Customer Testimonial Video: Jason & Lucia

Jason & Lucia knew when they bought the home that they wanted to make the area into an entertainment space. They have a big family and love being outdoors, they have added an outdoor Plasma TV & Built-In BBQ area under the Cooldek veranda really making it look like an extension of the indoor area.

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Justin Cannon
Customer Testimonial Video: Andre & Elaine

Andre & Elaine were really focused on making sure that the addition to their home was visually pleasing and provided the right look factor. Andre's didn't want to use timber to make sure structurally and cosmetically it ticked all the right boxes for him and Elaine.

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Justin Cannon
Should Both Partners Be Present When Getting A Quote?

Yes we do need both you and your partner at home when getting a quote.

Although one feels that they may know what they want in regards to their veranda, more often than not there are so many things that can hinder that initial design. It could be permit restrictions; it could be restrictions that your house allows.

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Justin Cannon
Does A Veranda Add Value To Your Home?

Absolutely a veranda increases the value of your home. I know some people often say that if you spend $10,000 on a veranda you have added $30,000 to the house. I am a bit more conservative. Definitely it is going to add $20,000 to the value of your house.

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Justin Cannon
Can I Install A Veranda On My Own?

That’s one of those things that you have to think about in all seriousness. You are about to spend a lot of money on property, one of your biggest investments. And you have to ask yourself, do you have the ability to be able to do this correctly?

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Justin Cannon
How Much Does A Veranda Cost?

A lot of people, when they get us out to look, have no idea about the cost of these things. I can say that maybe the most cost effective design is a flat roof. And it will cost more if you are doing gables or curved roofs because there is more steel involved.

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Justin Cannon
Can I Build A Veranda In A Heritage Overlay?

Building in a heritage overlay area can be a complex area. What I can say to you, if any firm can get this structure up for you, it would be install a veranda. And as a design consultant it is my job to know the rules and regulations concerning heritage overlays. If anyone can get this structure up for you, it would be our company.

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Amy Walker
Can I buy and install a veranda DIY?

Often people ask can I buy the material only and install it myself? My sentiment is no.. Why would you do that? Would you buy all the car parts and build your own car? You’ve got to be crazy. Would you do your own surgery? You get experts to do that for you.

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Justin Cannon
Timber vs Colorbond Steel Veranda

Install a veranda works exclusively with Stratco designed and engineered colorbond steel, that is sourced from blue sculpt steel right here in Victoria. It’s a local product. You wouldn’t even consider something like timber against that, Is your home worth it?

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Justin Cannon
How Long Does It Take To Install A Veranda?

People are often surprised when we tell them we plan to have their veranda up, all systems going in the one day. This may mean starting at 8 in the morning and finishing at last light, but it will be done. We employ dedicated teams to install our verandas.

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Amy Walker