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Retractable Awnings & Shade in Murrieta

Family suburbs, pool decks, and big-sky backyards, premium retractable awnings, motorized screens, and patio covers built for Murrieta homes.

Call Richard: (949) 378-6642

Se habla español

Prefer text? Text AJ Shades at (909) 325-3110

Our team has earned 605 five-star reviews.

Veteran
Owned
American
Made
15-Year Warranty
on awnings & screens
605
five-star reviews
Licensed
CSLB #951583

How it works

How Your Murrieta Estimate Works

Five steps from first text to final install. No pressure, no obligation.

  1. 1

    Text us.

    Send your name and address to (909) 325-3110 - the fastest way to reach us. Prefer to talk? Call Richard Gutierrez at (949) 378-6642. Se habla español.

  2. 2

    Confirm your visit.

    Tell us the day and time window that works best for you in Murrieta. Our team confirms your appointment - a slot is real once we confirm it.

  3. 3

    Meet your specialist.

    We measure your Murrieta space, bring fabric and color samples, and talk through the options that fit your home, your sun exposure, and your HOA.

  4. 4

    Get your written quote.

    A clear black-and-white written quote for your custom American-made awning or motorized screen. No pricing games, no pressure - premium systems built for decades, backed by our 15-year warranty on retractable awnings and motorized screens.

  5. 5

    We build and install.

    Your system is custom-built and installed in Murrieta and across Southern California by our own licensed crew.

Premium American-made shade. 15-year warranty on retractable awnings and motorized screens. Licensed California contractor, CSLB #951583. Veteran owned and operated.

Financing is available for qualified buyers, including 0% for 24 months - ask about it at your estimate. Subject to credit approval.

Murrieta is family-suburb central, Spencer’s Crossing, Greer Ranch, Copper Canyon, and the backyard is the second living room. Pools in half the yards, trampolines in the other half, and summer sun that doesn’t quit until well past dinner. Murrieta families don’t need convincing that shade matters; they need it to actually work, look good, and survive the Santa Anas.

Around the pool, the winning setup is a retractable awning over the deck seating plus a drop screen on the west side. The awning gives you shade for the loungers; the screen kills the low, raking glare bouncing off the water, without blocking the view you bought the house for. It’s sunglasses for your patio.

Murrieta’s hillside two-story homes add a second project: the upstairs balcony with the big view and the punishing afternoon exposure. Compact awnings and motorized screens are made for exactly this, shade on demand up top, full retraction when you want nothing between you and the sunset.

HOAs are part of life in Murrieta’s planned communities, and we run the submittal for you, spec sheets, fabric swatches, and mounting details in the format the local review boards expect. It’s routine for us; most approvals come back without a hiccup.

And when the family wants a permanent outdoor room, solid roof, fans, lighting for those long summer evenings, our patio covers are engineered for inland heat, permitted with the city, and built to handle everything from birthday parties to quiet mornings with coffee.

Everything runs on Somfy, schedules, sun sensors, phone and smart home control. Our 15-year warranty stands behind every retractable awning and motorized screen, and flexible financing options are available for qualified buyers, and your estimate is free, on site, and in writing.

What Murrieta installs

Built for pools, balconies, and big-sky yards

The products Murrieta families ask for by name.

Retractable Awnings

Shade over pool decks and upstairs balconies, on demand, wind-sensor-equipped, and sized for Murrieta’s afternoon sun.

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Motorized Power Screens

Zip-track Somfy screens that cut poolside glare and balcony heat while keeping your view, the comfort upgrade Murrieta pool owners rave about.

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Patio Covers

A permanent outdoor room, solid roof, fans, lighting, permitted with the city and built for long Murrieta summer evenings.

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Murrieta FAQ

Questions Murrieta homeowners ask us

Can screens cut poolside glare without blocking my view?
Yes, that's the whole point of the mesh we use. A west-side drop screen kills the late-day glare bouncing off the pool and deck while the view through it stays open. From inside looking out, it reads like sunglasses for your patio: same view, a fraction of the harshness. Most Murrieta pool owners tell us it's the single biggest comfort upgrade they've made.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Murrieta?
Usually, yes, Murrieta treats patio covers as structures, and the city wants plans on file. We handle the entire permit process: drawings, engineering, submittal, and inspections. Retractable awnings are a different story, as mounted accessories they typically don't require a city permit at all.
Can you shade a second-story balcony?
Absolutely. Murrieta's hillside two-story homes, Greer Ranch especially, have balconies with spectacular views and punishing afternoon sun. Compact retractable awnings and drop screens are made for exactly this: shade when you want the balcony, full retraction when you want the view. We confirm the mounting structure on your free estimate.
What keeps the patio usable when the Santa Anas kick up?
Two things: a wind sensor on the awning that retracts it automatically when gusts hit your threshold, and hardware sized for your property's exposure. Screens can stay down in far more wind than an awning canopy can, so on a breezy Santa Ana day, the screens stay and the awning tucks itself away. You don't have to babysit any of it.
Do your screens and awnings work with smart home systems?
Yes. Somfy motors integrate with the major smart home platforms as well as the Somfy app, so your shades can run on schedules, respond to sun and wind sensors, and sit alongside your lighting and pool equipment in one app. If your Murrieta home is already automated, your patio joins the system.
Do you offer financing for awnings and screens in Murrieta?
Yes. Qualified buyers can finance through Enhancify and Wisetack, with two 0% choices: 0% for 24 months financing, or a 0% 21-month intro rate credit card. The lender sets the terms and approval is subject to credit. You will have your free written estimate in hand first, so the choice is based on a real figure. Text (909) 325-3110 for the estimate and walkthrough.
Why don't you list prices online?
Short answer: any number we posted would be wrong for your patio. Width, projection, fabric, motorization, mounting - they all move the price on a Murrieta install, and a generic online range cannot account for them. So we skip it and give you something better: a free written estimate from actual measurements, exact and itemized. Text AJ Shades at (909) 325-3110 or call Richard Gutierrez at (949) 378-6642 (Se habla espanol).

Reviews

What your neighbors say

Verbatim reviews from Google and Housecall Pro.

“Smooth finish from start to finish. Richard came out to walk me through the project and appreciate how easy he and Tony are to work with! Also, love the communication to keep me updated on the status of the project. Would highly recommend.”
Shahzad Ragaby
Jun 04, 2026 · Verified Customer
Housecall Pro
“Very professional sales man, and excellent service, thank you”
Mihran
May 09, 2026 · Verified Customer
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(909) 325-3110

Call Richard: (949) 378-6642

Se habla español

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Veteran
Owned
American
Made
15-Year Warranty
on awnings & screens
605
five-star reviews
Licensed
CSLB #951583
Call RichardSe habla españolText AJ Shades(909) 325-3110