What size door canopy do I need?

As a rule of thumb, your canopy should be wider than your door opening by at least 100mm on each side, with a projection of 600-900mm to give meaningful weather protection. Standard Apex canopy widths run from 1040mm to 1924mm in 177mm increments. Measure the width of your door opening, add 200-400mm for proportion and shelter, then pick the nearest standard size.

How difficult is it to install a door canopy?

Apex canopies are designed for DIY installation by anyone with reasonable practical skills. Each kit includes the canopy, pre-fitted roof, seal, brick fixing kit with drill bit and screwdriver bits, brackets, trusses, finials and a step-by-step installation guide. Most homeowners can fit a canopy in 1-2 hours. Working at height requires a stable ladder and ideally a second person.

How long is the lead time on an Apex canopy?

Standard Apex, Mono and Contemporary Flat canopies are made to order and dispatched within 4-6 weeks (20-30 working days). Our Decorative Flat range has a longer lead time of 6-8 weeks. Free UK delivery is included on every order. Trade customers with regular requirements can arrange scheduled deliveries to match build programmes.

What are Apex door canopies made from and how long will they last?

Apex canopies are manufactured from a blend of high-performance, impact-resistant polymers — a material trusted in architectural applications for decades. They look like finely finished timber but don't rot, warp, split or need repainting. The colour finish is UV-stable to prevent fading. Standard sizes are independently load-tested to withstand a uniformly distributed load of over 750kg, far more than UK snow-loading requirements demand. With no maintenance required, an Apex canopy is designed to last decades.

Can I fit a door canopy to render, timber-clad or non-brick walls?

Yes. Standard fixing kits are supplied with brick fixings, but the canopies can be fitted to render, timber, blockwork and most modern external wall finishes provided the substrate behind is sound enough to take the load. For non-brick installations we recommend checking the wall construction before drilling.

Do you offer trade pricing for housebuilders and contractors?

Yes. Apex Canopies is the manufacturing partner of choice for several of the UK's largest housebuilders, including Bellway, Vistry, Persimmon and Lovell Homes. The trade service includes volume pricing, dedicated account management, CAD drawings and specifications, bulk delivery scheduling, and site-specific installation training where required.

1217 Apex Door Canopy - W Truss - Excess Stock Sale

£528.30 £617.16

Limit 2 per order

Originally made to order for a house builder that has since ceased trading, this canopy is brand new and still boxed. It offers the same premium build quality as the rest of our range, with one difference: the roof has no grooves, giving it a cleaner, simpler look.

Limited stock available.

Handmade in the United Kingdom, this classic front door canopy is made from a blend of high performing impact resistant polymers to offer the look and feel of finely finished timbers, but with added weatherability and strength for longevity. The door canopy will come to you readily decorated and is protected with a UV stable coat to prevent colour fading in the sunlight.

Also referred to as a porch canopy, overdoor canopy, door awning and door portico our Apex W Truss Door Canopy Kit is made in the UK and has helped improve homes everywhere.

Kit includes: canopy, pre-fitted roof, brick fixing kit, drill bit, screw bits, trusses, brackets, finials and an installation guide.

Delivery: Free delivery is included.

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