Albany has about 31,000 residents and is the Great Southern’s main centre. Our October 2026 audit found about one local patio specialist per 10,000 people, and no Stratco or Outdoor World store in town.
Key takeaways
- Albany has about 1.0 local patio specialists per 10,000 residents and no patio chain store.
- Most patios need a City of Albany building permit; confirm setbacks for your lot.
- Coastal sites need corrosion-resistant finishes and good fixings.
31,1282021 populationabout 1.0local specialists per 10,000Under-served citycoverage rating
Permit and building rules in Albany
- Under the Building Regulations 2012 (Schedule 4), a freestanding patio or similar Class 10a structure can skip a building permit only if its floor area is 10 m² or less, it is no more than 2.4 m high, and it is not in cyclone wind region C or D. Anything bigger, taller or attached needs a permit.
- The City of Albany sets its own planning requirements for setbacks, height and site cover. Contact the City to confirm what applies to your lot before you order.
- Coastal and exposed sites need good fixings and corrosion-resistant finishes.
More about our Albany coverage
See our Great Southern and Albany suburb pages for 58 locations from Mount Barker to Albany and the south coast.
Planning a patio in Albany?
My Patio designs and supplies patios for homes across Western Australia, with plans and council paperwork included. Ask how installation or kit-form delivery would work for your Albany address. Call 0420 361 450 or request a free measure and quote.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a patio in Albany?
Most patios do, apart from small freestanding ones under the state exemption. Confirm with the City of Albany.
Can you supply a patio in Albany?
Yes. Ask us how supply and installation or kit delivery would work for your address.
See how your town compares in our WA patio builder coverage lookup, or browse all regional WA patio guides.
Rules are summarised from council and state sources and can change. Always confirm with your local government before building.
What you get with My Patio
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Here is exactly what you get with My Patio:
- Custom designed for your site, whether simple, difficult, or something out of the box
- Fully engineered, with plans and council paperwork included
- Manufacturers’ product warranty of up to 10 years
- Fully installed or supplied in kit form, your choice
- Finance options available
Is this for you? If you want a cheap DIY kit with no engineering or council help, we are probably not the right fit. If you want a patio done properly, with the paperwork handled, call us.
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P.S. Not sure whether your patio needs a permit, or whether we can reach your address? Call 0420 361 450. A two-minute conversation usually answers both.