Outdoor Living
Turn underused outdoor space into a practical extension of your property with built structures planned around how you want to use the area. SB Custom Homes works with homeowners and suitable property owners on substantial pergolas, patios, carports, decks, alfresco areas, verandahs, entertainment areas and outdoor kitchens.
Projects can start with design support or suitable existing plans, with scope and approvals assessed for each site.
Outdoor Living Options
These confirmed options cover the main structures, project types and delivery pathways SB Custom Homes can provide for substantial outdoor-living work, subject to project suitability.
Pergola Building
Patio Building
Carport Building
Deck Building
Alfresco Building
Verandah Building
Outdoor Kitchen Building
Design & Build
Existing Plans Build
Design Coordination
Engineering Coordination
Approvals Coordination
Bathroom Renovations
Structural Alterations
Internal Reconfiguration
Additional Bedrooms
We wanted a pergola that would make our outdoor area more usable without feeling like an add-on to the house. SB Custom Homes helped us work through the size, layout and finish we were aiming for and explained what needed to be considered before construction. The process gave us a much clearer direction, and the finished pergola created the sheltered outdoor space we had been hoping to use more often.
Sheltered Pergola Space
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Our existing backyard had enough space for a deck, but we were unsure how to turn the idea into a practical project. We wanted something that suited the way we entertain and connected comfortably with the home. SB Custom Homes helped us develop the deck-building scope, consider the details that mattered to us and move from an initial idea to a finished outdoor area that feels far more usable.
Deck Building Scope
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We were planning an alfresco area and wanted one team that could help us move from the early concept to the actual build. We had ideas about how the space should work but needed help understanding the planning and coordination involved. SB Custom Homes guided the project through the relevant steps and helped us create an alfresco space that gives our family a more comfortable place to gather and entertain outdoors.
Alfresco Area Planning
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We needed a carport that suited the property rather than something that looked completely separate from the home. We already had a general idea of the size and position, but there were still design and project details to resolve. SB Custom Homes helped us work through the carport-building requirements and overall scope, resulting in a finished structure that provides the practical covered space we wanted.
Carport Building Requirements
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Our outdoor area was exposed and did not give us a comfortable place to sit or entertain, so we started looking at a new patio. We wanted the project to feel considered rather than simply adding a roofed area. SB Custom Homes helped us develop the patio-building plan around the site and the way we intended to use the space. The result gave us a much more functional outdoor area for everyday use.
Patio Building Plan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We wanted a verandah that added useful sheltered space while still feeling connected to the existing home. Before starting, we had questions about the layout, finishes and what would be required for the project. SB Custom Homes helped us work through those decisions and coordinate the verandah project. Having the structure properly planned made it easier to create an outdoor area that feels purposeful and suits how we use the property.
Verandah Project Planning
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️An outdoor kitchen had been part of our backyard plans for a while, but we wanted it treated as a proper building project rather than just choosing appliances and cabinets. We needed to think about the overall entertaining area, layout and finishes together. SB Custom Homes helped us shape the outdoor kitchen project around how we wanted to use the space, giving us a more organised and enjoyable area for cooking and entertaining.
Outdoor Kitchen Project
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We had a larger outdoor entertainment area in mind but were not sure which parts belonged to the built structure and which were separate landscaping or site work. SB Custom Homes helped us define the outdoor-living scope and work through the structure, layout and finish ideas we had. That clarity made the project easier to understand and gave us an outdoor area designed around the way we actually wanted to use the property.
Outdoor Living Scope
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Outdoor Living Questions
Can you build from existing plans?
Yes. SB Custom Homes can construct suitable outdoor structures from existing plans. If you already have drawings, send them with your site and structure details so the scope can be reviewed. Where further design, engineering or approvals are required, those needs can be coordinated for the specific project.
Do you handle engineering and approvals?
Yes, where required. SB can coordinate design, engineering and relevant approvals as part of the project pathway. Requirements are not identical for every structure or site, so the necessary consultants, documentation and approvals need to be determined for the individual project rather than assumed in advance.
Do you build decks and outdoor kitchens?
Yes. Decks and outdoor kitchens are confirmed outdoor-living services, alongside pergolas, patios, carports, alfresco areas, verandahs and outdoor entertainment areas. Suitability depends on the project scope, site, location and any required approvals, with very small work outside the business's main focus.
Do you also do paving and retaining walls?
Yes, but those needs belong primarily to SB's Landscaping & Hardscaping service rather than the built outdoor-structure service. Paving, retaining walls, driveways, paths and related site work can be considered at suitable scale, including as part of broader projects where the scope makes sense.
Phone Number
0430 433 100
Business Location
94 Greendale Boulevard, Pakenham VIC 3810
E-Mail ID
[email protected]Discuss Your Outdoor Project
Planning a pergola, deck, alfresco area or another substantial outdoor structure? Tell us what you want to build, where the property is located, and any dimensions, ideas, plans or preferred finishes you already have. SB Custom Homes can help clarify whether your project is suitable, whether design support is needed and what engineering or approvals may need to be coordinated before construction.
Built Around Your Project
A Flexible Way to Build
Outdoor projects do not all start at the same point. SB Custom Homes can take on suitable design-and-build work or construct from existing plans, giving you a practical pathway whether you are beginning with an idea or already have drawings prepared.
Where the project requires it, we can coordinate design, engineering and approvals alongside construction. The exact pathway depends on the structure, site and project requirements, so these steps are assessed for the individual job rather than treated as identical for every pergola, deck, carport or alfresco area.
We focus on substantial projects rather than very small handyman work. During planning, customers can provide preferred materials, finishes and products, with selections reviewed before they are included or ordered.
Choose Your Project Starting Point
Your outdoor structure can begin with design support or with suitable plans you already have.
| Starting Point | SB Delivery Path | Useful Information to Provide |
|---|---|---|
| Starting with an idea | Design-and-build with coordination as required | Site, structure type, dimensions, ideas and preferred finishes |
| Existing suitable plans | Construction from your existing plans | Plans, site location, project details and preferred finishes |
| Further requirements identified | Design, engineering or approvals coordinated where required | Available plans, site details and relevant project information |
Outdoor Living Project Quick Reference
Six practical points to keep in mind when planning a substantial outdoor-living project with SB Custom Homes.
Substantial Project Fit
SB Custom Homes focuses on substantial outdoor-living work rather than very small handyman jobs. Suitability still depends on the structure, overall scope, site, location and required approvals.Site Visit for Quoting
For an accurate quotation, a site visit may be recommended or required depending on the project, particularly where existing site conditions influence the proposed outdoor structure.Selections and Changes
Materials, products and finishes are reviewed with you before they are included or ordered. Changes after approval may affect project cost or timing, with impacts discussed before proceeding.Possible Separate Fees
Design, planning, engineering, surveying, permits and other consultant requirements may involve separate pre-construction fees. Required services and associated costs should be confirmed before proceeding.Timing Is Project-Specific
Project timing can vary with size, complexity, site conditions, materials, selections, variations, approvals and other project-specific factors, so a single blanket timeframe should not be assumed.Service Area Matters
SB Custom Homes primarily serves Pakenham and Melbourne’s south-east. Broader Greater Melbourne projects may be considered case by case, depending on project size, scope and location.