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MELVILLE PATIO DESIGN & INSTALLATIONS
Melville is an established suburb south of the river, so a new patio often needs to match an existing home and fit a more compact lot.
My Patio designs, documents and builds patios in Melville and nearby suburbs including Myaree, Alfred Cove, Palmyra and Booragoon, and looks after the paperwork from the first sketch to the final inspection. Call 0420 361 450 for a free quote.
Patios we build in Melville
- Skillion patios: a single sloping roof, usually attached to the house.
- Gable patios: a peaked roof with extra height and a traditional look.
- Flat roof patios: a low profile that suits contemporary homes.
- Pergolas, gazebos and carports: open or covered structures for shade, parking or garden features.
Building permits in Melville
In Western Australia, most patios, pergolas, carports and similar structures need a building permit before work starts. In Melville, applications go to the City of Melville. Your design also has to meet the planning rules for your lot, such as boundary setbacks and open space.
City of Melville – building information
My Patio prepares the drawings and documents for your City of Melville building application.
How it works
- Free quote: call or send the contact form and we arrange a site visit.
- Design and drawings: we work through patio type, size, roofing and colour with you.
- Permit: we prepare the documents for your building application.
- Build: we build the patio and tidy up the site.
- Finish: final inspection and handover.
Finance
Spread the cost of your patio with finance, subject to approval. Ask us for current terms.
Melville patio questions
Do I need a permit for a patio in Melville?
Usually yes. Most patios, pergolas and carports need a building permit from the City of Melville before work starts. We can prepare the paperwork.
How close to the boundary can I build?
It depends on your lot and the planning rules that apply to it. We check this at the design stage.
Can you match my existing home?
Yes. Roof style, colour and materials can be chosen to suit.
How do I get a quote?
Call 0420 361 450 or use the contact form.
Please contact us or call 0420 361 450 for a free quote and estimate.
Building a patio in Melville: what the City of Melville requires
Building permit: not needed for a freestanding patio or carport of 10 m² or less and 2.4 m or less in height (outside wind regions C and D). A pergola with a Class 1 building needs none if it is 2.4 m or less high and covers 20 m² or less. Pergolas with an impervious roof, such as Colorbond or polycarbonate, are treated as patios. Structures attached to the house may need a permit.
Planning approval: needed if the proposal does not comply with the Residential Design Codes or the City’s local planning policies.
Engineering: a structural engineer must check and certify the design. Owner-builders need an Owner-Builder Certificate for work worth $20,000 or more.
Source: City of Melville open structure fact sheet. Council rules and fact sheets change, so we confirm the current requirements for your lot before we quote.
Other suburbs we build in within the City of Melville: Alfred Cove, Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bateman, Bicton, Booragoon, Brentwood, Bull Creek, Kardinya, Leeming, Mount Pleasant, Murdoch, Myaree.
Call 0420 361 450 for a free quote and we will check what applies to your property in Melville.