How to Build a Pergola – Step One
What You Need To Consider Before You Build
In building a Pergola, you can save yourself a lot of time and hassles down the line if you give some consideration to a few things before you start.
It is very important to check with your local council or shire before building any structure. It is your responsibility to ensure that all relevant approvals have been obtained and that the structure that you are attaching to (likely your home) is suitable to support the additional load imposed by your new pergola. In the absence of approval, a council or shire can reasonably demand that any structure you have built be pulled down. Obviously this is not a desirable outcome so we strongly recommend that you get your approval first!