ABOUT US
Hi, I’m Daniel Sofia, Managing Director of Sydney Gazebo & Bali Huts.
Before launching this business, I spent over 25 years in the construction industry most of that as a licensed carpenter, specialising in complex installations. But my passion for building and craftsmanship began much earlier. Shaped by childhood memories of watching my grandfather handcraft timber furniture in his backyard workshop. He was a self-taught carpenter and joiner who inspired my love for working with timber and creating long lasting, quality structures by hand & which we still have today.
After years of working for others, I realised something was missing — a genuine commitment to quality and care in both the product and customer experience. That realisation led me to starting Sydney Gazebo & Bali Huts, not just as a new challenge but as a way to raise the standard in our industry, something which we have strived in doing so well.
From the beginning, our mission has been simple: to deliver beautifully crafted outdoor structures using high-quality materials, expert workmanship, and a customer-first approach. We pride ourselves on doing things properly — with care, precision, and pride — without any shortcuts or cheap alternatives. This is because we strongly believe in the value of building it once, and building it right the first time.
Driving Quality, Every Step of the Way
Maintaining a strong team culture starts with staying involved. If I’m not in the office chatting with customers, you’ll find me out on site, on the tools, hand picking materilas or in our manufacturing department, constantly reviewing and refining our processes.
We’re always looking for ways to do things better, by regularly evaluating how we work & our job outcomes, we ensure everything runs smoothly and our commitment to quality & craftsmanship never slips.
Meet Our Team
At Sydney Gazebo & Bali Huts, we don’t just clock in and out — we love what we do. Every project reflects our passion for quality craftsmanship. Meet the team behind the tools:
Daniel Sofia
Founder / Qualified Carpenter
With over 25 years of experience in building and carpentry, Daniel brings a level of craftsmanship that’s evident in every project. He’s committed to delivering results that not only meet but exceed customer expectations — and won’t sign off until the job is done right.
Daniel has passed on his skills and high standards to both Josh and Brendan, training them to work with precision and an eye for detail. Together, they form a team dedicated to quality, care, and getting it right the first time.
Joshua
Qualified Carpenter
Joshua joined our team in the early stages of his 2nd year as an apprentice and has grown into a skilled and reliable tradesman. Since completing his apprenticeship, he’s now been with us for over three years, contributing to countless successful projects. Joshua thrives on the entire building process — from the first cut to the final finishing touches — and takes great pride in seeing a vision come to life. For him, the best part of the job is seeing the smiles and satisfaction on our customers faces when a project exceeds their expectations.
Brendan
Qualified Carpenter
Brendan came to us with a clear determination to become a great carpenter, and we brought him on as a first-year apprentice. Since then, he has completed his apprenticeship and has been a valued member of our team for nearly six years. Brendan is a true go-getter with a positive, can-do attitude. He’s a quick learner with a strong passion for timber and hands-on work — a love inspired by his late grandfather, who was both his role model and source of motivation in pursuing the trade.
Our culture and service go far beyond just selling Gazebos and Bali Huts.
We’re here to bring your outdoor vision to life with a focus on quality, care, and doing it right the first time
The Sydney Gazebo & Bali Huts guarantee
Most companies focus exclusively on the cost of their product so they drop their prices in order to achieve a sale and when they do, the quality and their service drops too.
Price is important to us as well – but not at the expense of our customers. We choose to remain 100% Australian made and built because we believe in maintaining the highest Australian standards. And we believe in installing our products ourselves rather than using external contractors because quality control and customer satisfaction is of the greatest importance. That’s the Sydney Gazebo & Bali Huts difference.
Get in touch, we’d love to bring your vision to life
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The Office
- We serve all metro Sydney & surround areas: including Blue Mountains, Kurrajong, Picton
- 1300 28 20 60
Business Hours
- Contact hours: 8:30 - 5:30
- Saturday by appointment, Sunday closed.
