Shade Smart · Southland
Louvre Roofs & Outdoor Living in Southland
From Invercargill to Te Anau and the Catlins, we design and install premium custom louvre roofs, pergolas and outdoor blinds for homes, farms and businesses right across Southland.
New Zealand made
Locally based team
Custom designed
Professionally installed
Outdoor living Southland
Designed around Southland.
Southland life is spent outdoors — on the farm, at the bach or around the barbecue on a long summer evening. But wind, rain and cold snaps mean outdoor areas need proper shelter to be usable for more than a few weeks a year.
At Shade Smart, we bring premium, custom-designed outdoor living to the whole region. Whether it's a town section in Winton or a lifestyle block near Riverton, we design each system around the site, the weather and how you want to use the space.
Louvre roofs Southland
Louvre roofs give Southland homes a sheltered outdoor room that opens for sun and closes for rain — custom made for your house and site.
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Outdoor blinds Southland
Track-guided outdoor blinds block the wind and rain from the sides of your deck, turning an exposed patio into a usable space.
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Pergolas Southland
A Transroof pergola provides a dry, bright covered area for farmhouses, baches and family homes.
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Turn your deck into another room.
A properly designed louvre roof combined with outdoor blinds can turn an exposed deck or patio into a sheltered outdoor living area — somewhere to eat, relax and entertain long after the sun drops behind the Remarkables.
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Reviews
Loved by homeowners across New Zealand.
“We had a custom built Louvre system installed over our decking. It was quite complex due to the size and the fact we have solar panels. Special brackets needed to be made and the guys did a great job working it all out. We are extremely happy with the end result. Excellent product that works well and looks fantastic.”
“We highly recommend Shade Smart precision engineering, quality products strong and attractive, first class Company providing attention, care, quality, value for money.”
“The guys were great to deal with, sharp price compared to the competition and the finished louvers came up great.”
“Great product and service, got my outdoor motorised blind working with google homes and has all the smart function with the wifi built-in blinds.”
“Their staff who installed the roof and blinds worked efficiently and professionally at all times. Two minor problems with electronics were solved almost immediately and we could not fault the follow up service.”
“Angus and team helped my parents build a pergola. Very nice and professional, would definitely recommend.”
Areas we service
Invercargill · Gore · Te Anau · Winton · Riverton · Lumsden · Otautau · Bluff · The Catlins · Wyndham
Process
From idea to outdoor living.
01
Site visit
We visit your property and discuss how you want to use the space.
02
Design
We measure the area and develop the ideal solution.
03
Visualise
Where appropriate, our design team prepares drawings and 3D visualisation so you can understand the finished result.
04
Install
Our experienced team professionally installs your new outdoor living system.
Warranty
Built for the long term.
10years
Louvre, shade and canopy systems
Canopies, awnings, louvres, shades, covers and supplied accessories, including frame and roof.
5years
Outdoor blinds
Outdoor blinds from the date of purchase.
3years
Electrical components
Motors, LED lights and power transformers.
All warranties run from the date of purchase and apply under current Shade Smart warranty terms. Warranty does not cover wear and tear, accidental, careless or intentional damage, theft or loss. Read full warranty terms.
FAQs
Southland questions
Do you travel to rural Southland?+
Yes. We service homes and lifestyle properties right across Southland, not just the main towns.
Do I need building consent?+
Most louvre installations don't, but larger systems may. We'll help you work through council requirements for your district.
Is a site visit in Southland free?+
Yes. We'll arrange a time to visit your Southland property, measure up, talk through options and give you a free, no-obligation written quote.
Wondering what it might cost? Try our cost estimator for a rough guide, then book a free site visit.
Free consultation
What could we create at your Southland home?