Family Run.
Ipswich Built.
Our Story
A Shade Man has been fitting shade sails, shade walls and blinds vfor homes across Ipswich for 20 years. What started as a small family operation is still run the same way today — the same family, the same hands-on approach, and the same commitment to doing the job properly.
We measure, quote and install every job ourselves. No subcontractors, no call centres — just a local team that knows Ipswich homes and the Queensland sun.
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What Sets Us Apart
20 Years Trading
Over two decades of experience fitting homes across Southeast Queensland.
Family Operated
Owned and run by the same family since day one.
Local to Ipswich
We live and work in the community we serve.
Quality Guaranteed
Every install backed by our workmanship guarantee.
Robin
From the small shade sail business started and run by Sheila and Martin (Robins parents) where Robin would be on the ground helping out for many years to the now growing A Shade Man business that you now know and love that Robin himself now owns and operates.
Robin is a dedicated business man, father, and husband to Claudia who helps keep the business running behind the scenes.
He loves to see projects come to life and where customers get to enjoy the shade provided by A Shade Man
Colin
Being part of the A Shade Man family pretty much his entire life. Colin is a key team member and Robins right hand man
Colin is an enthusiastic young man with a keen eye for detail, brining quality workmanship to each and every job
how it works
Expert Install
Our own team fits everything, cleans up, and you get a start to finish custom product
Custom Quote
You get a straightforward, no-obligation quote — no pressure, no surprises.
The sun
The sun is shining where it doesn’t need to, so you call us for a quote
Let's Talk About Your Home
Reach out for a free site plan and quote — no obligation.