About Awning Doctors

Serving Southern Arizona Since 1985

Awning Doctors was founded with a simple mission: to provide Southern Arizona homeowners and businesses with professional awning care that extends the life of their investment and keeps their properties looking their best. Originally established in 1985 by David Lurtsema, the family-owned business is now owned and operated by his son, Derek Lurtsema, who continues the family tradition with the same commitment to quality, integrity, and customer service.

For more than 40 years, Awning Doctors has been a trusted name in awning maintenance throughout Tucson and the surrounding communities. Derek's organized approach, strong customer relationships, and commitment to treating every job as the most important task of the day have helped carry the business forward. We believe in providing fair pricing, arriving on time, following through promptly, and putting our customers first. Our family-owned approach means you work directly with people who genuinely care—not a franchise.

After decades of working in Arizona's intense sun, monsoons, and dust, we understand exactly what it takes to restore, maintain, and protect awnings in our unique climate. That experience, combined with our dedication to quality workmanship and exceeding customer expectations, is what sets Awning Doctors apart. Most importantly, we love what we do—and we have fun doing it.