We work to manufacture products to the highest industry standard from the design and drafting process to the fabrication and installation of our products. We are always prepared, equipped and able to execute…
OUR SERVICES
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
FABRICATION & ERECTION
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even the most complex of projects with all work to Australian Standards.
MINOR & MAJOR REPAIRS
Commonly, shop awning repair is the solution when the existing awning does not need to be replaced structurally. Shelter Awnings is able to solve and prevent your problems by providing you with this economical solution. When major …
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repairs are required, Shelter Awnings provides the full package from start to finish, including heritage, steel structural, roof and gutter, ceiling, eye bolt and tie rod restoration work.
We have vast experience working on commercial and heritage buildings across Sydney. After a site inspection, we provide detailed quotations before any work starts to ensure you understand all services being provided.
All works comply to Australian Standards.
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DEMOLITION
Shelter Awnings handles every aspect of the demolition process from start to finish. All of our sites are managed in accordance with applicable Australian laws and regulations with all necessary paperwork, notifications…
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and information lodged to relevant bodies before undertaking any demolition works.
TIE ROD & EYE BOLT REPLACEMENT
The majority of a suspended shop awning’s weight is held by the tension of the tie rods, which then gets loaded onto the internal eye bolts. Although an awning’s eye bolts may look in good condition, in many circumstances…
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they are severely rusted internally due to condensation and water build up seeping through the wall cavity. Shelter Awnings offers a full variety of eye bolt and tie rod replacement.
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INSURANCE CLAIMS: AWNINGS IMPACTED BY HEAVY VEHICLES OR SEVERE WEATHER
It is common for trucks and buses to collide with an awning when it has not been cut back after the kerb adjacent to it was widened. Occasionally, awnings may also be impacted by severe weather, such as storms and strong winds…
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Shelter Awnings will take care of your building insurance claim, supplying all relevant drawings and documentation to your local council and insurance company. We will modify and repair your awning to Australian Standards and council guidelines which will eliminate the chance of an incident reoccurring.
Eye Bolt & Cantilevered Awning Load Testing & Certification
Onsite pressure testing confirms the structural integrity of an eye-bolt anchoring system. Our tests are carried out with regularly-calibrated equipment designed by Hilti Australia, including the Hilti DPG-100 which allows a pressure test of up to 10,000kg…
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All structural anchor points on cantilevered awning projects are tested to ensure all works comply with engineer specifications. Shelter Awnings provides consultants a written report of the pressure test, including test data signed by a certified structural engineer. Eye bolt pressure testing and certification is required by building owners to ensure compliance to Australian Standards and local council guidelines.
LICENCED & INSURED
Safety and compliance are key values in our commitment to delivering the highest standard of workmanship. When working with Shelter Awnings, our clients can build with assurance, knowing that our team members are qualified …
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licenced and insured. We understand how important it is to stay up to date with the latest practices, procedures and protocols that are legislated by Australia’s governing bodies. Clients can be ensured that Shelter Awnings holds all relevant licences and qualifications including:
- Builder Licence;
- Roof Plumber Licence;
- Metal Fabricator Licence; and
- Building Practitioner Registration (unrestricted).
Shelter Awnings also actively maintains:
- Public Liability Insurance;
- Professional Indemnity Insurance; and
- Workers Compensation Insurance.
In addition, we offer Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) Insurance (formerly known as Home Warranty Insurance) on eligible projects as well as additional warranties tailored to each individual project.
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MEMBER
Australia’s construction industry is constantly evolving in order to stay up to date with the best practices set by global industry leaders. As a member of the Master Builders Association of New South Wales…
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Shelter Awnings has access to the latest expert information regarding health, safety, legislation and regulation in the building sector. We are committed to improving alongside the construction industry to ensure that our work remains of the highest quality.
BUILDING PRACTITIONER REGISTRATION
As we have carried out a range of projects on a variety of commercial buildings throughout greater Sydney, Shelter Awnings has been granted an unrestricted Building Practitioner Registration…
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As of July 2021, builders, professional engineers and designers (such as architects) have been required to maintain a practitioner registration with NSW Fair Trading in order to carry out construction work on Class 2 buildings. As of July 2023, the registration is also required to undertake works on Class 3 and Class 9c buildings, and NSW Fair Trading intends to expand the breadth of this legislation to other classes of buildings in the near future.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
We understand that building owners can be put in difficult positions when unexpected, urgent works are required to make their property safe. For those currently experiencing financial hardship…
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Shelter Awnings offers contractual 0% interest six month payment plans which commence on project completion. Eligible applicants only.
HERITAGE AWNINGS IN SYDNEY
Whether it’s a complete replication and replacement or comprehensive restoration, we work together with heritage architects and our engineers to complete all proposed works without taking away any original aspects of…
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the awning or building. Shelter Awnings is experienced in preserving Sydney’s beautiful heritage architecture and landmarks. Some of the projects we have worked on include Sydney’s landmark Downing Centre awning restoration, the 100-year replication of Broadway’s Abercrombie Hotel awning, the full 140 lineal meter restoration of the Aaron’s Hotel heritage awning, Manly’s famous 1859 Hotel Steyne awning replication and others.
FAÇADE RESTORATION & BUILDING WORKS
Our clients can build with assurance knowing that we are licenced builders who hold an unrestricted Building Practitioner Registration and HBCF insurance …
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Shelter Awnings offers tailored building works to suit every project, meeting the design concepts, time frames and budgets of our clients.
COUNCIL LIAISING
Shelter Awnings provides the full package, including communicating with your local council and lodging the required documentation such as development applications, and engineering and architectural drawings…
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When required, we also communicate with council heritage architects, lodge complying development applications and apply for footpath and road permits (including road occupancy licenses from NSW Transport).
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PACKAGES
A Development Application may be required by NSW legislation depending on the scope of your project and the location of your property. Shelter Awnings offers all-inclusive Development Application…
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and Construction Certificate packages which cover all aspects of the process from preparation to construction. We collaborate with engineers, architects, surveyors, heritage consultants and other professionals to ensure that approval for the project is achieved in an efficient and timely manner.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCT
Not only are awnings designed for functionality, but also to compliment the existing building structure. Shelter Awnings provides the best possible solutions when it comes to awning design, including those having…
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the best balance of cost, function, efficiency, maintainability and delivery for a particular project.
POLE CUT OUTS & AWNING CUT BACKS
Sydney’s building and transport infrastructure is rapidly growing. We have been redesigning awnings to fit seamlessly into our developing cityscape. Shelter Awnings provides the full package of awning designs and alterations…
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including modifying the structural elements of existing awnings to support smart pole and light pole cut outs as well as cutting back awnings for proposed lane widening.
Shelter Awnings has been a part of many Sydney projects including the Lend Lease smart pole project, Lend Lease bicycle lanes project, Downer light pole project, Sydney Light Rail project and many more.
SAFETY & COMMUNICATION
With three decades in the industry and a 0% accident or injury policy, Shelter Awnings follows a strict set of safety guidelines which we aim to improve every year. Working with companies such as Lend Lease Australia…
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Multiplex Australasia and for the Sydney Light Rail project, Shelter Awnings staff are constantly attending safety seminars and meetings. We believe communication is the best approach to preventing accident and injury, following the motto if you can’t work safe then you shouldn’t be working.
All safety harnesses and equipment used by Shelter Awnings is tested and tagged as per Australian Standards. Furthermore, Shelter Awnings provides full sets of Safe Work Method Statements and all employees undertake yearly safety refresher courses required by Work Health and Safety Australia (as below).
ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Asbestos ceilings are common in older awnings. Asbestos is a hazardous material and under Australian law must be disposed of by professionals following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all involved…
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Shelter Awnings employees are trained and qualified in the removal of friable and non-friable asbestos.
WARRANTY
Shelter Awnings has been awarded projects on some of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Our proven record of accomplishment is reflective of our passion for building lasting loyalty with our clients …
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and wanting them to feel as satisfied with the finished product as we are. Shelter Awnings provides builders warranty on all new projects, we ensure that our works are carried out with utmost professionalism, using quality materials while offering clients support and accessibility.
OUR REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
We had Shelter Awnings undertake a complete replacement of the heritage awning to the Australian Hotel in Chippendale. Camille, Nathan & Cameron showed great care and attention to detail throughout...
William Murray | Site Engineer – Multiplex Australasia
The team at Shelter Awnings have been fantastic to work with throughout the refurbishment of the Downing Centre heritage awning. Nathan has taken control of the project with exceptional site...
Dale Thompson | Project Manager – Intermain
Shelter Awnings have completed a number of complicated awning projects for AJ Bristow and Sons. All aspects of their service including site safety, structural design, certification, fabrication, installation, liaison with...
Juha Havukainen | Project Manager – AJ Bristow and Sons
Just a quick note to both congratulate and thank yourself and Camille on the work completed at Aaron’s Hotel. The scaffold and gantry have been removed on this large heritage...
Joseph Semrani | Director – Structor Pty Ltd
Shelter Awnings was instrumental in the design and making of a beautiful and meaningful street awning, which was a significant part of the refurbishment of a commercial building in Haymarket...
Terence Yong | Principal – Terence Yong Architecture
I had the pleasure of contracting for the first time Camille and Nathan from Shelter Awnings to complete a substantially sized awning to the shop front, as part of our...
Claude Saab | Director – Emicon Pty Ltd
RJA engaged Shelter Awnings to undertake our latest Luxury Shop Fitout on one of Sydney CBD’s busiest junctions, the awning stretched across 2 street frontages and was installed on an...
Jamie Cristofaro | Senior Project Manager – Retail Joinery Australia
It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for the team at Shelter Awnings. We manage a strata building in Rose Bay that has a large awning on...
Gary Flax | Principal – Lifestyle Real Estate Group
Shogroup Hotels went about an extensive due diligence process in selecting an awning repair, maintenance and construction outfit at the Dunkirk Hotel. Shelter Awnings came highly recommended and I was...
James Wynne | Managing Director – Shogroup Hotels
Dear Nathan, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you, Camille & Cameron for the outstanding job you have done on the reinstatement of the heritage awning at The...
Rachel Luchetti | Director – Luchetti Krelle
