Kensington Systems | Experienced Canopy Installers

1. Concealed, high-capacity drainage

With intense storms and rain events becoming more common, it's critical to build extra capacity into your drainage systems. Spaceshade® gutters have more than double the flow rate of a domestic grade equivalent, reducing the risk of overflow or surface flooding and making cleaning easy.

2. Large post spans

Our Spaceshade® structures use large, reinforced profiles, enabling large spans between posts of up to 7m. This reduces the number of foundations required, cutting overall disruption and installation cost.

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3. Certified non-fragile

Enjoy peace of mind knowing that Spaceshade® canopies have been certified non-fragile according to the ACR[M] 001:2014 standard. This means that damage from an impact such as a person falling on the roof will cause minimal or no damage to the structure of the roof.

4. Reinforced for solar

Spaceshade® may be the only canopy system on the market designed to accommmodate solar panels. With the option to install with the canopy or retrofit at a later date, it's an investment in futureproofing your facilities and cutting energy costs.

5. All fixings concealed

We design all our structures to have all screws, bolts and rivets concealed, improving aesthetics but also reducing the possibility of damage or vandalism. Concealed fixings also avoid potential ligature points for vulnerable users.

6. Seamless integration

We offer a range of add-on features, including glass or polycarbonate side walls, doors, retractable blinds and shutters, heating, lighting, and solar panels. Seamless integration enables you to design your Spaceshade® canopy to match your needs exactly.

Reliable and trustworthy service

We have been installing projects for the UK’s schools, hospitals and businesses for more than 30 years and pride ourselves on our reputation for high-quality products and customer service.

We guide you every step of the way

Enjoy peace of mind knowing we manage your project from start to finish, including groundwork, installation and surfacing when required.

Safe and easy to maintain

Our products are safe, easy to maintain and include features like non-fragile roofs, concealed fixings and built-in gutters and downpipes.

DBS-checked installers

Our installations are carried out by DBS-checked installers to ensure your students and staff remain safe at all times.

Exceptional service

Our reputation for high-quality, long-lasting solutions is built on our exceptional customer service, as well as constant innovation and continual improvement.

25-year warranty

Durable and corrosion-free, all our Spaceshade® aluminium school canopy frames come with a 25-year warranty. Speak to us to find out more.

Free site survey

We aim to be on-site within five working days of receiving your request; we’ll follow up with a no-obligation quote and bespoke visual. In some cases, an initial call may be helpful to establish your broad requirements first.

Smart and adaptable

We’re committed to creating sustainable, future-proof products, including canopies with inbuilt solar panels to generate renewable energy.

Bespoke solutions

Our solutions are flexible and tailored to suit your needs. Our modular system allows us to design solutions that use your space as efficiently as possible.

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Are we a good fit for you?

Let's work together to find the right solution to your need. Get in touch to find out more about our bespoke canopies and shelters.

Simple quote and visualisation process

We’ll come to your site for a no-obligation survey to measure up your project before providing a quote. Then, you’ll receive a bespoke
visualisation so you can picture exactly what the installation will look like.

We create bespoke outdoor space solutions

We are committed to using your space efficiently. Our flexible solutions and modular systems enable us to design a space that’s perfectly tailored to you to suit your specific requirements.

Easy installation to the highest standards

We’re ISO 9001 accredited, so you can rest easy knowing that our practitioners work to the highest standards and ensure safety throughout the process. All operatives also have enhanced-
DBS accreditations.

"The work was started and completed as scheduled and to budget: we are very pleased with the structure, it enhances the appearance of the building."

Graham Newman

Facilities Manager at The Pines School

"The Spaceshade® canopies installed at our new school are very robust, look fantastic, we are very impressed by the ongoing service levels received by Kensington Systems Ltd. We would recommend them to any school or academy trust looking for a new covered space or shaded area."

Craig Davis

Facilities Manager, Perry Court Primary Academy, Bristol

"I am writing to express my thanks for the work your company completed for us during the half term break. It was a pleasure to come back to school today to find not only was all the work completed as per the schedule but unlike some of the other contractors on site, each area your people worked in was left totally clean and tidy."

Bob Henstridge

Technical Services Manager, Belfairs High School

Outdoor dining canopy for Ruth Gorse Academy

We supplied Ruth Gorse Academy with a 14 by 12-metre free-standing Spaceshade® canopy system, featuring fully-retractable side screens to enable students to dine outdoors whatever the weather.

Canopy Installation at Western Health Trust Hospital, Omagh

We worked with Western Health Trust Hospital in Omagh, NI, to develop two spacious hospital canopies with enclosed side panels. The final design included our market-leading Spaceshade MAX hospital canopy system and created a pleasant covered outdoor area for all users to enjoy.

SpaceMax™ Solar Dining Canopy at Cleeve School

40 solar panels cover the roof of this Spaceshade enclosed dining canopy. With space for over 200 students to eat and socialise, the canopy features glass walls and doors, lighting and heating to make the space more comfortable in the winter months. And the solar array produces more than 8,000 kWh renewable energy per year, making a real difference to the school's carbon reduction goals and energy bills.

Start elevating your outdoor space today

Get in touch with our team and explore your options. We’ll conduct a full survey and provide a bespoke quote free of charge.