Dorchester Awning Company

We offer a large range of products and services - so, the price is completely dependent on what the project is. We provide free estimates, but it would be helpful to have your budget in mind during initial contact. We will try to give you rough estimates over the phone based on your best description of what you are looking for.

We provide free estimates. Typically someone from Inside or Outside Sales will discuss the project on the phone first and based on the description try to provide a rough idea of price. Then if it makes sense an appointment is set up for a Sales Person to come out and review the project - bringing fabric books, brochures, etc. The sales person will develop a detailed Quote. Sometimes the Quote can be provided on-site and sometimes it is developed and sent to the customer for review. If the customer wants to proceed, they would provide a 50% deposit and we create a Work Order for the project. Once it is installed, and the customer is happy, we would send an Invoice for the balance owed.

We have a staff of 20+ individuals that have been doing awning and canopy work for many years (in some cases decades). We have knowledgeable Sales Staff as well as internal fabricators and installation teams. We have a full Stitching Department, Metal Fabrication Department and Multiple Installation Teams. For Commercial projects we also have two Construction Supervisors on staff.

Dorchester Awning started business in 1901 and originally built Surrey Tops for horse drawn carriages. The company branched into various awnings and canopies and has continued over the years under a series of Family Owners.

We work with both Residential and Commercial customers. For Residential customers the products are largely Retractable awnings as well as Traditional Window Awnings. For Commercial customers - the range is very large, from Store Front awnings, to large Canopies at Restaurants/Resorts to Entrance Canopies to awnings for Industrial buildings, as well as a variety of other styles.

It is hard to pick one project that we are fond of. The retractable awnings come to mind because so many people tell us that they love them and wish they had done it years before. For Commercial customers - the restaurants and resorts seem most enthused because they get a completely new area for guests to be able to relax, even if the weather is bad.

Look for a company with the best Quality and also known for their Support and Service. No one wants to spend a lot of money and then if something needs repair - not get a return call. You may have to pay more for Good Quality and Service - but it will be worth it in the long run.

Try to consider (as much as possible) what you want to accomplish - whether it is a Retractable Awning for a deck; or an Entrance Awning; or Commercial application. Figure out your budget