Awning types we fit
Four awning types cover most Pietermaritzburg homes, and all match a carport in material and colour so the property reads as one design. A window awning shades the room and keeps rain off the glass; a door awning keeps the entrance dry when you unlock it in a downpour; an IBR or flat-sheet awning extends the same steel roof over a walkway; and a patio awning roofs an outdoor living area.
| Awning | Covers | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Window awning | Sun and rain off the glass | R1,200 – R4,500 |
| Door awning | Entrances, back doors | R1,500 – R5,000 |
| Patio awning (steel/IBR) | Outdoor living areas | R4,500 – R18,000 |
Why awnings matter in the Midlands
Pietermaritzburg's frequent rain makes a fixed awning more than a sun shade — it keeps a doorway dry so you are not standing in a downpour hunting for keys, and it stops rain driving against open windows on a wet day. Fitted in the same steel or aluminium as the carport and colour-matched to the roof, it also finishes the exterior. For a full outdoor room rather than a window shade, see patios and pergolas.
Awnings with a carport project
Awnings are usually fitted alongside a carport, which is why the two share a roofline and a colour. Adding the window and door awnings while the crew and the steel are already on site keeps the cost down. Price the combination on the carport prices in Pietermaritzburg page or start with a carport design that carries the roofline across.
Common questions
How much are awnings in Pietermaritzburg?
Awnings in Pietermaritzburg start at about R1,200 for a window awning, R1,500 for a door awning and R4,500–R18,000 for a patio awning, supplied and installed in steel or aluminium matched to the carport roofline.
Do awnings help in the Midlands rain?
Yes. A fixed awning over a window or door keeps the Midlands rain off the glass and the entrance, so a doorway stays dry in a downpour and rain does not drive against open windows, while also shading the room from the sun.
Can awnings match my carport?
Yes. KB Carports fits awnings in the same steel or aluminium and the same colour as the carport, so the carport, window awnings and any patio awning read as one design across the property.