Raised flat patios
Raised Flat Patios Perth
Raised flat patios suit Perth homes with a low gutter: our patio builders lift the flat roof above the gutter line instead of joining it underneath. The extra height lets more light and breeze reach the house, and the patio feels taller inside. Book a free measure and we will look at your house roof on site, anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why a raised flat patio
Why Perth Homes Go for a Raised Flat Patio
The big win with a raised flat patio is light. A standard patio can leave the rooms behind it dark, and lifting the roof above the gutter lets daylight back into them.
More light inside
Daylight reaches the windows and doors behind the patio, so the house stays bright.
Air moves through
With the roof higher, warm air has room to rise and the breeze comes in under it.
A taller patio
The whole roof sits higher, so the space underneath feels open instead of boxed in.
Made for single-storey homes
On a home with low eaves, raising the roof is often the way to get headroom out the back.
How a raised patio works
How a Raised Flat Patio Sits Above Your Roof
Short steel brackets at the edge of the house roof hold up the back of a raised flat patio, so the patio roof clears your gutter. This drawing shows the side view and the parts that make the lift work.
- Patio roof
- The steel roof of the patio, set on a gentle slope above the line of your house gutter.
- Infill panel
- A flat panel that closes the space between your gutter and the patio roof.
- Roof brackets
- Steel supports fixed at the edge of the house roof, just above the gutter. They carry the back beam of the patio.
- House gutter
- Your existing gutter stays in place and keeps working underneath.
- Beam
- The steel along the front that carries the patio roof onto the posts.
- Posts
- Taller than on a standard flat patio, to match the lifted roof. An engineer sets their size.
Raised Flat Patios Made in Perth
Our Perth patio builders design and fabricate every raised flat patio in Welshpool, from BlueScope, Colorbond, Orrcon and Palram materials. They have been making patios in Perth for more than 20 years.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
How it works
Getting a Raised Flat Patio in Perth, Start to Finish
Getting a raised flat patio takes four steps, starting with a free measure. Council approval is taken care of as part of the job.
Free measure and quote
The space is measured up and your house roof is checked. You can talk through how high you want the patio to sit, 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
Raised patio prices
What a Raised Flat Patio Costs in Perth
The price of a raised flat patio depends on how high it is lifted above your house roof, so it is quoted after a free on-site measure. Here is what makes the difference.
Size
How wide the patio is and how far it comes out from the house.
Height
A higher lift needs taller posts and longer roof brackets.
Roof sheeting
Colorbond sheeting, or insulated panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek.
Your house roof
Tiles, metal and the pitch of your roof (how steep it is) all change how the brackets are fixed at the roof edge.
Steel finish
Standard steel, or epoxy-coated steel near the coast.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your raised flat patio over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quoteYour choices
Raised Flat Patio Designs and Options
Your raised flat patio is set up around your house and how you use the yard. These are the options to think about before the measure.
Size and slope
Raised flat patios typically span 3 to 8 metres wide, with a gentle roof pitch (slope) of 3 to 15 degrees.
Attached or freestanding
A raised flat patio can be fixed to the house roof and lifted above your gutter line, or stand on its own posts.
How high it sits
The height is set to your house roof and how much light you want to let through.
Insulated roof panels
SolarSpan or Cooldek panels, with insulation inside, to keep more heat off the patio.
Colorbond roofing
Colorbond sheeting in a colour that sits well against your house roof.
Steel for coastal homes
Epoxy-coated steel has an extra coating against salty coastal air.
Zipscreen blinds
Pull-down outdoor blinds that close off the sides against wind, rain and low sun.
Compare roof styles
Raised Flat Patio vs Flat and Gable
A raised flat patio lifts a flat roof above your gutter. A standard flat patio joins the house at or below the gutter, and a gable rises to a peak. You can talk through all three at your free measure.
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.
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.
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.
Before you book
Raised Flat Patio FAQs for Perth Homes
What people ask before booking a raised flat patio.
How much does a raised flat patio cost in Perth?
The price depends on the size, how high the roof is lifted, the roof sheeting and your house roof. You get it after a free on-site measure. Interest-free finance is available from $55 a week over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
What is a raised flat patio?
A patio with a flat roof that sits above the gutter line of your house, held up on short brackets at the edge of the house roof. The extra height lets more light and air under it.
Will a raised patio make my house darker?
It lets in more light than a standard flat patio would. With the roof lifted above the gutter, more daylight reaches the windows and doors behind it.
Can a raised flat patio go on a tiled roof?
Yes. The brackets sit at the edge of the roof by the gutter, so the patio's beams do not go into the tiles. Your roof is checked at the measure, because its type and pitch change how the brackets are fixed.
Do I need council approval for a raised flat patio?
Council approval is handled for you wherever you live in Perth, from the site plans and engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) to the building permit application.
How big can a raised flat patio be?
They typically span 3 to 8 metres wide, with a roof pitch of 3 to 15 degrees. The height and slope are set to your house roof.