Toronto Gazebo Builder

Create Your Oasis with a Gazebo

Gazebos are a popular architectural element worldwide that lends elegance, class, beauty, and style to any outdoor living space. The term gazebo combines the word gaze connected with the Latin suffix ebo, which means "I shall." However, the term has been in everyday use since the 18th century and its construction dates millennia. Images of them housing grapes for wine can be found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs going back some 5,000 years. In China, they were used as elaborate tea houses.

Ancient Greeks and Romans built them out of marble to honor their gods. In England, they became such a part of town culture that enormous ones became the focal point of parks and were used as bandstands (a tradition that you can still see across America).

Proper Gazebo Installation to Last a Lifetime

Throughout documented time, there has been a gazebo form; that's some staying power. We still love them, perhaps more so now than ever. They are lovely to look at, a wonderful, functional living space to look out from (I shall gaze!), and an affordable addition that increases the resale value of your home and provides an excellent ROI.

They are free-standing, pavilion-type structures, often eight-sided or turret shaped, but sometimes rectangular or uniquely shaped. Generally, there is a roof, a floor, usually some built-in seating, and typically only one entry point, which can be an actual door or just an opening. Sometimes they are open, but we often see them screened-in, too. Designs range from incredibly ornate to uncomplicated and rustic, often reflecting the region's characteristics, the era, the personal tastes of the owner, and, of course, the budget. They offer more-or-less unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape, a comfortable and inviting shelter from the elements, and a much-appreciated extension of your social living space as visually attractive as functional.

Today, most are made of wood or metal, but you'll also find some constructed of stone or other composite materials. They can serve as a simple seating area, an important social gathering place, a unique getaway area, bar, hot tub room, lounge, and so much more. Your imagination only limits designs and functionality. 

Yes, it can be done from traditional to wildly fantastic, but not without proper planning and skill. It is not a simple D-I-Y endeavor, even for the handiest of homeowners. From creating the foundation to the intricacies of roofing to local laws and permit requirements, there is more to the process than deciding on a plan, grabbing some tools and supplies at the local hardware store, and rolling up your sleeves. It's a complicated task that requires much preparation, precision, and finesse to do it right. You also want to ensure that you choose the suitable materials for your environment and that your new addition complements your existing landscape. For optimal results, seek the assistance of a landscaping professional who can help you with these things and offer creative design assistance to help bring the gazebo you truly envision to life.

If you live in Scarborough, East York, or throughout the GTA, there is no finer choice than Luke's Landscaping to build your dream gazebo or any other landscaping project you desire. No matter what your needs or budget, we can help. You can count on us to be with you every step, from initial design to the finished build and beyond. So, where shall you gaze from your new gazebo?