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Pergolas, patios and decks guides and free tools
Plain-English answers about pergolas, patios and decks approvals in Western Australia, checked against the official rules. New guides are added every week.
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The essentials
Do I need council approval for a pergola in WA?
When a pergola needs a building permit in WA: roofed or open, attached or freestanding, plus the 10 m² rule and the planning rules that still apply.
Read more →Patio building permits in WA
Attached patios and verandahs need a building permit in WA. What's needed, the boundary rules, enclosing a patio, and how we prepare and lodge it for you.
Read more →Deck building permits in WA
Most decks in WA need a building permit, especially raised and attached decks. Privacy rules, balustrades, decks near pools, and how we handle the application.
Read more →Long lunches start with the right paperwork.
We prepare the plans and forms, lodge with your council and deal with their questions, so your builder can start on time.