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Motorised awnings · Malaga, Axarquia and Costa TropicalMotorised awnings in Malaga with Cherubini motors
Forget the crank handle: open and close your awning with a remote or a wall switch, and let a wind sensor retract it on its own when the levante picks up. We motorise new awnings and the ones you already have, even if another company installed them, right across Malaga and the Costa Tropical.
- Our own team, no subcontractors
- Home visit and measuring free
- Fixed-price quote in under 24 hours
- Powder-coated aluminium and stainless fixings
- Guarantee and after-sales service
In short
Motorised awnings in Malaga replace the crank handle with a Cherubini motor, a remote or a wall switch and, depending on the model, a wind sensor that retracts the awning by itself. QUBRE motorises new and existing awnings, including ones fitted by other companies, after a free check of the structure, in Malaga, the Axarquia and the Costa Tropical.
Updated · QUBRE technical team, Velez-Malaga
What does motorising an awning involve and what do you gain?
Motorised awnings in Malaga work by fitting a tubular motor inside the roller tube that the fabric winds around. The motor replaces the crank handle and is operated with a remote control or a wall switch. The end stops are programmed so the awning always stops at exactly the right point, whether open or closed.
Convenience is the first thing you notice, but it isn’t the most important. With a motor you can add wind and sun sensors: the awning retracts on its own when the wind blows hard and opens when the sun beats down, depending on the model. On a coast with the levante (easterly) and poniente (westerly) winds and sudden downpours, that protects the fabric, the arms and the facade even when you’re not at home.
At QUBRE we fit Cherubini motors to new and existing awnings, including those put up by other installers. Before suggesting anything, we check the awning to see whether it can take a motor and what condition it’s in. You’ll find more technical information in our article on choosing an awning motor.
Which awnings do we motorise?
- Retractable awning
- Cassette awning
- Drop arm awning
- Roller and vertical awnings
- Zip screens and windbreaks
- Bar and community awnings
Motor, sensors and controls: three parts that work together
A well set-up motorised awning is more than just a motor. These are the parts we decide on with you at the visit.
Cherubini awning motor
A tubular motor hidden inside the awning’s roller. We choose the power to suit the size and type of awning, and programme the end stops so it always stops in the right place.
Wind and sun sensor
The wind sensor retracts the awning when it detects gusts; the sun sensor opens it when the heat builds. Depending on the model, they’re fitted on the awning’s front bar or on the facade.
Remote and wall switch
A remote control to use it from the sofa, a wall switch by the door, or both. With several awnings, a multi-channel remote moves them together or one at a time.
We motorise retractable awnings, cassette awnings, monobloc, drop arm and roller and vertical awnings, as well as zip screens and windbreaks. If your awning also needs new fabric, we do it on the same visit.
Design your motorised awning in a minute
Choose the type of awning, the Sauleda or Dickson fabric, the frame colour and the size, and switch on the Cherubini motor with remote. If you already have an awning and just want to motorise it, tell us in the form.
1. Type of awning
2. Sauleda or Dickson fabric Beige stripes
3. Frame colour White
5. Approximate size
Your design
Guide simulation only. Colours are approximate: at the visit we show you the real fabric sample books and confirm sizes and finishes.
What’s included when we motorise your awning
We leave it working, programmed and explained. No middlemen: the technician who checks your awning is the one who motorises it.
- Free home visit, awning check and advice
- Check that the awning can take a motor
- Cherubini tubular motor of the right power
- Remote control or wall switch
- Wind and sun sensor if you want one
- End stops programmed
- Electrical connection of the motor
- Crank handle and gearbox removed
- Full test and how-to-use walkthrough
- Guarantee and after-sales service
We check before we motorise. A motor won’t fix an awning with sagging arms or torn fabric; it just moves them. That’s why we check the condition of the awning and, if needed, suggest adjusting the arms or replacing the fabric on the same job.
How we motorise your awning
Six steps, one point of contact and a fixed price from the start.
- Visit and checkFree of charge. We check the awning, roller tube, arms and fabric, and see where there’s a power point.
- Proposal and quoteWe suggest the motor, remote and sensors, with a written, fixed-price, no-obligation quote, often in under 24 hours.
- PreparationIf needed, we prepare the power point and order a motor with the right power for your awning.
- Motor installationWe remove the crank handle and gearbox, slide the motor into the tube and secure it.
- ProgrammingWe set the end stops, pair the remote and configure the sensors.
- Testing and handoverWe test it with you, show you the remote and explain how the sensors work.
Can you send us a photo of your awning and the crank handle? We’ll tell you whether it can be motorised before we come to see it.
Send a photo on WhatsAppMotorised or crank-operated awning?
Both give exactly the same shade. The difference is how you use it every day and how you protect it from the weather.
| Feature | Motorised awning | Crank-operated awning |
|---|---|---|
| Operation | Remote or wall switch, in seconds | By hand, turning the crank |
| Wind | With a sensor, it retracts on its own when it’s windy, depending on the model | Relies on someone retracting it in time |
| Sun | With a sun sensor, it opens on its own when the sun is strong | You have to go out and open it |
| Large awnings | Effortless, however many metres it is | Harder work the bigger the awning |
| Several awnings | One remote for all of them, together or separately | One at a time |
| Installation | Needs a power point nearby | No electricity needed |
| Best for | Daily use, holiday homes, businesses and large awnings | Small awnings used now and then |
If you have a holiday home on the coast, a wind sensor is almost essential: the awning looks after itself while you’re away. For businesses with several awnings, see our bar and restaurant awnings too. Every system is on our awnings in Malaga page.
How much it costs to motorise an awning in Malaga: what affects the price
We don’t give generic prices: it depends on the awning you have and what you want to automate. This is what shapes the quote:
Fixed-price written quote in under 24 hours
We come and measure for free, explain every option and give you a price that won’t change halfway through the job. No obligation.
Awning motorisation in the Axarquia, Malaga and the Costa Tropical
From Velez-Malaga we come out to check your awning free of charge. We motorise awnings at holiday homes in Nerja, Torrox and Algarrobo, where the wind sensor looks after the awning while you’re away; on penthouses in Malaga city and Benalmadena; and at businesses in Marbella, Fuengirola and Motril.
Malaga and Costa del Sol
Costa Tropical and Granada
Shall we fit a motor to your awning?
Tell us what you need in four quick steps and we’ll call you to arrange the visit. No obligation.
- Free home visit and measuring
- A fixed, written quote in under 24 hours
- Fitted by our own team, no subcontractors
- Guarantee and after-sales service close to you
Frequently asked questions about motorised awnings in Malaga
Can I motorise my existing awning that currently has a crank handle?
In most cases, yes. Motorising an existing awning means removing the gearbox and crank handle, fitting a tubular motor inside the roller tube and programming it. There’s no need to replace the whole awning, and the result is just as convenient as a factory-motorised awning.
What we do check first is compatibility. The tube needs a diameter that will take the motor, and the bracket has to allow it to be fixed. We also look at the condition of the awning: if the arms are sagging, the fabric is torn or the tube is damaged, a motor won’t fix that. In that case, we’ll suggest repairing it on the same job.
It doesn’t matter if another company installed the awning. Our after-sales service also looks after installations by other companies, and motorising other firms’ awnings is one of the jobs we do most. If we find the fabric is at the end of its life, you can take the opportunity to replace the fabric with a new Sauleda or Dickson one.
You’ll need a power point near the awning; if there isn’t one, we’ll tell you what’s required. There’s a more technical explanation in our article on awning motors. You can book the free visit using the form.
Why do you fit Cherubini motors and what makes them special?
We work with Cherubini motors because they’re a manufacturer that specialises in motors for awnings, shutters and blinds, with a wide range of power ratings and accessories. That lets us choose the right motor for each awning, from a small drop arm to a monobloc many metres wide, while keeping the same family of remotes and sensors.
What matters isn’t just the brand but choosing the right power. An underpowered motor is under strain and won’t last as long; an oversized one adds nothing. To choose it, we look at the type of awning, its size, the number of arms and the diameter of the tube. Specific features, such as torque or speed, depend on the motor model.
Cherubini also offers remotes, wall switches and sensors that are compatible with each other, so you can start with a motor and a remote and later add a wind sensor or motorise another awning on the same remote, depending on the model.
If you already have an awning with another brand of motor that has stopped working, we can also check it and, if it’s worth it, replace it with a Cherubini awning motor. We explain this in our article on how to choose an awning motor. And if your awning has other faults, take a look at our awning repairs service.
How does an awning’s wind and sun sensor work?
The most common wind sensor on folding-arm awnings is a motion sensor fitted on the front bar. When the wind moves the awning beyond the programmed level, the sensor sends a command to the motor and the awning retracts. Other sensors measure wind speed with an anemometer on the facade, depending on the model.
The sun sensor measures light. When it stays above the set level for a while, the awning opens; when it drops, the awning retracts. Many sensors combine both functions, and wind always takes priority: even if it’s sunny, if it’s blowing hard the awning won’t come out.
On the Malaga coast this makes all the difference. The levante and poniente can get up at a moment’s notice, and an awning left out in a gust is the most common cause of bent arms and torn fabric. With a sensor, the awning protects itself even when you’re on the beach or away from home. For holiday homes in Nerja, Torrox or Torre del Mar it’s almost essential.
A word of advice: the sensor helps, but it’s no substitute for common sense. If a storm is forecast, leave the awning closed. There’s more about large awnings with sensors on our monobloc awning page, and about heat in which awning keeps the heat out best.
Remote control or wall switch: which is best for me?
It depends on how you use the awning and who uses it. Both options drive the same motor, and many homes end up with both: a remote and a wall switch for the awning, each for a different time of day.
A remote control is wireless and you can use it from anywhere on the terrace or in the living room. If you have several awnings, a multi-channel remote lets you move them all at once or one by one, depending on the model. It’s the most convenient option day to day, although, like any remote, it can get lost or run out of battery.
A wall switch is fixed in place, usually next to the terrace door. It’s always where you left it and doesn’t need batteries, which is why it’s popular with businesses, holiday lets and older people who prefer something simple. On a bar terrace it’s common to put a switch behind the bar so any member of staff can retract the awning.
At the visit we recommend the combination that suits your home or business best. If you manage a community with matching awnings on every home, see our awnings for communities page; and if you run a bar, our bar and restaurant awnings page.
How much does it cost to motorise an awning in Malaga?
We don’t give a fixed price without seeing the awning, because the cost of motorised awnings in Malaga varies a great deal from one case to another. A generic figure would have you comparing apples with oranges: motorising a small drop arm awning doesn’t cost the same as a monobloc many metres wide, and an awning with a socket right next to it isn’t the same as one with no power nearby.
What matters most is the type and size of the awning, because they determine the motor power; the condition of the awning, in case the arms need adjusting or the fabric replacing; the accessories you want, such as a wind sensor, sun sensor, multi-channel remote or wall switch; and whether a power point needs preparing. If you motorise several awnings at once, that’s reflected in the overall price too.
That’s why we come and see it free of charge and give you a written, fixed-price, no-obligation quote, often in under 24 hours. What you sign is what you pay. You can send us a photo of the awning and the crank handle on WhatsApp in advance, and we’ll tell you whether it can be motorised before we come out.
If, when we check it, we find a new awning that’s already motorised makes more sense, for example a cassette awning, we’ll explain it with both options on the table. Book your visit using the form or via our contact page.
What happens if there’s a power cut or the awning motor breaks down?
That’s a very reasonable question. If the power goes off, the motor won’t work, just like any electrical appliance, and the awning stays where it was. When the power comes back, you can use it as normal. The wind sensor doesn’t work without power either, so if a storm is forecast, the sensible thing is to leave the awning closed.
Some motors have a manual emergency override that lets you retract the awning without power, depending on the model. If that matters to you, for example at a business or a home where the power often goes off, tell us at the visit and we’ll bear it in mind when choosing the motor.
If the motor fails, it can usually be checked or replaced without changing the awning. Sometimes the problem isn’t the motor at all but a misaligned end stop, a remote with a flat battery or a sensor that has lost its settings, and it’s sorted in a single visit. Materials come with a 2-year warranty, depending on the manufacturer and the product, and we also stand behind our installation.
Our after-sales service also looks after awning motors installed by other companies. If your motorised awning has stopped working, get in touch via our contact page or see our awning repairs service.
Do I need a socket near the awning to motorise it?
You need a power point near the awning, because the motor runs on electricity. Ideally there’ll be a junction box or socket on the facade, close to the end of the awning where the motor goes. Many terraces already have one, for example for an outside light; others don’t, and one needs preparing.
At the visit we look at where the nearest power point is and how to run the cable neatly and safely. We always aim to keep it as discreet as possible, in trunking or inside the structure where we can. In new builds or renovations, it’s best to have the cable in place before the awning is installed.
Bear in mind that in a community of owners, running a cable across the facade may need permission, just like the awning itself. We explain this in our guide to awnings in communities of owners. At QUBRE we handle the paperwork and permits when they’re needed.
If the socket is a long way off or the cable can’t be run, we explain the alternatives before we start, so there are no surprises in the quote. You can see all our awning options on our awnings in Malaga page and book the free visit using the form.
Can I control several awnings with the same remote?
Yes. With a multi-channel remote you can operate several motorised awnings, each on its own channel, and also group them to move them all at once, depending on the model. It’s very practical in homes with awnings on several sides, on long terraces with several awnings in a row and in businesses.
For example, in a villa with a retractable awning on the terrace and several roller awnings on the windows, a single remote controls them all. On a bar terrace with several awnings and windbreaks, you can close everything in one go at closing time.
Sensors can also act on several awnings. A wind sensor can retract every awning on one side of the house, and a sun sensor can open only the west-facing ones. We set it up around how you use each space, and if you motorise another awning later on, it can be added to the same remote, depending on the model.
The key is to plan it properly from the start so all the motors, remotes and sensors are compatible with each other. So if you’re thinking of motorising several awnings, even a bit at a time, it’s best for us to see them all on the same visit and settle on the system, even if you only install part of it now. There’s more technical information in our article on awning motors.