Custom Sunesta Awning Installation in Leawood, KS
Leawood projects are usually three things at once: an architectural review board submission, a custom-color frame, and a span that pushes 25 feet or more. We do all three from one shop — submission packet, color match, fabrication, install.
ARB and HOA submissions in Hallbrook, Leawood South, and Tomahawk Creek
Every Leawood ARB I've worked with — Hallbrook, Leawood Estates, Tomahawk Ridge — accepts the same package: stamped manufacturer cut sheets, a rendered color elevation, a site plan with awning footprint, and the frame color sample puck. We deliver that PDF within 48 hours of your sign-off. Average board approval timeline is two weeks. We won't fabricate until you have written approval.
Custom powdercoat: matching limestone, brick, and Hardie tones
Leawood houses run heavy on limestone trim and clay-tone brick. The 14 stock Sunesta frame colors cover white through black; nothing in the warm limestone family. For a frame finish that disappears against your trim we order a custom powdercoat — send a 6-inch sample, get a ΔE 2.0 match back in 14 days. The custom finish carries the same 10-year warranty as stock colors.
Wide-span Sunesta: 30-foot and beyond
Several Leawood patios are 32-foot or wider with no breaks. The Sunesta model handles 40' single-unit, no front legs, dual-cable arms transferring the load to the lateral wall. We pre-build to deflection-tolerant tolerances, pre-fit on our shop floor, then disassemble for transport and reassemble on your wall. A 38-foot install takes 7–8 hours start to finish with a 3-person crew.
Cassette and hood combinations on stucco
Stucco-on-frame walls in Leawood need core penetrations sealed with butyl tape behind the bracket and exterior-grade silicone at the bracket edge. We use stainless-steel anchors only — galvanized rusts within five years on stucco. The SmartHood (one-piece aluminum cover) is the cleanest detail on stucco; covers the canopy from above and matches the frame color exactly.
More about installations in Leawood
What 'white glove' actually means on our installs. Two-person crew minimum on every Leawood job, three on anything over 24 feet. Drop cloths from the door of the truck to the install wall. Magnetic sweep of the deck and patio at end of day to recover any dropped fasteners. Photos of the finished install delivered to you the same evening, plus a one-on-one walkthrough of the remote pairing, manual override, and care schedule. We keep a project file for every Leawood install — when you call eight years later about a fabric replacement, we already know what frame, fabric code, and motor you have.
The motor service program. Sonesse 30 and 50 motors are sealed and lubricated for life. They will eventually fail at the gear assembly, typically year 7–10. We carry replacement motors in inventory; swap is 45 minutes and you keep your original remote and channel programming. Motor-out-of-warranty replacement runs $400–550 depending on size; in-warranty it's no charge.
Sentry screens for Leawood pool decks. A motorized solar screen on a pool deck has to handle chlorine vapor and pollen simultaneously. We spec a stainless headbox and the marine-grade fabric option on every pool-side install. The marine fabric carries an additional anti-microbial finish that prevents algae bloom on the lower edge — important when the lower 12" of the screen drops into a humid microclimate just above the water.
Financing details. The 15-month no-interest GreenSky plan is the most common in Leawood — it covers any install up to $25,000 on the standard 24.99% APR product with a 10% down payment. We send you the application link the day we sign the order; approvals come back in under an hour. The interest waiver is real: pay the principal balance before month 15 and you owe zero finance charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does ARB approval take in Leawood?
Two weeks on average from submission to written approval, assuming a normal monthly board cycle. We prepare the full submission packet within 48 hours of your sign-off and we don't begin fabrication until approval is in your inbox.
Can the awning frame be color-matched to my limestone trim?
Yes. Custom powdercoat to a ΔE 2.0 visual match adds 14 days of production and approximately $600. Carries the same 10-year frame warranty as the stock colors.
What's the warranty on a Somfy motor?
Five years from install date. We register every motor on your behalf at the time of installation. After year 5, replacement runs $400–$550 depending on size; takes 45 minutes on-site.