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Flyover patios & carports
Raised above your gutter for extra height, air flow and a modern look.
What is a flyover patio or carport?
A flyover roof is lifted above your existing roof line on brackets fixed through the roof or to the fascia, so it "flies over" the gutter. You get much more height, the hot air escapes between the two roofs, and the space feels open instead of boxed in.
Best for
- Low eaves where an attached roof would feel too low
- Caravans, boats and tall vehicles
- Keeping the room behind it bright
Good to know
- Because air moves between the house roof and the flyover, even a single skin flyover feels cooler than you expect.
- Flyovers usually need council approval because of the height — we handle it.
Flyover patios & carports we have built
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Single skin or insulated?
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
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
Compare the other styles
- Attached patios & carports
- Freestanding patios & carports
- Gable, hip & Dutch gable patios & carports
- Louvred roofs
Guides
- Freestanding vs attached carport: pros, cons and costs
- Caravan and boat covers: flyover and high carports explained
- Gutters and downpipes on a patio or carport: where the water goes
- A patio for a highset house, split-level or raised deck
- Extending or replacing an old patio: what to check first
How much does a flyover patio or carport cost?
It depends on the size, the roof and the site. Book a free on-site quote: we measure up and give you the price.
Do I need council approval?
Most builds over 10 m² need a building approval. We draw the plans, get the engineering and lodge the approval for you.
Quote a flyover build
Send us the size and the address, and we come out and measure up.