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Pergola Styles & Cost Guide Perth

“Pergola” covers a lot more ground than it used to. A backyard pergola today might be a simple timber frame with open rafters, a powder-coated steel structure with fixed battens, or a full…

How Big Should Your Carport Be? Perth Size Guide

22 September 2026

George Bushney

How Big Should Your Carport Be? Perth Size Guide

A carport built to the wrong size costs you twice: once when it turns out your dual-cab doesn’t actually clear the beam or o…

Do You Need Council Approval for a Carport in WA?

18 September 2026

Stephen Alcock

Do You Need Council Approval for a Carport in WA?

Short answer: usually, yes. A carport is treated the same way as a patio under Western Australian building law — and most ca…

Gable vs Skillion Patio: Which Suits Your Perth Home?

15 September 2026

George Bushney

Gable vs Skillion Patio: Which Suits Your Perth Home?

Both use the same steel, engineering and process — the real difference between a gable and a skillion patio is roofline, headroom,…

WA’s Builder Registration & CTF Levy Changes: What They Mean for Your Patio

28 August 2026

Yuri Lazu

WA’s Builder Registration & CTF Levy Changes: What They Mean for Your Patio

From 1 July 2026, WA raised the CTF levy and registered-builder thresholds. Here’s what changed and what it means for your p…

What Affects the Cost of a Patio? A Builder’s Honest Breakdown

25 August 2026

Yuri Lazu

What Affects the Cost of a Patio? A Builder’s Honest Breakdown

A Perth patio builder walks through every cost factor for patios – size, roof style, site, council fees and add-ons. Get a f…

Skillion patio Perth lit for evening entertaining

18 August 2026

Yuri Lazu

How Big Should Your Patio Be? Perth Size Guide

Find the right patio size for dining, lounging or entertaining in Perth, plus real example dimensions. Get a free measure and quot…

11 August 2026

Stephen Alcock

Patio Materials Guide Perth — What Lasts in WA’s Climate

See how Colorbond, timber, aluminium & polycarbonate patio materials hold up to Perth’s UV, heat and salt air. Get a fr…

4 August 2026

Yuri Lazu

Does a Patio Add Value to Your Home in Perth?

Does a patio really add value to a Perth home? Here’s how valuers and buyers actually see it, plus a free quote to get the n…

28 July 2026

Julia Pritchina

What Triggers Council Approval for a Patio in WA? (Full Checklist)

Find out if your Perth patio needs council approval — size, height and boundary triggers explained. Get a free quote from Patio Fa…

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