Gable roof patios
Gable Patios Perth
Gable patios from our Perth patio builders have a pitched roof shaped like a triangle, so they are highest in the middle. The raised ceiling lets in more light and air and keeps the heat higher above your table. Book a free on-site measure and quote anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why a gable patio
Why Choose a Gable Patio in Perth
The main reason to choose a gable patio is the height under the peak. It brings in more light, lets warm air rise away from you and leaves room over a big outdoor table.
More height and light
The ceiling rises to the peak, so the area feels bigger and more daylight reaches the windows behind it.
Heat rises away from you
Warm air drifts up into the peak and away from where you sit, which helps on a hot Perth afternoon.
Suits a pitched house roof
A gable repeats the shape of a pitched roof, so it looks like part of the house rather than an add-on.
Headroom across a wide area
The peak keeps the roof high over a big alfresco, so a long outdoor table never feels boxed in.
How it works
Getting a Gable Patio in Perth, From Measure to Install
Four steps from your free measure to a finished gable patio. The council paperwork is part of the job, so it is handled along the way.
Free measure and quote
The space is measured up at your home, and you can talk through pitch, colours and roofing. Then you get your quote.
Design and engineering
Your gable is designed to suit your home, and engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) are prepared for it.
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
Gable Patios Made in Perth
Our Perth patio builders have been making patios for more than 20 years. Every one is designed and fabricated at their Welshpool factory, using materials from BlueScope, Colorbond, Orrcon and Palram.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
Gable patio prices
What a Gable Patio Costs in Perth
The price depends on your home and the options you pick, so your quote comes after a free on-site measure. These are the things that set it.
Size
How wide the patio is and how far it comes out from the house.
Height and pitch
The steeper the pitch, the higher the peak. That needs longer steel and more roof sheeting, so it adds to the price.
Roof sheeting
Colorbond sheeting, or insulated panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek.
Steel finish
Standard steel, or epoxy-coated steel for homes near the coast.
Your backyard
A sloping block or a tight side path can make the patio harder to put in, which can add to the price.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your gable patio over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quoteYour choices
Gable Patio Designs and Options
You choose how your gable patio looks and works. We talk each of these through with you at your free measure.
Attached or freestanding
A gable patio can attach to your house, often tying into the existing roofline, or stand on its own posts away from it.
Sized to your backyard
Gable patios typically span from 3 metres to more than 10 metres wide, and can run any length to fit your house and block.
Colorbond roofing
Roof sheeting in Colorbond steel, in a colour picked to suit your house roof and trims.
Insulated roof panels
SolarSpan or Cooldek panels have insulation inside, so more of the summer heat stays off the patio.
Steel for coastal homes
Epoxy-coated steel has an extra protective coating, for homes near the ocean where the air carries salt.
Zipscreen blinds
Outdoor blinds that pull down between the posts to block wind, rain or low afternoon sun.
Compare roof styles
Gable Roof Patio vs Skillion and Flat Roof
A gable roof patio is highest in the middle. A skillion has one roof that slopes gently one way, and a flat roof sits low against the house. If you are torn between two, you can talk both through at your free measure.
Gable Patios
A classic, raised roof
- Look
- A triangle-shaped roof with an open, raised ceiling.
- Height
- Highest in the middle, under the peak.
- Airflow
- Warm air rises into the peak, away from where you sit.
- Summer heat
- The extra height keeps more heat above you.
- Best for
- Big entertaining areas and homes with a pitched roof.
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.
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.
How a gable works
What Is a Gable Patio?
The roof of a gable patio has two sloping sides that meet at a peak, like the roof of a house. Knowing what each part is called makes it easier to talk through your design and compare quotes.
- Ridge
- The peak of the roof, where the two sloping sides meet. It is the highest point of the patio.
- Gable end
- The triangle at the front of the roof. It gives the patio its name and most of its look.
- Truss
- The steel frame inside the triangle. It holds the roof in shape and carries its weight down to the beam.
- Pitch
- The angle of the roof. A steeper pitch gives you a taller peak and more room overhead.
- Beam
- The long piece of steel that runs across the front and carries the roof onto the posts.
- Posts
- The steel columns that hold the patio up. An engineer works out how big they are and how far apart they sit.
Before you book
Gable Patio FAQs for Perth Homes
Answers to common questions about gable patios in Perth.
How much does a gable patio cost in Perth?
It depends on the size, the height and pitch, the roof sheeting and the steel finish. A free on-site measure gives you the price for your patio. Interest-free finance is available from $55 a week, over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
Is a gable patio cooler than a flat roof patio?
It can feel cooler. With the roof lifted in the middle, hot air gathers up high instead of around the table. If you want the roof itself to hold back more heat, insulated panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek are available.
What is the difference between a gable and a skillion patio?
A gable has two roof sides that meet at a peak in the middle. With a skillion, the whole roof slopes gently one way. A gable gives you more height and suits a pitched house roof, and a skillion gives a simpler, modern line.
Do I need council approval for a gable patio?
Council approval is handled for you, wherever you live in Perth. That covers the site plans, the engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) and the building permit application.
Can a gable patio be attached to my house?
Yes. It can be joined to your house, often into the existing roof, or stand on its own posts. You can talk through which suits your house at your free measure.
How big can a gable patio be?
Most are 3 metres to more than 10 metres wide, and the length can be whatever fits your house and block. Your patio is sized at the free on-site measure.
Can I have a gable patio near the beach?
Yes. For homes near the ocean, you can choose epoxy-coated steel, which has a tough protective coating against salty air.