How much does a pergola cost Brisbane?

The average cost of a pergola in Australia is around $100-$500 per square metre. In total, you can expect to pay around $2000 for a pergola kit or $5000 for a custom pergola.

How much do wood pergolas cost?

Average Cost of a Pergola

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Average Cost	$4000
Highest Cost	$10,000
Lowest Cost	$1,300

What is the best timber to use for a pergola Australia?

Native hardwood timber species that are ideal for your timber pergola include: Ironbark: A red timber with a durability rating of 1. Merbau/Kwila: A brown timber with a durability rating of 1. Spotted Gum: A mixed colour timber with a durability rating of 1.

Do I need treated timber for pergola?

Pergolas can be made from a variety of materials, but wood is the most common. Softwood is the cheapest, and provided you buy pressure-treated timber and look after it, it will last well.

Do I need a permit to build a pergola in Brisbane?

Do I need a Building Approval for a pergola or patio? Yes. Unless the pergola / patio has an area of less than 10m2, a height of no more than 2.4m.

What is the best wood for a pergola?

Western Red Cedar and Redwood are the two most commonly used woods for pergolas, aside from pressure-treated wood. Western Red Cedar (WRC) and Redwood are both naturally stunning woods and often lumped together.

What size timber is best for a pergola?

To adequately support the lumber overhead as well as give the pergola a sturdy look, you’ll probably need to use 6×6 for the support posts. For a very small pergola with only 4 to 6 feet between posts, 4×4 supports will work.

How close can you build a pergola to a fence Qld?

How close can I build a pergola to a boundary fence? According to the NSW government development standards, the pergola should be located behind the building line and at least 5m away from the boundary fence and up to 9m in other areas. The pergola shouldn’t be bigger than 25m² with an average height of 3m.

Do you need council approval for a pergola in Qld?

Yes, all pergolas with a floor area greater than 10 square metres or 2.4m in height will require building approval.