doors, paths and how the outside area is used.

  3. 03

    Shopfronts

    Add practical cover and a defined edge to a suitable frontage.

    Commercial
  4. 04

    Hospitality terraces

    Survey outdoor customer areas for a commercial awning proposal.

    Commercial

We measure and fit awnings across Worsley, Altrincham, Stockport and Bolton, and the rest of Greater Manchester and the North West.

Green retractable awning extended over patio doors at the back of a brick house

See samples in your own light. We measure the window and quote for the complete fit.

Free home visit

Ready to see it in your room?

Your product is already selected. Tell us where you are and roughly how many windows you have in mind.

Book your free home visit

Whole rooms, extensions and whole homes. We bring the fabric books.

Product Awnings Selected

No charge. Fitted 7 to 10 days after the visit. By sending this you agree BBS may contact you. How BBS uses your information.

Help us plan the visit Optional, about 30 seconds
How much of the home?
When usually works best?
When are you hoping to have them fitted?
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Commercial awning extended over a customer seating area

Buying for a building

Buying for a workplace, school or public building?

BBS also surveys commercial sites. Tell us the building, roughly how many windows and when you need it done, and it goes straight to the commercial team.

Start a commercial enquiry

One site, one office or one shop? Skip the form.

WhatsApp the window count A photo of the windows helps

Shopfronts. Add practical cover and a defined edge to a suitable frontage. Fire rating, fixings, child safety and access, in full .

Care and support

Keep the finish looking right.

  1. 01

    Retract when advised

    Follow the operating and weather guidance supplied for the selected awning.

  2. 02

    Keep fabric clear

    Remove loose debris gently and use only the recommended cleaning method.

  3. 03

    Warranty details

    Current product and installation terms are confirmed before you order.

Questions about awnings

Useful before the visit.

Do I need a survey before choosing an awning?

Yes. The fixing surface, access, projection and intended use all need to be checked at the property.

Are manual and motorised awnings available?

Both may be available, depending on the selected system and installation. BBS will confirm the suitable options after survey.

Ready when you are

Talk through this window.

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