How Much Does a Canvas Awning Cost?
Book on LINEReplacing the canvas on an existing frame runs 400–800 baht per square metre; a new awning built with a new frame runs 900–1,800 baht per square metre. Most of that gap comes down to whether the old steel frame can be reused at all.
- Response time
- within 24 hours
- Warranty
- 7 days
- Rework guarantee
- Yes
- Visit fee (same province)
- THB 500
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Canvas replacement (existing frame) | THB 400–800 / sq.m. |
| New canvas awning with frame | THB 900–1,800 / sq.m. |
| Electric-awning frame/motor repair | THB 800–2,500 / point |
Market reference range · actual price per quotation · Market estimates, not yet derived from completed jobs · last reviewed July 2026
The real price comes from the technician’s quotation. Usually it is priced from the photos and details you send on LINE, with no visit first; for some jobs the technician needs to see the site first and then sends the quote. Either way you confirm the price, and only then does the work start.
A visit costs 500 baht when the technician comes from your own province and 2,000 baht from another one. It is counted inside the quote’s single total rather than billed separately, and it is not refunded if you look and decide against the repair.
If a job needs the technician to see the site before a quote can be given, and that look ends with you deciding against the work, whether the visit is charged depends on the job; you are told before the visit.
The quoted total covers every item you confirmed, but not replacement parts: whether any are needed can only be established on site, and if they are, they are charged on top of the total.
What changes the price
- Whether the existing frame can be reused or has to be rebuilt entirely — a frame that's still sound saves most of the steelwork cost
- Canvas grade — plain canvas is cheapest; waterproof and UV-resistant canvas costs more up front but holds up far longer under Thailand's sun and rain
- Hand-cranked vs motorised — an electric awning adds the motor and the wiring run on top of a manual one
- Total area and shape — an area with corners or curves takes longer to cut and fit than a plain rectangle
How to spend less
- If the steel frame isn't rusted through, replace just the canvas rather than the whole structure — it's the single biggest saving available on this job
- Send the area's dimensions and a photo of the current awning over LINE up front so the technician can price the fabric and materials accurately before arriving
- Choose canvas grade for how much sun and rain the spot actually gets — UV-resistant canvas is worth the extra cost on an unshaded spot, less so somewhere sheltered
Frequently asked questions
Am I being charged a foreigner price for this?
The ranges here are the same market reference regardless of who's asking. What actually protects you is that the technician confirms the price for your exact area and canvas grade over LINE before starting, in writing — compare it against this page rather than taking a verbal number on trust.
I rent the villa — is a worn-out carport awning my landlord's cost or mine?
A fixture that came with the property and simply wore out with age is typically the landlord's responsibility under a standard Thai lease; damage you caused is typically yours. Worth raising with your landlord before booking, since it changes who's paying, not what the job costs.
Can the canvas be replaced without touching the frame?
Yes, if the frame is still structurally sound — send a photo of the frame's condition and the technician prices from that; canvas-only replacement is markedly cheaper than a full rebuild.
Why is a motorised awning so much more expensive to fix than a hand-cranked one?
A motor and switch failure needs different parts and diagnosis than a manual crank mechanism, and a full motor replacement costs more than repairing the crank hardware on a manual awning — but repairing just the motor or switch is far cheaper than replacing the whole unit.
Ready to get it fixed?
Message us on LINE. The price comes back before anyone turns up.
What to put in the first message
- 1photos of what is broken — one wide, one close on the problem
- 2what it is doing, when it started and how long it has been like that
- 3the province or district the technician has to come to
- 4the times of day a technician can come