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Pergolas Macgregor

Pergolas in Macgregor, designed to Brisbane City Plan and built in steel.

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Macgregor · Brisbane City Council

Your pergola in Macgregor, start to finish

Macgregor is mostly established lowset homes on good-sized southside blocks. A pergola or roofed patio off the back of the house is the most common way to get more living space without extending.

We check Brisbane City Plan and overlays, then design and approve.

One team from quote to handover, no salespeople
Genuine Colorbond and BlueScope steel, all engineered
Plans, engineering and approval handled

Local knowledge

What's different about building in Macgregor

Lowset homes
A flyover roof gives height and light on low-roofed homes.
Room to entertain
Larger blocks fit a big pergola or patio.
Brisbane rules
We check site cover and setbacks first.

Step 1 · pick a style

Which pergola suits your home?

Attached

Fixed to the fascia or a wall of your home. The most common and the best value.

See attached patios →

Flyover

Raised above your gutter for extra height, air flow and a modern look.

See flyover patios →

Freestanding

Stands on its own posts, anywhere on your block.

See freestanding patios →

Gable & hip

A pitched roof that matches your house. Attached, flyover or freestanding.

See gable & hip patios →

Louvred

Opening blades: sun when you want it, shelter when you need it.

See louvred patios →

Step 2 · pick a roof

Single skin or insulated?

Tap one to see what you get.

Single skin

The lowest-cost option
Spans up to about 5 m between beams
Can be built as close as 450 mm to a boundary (with approval)
Hotter and louder in rain than insulated
No downlights or fans in the roof

Best for: Carports, flyovers with good air flow, and budget builds.

From underneath you see the ribbed roof sheets and the steel purlins that hold them. Lights and fans fix to the beams.

Quote a single skin roof

Single skin roof from underneath — Single skin from underneath

Insulated panel

Keeps the heat out — noticeably cooler underneath
Quiet in rain
Finished white (or coloured) ceiling, no visible purlins
Downlights and ceiling fans built in
Longer spans, fewer beams

Best for: Patios and outdoor rooms you will sit under and use all year.

From underneath you see a flat, finished ceiling, usually Surfmist, with downlights and a fan set straight into it. Thicker panels span further and insulate better.

Quote a insulated panel roof

Insulated panel roof from underneath — Insulated panel from underneath

Local rules

Council rules for a pergola in Macgregor

Macgregor is in the Brisbane City Council area, under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 (version 37.00/2026).

Character areas: Homes built before 1947 in the traditional building character overlay have extra rules: structures forward of the house are restricted and work is assessed against the character provisions. A patio at the back is usually fine; a carport in front of a character home usually needs approval.
Privacy screens: On small lots a privacy screen on a deck or patio is limited to 25% openings of no more than 50 mm each.

Everything about building in Brisbane, and recent council changes

Our work

Recent pergolas

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How it works

From quote to handover

On-site quote & design
We come out, measure up and design it with you — colours, post and beam spacing, all within the engineering.
Plans & council approval
We draw, engineer and lodge everything: site plan, engineering, Form 15 and the building approval.
Materials ordered
Once approved, the materials are ordered from Australian suppliers. This takes about 2–4 weeks.
The build
Materials never sit at your place longer than 14 working days. Weather can delay us; we keep you posted.

Questions