What Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings does

Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings is a privately held, owner-operated home improvement contractor founded in 1989 and based in East Bangor, Pennsylvania. The company designs, sells, custom-builds, and professionally installs outdoor and window shade systems for residential homeowners across the Greater Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and Western New Jersey. Its core product lines are retractable patio and deck awnings (marketed under the Perfecta sub-brand across Sunrise, Toga, and Little Big models), retractable mesh shades with optional motorization, and aluminum window awnings, supplemented by ongoing fabric replacement, parts, and maintenance services.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with a heavy field-sales orientation: customers initiate contact by phone or website form, the company dispatches a representative for a free in-home consultation that includes measurement-taking and sun-exposure evaluation, and a custom quote leads to professional installation, typically scheduled within three weeks of order. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. There is no e-commerce channel; every transaction requires in-home consultation and professional installation. Revenue therefore flows from (a) one-time product sales and installation of new systems, and (b) recurring parts, repair, adjustment, and fabric replacement services for the installed base. Total headcount is 1-10, the operation is led by Anthony Caponigro, and the company holds an active Pennsylvania contractor license (PA128841). The firm has accumulated a 4.80/5.00 Google rating and Home Advisor Screened/Approved/Elite Service/Top Rated credentials, with named customer testimonials dating back to 2011, including a documented repeat purchase 12 years later.

Name

Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings

Legal name

Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings

Website

https://sunblocawning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings is a privately held East Bangor, PA contractor founded in 1989 that designs, custom-builds, and installs retractable patio awnings, mesh shades, and aluminum window awnings for residential homeowners across Greater Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA, and Western NJ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retractable Awnings

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD)

Keywords

• Retractable awnings
• Outdoor shade solutions
• Patio awning installation
• Residential window awnings
• Retractable mesh shades

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Awning Product Sales: Revenue from selling retractable awnings, mesh shades, and aluminum window awnings. Products are custom-built to order based on customer measurements and specifications.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for all awning products. Installation is included as part of the service offering with fast scheduling.
3. Parts and Service Support: Ongoing support for existing customers including replacement parts, repairs, adjustments, and maintenance services for previously installed awning systems.
4. Fabric Replacement Services: Canopy fabric replacement services for existing awning frames, allowing customers to refresh their shade systems without full replacement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings sells, custom-builds, and professionally installs residential outdoor shade products including Perfecta retractable awnings (Sunrise, Toga, and Little Big models), retractable mesh shades, aluminum window awnings, and canopy fabric replacements. The company provides free in-home estimates, custom on-site measurement, professional installation, and post-sale service and parts support for homeowners in the Greater Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and Western New Jersey.

Product overview

Sun Bloc Retractable Awnings is a physical goods and services company offering a portfolio of outdoor shade solutions. The core product line includes Perfecta Awnings (retractable patio/deck awnings available in Sunrise, Toga, and Little Big models), Fabric Replacements, Retractable Mesh Shades, and Aluminum Window Awnings. These products are complemented by Sales & Service support. The company provides custom measurement, professional installation, and ongoing maintenance support for residential homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perfecta Awnings: Easy-to-use retractable shade for patios and decks, available in Sunrise, Toga, and Little Big models.
• Sun Bloc

Products and services

• Perfecta Awnings
• Sunrise Perfecta Awning Sturdy retractable awning design featuring an attractive hood and drip rail that helps protect the fabric when retracted; available to residential homeowners as a Perfecta model option.
• Toga Perfecta Awning Powder-coated aluminum clamshell design that surrounds the fabric when fully retracted, suitable for roof-mounted installations; available to residential homeowners as a Perfecta model option.
• Little Big Perfecta Awning Retractable awning using patented crossing arms, designed for installations where space is limited; available to residential homeowners as a Perfecta model option.
• Canopy Fabric Replacement Canopy fabric replacement service that refreshes worn awnings with durable, outdoor-rated fabric options, including fit checks for smooth retracting and tension and care guidance for longer-lasting results, for residential homeowners with existing awnings.
• Retractable Mesh Shades Roll-down mesh shade solutions for residential patios and windows that reduce glare, heat, and unwanted visibility while maintaining airflow and sightlines, with UV filtering, privacy control, and optional motorization.
• Aluminum Window Awnings Durable aluminum window shade products sized to residential windows that reduce glare and direct sun, with weather-ready materials for outdoor exposure, decorative exterior-matching options, and secure mounting.
• Sales & Service Ongoing product guidance, selection support, parts, installation support, repair services, and maintenance checks for homeowners purchasing and maintaining awnings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Interior temperature reduction of up to 15 degrees in rooms with southern or western exposure
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sun-bloc-retractable-awnings

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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