Customer Spotlight: Fenton Dry Stone Walling Keeps Working Through The Weather With A Pro 50 Gazebo
When your job’s outdoors, the weather is part of the business. It dictates your pace, your planning, and sometimes whether you can work at all.
That’s exactly why we loved the video Chris Fenton posted on Instagram after buying a 3m x 4.5m Gala Shade Pro 50 pop-up gazebo from Gala Tent.
Chris runs Fenton Dry Stone Walling, and he gave a genuinely useful breakdown of what the gazebo has changed for him already, from setup time to working space, and the part that matters most: keeping jobs moving when the skies turn.
We’re sharing Chris’ feedback (and a few images) because it’s the kind of review that gives us a serious buzz.
“I’ve made the investment… and bought myself a little pop-up gazebo.”
Chris starts by saying he finally took the plunge and invested in a pop-up gazebo for work.
He’d seen other landscapers recommend them, especially JJH Landscapes, who described it as one of the best things he’d ever bought for the business purely because it means you can carry on.
Chris took that advice on board and decided to do the same.
He went with a Gala Shade Pro 50.
Why the 3m x 4.5m size made sense
Chris bought the 4.5m x 3m version, and it’s easy to see why this size is popular with trades.
It gives you a proper working area without becoming awkward to manage.
As Chris put it:
“This isn’t even the best one they do, but it’s the one that I thought I might actually be able to manage it on my own.”
That’s a really practical point, and it’s exactly what the Pro 50 range is for. Strong enough for frequent use, but still realistic for one person to handle.
Setup time: “I managed to put it up on my own.”
Chris got the gazebo up on his own in around 10 minutes.
That matters, because shelter only becomes a daily tool if it’s quick enough to use without thinking twice. If it’s a hassle, it stays packed away.
With a pop-up gazebo, you can get cover up quickly and just keep the job moving.
Space to work, not just cover
Once it was up, Chris said there was plenty of room underneath to work and build his wall and planter section.
This is where the 4.5m length really pays off. You’re not squeezing into a tiny square. You’ve got space for movement, tools, and materials without constantly shifting things around.
“I can’t wait for it to rain now.”
That line alone is the best review we could ask for.
When you’ve got the right shelter, rain stops being a reason to lose a day. You adapt and continue.
Delivery and service: “They were incredible to deal with.”
Chris also gave a shout-out to our delivery and service.
He said he ordered at around 3pm and it arrived next day at around 11am, and that we’ve been easy to deal with every time he’s ordered from us.
He also mentioned something we hear a lot from customers:
“You phone them up, dead easy to talk to on the phone, nothing’s a problem.”
For work equipment, that matters. If you have a question, you want answers quickly from people who know the product.
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Want the same setup for your trade work?
A pop-up gazebo might not be the most exciting purchase you’ll ever make, but it can easily become one of the most useful.
If you work outdoors and want reliable cover you can deploy quickly, the Gala Shade Pro 50 is a solid choice, especially in the 3m x 4.5m size Chris chose.
If you’d like advice on which size or model fits your work best, give our team a call and we’ll help you choose the right setup.
