Skillion roof patios
Skillion Patios Perth
Skillion patios slope gently one way, so our Perth patio builders can turn the high side to face the view or the breeze. Rain runs off into a single gutter, and the simple line suits modern homes and sloping blocks. The measure and quote are free, anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why a skillion patio
Why Skillion Patios Suit So Many Perth Homes
People pick a skillion patio for its simple, modern line. With only one slope, the roof can rise toward the view or the breeze, and it sits neatly beside most house styles.
A clean, modern line
With one slope and no peak, it looks tidy against rendered walls and newer homes.
Lets the breeze in
Face the high side toward the afternoon breeze and air moves straight in under the roof.
You choose where the shade falls
Which way the slope faces changes how much sun gets under it. You can work that out on site at your free measure.
Works on a sloping block
The roof already runs on an angle, so it can follow a backyard that falls away from the house.
How it works
Your Perth Skillion Patio in Four Steps
It starts with a free measure and ends with your skillion patio installed. Council approval is handled along the way, so there is nothing to lodge yourself.
Free measure and quote
The space is measured up, and you can talk through the slope, colours and roofing. 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
Skillion Patios Made in Perth
For more than 20 years, our Perth patio builders have been making patios for Perth homes. Each skillion is designed and fabricated at their Welshpool factory, with materials from BlueScope, Colorbond, Orrcon and Palram.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
Skillion patio prices
What a Skillion Patio Costs in Perth
Your price comes after a free on-site measure, because it depends on your home and the choices you make. These are the things that set it.
Size
How wide the patio is and how far it reaches out from the house.
Height
A taller high side needs longer posts and more steel.
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
Tight access or a steep block can make the install harder, which can add to the price.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your skillion patio over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quoteYour choices
Skillion Patio Designs and Options
A few decisions shape how your skillion patio looks and feels. You can talk each one through at your free measure.
Attached or freestanding
Fix it to your house, or stand it on its own posts over a deck, an alfresco or down the side of the house.
Size and pitch
Skillion patios typically span 3 to 9 metres wide, with a roof pitch (the angle of the slope) of 10 to 25 degrees.
Which way it slopes
Slope the roof away from the house to keep it low at the edge, or up toward the garden to open the view.
Colorbond roofing
Colorbond steel sheeting in a colour that suits your walls, roof and trims.
Insulated roof panels
SolarSpan or Cooldek panels have insulation inside, which keeps more summer heat off the space below.
Steel for coastal homes
For homes near the ocean, epoxy-coated steel adds a protective coating against the salt in the air.
Zipscreen blinds
Outdoor blinds that drop between the posts to stop wind, rain or low western sun.
Compare roof styles
Skillion Roof Patio vs Gable and Flat Roof
A skillion roof patio slopes one way. A gable rises to a peak in the middle, and a flat roof sits low and level against the house. Torn between two? You can talk both through at your free measure.
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.
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.
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 skillion works
What Is a Skillion Patio?
Skillion is the builders' name for a roof set on one slope, a bit like a lean-to. A skillion patio is higher at one end and lower at the other. These are the parts you will hear about when you talk through your design.
- Roof sheeting
- The steel sheets that make the roof. On a skillion they run in one plane, from the high side down to the low side.
- Fall
- The slope of the roof. Builders call it the fall, and it is what sends rain off to one side.
- High side
- The taller end of the roof. It can sit against the house, or face the garden to open up the view.
- Gutter
- Runs along the low side and carries the rainwater away to a downpipe.
- Beam
- The steel that runs along the front and carries the roof onto the posts.
- Posts
- The steel columns that hold the patio up. An engineer works out their size and spacing.
Before you book
Skillion Patio FAQs for Perth Homes
Common questions about skillion patios in Perth, answered.
How much does a skillion patio cost in Perth?
It depends on the size, the height, the roof sheeting and the steel finish. A free on-site measure gives you a price for your home. Interest-free finance starts from $55 a week over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
What is a skillion roof?
A skillion roof slopes one way, so it is higher at one side than the other. Rain runs down the slope into a single gutter.
Skillion or gable: which is better?
Neither is better for every home. A skillion gives a simple, modern line and can open up toward a view. A gable rises to a peak in the middle, which gives more height and suits a house with a sloping, pitched roof.
Which way should my skillion patio slope?
Sloping away from the house keeps the outer edge low, which gives more shade. Sloping up toward the garden opens the view and lets more breeze and light in. At the measure, you can look at your block and where the sun falls.
Do I need council approval for a skillion patio?
Council approval is handled for you, wherever you live in Perth. That means the site plans, the engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) and the building permit application.
Can a skillion patio be insulated?
Yes. Insulated roof panels such as SolarSpan and Cooldek have insulation inside, so more of the summer heat stays off the patio.
How big can a skillion patio be?
Skillion patios typically span 3 to 9 metres wide and can run any length. The pitch is usually between 10 and 25 degrees, and yours is set at the free measure.
Does a skillion patio have to be fixed to the house?
No. It can stand on its own posts, for example over a deck or a pool area, or be fixed to your house.