Custom Shade Structures: Request a Quote
Shade built to your space, not to a catalog size
Tara builds custom shade structures beyond the standard 8′ × 10′ Shade DeLux. Longer runs, irregular shapes, commercial sites. Tell us what you want covered and we will get it priced.
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Tell us about your project
The more you tell us up front, the faster the number comes back. Rough dimensions and what the mounting surface is will get you most of the way there.
- You send the details. Takes about two minutes. Nothing is charged and nothing is committed.
- We read it personally. A real person reviews every request and comes back to confirm the scope with you.
- Tara prices the build. Your quote covers the structure, the fabric and the footings, in writing.
Is this you?
When a custom structure is the right call
The standard Shade DeLux covers 80 square feet and expands in 10′ increments to a 30′ total run. Past that, or anywhere the shape of the site drives the design, the structure gets built to the project.
Longer than 30 feet
Runs past the modular maximum, or coverage across a whole pool deck in one structure.
Shapes that are not rectangles
Multi-level decks, freeform pools, or shade that has to work around an existing roofline.
Commercial and public sites
Restaurant patios, waterfront decks and municipal spaces that carry their own wind spec.
Surfaces that will not take a standard footing
Anywhere neither the direct-to-concrete footer nor the ballast base suits what you are building on.
Recent work
Custom Tara shade, installed
Every one of these was built to a specific site.
Already know your size?
If 30 feet covers your space, the standard Shade DeLux ships without a quote. It covers 80 square feet on its own, expands with 10′ extension kits, and comes in the same seventeen colors.
Answers
Common questions
What counts as a custom shade structure?
A custom structure is any Tara shade build that falls outside the standard Shade DeLux cantilever configuration. Anything larger than a 30′ run, differently shaped, or built around an existing structure is quoted as a custom project.
How large can a standard Shade DeLux get?
The Shade DeLux expands to 30′ in total, adding 10′ per extension kit from a base 8′ × 10′ unit. If 30′ covers your space, the standard range will do it without a quote.
Why is there no price on this page?
Size, fabric, mounting surface and site conditions all change the cost, so Tara prices every custom build individually. That is also why the quote you get back is the real number for your site rather than a starting point.
Can a custom Tara shade be used commercially?
Yes. Tara custom shades are installed on commercial and municipal sites as well as residential ones, including waterfront decks and restaurant patios.
What colors are available?
Seventeen standard fabric colors: Vanilla, Wheat, Mocha, Paprika, Graphite Gray, Laguna Blue, Sunflower, Pistachio, Olive, Silver, Pearl Onyx, Latte, Hazelnut, Bottle Green, Dove Blue, True Blue and Navy. More are available on request.
Do custom builds carry the same warranty?
Warranty terms on a custom build are confirmed with Tara as part of the quote and stated in writing before you commit to anything. Ask us for the specific terms on your structure rather than assuming the standard line carries over.
Can a custom structure be moved later?
That depends on the footer. The standard Shade DeLux offers a direct-to-concrete footer and a moveable ballast base held down with 200 lb of pavers per base. Which footer options apply to a custom build is confirmed with Tara during the quote, so tell us up front if being able to relocate the structure matters to you.
How long does a quote take?
Send the site details and we will come back to confirm the scope with you first, then get Tara pricing the build. A straightforward residential run moves faster than a commercial site with its own wind specification.
Photography shows Tara custom installations. Fabric colors in marketing material are representational only, and every screen renders them a little differently. Ask us for fabric samples before committing to a color. Browse the standard range in Shades & Umbrellas.