Retractable Awnings in Kansas City
Sunesta of Kansas City has been pioneering the retractable awning industry since 1981. We design, build, and install custom Sunesta retractable awnings and motorized solar screens across the entire Kansas City metro — Missouri and Kansas sides — for homeowners who want shade that disappears when they don't need it.
Every awning is custom-fabricated in the United States from a 14-color powder-coated aluminum frame and your choice of more than 130 solution-dyed acrylic Sunbrella fabrics. We size each awning to your exact span and projection, mount it to whatever your house is built from (rim joist, brick, stucco, soffit), and wire the motor and wind sensor to a dedicated circuit. Most installations are completed in a single day.
What we install
- Retractable Awnings — three Sunesta models, widths up to 40 feet, projections up to 14'8".
- Motorized Solar Screens — Sentry vertical screens for porches and pergolas, up to 18 feet wide and 12 feet tall.
- Retractable Patio Covers: overhead deck and patio awnings up to 40 feet wide with 14'8" of projection.
- Awning Fabrics — 130+ solid and pattern Sunbrella options, all UV-stable and mildew-resistant.
- Screen Fabrics — solar mesh in five openness factors for the right balance of view and shade.
- Current Specials — seasonal pricing and financing offers.
Why Kansas City homeowners choose Sunesta of Kansas City
We are the exclusive Sunesta dealer for the Kansas City region. That means our installers are factory-trained on every model we sell, our warranty work is handled directly through the Sunesta plant, and our quotes include the structural attachment review most other awning companies leave out. We do not sub-contract installation.
How we quote and install
Our consultants bring physical fabric samples to your home so you can see how each color reads in your actual lighting, against your siding, brick, or stucco. We measure twice, draft a CAD layout for your sign-off, and only then place the order with the factory. Lead time is four to six weeks from sign-off to install.
Service areas
We serve the full Kansas City metro from our Glencoe installation office and Monticello sales office. Frequently-served suburbs include Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, Lee's Summit, Independence, Blue Springs, and Liberty. See the full list on our service areas page.
Ready for a quote? Request a free in-home estimate or call 913-355-1236. We typically schedule consultations within five business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide can a Sunesta retractable awning be?
Our three Sunesta models (Sunesta, Sunstyle, and Sunlight) span up to 40 feet wide with up to 14 feet 8 inches of projection, and the dual-cable arm system holds that reach with no front posts to block your view.
Do you install retractable awnings in Kansas City and the surrounding metro?
Yes. We measure, fabricate, and install Sunesta retractable awnings across the Kansas City metro on both the Missouri and Kansas sides, from Kansas City, MO and Brookside to Overland Park, Olathe, Leawood, and Lee's Summit.
How long does a Sunesta awning take to install?
Sunesta awnings are custom-built in the U.S.A. in Jacksonville, Florida, so lead time runs four to six weeks from sign-off to install. Every awning is fitted by in-house Sunesta-Certified Installers, not subcontracted crews.
Will a Sunesta retractable awning hold up to Kansas City wind?
Each motorized awning pairs with a wind sensor that retracts the canopy at a metro-standard 28 mph threshold, lowered to 22 mph for bluff-edge sites above the Missouri River, so the dual-cable arms are protected during spring gust fronts.
From the blog
- Choosing the Right Retractable Awning for Your Kansas City Home — Three Sunesta models, widths up to 40', and 130+ fabric options — here's how to pick the awning that fits your space and lifestyle.
- Retractable Awning Fabric Replacement in Kansas City: Recover vs. Replace — When your awning fabric fades, stains, or tears, you usually don't need a whole new awning. Here's how recovering works, what drives the cost, and which fabric holds up to KC humidity and pollen.
- How Much Does a Retractable Awning Cost in Kansas City? — Every Sunesta awning is measured, fabricated, and installed to your home, so the price is set by six real variables. Here is what drives the quote and how to get an honest number for your deck.
- Motorized vs. Manual Retractable Awning: Which Is Right for a Kansas City Deck — The real deciding factor isn't price. It's how exposed your deck is to KC's 50+ mph spring gusts. Here's an honest comparison so you pick the right awning the first time.
- Best Retractable Awning Fabric Color for Kansas City Sun — How to pick a solution-dyed acrylic awning color that fights KC's UV, hides oak catkin and sycamore tannin staining, and keeps a west-facing deck cool at 4 p.m.
- Retractable Awning vs. Pergola: Which Shades a KC Deck Better? — A pergola is a permanent structure you never operate. A retractable awning is sun when you want it and shade when you need it. Here's how the two compare on a Kansas City deck, including how each handles our 50+ mph spring gusts.
- Electric Awnings for Kansas City Patios: Wiring, Motors, and Remotes — How powered retractable awnings actually work: hardwired vs. plug-in, the Somfy motor and RTS remote, phone and hub control, and the automatic wind sensor that retracts before a KC gust front does the deciding for you.
- Retractable Awning Installation in Kansas City: What to Expect — From the in-home measure to the sign-off run of the motor, here is how a Sunesta retractable awning gets installed in the Kansas City metro: mounting substrates, structural review, the wind-sensor setup, and the 4-6 week lead time.