What a fantastic experience. The new louvre awning has made such a difference to our outdoor space and has honestly exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail during the installation was excellent, and the whole team was friendly, respectful, and easy to deal with. It looks like it was always meant to be part of the house. Thank you for a job well done!
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Outdoor Living, the Cape Way
Cost guide
What does an aluminium pergola cost in South Africa?
From R3 000 per square metre supplied and installed: honest arithmetic for a typical patio and what moves the final number.
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Buying guide
Aluminium carports in Cape Town: what to know before you build
Steel rusts and shade net sags. Why aluminium wins on the coast, with indicative costs from R2 100 per square metre.
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Explainer
Are louvre roofs waterproof? The honest answer from an installer
The honest answer from an installer: what 95% weatherproof means in Cape rain, and when a fixed roof wins.
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Care guide
Looking after an aluminium awning or louvre roof: the honest routine
A hose, mild soap and clear gutters cover most of it. The honest care routine for aluminium awnings and louvre roofs.
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Explainer
Does a louvre roof add value to your home? An honest answer
Our honest take on louvre roofs and resale: what they genuinely add, what buyers notice and where the money goes.
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Buying guide
Patio enclosures in Cape Town: turning a stoep into a room you use all year
How we turn an open stoep into an all-year room: roof options, sides, wind, light and honest pricing pointers.
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Materials guide
Why Aluminium Patio Covers Are the Best Choice for Cape Town Homes
Why aluminium outperforms timber, steel and PVC in Cape Town's coastal climate.
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Buyer's guide
The Benefits of Aluminium Awnings in Cape Town
Why Cape Town homeowners choose aluminium awnings as their long-lasting shade solution.
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Buying guide
Louvre Roof vs Pergola: Which Is Right for Your Cape Town Home?
Adjustable louvre roofs vs fixed pergolas, compared on weatherproofing, light, maintenance and cost.
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Comparison
Patio Ceiling vs Louvre Roof: Which Covers Your Patio Best?
Permanent 100% cover vs adjustable blades. Light, weather, look and cost compared.
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Materials guide
Aluminium vs Composite: Which Lasts Longer on the Cape Coast?
How each handles salt, sun and wind, plus lifespan, maintenance, look and cost.
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Buying guide
Motorised vs Manual Louvre Roofs: Which Is Worth It?
Convenience, sensors, cost and upkeep, and which makes sense for your space.
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Design ideas
Modern Pergola Design Ideas for Cape Town Outdoor Living
Clean lines, charcoal frames, composite warmth, lighting and poolside layouts.
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Design ideas
Poolside Shade Ideas for Cape Town Homes
Louvre roofs, polycarbonate pergolas and coastal-grade covers for the pool deck.
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The Best Patio Cover for the Cape Doctor Wind
What to look for in a cover that survives the south-easter, and the options that hold up.
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Cost guide
What Affects the Cost of a Louvre Roof in South Africa?
Why louvre roofs are quoted per project, and the factors that move the price.
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Do You Need Approval to Build a Pergola or Carport in Cape Town?
What needs plans, what often does not, estate and HOA rules, and how we help.
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Seasonal guide
Getting Your Cape Town Patio Ready for Winter
A simple checklist: cover, gutters, drainage, motor care and a quick clean.
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Rated 5.0 on Google
Every review here is from our Google Business Profile, shown word for word and unedited.
We were looking for a modern, low-maintenance patio cover that suited our home in Stellenbosch, and this was exactly what we wanted. The finish is beautiful, the installation was neat, and communication throughout the project was excellent. It’s given us a space we can enjoy all year round. We would definitely use Aluminium Awnings again.
Aluminium Awnings Cape Town enclosed our Constantia patio with a manual louvre roof, full white, with aluminium doors and windows all round, and it's honestly become our favourite part of the house. We use it right through winter now. The rain and the wind don't get in, and it's so easy to wind the louvres open when the sun comes out. Neat, tidy install with a friendly team, and the white finish looks really clean against the house. Couldn't be happier, highly recommend.
Ryan and his team were awesome and really went the extra mile to make our awning perfect! Can definitely recommend them!
Very happy with the replacement of our awning after it got damaged in the May storm. More sturdy and stronger
We recently had a louvre awning installed by Aluminium Awnings at our home in Durbanville, and we’re so pleased with the result. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, and the finished product has completely transformed our outdoor space. The team was professional, arrived on time, and kept us informed throughout the installation. We looked at a few different companies before deciding, and we’re really glad we chose Aluminium Awnings. If you’re considering louvre awnings in Cape Town, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Had a great experience with Alminium Awnings from start to finish. Ryan was incredible and made the entire process stress-free. The product come out better than imagined. Overall I am really happy and would definitely recommend using them in the future. Thanks guys for such a great job.
Wonderfully professional and friendly service from the whole team. I commend them on their attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
Great service unmatched quality their eye to detail shows would hire them again in a heart beat 10/10
Aluminium Awnings is so professional from start to finish. They make the process easy and understandable from day 1. The quality of their work is outstanding, we are so happy! I highly recommend them!
Absolutely thrilled with our new louvre awning from Aluminium Awnings. From start to finish, the service was professional, the installation was neat, and the finished product looks incredible. We’re based in Blouberg, so we wanted something that would work well with the coastal conditions and strong winds, while still giving us control over the sunlight and shade. The louvre awning has completely transformed the outside area and the quality of the aluminium structure and finish is excellent. Would definitely recommend Aluminium Awnings to anyone in Blouberg or Cape Town looking for a quality louvre awning. Very happy with the end result!
Fast Reliable Great Service!
Very professional and quick service from Aluminium Awnings, also very competitive pricing. I would highly recommend them.
Top-quality aluminium awnings and patio enclosures! The craftsmanship, structure, and installation finish are truly impressive. Highly professional team, great communication, and seamless service from start to finish. Outstanding work!
Rated 5 out of 5, no written review.
Areas we serve
Outdoor living across the Cape
We design, fabricate and install across the Western Cape, from the Atlantic Seaboard and Southern Suburbs to the Winelands, Helderberg, West Coast, Overberg and the Garden Route. Explore your area below.
Atlantic Seaboard
Camps Bay · Clifton · Bantry Bay · Sea Point · Bakoven. Front-line coastal exposure, so we build in marine-grade aluminium for salt air and the south-easter.
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Southern Suburbs
Constantia · Tokai · Claremont · Bishopscourt · Newlands. Leafy estates and heritage homes, with pergolas, louvre roofs and patio ceilings to match.
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Northern Suburbs
Durbanville · Bellville · Plattekloof · Edgemead · Welgemoed. Family homes and entertainment areas built for wind and all-year use.
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City Bowl
Gardens · Tamboerskloof · Oranjezicht · Vredehoek. Compact city patios and courtyards under Table Mountain, made usable year-round.
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Table View & Blouberg
Table View · Blouberg · Milnerton · Sunset Beach · Parklands. Exposed coastline, a short drive from our Montague Gardens showroom.
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Helderberg
Somerset West · Strand · Gordon's Bay. Mountain-and-sea living with louvre roofs and pergolas built for the Helderberg basin.
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Cape Winelands
Stellenbosch · Paarl · Franschhoek · Wellington. Estate-grade pergolas and louvre roofs for vineyard and farm-style homes.
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Overberg & Whale Coast
Hermanus · Vermont · Onrus · Kleinmond. Coastal-grade louvre roofs for Walker Bay wind and sea air.
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West Coast
Melkbosstrand · Langebaan · Saldanha · Vredenburg · Paternoster. Louvre roofs for holiday and permanent homes, built to take the West Coast wind.
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Garden Route
Mossel Bay · George · Knysna · Plettenberg Bay. Outdoor living for the Garden Route's lush, high-rainfall coast.
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Guarantees & terms
Built to last, backed in writing
- All quotations, product information, images, specifications and estimated lead times on this website are provided for general information purposes only and may be subject to change without notice. Final pricing, finishes, measurements, fixing methods, drainage details and structural requirements are confirmed only once an official quotation has been accepted in writing and the required deposit has been paid.
- Lifetime Aluminium Corrosion Guarantee. Effective for installations completed on or after 1 June 2026; installations completed before 1 June 2026 carry the previous 15-year aluminium corrosion guarantee. Applies to qualifying marine-grade aluminium components supplied and installed by Aluminium Awnings and covers corrosion failure under normal residential use, provided the product is cleaned and maintained correctly. It does not cover powder-coating fade, surface staining, scratches, coastal salt build-up, chemical damage, neglected maintenance, steel contamination, impact, storm damage, misuse, alterations, or corrosion caused by third-party materials, fixings or contractors.
- Composite Guarantee. Composite pergola beams carry a product guarantee of 10 to 25 years depending on the profile (solid composite beams 15–25 years, aluminium-core beams with a composite finish 10 years), provided they are installed to specification and maintained as set out in our care guide. It covers manufacturing defects in the composite; it excludes the natural colour variation and gentle mellowing of a timber-look product, misuse, alteration, impact, and damage from failure to clean and maintain.
- 10-Year Structural Guarantee. Effective for installations completed on or after 1 June 2026; installations completed before 1 June 2026 have no structural guarantee. Covers the structural integrity of qualifying louvre roofs, extruded and composite pergolas (aluminium frame), patio ceilings, carports, fixed IBR awnings and patio covers (frame, fitted at the sheeting maker’s slope), polycarbonate awnings (frame only) and patio enclosures (aluminium frame only) installed by Aluminium Awnings, provided the structure has not been altered, overloaded, damaged, neglected, incorrectly maintained, or affected by movement in the existing building, walls, foundations or waterproofing. It excludes extreme weather events, abnormal wind loads, flooding, falling objects, accidental damage, unauthorised modifications, or failure of existing structures to which the product is fixed. Retractable awnings carry no guarantee from us, only their makers’ warranties, and drop awnings and outdoor blinds carry no structural guarantee. Your rights under the Consumer Protection Act are not affected.
- 2-Year Workmanship Guarantee. Effective for installations completed on or after 1 June 2026; installations completed before 1 June 2026 carry the previous 1-year workmanship guarantee. Covers installation-related defects caused by Aluminium Awnings workmanship. It does not include normal wear and tear, blocked gutters, lack of cleaning, sealant deterioration from poor maintenance, damage caused by other contractors, electrical faults, motor failures, misuse, storm damage, or issues caused by the client's existing structure, waterproofing, paving, plaster, paintwork, tiles, plumbing or electrical services.
- Basic maintenance is required to keep all guarantees valid. Aluminium surfaces, gutters, drainage points and louvre channels should be cleaned regularly with clean water, a soft cloth or sponge and a mild non-abrasive soap. Coastal, high-wind, dusty and tree-lined properties may require more frequent cleaning. Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, acidic cleaners, or high-pressure washing directly on seals or motors. Gutters, outlets and drainage points must be kept clear.
- Motorised louvre systems, lighting, automation and electrical components must be used correctly and maintained according to supplier guidelines. Electrical connections must be completed by a qualified electrician where required. Supplier warranties on motors, remotes, electronics, lighting, powder coating, sheeting or third-party components remain subject to the relevant manufacturer's warranty terms.
- Lead times are estimates only and may be affected by supplier stock, powder coating, weather, access, engineering, client approvals, third-party contractors or delays outside our control. Total lead time from accepted quotation to project sign-off is typically 4–5 weeks. Deposits may be non-refundable once materials have been ordered, manufactured, cut, powder coated or allocated to a project.
- By accepting a quotation, paying a deposit or allowing work to commence, the client accepts the quotation, scope of work, payment terms, guarantee conditions and these general terms. All website content, images, product descriptions and brand material remain the property of Aluminium Awnings and may not be copied or used without written permission.