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Insulated patio built by Australian Innovate in South East Queensland

Licensed builders · QBCC 15264446

Patios and carports, built for Queensland.

We design, get council approval for and build patios, carports, decks and louvred roofs across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Redlands and the Gold Coast. Builders from quote to handover — no salespeople.

  • On-site quotes and design
  • Council approval handled
  • Australian-made Colorbond & BlueScope steel
  • Single skin or insulated
Step 2 · Pick a roof

Single skin or insulated?

The biggest choice after the style. Single skin is one sheet of steel and costs less; insulated panels keep the heat and the rain noise out.

Single skin

  • The lowest-cost option
  • Spans up to about 5 m between beams
  • Can be built as close as 450 mm to a boundary (with approval)
  • Hotter and louder in rain than insulated
  • No downlights or fans in the roof

Best for: Carports, flyovers with good air flow, and budget builds.

From underneath you see the ribbed roof sheets and the steel purlins that hold them. Lights and fans fix to the beams.

Quote a single skin roof
Single skin roof from underneath
Single skin from underneath

Insulated panel

  • Keeps the heat out — noticeably cooler underneath
  • Quiet in rain
  • Finished white (or coloured) ceiling, no visible purlins
  • Downlights and ceiling fans built in
  • Longer spans, fewer beams

Best for: Patios and outdoor rooms you will sit under and use all year.

From underneath you see a flat, finished ceiling, usually Surfmist, with downlights and a fan set straight into it. Thicker panels span further and insulate better.

Quote a insulated panel roof
Insulated panel roof from underneath
Insulated panel from underneath

The full comparison, with prices

Step 3 · Get your price

A free on-site quote, no obligation.

Tell us what you’d like built, the size and the address. We call you back within one business day, then the builder comes out, measures up and gives you the price.

Book a free quote

Flyover carport built by Australian Innovate
Proudly Australian steel

Proud to build only with genuine COLORBOND® and BlueScope steel

No imitation steel, ever. Every patio, carport and deck frame we build is genuine COLORBOND® and BlueScope steel, made in Australia and backed by the manufacturers' warranties. Insulated roofs are Superior Panel, frames and sheeting LYSAGHT®, and every build is engineered and certified for your site's wind rating.

  • COLORBOND® steel
  • BlueScope
  • Superior Panel
  • LYSAGHT®
  • RapidSitePlan
Our work

Recent builds

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How it works

From quote to handover, one team.

  1. On-site quote & design

    We come out, measure up and design it with you — colours, post and beam spacing, all within the engineering.

  2. Plans & council approval

    We draw, engineer and lodge everything: site plan, engineering, Form 15 and the building approval.

  3. Materials ordered

    Once approved, the materials are ordered from Australian suppliers. This takes about 2–4 weeks.

  4. The build

    Materials never sit at your place longer than 14 working days. Weather can delay us; we keep you posted.

Where we build

South East Queensland, south of the river and beyond.

Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Redlands, parts of the Scenic Rim and the Gold Coast.

All service areas

We build within about 48 km of Logan — from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, out to Ipswich and the Scenic Rim. Open in Google Maps
Questions

What people ask us

Do I need council approval for a patio or carport?

Usually, yes. In Queensland a structure needs a building approval if it is over 10 m², taller than 2.4 m at the peak (2.1 m for a patio), within 6 m of the front boundary, or longer than 5 m along a boundary. We prepare and lodge the approval for you as part of the job.

How much does a patio cost in Brisbane?

It depends on the size, the style and whether it is single skin or insulated. Book a free on-site quote: we measure up and give you the price for your size.

What is the difference between single skin and insulated?

Single skin is one sheet of Colorbond steel — strong and the cheapest option, but hotter and louder in rain. Insulated panels have two steel skins with insulation between, so they are much cooler and quieter and give you a finished ceiling for downlights and fans.

How long does it take?

After approval, materials take about 2–4 weeks to arrive. Most builds are finished within a few days of starting, and materials are never left at your home longer than 14 working days.

What areas do you build in?

Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, the Redlands, parts of the Scenic Rim and the Gold Coast. Put your postcode in the service area search to check.

Are you licensed?

Yes — QBCC licence 15264446. Every build uses Australian-made Colorbond and BlueScope steel from suppliers we have used for years.

More questions

Free on-site quote

Tell us what you’d like built, the size and the address. We call you back within one business day, then the builder comes out and measures up.