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Roberts Awnings Is Your One-Stop Shop for Shade in Colonial Heights Virginia

For more than a century, Roberts Awnings has been your source for custom awnings and graphics—and the oldest awning company in the region. From elegant walkway covers that guide guests in any weather to durable deck covers, door awnings, drop-down curtains, industrial awnings, metal canopies, and patio awnings, we craft every shade solution in-house and install it with our own expert team—never a subcontractor. Discover how our 100-year legacy of craftsmanship can add comfort, style, and lasting value to your home or business.

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Find Out Why Roberts Awnings Is the Go-To Shade Company
Quality & Craftsmanship

We’re experts at creating all types of shade products that consistently exceed customer expectations.

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Integrity & Professionalism

We enjoy a great reputation and a longstanding A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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Mainstay in the Area

Our 100 years in business means we’re the shade company you can count on today and beyond.

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Here to Help with Your Awning Needs
Serving Colonial Heights and Central Virginia

A Century of Shade Expertise

Serving Central Virginia for 100 + years—the oldest awning company in the region.

True “Made-Here” Craftsmanship

Every awning is designed, fabricated, and powder-coated in-house by our own employees, then installed by our own crews.

Industrial-Strength Solutions, Residential-Ready Style

Durable walkway covers, deck covers, and industrial awnings engineered to outlast Virginia weather while elevating curb appeal.

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We Help You Keep the Sun Away
Choose Your Shade
Awnings
Canopies
Shade Products
Glass Rooms
Screen Rooms
Fabric & Aluminum
Your Choice of Style & Color

From A-frame to half-round styles, from fixed metal canopies to fabric retractable awnings, we have the shade solutions to meet your needs. Want a custom design with eye-popping color and graphics? That’s our specialty.

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Commercial & Industrial
Shade Solutions for Every Purpose

Create an elegant entranceway or choose tough metal canopies that will let you keep working even when the sun or rain is beating down! We’ll listen to your needs and help you make the best choice.

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Shutters & Curtains
Customizable Options to Control Solar Glare

Enjoy privacy and keep solar heat from invading your indoor areas with our stylish Bahama shutters and roll-up curtains to protect the windows and glass walls of your home or business.

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Beautiful & Versatile
Suitable for Many Purposes

Get your fill of natural light without contending with the insects you’d face outside! A glass room installed by Roberts Awnings can be the perfect family room, office, or quiet space to enjoy your day in comfort.

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Enclose Your Porch
Or Build from Scratch

Whether you’d like us to retrofit your covered porch or build a brand-new screen room, we can provide you with usable outdoor living space that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without!

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The Trusted Custom Awnings Provider for Over a Century

Since 1899, Roberts Awnings has been providing eye-catching beauty and reliable shade solutions to businesses and homeowners in the Tri-Cities of Virginia, and there’s a reason we’ve been in business so long.
Based near Richmond, we deliver the highest level of design, manufacturing, installation, and follow-up services to our customers. Indeed, you can see examples of our work at schools, parks, restaurants, and public venues throughout this part of Virginia.

Whether you’re in the market for a stunning shade sail that will draw customers to your business, a walkway cover to provide shelter from the sun and rain, or a solar shade you can depend on to protect your outdoor work or play space, Roberts Awnings is the partner to trust with your project.

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Top-Quality Shade That’s Made to Your Specifications

Full-Service Awnings & Canopies for Businesses, Homes & Schools

Unlike many companies in the shade industry, Roberts Awnings manufactures all our products in house, which gives us total control over the quality of our work and allows us to put our customers’ needs first. 

We welcome commercial, industrial, educational, and residential customers. We’ll be happy to discuss your goals for aesthetics and shelter, then walk you through the options that are available so that you’ll receive shade that’s made to order to meet your exact specifications. 

We’re an award-winning company that’s also proud to be SWaM-certified through the Commonwealth of Virginia. From design to installation to repairs, we offer a broad array of shade services that other awnings companies can’t match, which means you can trust Roberts Awnings with all your custom shading needs.

Serving Colonial Heights from River City to the Tri-Cities

For more than 100years, homeowners, businesses, and public institutions have trusted RobertsAwnings—the region’s oldest awning company—to design, fabricate, and install custom awnings, walkway covers, deck covers, patio awnings, metal canopies, and more with our in-house team. 

Here are the areas we serve with custom awnings and more:

  • Richmond
  • Charlottesville
  • Chesterfield
  • ColonialHeights
  • Hopewell
  • Petersburg
  • PrinceGeorge
  • DinwiddieCounty

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to install an awning or metal canopy in Richmond, VA or nearby counties?

Yes. Most CentralVirginia jurisdictions (including Richmond, Chesterfield, and ColonialHeights) require a building permit for structural shade products that project more than 4feet or are permanently anchored, such as metal canopies and larger walkway covers. 

RobertsAwnings pulls all necessary permits and provides engineers-stamped drawings, so the process is made easy for you.

What’s the difference between a walkway cover and a deck cover, and which one should I choose?

A walkway cover is a fixed canopy that shields paths between buildings or parking lots, keeping guests dry and safe.

 A deck cover spans a raised deck or patio to create an outdoor living room protected from sun and rain. If foot-traffic protection is your priority, choose a walkway cover.

If lounging and entertaining are the goal, a deck cover or patio awning is the better fit. 

Remember, we design custom walkway covers and custom deck covers to match your architecture.

How long will an industrial awning from RobertsAwnings last in Virginia’s climate?

Our industrial awnings are engineered with powder-coated aluminum frames and UV-resistant vinyl or acrylic fabrics. 

With basic cleaning and annual inspections, they routinely provide 20+years of service—backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty and local support from the same inhouse team that built and installed them.

Can drop-down curtains or door awnings include my company logo and colors?

Absolutely. Because we’re your source for custom awnings and graphics, every door awning or drop-down curtain can be digitally printed, appliquéd, or screen-printed in-house to match your brand image. The result is weather-tough shade that doubles as eye-catching signage—with faster turnaround since no third-party printer is involved.

What factors affect the cost of a patio awning or metal canopy installation?

Price depends on size (width×projection), fabric grade, frame material (aluminum vs. steel), motorization, and site accessibility. 

In CentralVirginia, manual patio awnings start around $2,500, while fixed metal canopies average $40–$60 per square foot. 

RobertsAwnings offers free on-site estimates and transparent pricing so you know exactly what to budget.

Let’s Turn Custom Awnings Inspiration into Installation

You’ve seen the craftsmanship, the century-long legacy, and the breadth of shade solutions we build right here in CentralVirginia. Now it’s time to put that expertise to work on your project.

Ready to get started? Tap the button below, pick a time that works for you, and we’ll meet you ro an on-site and free expert consultation.

“We have worked with Roberts Awning and Sign for many years. Quality work, friendly customer service and at a fair price. I recommend them to others every chance I get because they have pride in their work and do right by you!”

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Your Choice of Style & Color
Fabric & Aluminum Door Awnings

From A-frame to half-round styles to fixed metal canopies to fabric retractable awnings, we have the shade solutions to meet your needs. Want a custom design with eye-popping color and graphics? That’s our specialty.

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“I have had the opportunity to do business with several awning companies through the years, and I can honestly say that Robert's Awning provides the best value, service and quality of work of any of them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Robert's Awning to anyone.”

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