Flat roof patios
Flat Roof Patios Perth
Flat roof patios sit low against the house, with a level roof our Perth patio builders set on a slight fall (a gentle slope) so rain runs off to the gutter. It is a simple shape that suits smaller yards and single-storey homes. The measure and quote are free, anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why a flat roof patio
Why a Flat Roof Patio Works in a Perth Backyard
The low, tidy line is why people choose a flat roof patio. It lines up with the house and covers the space outside your back door.
A neat, low line
The roof runs level with the house, so the patio looks like it was always there.
Suits single-storey homes
It fits under most eaves on a single-storey home without looking bulky.
Good for smaller yards
A compact shape that covers a courtyard or side path without taking over the garden.
Easy to insulate
Insulated panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek keep more heat out, which helps when the roof sits close overhead.
How it works
Getting a Flat Roof Patio Installed in Perth
From the first measure to the last bolt, a flat roof patio takes four steps. The council paperwork is included, so you don't lodge anything yourself.
Free measure and quote
The space is measured up and the join to your house is checked. You can talk through roofing and colours, and then you get your quote.
Design and engineering
The design is drawn up to suit your home, and engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) are prepared.
Council approval
Site plans, engineering certificates and the building permit application go to your local council.
Made and installed
The steel is fabricated in Welshpool, then installed at your home.
- Free on-site measure
- Council approval handled
- Interest-free finance
Flat Roof Patios Made in Perth
Our Perth patio builders have more than 20 years' experience. Your flat roof patio is designed and fabricated at their Welshpool factory, with BlueScope, Colorbond, Orrcon and Palram materials.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
Flat roof patio prices
What a Flat Roof Patio Costs in Perth
Your quote for a flat roof patio comes after a free on-site measure, because the size and your backyard change the price. The price mostly comes down to these things.
Size
The width of the patio and how far out from the house it reaches.
Roof sheeting
Colorbond sheeting, or insulated panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek.
Steel finish
Standard steel, or epoxy-coated steel for a home near the coast.
Extras
Add-ons such as Zipscreen blinds are priced into your quote.
Your backyard
A hard-to-reach backyard or uneven ground can make the install take more work.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your flat roof patio over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quoteYour choices
Flat Roof Patio Designs for Perth Homes
These are the choices that make a flat roof patio yours. We walk through each one with you at the free measure.
Attached or freestanding
Joined to your fascia or wall, or standing on its own posts where that suits the yard better.
Sized to your backyard
Flat roof patios typically span 3 to 6 metres between posts, and can run any length along the house.
Insulated roof panels
SolarSpan or Cooldek panels hold back more heat, which matters on a roof this close to your head.
Raised instead
Want more light into the house? A raised flat patio lifts a flat roof above your gutter line.
Colorbond roofing
Colorbond steel sheeting, in a colour chosen to go with your house.
Steel for coastal homes
Epoxy-coated steel for homes close to the ocean, where salty air is hard on standard steel.
Zipscreen blinds
Drop-down outdoor blinds between the posts that keep out wind, rain and low sun.
Compare roof styles
Flat Roof Patio vs Raised Flat and Skillion
A flat roof patio sits low and level against the house. A raised flat patio lifts that roof above the gutter line, and a skillion sets it on one clear slope. If two of them appeal, you can compare them on site.
Flat Roof Patios
Clean and low
- Look
- A low, level roof line that sits neatly against the house.
- Height
- The same height all the way across.
- Airflow
- Open on every side that is not against the house.
- Summer heat
- Sits closer to you, so an uninsulated roof holds more heat.
- Best for
- Smaller yards and single-storey homes.
Raised Flat Patios
Flat, lifted for light
- Look
- A gently sloped roof lifted above the house gutter line.
- Height
- Taller than a standard flat patio, all the way across.
- Airflow
- Warm air has room to rise, and the breeze comes in under the roof.
- Summer heat
- The extra height keeps more heat above you.
- Best for
- Single-storey homes that need more light inside.
Skillion Patios
Modern and simple
- Look
- One flat roof on a single, gentle slope.
- Height
- Higher at one end, lower at the other.
- Airflow
- Breeze comes in freely under the high side.
- Summer heat
- How much shade you get depends on which way the slope faces.
- Best for
- Modern homes and sloping blocks.
How a flat roof works
What Is a Flat Roof Patio?
The roof of a flat patio looks level, but it is set on a very slight slope so rain runs off instead of sitting on it. Here are the parts that come up when you plan one.
- Roof sheeting
- The steel sheets that form the roof. They run from the house out to the gutter at the front.
- Fall
- A very slight slope, too small to notice from underneath. It sends rain to the gutter.
- House connection
- Where the patio joins your house, usually at the fascia (the board along the edge of your roof) or the wall.
- Gutter
- Catches the rain at the low edge and feeds it to a downpipe.
- Beam
- The steel along the front edge that carries the roof onto the posts.
- Posts
- The steel columns under the beam. Their size and spacing are set by an engineer.
Before you book
Flat Roof Patio FAQs for Perth Homes
Quick answers to the questions people ask most about flat roof patios.
How much does a flat roof patio cost in Perth?
The size, the roof sheeting, the steel finish and your backyard set the price, so it is quoted after a free on-site measure. Interest-free finance is available from $55 a week over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
Does a flat roof patio drain properly?
Yes. The roof is not completely flat. It has a slight fall that sends rain to the gutter and down the downpipe.
Is a flat roof patio hot in summer?
A flat roof sits closer to you than a gable or raised roof, so a standard steel roof holds more heat overhead. Insulated panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek keep much more of that heat out.
What is the difference between a flat and a raised flat patio?
A flat patio has a roof that looks level and joins the house at or under the gutter line. A raised flat patio is lifted above the gutter line on a gentle slope, which lets more light and breeze reach the house.
Do I need council approval for a flat roof patio?
Council approval is part of the job wherever you live in Perth. The site plans, engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) and building permit application are prepared for you.
How big can a flat roof patio be?
Most span 3 to 6 metres between posts, and the length can be whatever suits your house and block. Your size is set at the free measure.