Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Awnings & Canopies in Chalmette, LA
Foster Custom Awnings has been a trusted provider of custom awnings for residential and commercial properties in the New Orleans area since 1920. Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience, ensuring durable, high-quality products tailored to meet diverse customer needs. We specialize in crafting awnings with welded aluminum, standing seam metal, and galvanized pipe frames, using premium materials like Sunbrella Canvas and Weblon Vinyl. Our commitment to quality is underscored by a 6-month Limited Warranty on original installations. As a locally owned and operated family business, we pride ourselves on personalized service, offering free estimates and maintaining memberships with the Better Business Bureau, PAMA, and IFAI.Our expertise extends to both traditional sewn seams and advanced wedge-welded waterproof seams, ensuring longevity and performance. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we deliver solutions that enhance aesthetics while withstanding harsh weather conditions. Our service area spans Greater New Orleans and surrounding parishes, including Baton Rouge and Jefferson. By combining time-tested techniques with modern technology, such as Somfy electric motors and sensors, we provide innovative shading solutions. Our dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation for reliability and superior craftsmanship in the awning industry.
Services
Residential Awnings
Commercial Awnings
Welded Aluminum Frames
Standing Seam Awnings
Galvanized Pipe Frames
Sunbrella Canvas Covers
Weblon Vinyl Covers
Retractable Awnings
Textiline Covers
Netura Material Covers
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We have served New Orleans and surrounding parishes since 1920.
- Our team has over 100 years of combined experience in awning fabrication.
- We offer a 6-month Limited Warranty on all original installations.
- We are proud members of the Better Business Bureau.
- We provide free estimates with no high-pressure sales tactics.
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Incredible service
Quality is the best
Fantastic communication
New canvas is beautiful
Great price
Services
Residential Awnings
Custom awnings designed for homes, enhancing curb appeal while protecting windows, patios, and entryways from sun and storms. Durable materials like Sunbrella Canvas and Weblon Vinyl ensure longevity. Ideal for homeowners seeking energy efficiency and aesthetic upgrades in residential properties.
Commercial Awnings
Durable awnings for businesses, adding professional aesthetics and weather protection to storefronts, entrances, and outdoor seating. Constructed with welded aluminum or standing seam metal frames. Perfect for restaurants, retail stores, and offices in high-traffic commercial areas.
Welded Aluminum Frames
Custom-fabricated aluminum frames offering strength and resilience against harsh weather. Made with thick-wall tubing for added durability. Suitable for both residential and commercial applications, providing long-term structural integrity for awning installations.
Standing Seam Awnings
Premade metal awnings featuring standing seam panels for quick installation and superior weather protection. Available with open or closed endings. Ideal for modern architectural designs requiring efficient, low-maintenance shading solutions for buildings.
Retractable Awnings
Motorized or hand-crank awnings allowing adjustable shade coverage for patios, driveways, and windows. Equipped with electric sensors and remotes for convenience. Designed for homeowners and businesses seeking flexible, weather-responsive shading options.
Questions
What types of awnings do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial awnings, including welded aluminum, standing seam metal, galvanized pipe, and retractable options with premium fabric covers.
Do you serve areas outside New Orleans?
Yes, we serve the Greater New Orleans Area, Baton Rouge, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and surrounding parishes in Louisiana.
What materials are available for awning covers?
Our awnings feature Sunbrella Canvas, Weblon Vinyl, Textiline, Netura, and other high-performance fabrics ensuring durability and UV resistance.
Is there a warranty on installations?
All original installations include a 6-month Limited Warranty covering manufacturing defects and workmanship issues.
