FAQs

The Cantabria canopy has no limit to its length because it can be built in a modular way. You could cover a small, dedicated area at the rear of the property, or extend a canopy along the full length of the building – the choice is yours.

The projection depends on whether it is fixed to a wall or a free standing system. Generally speaking the maximum projection is 10m for a wall mounted system but if it is a free standing system (away from the building) then we can span a maximum of 20m.

The frame structure is made from aluminium and is available in a variety of standard colours. You can also have a bespoke colour to suit your building/environment, but as this is a special request there would be an additional charge for this service.

The roof is made from a waterproof glass fibre fabric and is retractable at the touch of a button. The roof is a 3 layered blackout PVC membrane that blocks 100% of all UV rays.

The sides can be either glass of which there are various offerings including different opening methods or they can be manufactured from Windstore. Windstore is a fabric side panel which can retract up and down, easily controlled at the touch of a button. Windstore also comes with a crystal clear window so customers can enjoy their surroundings.

Generally canopies don’t require extra planning permission, but it really depends on individual buildings and locations. We can let you know if the canopy will require planning at the start of any project.

Should this be the case, we can handle the process from start to finish, so there’s nothing for you to do or worry about! We have a partner who specialises in planning applications and can ensure the process is smooth and as quick as possible.

The canopy installation really does depend on the system chosen, however as a general guideline, we would typically give a timescale of between 5-10 working days.

Our team will arrange the best installation time directly with you, and we’ll always work around your requirements to minimise any kind of disruption to your operations.

Based on previous projects and the work that is involved we would offer a guideline price of £1000m² for new hospitality canopy installations. This includes the system, heaters, LED lighting, installation, planning application costs, electrics (preparing all electrical wiring to the circuit board ready for hook up to the mains supply – it is the customers responsibility to hook the electric up) and any other foundation work that may be required.

It’s important to remember that this is a very rough guideline price and should only be used as such. We’ll provide you with a full quote after discussing your requirements and assessing the area. Just request a free survey from our expert team, and we can get started straight away.

Yes, heating and lighting is included in the price of the system. The size of canopy will dictate the amount of heaters and lighting strips that are required.

We will work all that out in the initial stages of our onsite appointments, so it’s not something you need to worry about. You’ll see all the details explained in our quote to you.

Yes absolutely, there are various types to choose from, including folding, sliding and fixed options.

There are also a number of door options to look at, whether you’d like a framed aluminium door or just a simple glass door with no surround. During the appointment with our sales representative they will run through all the various options and help you to understand the best choice.

If the area where the canopy is proposed requires prior groundwork for drainage or simply needs to be made level, then we have a partner company who can handle that part of the project.

We would contract them to do the work prior to installation and oversee it, ready for our fitting teams to start. You won’t need to worry about anything, as our expert team will take care of everything on your behalf.

Yes, the product is guaranteed for 5 years. We want you to be as confident in the material and the construction of your canopy as we are. We’ve engineered our products to the highest quality and toughest standard to ensure they can deliver.

Our installation teams are also made up of highly qualified experts, so you can be safe in the knowledge that their work will stand the test of time.

A full and complete fixing guide will be delivered with your canopies, applicable to whichever product you choose for your new build or refurb project.

Before they leave our site, our delivery team will ensure you have the full fixing kit at hand, with everything you need to install the canopies in no time at all.

You can also view the technical specs and CAD drawings for any of our products, to see how they would fit with your building and refurbishment plans.

Every one of our canopies is manufactured in our workshop, and delivered fully assembled to your site, ready for installation.

This allows us to ensure each canopy conforms fully to BS6399-3 and European Standard EN1991-1-3:2003. It also means that we are 100% confident in the manufacturing process, and can offer a ten year guarantee for the assembled canopies.

All of our canopies are designed to your specifications and manufactured to order, so the delivery time varies depending on a number of factors. Typically, we offer a fast turnaround and get your order onto the production schedule within a very short amount of time.

Once your canopies are manufactured, our warehouse team will contact you to ensure the delivery date is appropriate. Our standard lead-time for the whole process is between four to six weeks.

Our canopies are all delivered fully assembled with a complete fixing guide. A standard installation for an average sized door canopy shouldn’t take longer than two hours.

If you have limited manpower or would like the assistance of our expert installation team, we can arrange for your canopies to be installed directly by us, on your behalf.

Alongside our wide selection of flat, hipped and apex door canopies, we also provide a fully bespoke canopy service, to perfectly fit your new build or refurb designs.

Our expert team can offer a complete survey, design, and manufacturing solution to match your needs; all you need to do is contact our technical department for further details.

Every commercial requirement is different, and costs vary depending on what exactly you need. Our canopies are available in a range of designs and sizes, with different prices to reflect this.

The cost of a small walkway canopy would be completely different to the price for canopies covering a full car park, for example. All of our canopies are designed, manufactured and installed to your bespoke requirements, so the only way for us to give you an exact cost is to visit your site and carry out a survey of your property.

To get a specific quote for your business, simply get in touch today and request a FREE survey.

As each commercial project varies in size and scope, installation time may differ depending on the requirements of your business. You may need multiple modular canopies installed over a large area, or you may simply require a single canopy fitting above an entrance area.

Our standard entrance installations can be completed within one day. Large scale installations will of course take longer. However, upon completion of our survey we will be able to estimate the amount of time this will take.

We’ll provide you with an installation date once your canopies have been manufactured and is ready for delivery.

At Canopies UK, we’re able to cater for all budgets, big and small. Many commercial canopy projects are often of a large scale, and require a lot of materials to cover the required space.

Our Easy Payment Plan is available to businesses in a variety of commercial sectors to help spread the costs of new canopies and pay in installments. It is fully flexible based on your needs and circumstances (subject to credit approval).

We design, manufacture and install all of our canopies – whichever style you choose – and don’t outsource a single aspect of the process.

This means we’re able to offer a full 10-year guarantee on every one of our canopies, covering both the manufacture and the installation.

We’ve tested, engineered and refined our products over a number of years, and we’ve trained our installation teams to the highest standards. We offer this complete guarantee so you can be as confident in our materials and processes as we are.

We’ve spent over 25 years developing and testing our canopies, finding the very best, high-quality material that’s able to withstand the strong winds and snow that are typical features of the adverse British weather.

Each canopy has been completely tested in our special in-house rig to ensure it can provide full protection when you need it most. That’s why we use Glass Reinforced Polyester to manufacture our canopies, because of its strength and reliability.

Our list of accreditations also shows you how serious we take building regulations and safety, so you can rest assured that your canopies will be designed, manufactured and installed with the latest Eurocodes and highest standards at the forefront of our process.

Regardless of which canopy design and style you choose, the maintenance required will be extremely minimal. This is a huge benefit to our commercial customers, as you’ll see from our case studies.

Once your canopies are installed, you won’t need to paint them or worry about regular maintenance. We just recommend that they are cleaned periodically to ensure they look their best, and that you clear the gutters every so often to keep the drainage flowing effectively.

Our installation teams work seven days a week throughout the year, so we can be as flexible as you need us to be with regards to an installation date.

We use barrier fencing to section off the installation area and protect children from straying into the construction site. This ensures it’s still safe for children to play outdoors, even during installation.

Full risk assessments can be provided ahead of time, and our teams are fully trained in safety standards to ensure the area is secure before they begin work. Our accreditations reflect the seriousness we place on safety.

Canopies UK works with a number of schools, colleges and nurseries all around the country, so we make sure all our sales, survey and installation teams have full, up-to-date DBS checks.

You can rest assured that you’ll be compliant with any internal regulations and you won’t need to worry about our team working safely on the premises, whether there are children around or not.

In most circumstances, canopy installations do not require any additional planning permission, but it’s always best just to make sure. Some locations do need to get approval for any type of external construction.

Usually this isn’t a difficult process, and our team of experts is always on hand to help with obtaining planning permission if required. We can even provide building regulations if they’re needed, to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

Of course, we love to show off the commercial canopies we have installed recently. We deliver and install nationwide, so the chances are there will be some great examples of a variety of canopy types local to you. For details on installations close by please call 01254 777 002.

Alternatively, we have a number of case studies you can take a look at on our website, with many different canopy styles and sizes to browse through.

You can choose whatever colour you like! All our commercial canopies can be designed and manufactured to your bespoke requirements.

We offer our canopies in the standard colours of white, brown, red, blue, green and yellow. But if you have a business identity you’d like to match or a specific colour in mind, all we need is the relevant RAL colour code. There is an additional charge for bespoke colours.