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How to put up an Awning.

How To Install Your Drop Arm Awning

Primrose Awnings | Electric Awning Installation Example | Case Studies

How To Install An Awning - Quick Guide

Fitting your awning - Video and Instructions
  • Easily fitted in as little as 30 minutes
  • Drill only 4 holes (maximum 12 holes for largest awnings)
  • One-person job (except when lifting awning into position)
Installation instructions
Electric awnings - additional info

No need for an electrician. The easiest solution is simply to attach to an outside plug, or wire through to inside your house, attach a plug and plug in to a pre-existing socket.

Replacement Covers

We also sell replacement fabric covers if you already have an awning. Instructions for changing the awning fabric:

Awning Installation service

Primrose installations are handled by a third-party installation company. They offer a professional installation service for your awning, through our network of approved installers.

The prices for installation are as follows:

  • Up to 3.5m is from £400.00 including VAT
  • 4m to 5m is from £450.00 including VAT
  • 6m is from £500.00 including VAT

Note: £50 including VAT charged for out of area or within London. Please contact the installer for more information.


There may be an extra fee. For works such as:

  • Removal/disposal of existing awnings. Typically, our installers charge £50 to remove your existing awning and £50 for disposal. 
    Please note these fees do not include removal/disposal of Victorian-style awnings or dutch canopies
  • Installation of lights/heaters
  • Supply of extra cabling (if the nearest socket is more than 5 meters from the left-hand side of the awning)
  • Additional specialist awning brackets

The prices for the above services are quoted directly by your local Primrose-approved installer. Prices quoted are to the installers’ discretion.

How to arrange my Primrose Awning Installation

To arrange your awning installation, simply complete the online form on the saffron shutters installer website.

A member of staff from Saffron Shutters & Awnings will be in touch within 2 working days to confirm receipt of your online form and advise of any installation issues.