Modular Building Canopies, Walkways & Shelters
Broxap designs, manufactures and installs canopies, walkways and shelters for modular and offsite buildings. We work with modular building specialists, main contractors and estates teams to deliver outdoor structures that match the programme, the module layout and the look of the finished scheme.
A canopy turns a modular building into a finished development. Entrance canopies give the building a clear point of arrival, covered walkways link modules and create a protected route across a site, and an outdoor classroom canopy adds teaching space without another building. Browse our full canopies and shelters range or talk to our team about your scheme.
Canopies and walkways for every module and bay length
Every modular scheme has its own layout, so we make canopies and walkways to suit your module lengths and bay sizes rather than forcing the building to fit a catalogue size. Our structures are fabricated in our factory and installed on site, so the canopy keeps pace with the rest of the build. We can match the roof style and finish to the building, from mono-pitch and cantilever to curved and wave profiles.
Designed around the building, not just the site
Modular buildings are designed to tight tolerances, and a canopy has to work with them. Our engineers plan post positions to maximise usable space, and consider drainage, access and fixings alongside the building manufacturer’s requirements. Freestanding structures can avoid adding loads to the modules. Where a canopy needs to attach to the building, we coordinate the fixing details with the building supplier.
Cantilever canopies for single-storey modular buildings
Cantilever designs provide an overhang along the face of a single-storey module, with no columns in the way of doors, paths or windows. They suit entrances, covered walkways and drop-off areas.
Walkways that link modular buildings
A covered walkway is often the most useful addition to a modular scheme. It creates a dry, safe route between buildings and a canopy between two buildings across the whole site. Freestanding walkways link modules, entrances, car parks and play areas without touching the buildings themselves. See our full covered walkways range, or our canopies for schools.
Shelters and canopies for outdoor facilities
Beyond the building, we supply canopies and shelters for other outdoor needs across a site, including sport and spectator shelters, passenger waiting shelters, outdoor dining canopies and cycle shelters.
One supplier from design to installation
Our in-house design and manufacturing teams and our Design & Build service take your canopy from first drawing to installation, with project management to keep to your programme. We hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification, plus CHAS and Constructionline accreditation (see our accreditations). Our structures come with guarantees and warranties.
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Modular Canopy Case Studies
A series of custom-built canopies offer protection for patients and staff direct from the ambulance to the treatment bays and wards at a specialist and critical care hospital...
Students at the secondary school in Greater Manchester highlighted the need for sheltered outdoor spaces for recreation, dining and for more comfortable journeys around the buildings...
Broxap’s design and build team worked quickly and efficiently to create an outdoor classroom canopy for Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School which had to be rebuilt following a fire...
Testimonials
"I am writing to pass on my thanks to your site installation team of Mark Brown and Robert Price for their hard working and collaborative attitude in installing the walkway whilst maintaining access to the Discharge Hub and without disrupting other adjacent areas. They were a pleasure to work with and are a credit to Broxap.
The walkway itself has been gratefully received by the Hospital staff in the recent heavy rain.
We look forward to working with you again soon."
James Wright - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
"The quality of service was second to none"
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, your design team and your installation team for their hard work and performance at Richmond Primary School in Hinckley.
As you know the design concept for the canopies was particularly difficult to achieve and the finished product is an important feature of the school.
Your assistance and advice to Value Engineer the finished design was crucial and fundamental in their inclusion in the finished scheme. Throughout the procurement and design processes the open communication links has resulted in a product that not only looks great but is one that the end user is thrilled with.
The finished product belies the effort required, particularly when considering the sequencing, access and programme difficulties which proved a challenge for all of us. The quality of service and installation was second to none."
Kieran Danby - Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
"Your team are to be congratulated on their professionalism"
“Just to let you know that the shelter installation is complete. Everything went without a hitch. Your installation team are to be congratulated on their professionalism and co-operation.
With the tables we have purchased we can fit 40 pupils, or even 60 at a squeeze under the shelter, which is great. All round an excellent job.
Thanks for your help"
Tim Thorpe – Site Manager
Accreditations
Contact Us
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Following your request a dedicated member of our team will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.
FAQ's
Do you supply canopies and walkways for modular buildings?
Yes. We design, manufacture and install canopies, walkways and shelters for modular and offsite buildings, and work with modular building specialists and main contractors.
Does a canopy have to be fixed to the modular building?
Not always. Freestanding and cantilever designs are available. Where a canopy attaches to the building, we coordinate the fixing details with the building manufacturer.
Can you make canopies to match our module and bay lengths?
Yes. We make canopies and walkways to a wide range of sizes and can match the visual profile of the finished modular building.
Can you link several modular buildings with a covered walkway?
Yes. Freestanding covered walkways can connect buildings across a site, creating a dry, protected route between them.
How long does installation take?
It depends on the size and specification. Share your programme with us and we’ll advise on timings.
Do modular building canopies need planning permission?
It depends on the size and location of the structure and on the scheme’s existing consent. Check with your local planning authority, and we can supply drawings to support an application.
Which sectors do you work with?
We supply canopies and walkways for education, healthcare and other public-sector estates, as well as commercial sites.