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Before your patio or carport build: a checklist

Once the approval is through and the materials are booked, the build itself is quick. These are the things that keep it that way.

Lights, fans and power

If you want downlights or a ceiling fan in an insulated roof, book a licensed electrician to run the cabling while the roof goes on. Doing it later is harder and costs more.

Stormwater

A new roof means new downpipes. Think about where the water should go — into existing stormwater, a tank or a garden — so it does not end up against your house or a neighbour's fence.

Underground services

Post footings go into the ground. We check for pipes and cables before we dig, and a Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) enquiry shows where public services run. Tell us about anything you know is buried, like irrigation or pool plumbing.

Access and space

  • Clear a path for materials from the street to the build area
  • Move cars, trailers and outdoor furniture out of the way
  • Keep pets inside while we work
  • Let neighbours know if we need to work near the fence
Before your patio or carport build: a checklist

Estate and body corporate rules

Some estates and body corporates have their own rules about colours, heights and materials. Check yours early — we can include their approval in the plans.

On the day

Materials never sit at your place for more than 14 working days. Weather can move a start date; we keep you updated so there are no surprises.

Free on-site quote

Tell us what you’d like built, the size and the address. We call you back within one business day, then the builder comes out and measures up.