Kohler Awning has been delivering tailored awnings and superior products to residential and commercial customers throughout Western New York for over 93 years. Kohler Awning is your source for custom awning and shade products. By providing the highest quality service and design innovation, we've grown to be the largest awning provider in the WNY area.
Kohler Awning, family owned and operated since 1925, is one of the largest awning companies in America, serving both residential and commercial customers. A member of the family or one of our highly trained sales professionals is always available to attend to your needs. With over 800 years of collective experience, every attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship is put into your awning.
We are always hiring dependable, enthusiastic people for a wide variety of positions! Among our available jobs, we have full-time openings for installers, fabricators (including people to handle sewing and layout), and various administrative responsibilities.
Kohler Awning, family owned and operated since 1925, is one of the largest awning companies in America, serving both residential and commercial customers. A member of the family or one of our highly trained sales professionals is always available to attend to your needs. With over 800 years of collective experience, every attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship is put into your awning.
We are always hiring dependable, enthusiastic people for a wide variety of positions! Among our available jobs, we have full-time openings for installers, fabricators (including people to handle sewing and layout), and various administrative responsibilities.
Services
A custom-made Kohler Awning enhances the beauty of your home or business. We pay great attention to detail which is why we offer these choices to finish the bottom edge of your awning. One of these time-tested designs is sure to match the architecture of your home. Please note that actual patterns and styles may vary slightly.
Residential awnings can transform a house into a home. Whether you want to keep cool by the pool, spend more time with your family, or lower your electric bill, we can help. With Kohler Awning, your home can stay cooler and you will have lower energy bills. The American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers verifies that awnings reduce heat gain by 55% to 65%, even on southern-facing windows.
A commercial awning is an affordable solution to many needs a business has. You can realize multiple benefits with just one product. Whether it is protection, signage, or security, a custom-fabricated commercial awning can do the job. We can block the sun, wind, rain, and snow while providing advertising and enhancing the architectural beauty of your building.
A commercial awning is an affordable solution to many needs a business has. You can realize multiple benefits with just one product. Whether it is protection, signage, or security, a custom-fabricated commercial awning can do the job. We can block the sun, wind, rain, and snow while providing advertising and enhancing the architectural beauty of your building.
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Angela Aures
Oct 22, 2021
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We bought a five year old Kohler awning in perfect shape from a private seller and when we spoke with Kohler they came out to inspect it and said it will work with our roofline with a few modifications. We agreed to the price of all modifications and install . They sent the crew out to install it and the crew left after 20 minutes. When we called the salesman back We were told it may need more modifications and they would get back to me. Many weeks had passed with no communication even though I called him and left him messages- he ghosted me. Finally I called the company directly and was told they
Louis W.
Jun 18, 2021
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Had my new awning installed today (6/18/21) from Kohler Awning. I v been a customer of Kohler for years. i needed a new awning as I had house painted different colors and Kohler had what I was looking for. The sale person worked with me and helped me to choose the right color and style. Thanks Dale. The installers were friendly and did a great job on a rainy day.
Now I'll have it "Made in the Shade"
Now I'll have it "Made in the Shade"
Karl Zaker
May 16, 2021
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36’ x 18’
I REALLY hate to leave a 2-Star because it makes me feel like I was ripped off. Materials are top quality and for the most part all was great!. Until their guys left muddy handprints that I was PROMISED would be washed while it was in storage and before bing reinstalled, they weren’t. I had called numerous times and rarely hear back. I have brass grommets that were torn out, threads appear to be coming lose, all before the third season of use, there are tears from their installers, stripped bolts, WATER LEAKS ON YOUR HEAD, DIRECTLY OVER THE DOOR when it rains. I REALLY love the
I REALLY hate to leave a 2-Star because it makes me feel like I was ripped off. Materials are top quality and for the most part all was great!. Until their guys left muddy handprints that I was PROMISED would be washed while it was in storage and before bing reinstalled, they weren’t. I had called numerous times and rarely hear back. I have brass grommets that were torn out, threads appear to be coming lose, all before the third season of use, there are tears from their installers, stripped bolts, WATER LEAKS ON YOUR HEAD, DIRECTLY OVER THE DOOR when it rains. I REALLY love the
Jan Chatwin
Aug 26, 2020
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Just had a brand new awning put up - on the 4th of July!! The whole experience was great and to have the guys out on a holiday, (especially before a really hot week), shows a real commitment to service which I have also experienced in the last 22 years the old awning was up. The guys were great, efficient, friendly and did a good job. I really liked the underside of the new awning. It is the same color as the outside (the old one was a pale, almost white, tiny pattern). Gives a much better look. Thank you! It is such a pleasure to have a totally positive experience with a business!!
Doreen Walczak
Aug 12, 2020
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Barb Pollutro
Jul 25, 2020
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Justin D.
Jun 21, 2020
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Mark T.
Jun 13, 2020
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While they got a late start due to the covid situation they completely missed my house while doing others in me neighborhood. They said they were doing installations by geographic area and a neighborhood can't be more geographic. When I contacted them there was no apology, just "Oh, I'm surprised too" and they would be back soon. The next day I still had no response. When I reached outI got a vague reply. I have no leverage in this situation. Good customer service would have entailed getting my awning installed within a day or two. They've obviously moved on to another
Elise V.
May 16, 2020
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Lukia C.
Jan 21, 2020
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Mary Q.
Jul 16, 2019
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Bright Driving
Jun 19, 2019
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I was very satisfied with the awning that was installed for my business, Bright Driving School. They were very professional with their work. Kohler awning took care of my city permit and designs. They were extremely friendly and helpful, and was it was a pleasure to work with them.
Definitely the number one awning company in Buffalo!
Definitely the number one awning company in Buffalo!
Joseph H.
May 21, 2019
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I finally decided to take the plunge and replace our cheap portable screen house with a more substantial awning for my patio. I reached out to Kohler for a quote. Brian came by the house and gave me a quote. The price was very competitive and I was really impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. The excellent quality of the awning materials and the custom welded frame sealed the deal for me! it is nice to see a local company putting out such high quality products. I am a happy customer!
James Kulpa
May 05, 2019
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When I bought my home 30 years it came with a Kohler Awning. I purchased my third awning this past Spring. In Buffalo, Kohler is the best place to get a canvas awning. I have chosen the Sunbrella fabric and have never been disappointed. Great people, great price, great service. Just hope I live long enough to order my fourth.
Jun R.
Oct 29, 2018
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Believe it or not, I recently received a PRIVATE Yelp message from the business manager at Kohler Awning (Marty), who tried to convince me to remove my Yelp review. After reading his message, I felt quite disappointed and irritated somehow because:
1. Why couldn't Marty make his request in public by replying to my Yelp review? Why did he send me a Yelp message behind the scene?
2. To my surprise, in the Yelp message Marty didn't even admit their own malpractice that had left me hung out to dry, rather used the incompetence of their supplier as an excuse.
Here is my follow-up message
1. Why couldn't Marty make his request in public by replying to my Yelp review? Why did he send me a Yelp message behind the scene?
2. To my surprise, in the Yelp message Marty didn't even admit their own malpractice that had left me hung out to dry, rather used the incompetence of their supplier as an excuse.
Here is my follow-up message
Ivy Y.
Sep 21, 2018
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NOT HAPPY
My husband and I recently-ish bout a house with a Kohler Awning. We have removed, stored, and reinstalled the awning ourselves for the past two seasons but this year we were interested in establishing maintenance service through your company. It would be nice to have someone do that for us and not have to worry about it, and who better than the manufacturer?
I called the Cheektowaga location this afternoon and the minute they answered, the representative had trouble hearing me and treated me as though I was bothering her by calling. No one else has trouble hearing me when I call so
My husband and I recently-ish bout a house with a Kohler Awning. We have removed, stored, and reinstalled the awning ourselves for the past two seasons but this year we were interested in establishing maintenance service through your company. It would be nice to have someone do that for us and not have to worry about it, and who better than the manufacturer?
I called the Cheektowaga location this afternoon and the minute they answered, the representative had trouble hearing me and treated me as though I was bothering her by calling. No one else has trouble hearing me when I call so
Barb S.
Aug 28, 2018
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Well this is my first experience working with Kohler Awning and it's not a good one. My salesman is one of the owners Marty Kohler.
Its been over 2 months and haven't heard a word. I've left messages and emsils with Marty and nothing in return. Finally i actually got a hold of someone today to explain to me that the permit process is taking all the time and havent even started building it yet. All it takes is someone to reach out and explain that. Instead of making it better they're more then willing to give me my money back.
Its been over 2 months and haven't heard a word. I've left messages and emsils with Marty and nothing in return. Finally i actually got a hold of someone today to explain to me that the permit process is taking all the time and havent even started building it yet. All it takes is someone to reach out and explain that. Instead of making it better they're more then willing to give me my money back.
Flo K.
May 06, 2018
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When will I get my awning put up?? Was supposed to be the second half of April, Kohler was a no show. Was then told the first week of May. It is now the end of that week, again Kohler is a no show. They have a very good product, but their service is awful.
In fairness, after posting this review I received a call from the manager assuring me my awning would be up the next day. It was.
In fairness, after posting this review I received a call from the manager assuring me my awning would be up the next day. It was.
Jessica Z.
Feb 23, 2017
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We had a great experience with Kohler Awning! Jesse came out to create an estimate for us and was very thorough explaining the pricing, the process, and what is included. (He is a sales person, so of course, there was some effort to upsell, but this was expected).
I had a lower estimate that they agreed to match from a competitor and the team was very easy to work with.
The retractable awning was installed within the time I needed it, and it worked well. However, it seemed to automatically retract too easily with very minor winds. One call to the office and someone came out to adjust the
I had a lower estimate that they agreed to match from a competitor and the team was very easy to work with.
The retractable awning was installed within the time I needed it, and it worked well. However, it seemed to automatically retract too easily with very minor winds. One call to the office and someone came out to adjust the
Ray P.
Nov 07, 2015
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These folks have been doing this for 60 years. They are clearly one of the best around. Their price point is a bit higher than the other awning manufacturers but I feel it is well worth it unless you have a very simple awning application.
I had three awning installed 2 years ago and have been very satisfied with them.
Recently, they did a fourth which was very complex. In fact , they had never constructed anything like this before.
Well, they built it wrong..... But true to their name, they came back and redid the whole thing. I'm sure they lost a lot of money on this deal. They were very
I had three awning installed 2 years ago and have been very satisfied with them.
Recently, they did a fourth which was very complex. In fact , they had never constructed anything like this before.
Well, they built it wrong..... But true to their name, they came back and redid the whole thing. I'm sure they lost a lot of money on this deal. They were very
Thomas S.
Apr 07, 2015
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I purchased a home with a fairly large kohler awning already installed and although not my taste, enjoyed its functionality for one season before I ran into trouble. Awning is fitted off the back of a 2100 square foot colonial for reference...pretty standard.
I was scheduled for early april installation, and sure enough the guys showed up with my awning april 1st. Unfortunately, 45 minutes later, I went out back expecting to find my awning and it was not installed.
None of the installers knocked on the door to tell me any change in plans, so I was very confused.
I contacted Kohler a few days
I was scheduled for early april installation, and sure enough the guys showed up with my awning april 1st. Unfortunately, 45 minutes later, I went out back expecting to find my awning and it was not installed.
None of the installers knocked on the door to tell me any change in plans, so I was very confused.
I contacted Kohler a few days
Christina H.
May 23, 2012
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I didn't want to review them b/c they clearly spam the reviews and get people to rate them highly. But I will try to write a fair review.
Four stars for taking good care of my awning and for installing during the time period that I specified. They come without warning and put it up, plain and simple - very convenient!!
I can't give them the full 5 stars simply because they're expensive. $150 give or take to store the awning every year and then an extra fee for installation and take down. Very pricey! That said, it is more convenient to have an awning that can come down every
Four stars for taking good care of my awning and for installing during the time period that I specified. They come without warning and put it up, plain and simple - very convenient!!
I can't give them the full 5 stars simply because they're expensive. $150 give or take to store the awning every year and then an extra fee for installation and take down. Very pricey! That said, it is more convenient to have an awning that can come down every
Jess O.
Jul 11, 2011
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So sad to give this place a bad review because the folks seem pretty nice and I am sure they are good at their job, but I was really shocked by a bill I received from them.
I moved into a new house and received a bill for storage of awnings. We didn't know the house had awning and we contacted the former owner. He said "oops forgot about them" so we decided to pay the storage on the awnings even though we didn't know what they looked like or what condition they were in. We were a little sad that they sent us the bill at the end of summer so we hadn't had the opportunity
I moved into a new house and received a bill for storage of awnings. We didn't know the house had awning and we contacted the former owner. He said "oops forgot about them" so we decided to pay the storage on the awnings even though we didn't know what they looked like or what condition they were in. We were a little sad that they sent us the bill at the end of summer so we hadn't had the opportunity
