Custom shade sails & structures · Sydney Shade, cut and sewn in Sydney.
Custom shade sails, designed & installed across Sydney with 40+ years' experience · NSW Lic. 294924C · Fully insured.
Australian made in Rydalmere · knitted shade cloth and waterproof PVC · marine-grade steel fittings · engineered to NSW wind codes
What we build
Structures, engineered around your space.
From a single backyard sail to a waterproof commercial roof, all custom made in our own Sydney factory.
Shade Designer · free · 3D
Design your own shade in 3D. See it in your space.
Pick a shape, choose your colour, then hold up your phone and see your exact design standing in your own backyard at real size. Try it in a life-size backyard, poolside, driveway, café, playground or carpark, then send us the design for a free quote.
How it works
From first measure to final tension.
Five steps, one team. Follow a sail from your backyard measure to the day it's tensioned.
Repairs & re-tensioning
Torn sail? Fixed the same day.
Because we sew in our own Sydney factory, a damaged sail doesn’t mean weeks under the open sun. We take it down, repair the stitching, seams and hardware on our own benches, and tension it back up, all in the same day. We service sails we didn’t install, too.
Down. We unshackle the sail and inspect every fixing, cable and corner while it’s off.
Sewn. Re-stitched with UV-stable thread on our factory benches: seams, hems and cable pockets.
Back up. Re-tensioned, checked and photographed, with shade restored before the day’s out.
By the numbers
Custom made
Years' experience
Jobs completed
Warranty
Selected work
Recent installs across Sydney.
Who we shade
Built for every kind of space.
Google reviews
"A-Z have done a wonderful job on a shade sail for my rooftop courtyard. Paul and Kazem were reliable and courteous in all our interactions. I couldn’t be happier with the result."
Kasey Pearce · Google review
"Kazem, Paul and his team was fast, professional, and the new sail looks fantastic. Great quality and solid installation. Highly recommended!"
Gladys · Google review
"We recently had A-Z Shades install a cover at our Community Centre, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the team did an excellent job in every way."
ADRA Blacktown Community Centre · Google review
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Still unsure? Book a free measure & blueprint and we'll talk it through.
Ask us anythingDo I need council approval?+
Almost never. Most home shade sails are exempt development in NSW, which means no application and nothing for you to lodge. On the rare site that does need approval or an engineering certificate, we prepare and lodge it as part of the job, so it never lands on you either way. Full guide to council approval in NSW →
Will it survive Sydney storms and wind?+
Yes. Every structure is engineered to the wind region for your site under the NSW codes, with fixings, footings and fabric specified to match. We can provide engineering certification on request, so it stands up to summer southerlies and winter fronts alike.
Shade cloth or waterproof PVC?+
Breathable shade cloth blocks up to 99% of UV and lets the heat out from underneath, so it works well over a pool or a play area. Waterproof PVC keeps rain out entirely, turning a patio into an all-weather outdoor room. We'll recommend the right membrane for how you actually use the space.
How long will it last?+
With the right fabric and tensioning, expect roughly 8–12 years from shade cloth and 10–15 years from waterproof PVC. Everything is backed by a full warranty, and because we manufacture in-house, repairs and re-tensioning down the track are straightforward.
How much does it cost?+
Every project is custom, so pricing depends on size, fabric, fixings and access. For a realistic range right now, try our instant estimate. A free measure, blueprint and quote then firms it up, backed by our price-match promise. Full guide to what shade sails cost →
Can you provide engineering certification?+
Yes. On request we supply structural engineering certification for your sail or structure, covering footings, fixings and wind loading. It's often needed for council, commercial or educational projects, and it's part of how we guarantee what we build.
Cooler summers. Drier winters.
Book your free measure, blueprint & quote, 7 days a week across Sydney & all of NSW.