The City of Cockburn covers a large area south of Fremantle, from established homes to newer estates, so the rules and guidelines for your particular lot matter.
My Patio designs, documents and builds patios in Cockburn and nearby suburbs including Success, Atwell, Beeliar and Spearwood, and looks after the paperwork from the first sketch to the final inspection.
We build skillion patios, gable patios, flat roof patios, pergolas, gazebos and carports. Call 0420 361 450 for a free quote.
In Western Australia, most patios, pergolas, carports and similar structures need a building permit before work starts. In Cockburn, applications go to the City of Cockburn. Your design also has to meet the planning rules for your lot, such as boundary setbacks and open space, and some structures need extra approvals, so it pays to check early.
My Patio designs and builds your new gable patio, skillion patio, flat roof patio, carport, pergola or gazebo, and prepares the drawings and documents for your City of Cockburn building application.
Patios (impervious roof): a building permit is needed if the patio is attached to a dwelling or garage. A freestanding patio needs one if it is over 10 m² or over 2.4 m high.
Setbacks: freestanding patios at least 900 mm from the dwelling; attached patios 900 mm from any boundary, except one that adjoins a road or public space. Smaller setbacks need a certified fire engineering solution or a wall with a 60/60/60 fire resistance level.
Pergolas (open or permeable roof): a building permit is needed if the floor area is over 20 m² or the height is over 2.4 m.
Source: City of Cockburn patios and pergolas page. 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 Cockburn: Atwell, Aubin Grove, Banjup, Beeliar, Bibra Lake, Cockburn Central, Coogee, Coolbellup, Hamilton Hill, Hammond Park, Henderson, Jandakot, Munster, North Coogee.
Call 0420 361 450 for a free quote and we will check what applies to your property in Cockburn.
Roof style, colour and materials can be chosen to suit your existing home, and we look after the drawings, council paperwork and build from start to finish.
Spread the cost of your patio with finance, subject to approval. Ask us for current terms.
Do I need a permit for a patio in Cockburn?
Usually yes. Most patios, pergolas and carports need a building permit from the City of Cockburn 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 on this page.
