Awning, Tarp and Cover Repair in the Greater Pittsburgh Area
Fix the tear, the seam or the bent frame and keep the awning you have. Our family has repaired awnings and covers for over 85 years, and we repair truck and trailer tarps, boat canvas and pool covers too.
Save Your Awning Before You Replace It
Neilly Canvas repairs fabric awnings for homes and businesses across the Greater Pittsburgh area. We repair awning fabric no matter who installed it, and most repairs take 1 to 4 hours.
Our family has made and repaired canvas for over 85 years. If your fabric still has life in it, we'll tell you and fix what's broken.
Homeowners usually call us after a storm tears the fabric or a seam splits. Some call because the awning sags and holds water. Restaurants and property managers call when a storefront awning tears or the frame takes a hit.
What We Repair
Neilly Canvas repairs these awnings, tarps and covers:
- Fabric awnings, including awnings installed by other companies
- Awning frames, arms and hardware
- Retractable and aluminum awnings (tell us your model)
- Commercial storefront awnings
- Patio and deck covers
- Enclosure curtains and drop panels
- Boat canvas and pool covers
- Steel tarps, lumber tarps, coil bags and trailer covers
- Dump truck tarps and side kit tarps
- Equipment covers
Don't see your awning or cover on the list? Ask us about it.
Tarp Repair for Trucks and Trailers
Neilly Canvas repairs tarps as well as awnings. We make steel tarps, lumber tarps, coil bags and trailer covers in our West Mifflin shop, and we repair the same tarps when they wear.
Most tarp repair work covers torn vinyl, split seams, and grommets or webbing that have pulled loose. Side kit tarps, panels and bows can be repaired or replaced too.
If a tarp is past saving, we'll make you a new one to your measurements. See our flatbed tarps and dump truck tarp systems.
Boat Canvas and Pool Cover Repair
Neilly Canvas repairs boat canvas and pool covers. We look at the fabric before we quote the job.
New stitching tears out of dry-rotted fabric. If your cover is past that point, we'll tell you and make you a new custom cover.
New Fabric for Your Existing Frame
Dry-rotted fabric needs replacing. We cut new fabric to fit your existing frame.
Awning frames last 15 years or more. Fabric lasts 8 to 12. A frame in good shape can usually take a new set of fabric.
Acrylic fabric lasts 8 to 12 years and has a 10-year limited warranty. Vinyl lasts 3 to 7 years and has a 5-year limited warranty. We can order whatever awning fabric you need. Sunbrella, Tempotest, WeatherMAX and Patio500 are the most popular. Flame-retardant fabric is available for commercial awnings.
We'll mail you samples so you can pick a color at home.
If the frame can't be saved either, we also build new residential awnings and commercial awnings.
Our Repair Process
Most repairs take 1 to 4 hours once we start.
- Tell us about the damage. Use our estimate request form or call 412-471-1204. Let us know the size of the awning or tarp, what's damaged and who made it.
- We inspect it. We check the fabric, seams, frame and hardware.
- We recommend a repair or a replacement. If the fabric is still strong, we usually recommend a repair. You'll have our recommendation and price before any work starts.
- We make the repair. Our craftsmen use the same commercial-grade materials we use on new awnings and tarps.
- We check the fit. Every repair gets checked for fit and function before we're done.
Why Choose Neilly Canvas for Awning Repair
We repair awnings other companies installed. Bring us fabric from any installer. We repair most frames, too.
We'll tell you when a repair is enough. One customer asked us to quote new canvas. Her fabric still had life in it, so we offered to re-sew her awnings.
You'll know the cost up front. We inspect the damage and give you a price before any work starts.
Repairs are quick. A typical repair takes 1 to 4 hours.
We make tarps, so we fix them right. The same shop that builds our steel and lumber tarps repairs yours.
We're a local family shop. Neilly Canvas is a 4th-generation family business. Our shop is at 1200 Lebanon Rd. in the South Hills Industrial Park in West Mifflin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Awning Repair
Yes, Neilly Canvas will repair an awning you did not install. We repair the fabric on awnings from any installer, and we repair most awning frames. Retractable and aluminum awnings vary by brand and model, so tell us what you have and we'll let you know what we can do.
If the fabric is still strong, repair it. If the fabric is dry rotted, replace it. We'll inspect your awning and tell you which it needs before any work starts.
Awning repair cost depends on the size of your awning and how much damage it has. Neilly Canvas inspects the awning and gives you a price before any work starts. Request an estimate for a price on your awning.
Yes, Neilly Canvas repairs boat canvas and pool covers. We assess the fabric first to confirm it can be repaired.
An awning repair takes 1 to 4 hours for most jobs. Repair time depends on the size of your awning and the severity of the damage.
Neilly Canvas offers awning repair across the Greater Pittsburgh area. Our shop is in the South Hills Industrial Park at 1200 Lebanon Rd. in West Mifflin, PA. We can go farther out, though the extra travel adds to the cost. If you're outside the area, ask us.
Awning fabric lasts about 8 to 12 years, and awning frames last 15 years or more. Routine maintenance keeps both working as intended. If your fabric is near the end of that range, ask us to inspect it. Our Annual Service for Awnings covers routine care.
Yes, Neilly Canvas repairs tarps, including steel tarps, lumber tarps, coil bags, trailer covers and dump truck tarps. We patch tears, re-stitch seams and replace grommets and webbing. If a tarp is too worn to repair, we can make a new one to your measurements.
Awning Repair Cost and Time at a Glance
Most awning repairs take 1 to 4 hours. The size of the awning and the damage set the price.
| Question | Answer | What it depends on |
|---|---|---|
| What sets the price of a repair? | We price each repair after we inspect it | Size of the awning and the damage |
| How long does a repair take? | 1 to 4 hours for most repairs | Size of the awning and how bad the damage is |
| Repair or replace? | Repair while the fabric is still strong | Dry-rotted fabric gets replaced |
| How long does awning fabric last? | Acrylic: 8 to 12 years. Vinyl: 3 to 7 years. | Fabric type |
| How long do awning frames last? | 15 years or more | Routine maintenance |
| Whose awnings do you repair? | Fabric and most frames from any installer | Retractable and aluminum mechanisms |
| Do you repair tarps? | Yes: steel, lumber, coil bag, trailer and dump truck tarps | Condition of the vinyl |
| Where do you repair awnings? | Greater Pittsburgh area | Distance from our West Mifflin shop |
Common Awning and Tarp Repairs and When to Replace Instead
Most awning and tarp damage can be repaired. Dry-rotted fabric and badly damaged frames get replaced.
| Problem | What we do | Repair or replace |
|---|---|---|
| Small tear or hole | Patch the fabric or replace the damaged panel | Repair |
| Split or loose seam | Re-stitch it with heavy-duty, weather-resistant thread | Repair |
| Stuck zipper, missing grommet or worn fastener | Replace the hardware | Repair |
| Torn tarp or pulled-out grommets and webbing | Patch the vinyl and replace the grommets or webbing | Repair |
| Bent frame or broken arm | Repair or replace the part | Repair |
| Faded or brittle fabric | Check whether the fabric is strong enough to sew | Depends on the fabric |
| Dry-rotted fabric | Put new fabric on your existing frame | Replace the fabric |
| Tarp worn through in many places | Make a new tarp to your measurements | Replace |
| Frame beyond repair | Build you a new awning | Replace |
Bring Your Covers Back to Life
Tell us the size of your awning or tarp, the damage and who made it. We'll look it over and tell you whether a repair or a replacement makes the most sense.