Council Approvals | Patios, Pergolas & Carports

Council Approvals for Australian Living

Building the patio, pergola or carport of your dreams is an exciting process. From your initial design consultation to the start of construction through to sharing the space with friends and family. Ensuring your project is designed and built according to the correct council guidelines can be a daunting process to tackle alone.

Louvered Patios

The louvered opening roof is the perfect solution for backyards, balconies, patios and pool decks.

Insulated Patios

Insulated roofing panels have been a feature of Australian outdoor living for more than 25 years.

Aluminium Patios

A perfect example of how classic concepts can evolve into a timeless design for a wide range of spaces.

Commercial Patios

Commercial patios are perfect for business owners looking for an affordable stylish way to organise their outdoor area.

Patio Rooms

A home goes through many evolution in its lifetime with regular changes being made to modernize.

Steel Patios

Adding a new outdoor living space to your home is simple with our range of steel patios.
Not sure which solution fits your space? We’ll help you decide.

Custom Built Carports We Offer

At Trueline, we work with clients to design and install custom carports tailored to your needs. We’ll work with you to determine the size and shape best for your property. Then, we’ll bring the plans to life on-site and ensure everything is properly installed so you can enjoy your new carport for years to come! 
Kudos Carports

The Kudos carport is a standard design carport, with the option for customization on roof style, material and colors. For sizing, Kudos carports can be made to be single or double spaces, however we are able to commit to any sizing desired as long as it fits within council requirements and your budget. 

Our Kudos carports can be made with a contoured or flat roof, and offer stylish protection from all weather conditions and temperatures. With the option for either aluminum, steel or insulated roofing, you can choose the type of shelter you desire.

Heritage Carports

Our Heritage  carports provide a heavier structural element than that of our Kudos style. With a closed gable roof style, our Heritage  carports can be designed in the Queenslander style or in the modern Hamptons style. 

The Queenslander style offers a traditional take on the Iconic carport, with characteristic features of a gabled roof with options for weatherboard or chamfer board wooden panels and fixtures. The chic Hamptons style puts a modern twist on your design, with a more freestanding beachy style. 

Pallas Rendered Carports

With inspiration taken from the latest architectural themes, Pallas brings a cool sophistication to Carports with sculpted bulkheads and columns in a uniquely engineered design framework that makes the crafting of geometric style outdoor environments more economical than traditional forms of rendering. 

Pallas dynamic combination of design and materials creates a glamorous outdoor environment of distinctive proportions in an architectural quality that sets a new standard of luxurious style.

Loved by Homeowners Across Australia

“We needed to replace the roofing over our upstairs balcony so we reached out to Trueline to do the job. No fuss, no problems and it looks great. Our second job with Trueline so I highly recommend them”
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Everything You Get With A Trueline Carport

So, what does Trueline include in the design and build of our carports? We have many options for customisation with style and structure, but all of our carports are built with these base features:

Quality customer service

At Trueline, we pride ourselves in ensuring our customers receive the best quality of service from start to finish.

By combining our love for the outdoors and relentless pursuit of creating the best designs with quality materials. Building your patio with Trueline can bring your ideal vision of the perfect outdoor space to life.

Custom patio designs

All Trueline patios are custom-designed and built to our customer’s requirements. 

Rather than simply offering a standard patio style, we work with you through all elements of design, material features, engineering and aesthetic requirements to create the perfect outdoor space for you to enjoy.

Highest quality roofing materials

Our projects are made with high-quality Australian-made materials and are designed to withstand the harshest of weather conditions.

Whether it’s a hot summer day, heavy rainfall or a cold winter, you’ll never regret choosing the best materials that provide you with a space to enjoy all year round!

Build quality

Trueline projects are built exclusively by our own skilled professionals that have specialist expertise and training to deliver our high standards of workmanship.

Unlike other companies, Trueline works with every aspect of the project- from design to completion.

Warranty

Trueline only operates with the highest standards of quality and performance across different stages of the building process.

Trueline offers lengthy guarantee periods on outdoor spaces, including patios, pergolas and verandahs:

  • 10 Year Product Guarantee
  • 15 Year Workmanship Guarantee
  • 20 Year Base Metal Guarantee
  • 30 Year Corrosion Resistance

This does not cover damages caused by outside influences, such as storms, or maintenance by unauthorised persons.

50+ years of experience

With more than 50 years of experience and a love for all things outdoors, we are dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and committed to helping you realise the outdoor space of your dreams.

We offer various services including 3D designs, structural engineering, navigating council requirements and approvals. We eliminate the hassle of hiring multiple contractors and manage the entire project for you. Our team will provide you with a free consultation, so you know exactly what’s involved before we begin any work on your project.

Providing an additional structure to your house means that you’ll have extra space for all the outdoor activities you wish to undertake, no matter the weather or time of day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Most outdoor roofing structures that exceed 10 square metres will require local council approval in Queensland.

While exceptions may exist, we recommend speaking to an experienced outdoor roofing designer to understand your local council approval requirements.

With more than 50 years of experience designing, approving and constructing outdoor roofing, Trueline can help you today.

Council approvals ensure that any outdoor roofing addition to your home is designed and built to standards set by the National Construction Code of Australia. The code is a uniform set of technical requirements. With the right approvals in hand, you can be sure that your new outdoor roof was designed and built by qualified professionals to a nationally accepted standard of safety and function.

This is particularly important when it comes to ensuring your new roof is designed and built to withstand the environmental factors in your local area. These include region-specific elements such as cyclonic winds.

The Trueline team has experience in designing roofing solutions from Rockhampton to Melbourne and everywhere in between. The team will help you with the best roofing solution and manage the council approval process from start to finish.

In most cases, all new carport designs will require council approvals. Depending on the size of your carport and local council requirements, additional approvals may be required. These will be discussed with you in detail during your design consultation.

Generally speaking, a pergola is considered a non-impervious structure. As a result, a pergola may be constructed without council approval provided it meets specific requirements set out by your local council.

When designing a pergola, it is important to consider the construction site as elements such as proximity to sewer lines may result in council approval being required. 

Depending on your local council area, there may be outdoor roofing designs that can be constructed without council approval. Generally speaking, the instances where approval isn’t required are limited. We always recommend speaking to our team to ensure an accurate interpretation of your local council requirements. 

Yes. We can help with council approval of most outdoor roofing structures. Our design consultants will help you understand the different types of structures you can add to your home as well as the application and approval process for your specific roofing goals.

In most instances, Trueline includes council application (building approval) in your quote.

There may be certain situations where a higher level of council approval is needed, such as Boundary Relaxation or Report and Consent and Town Planning applications.

With more than 50 years of experience in all aspects of dealing with council regulations, the Trueline team is well-versed and are experts in hard-to-achieve approvals.

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