A covered deck turns an outdoor space you use a few months a year into one you use most of the year. In the Manawatū that means somewhere to sit out of the drizzle in autumn, out of the hot afternoon sun in summer, and somewhere to put the barbecue that is not in the rain.
We build roofs over decks as part of a new deck, or over an existing deck or patio. One recent customer had us build a roof over the deck of their new house: "His quote was very reasonable and his timeline was stuck to."
Covered deck options in NZ range from a simple deck canopy to a fully roofed outdoor covered deck. These are the ones we build most.
The most popular roof over a deck. A timber frame fixed to the house with clear or tinted polycarbonate sheeting on top keeps the rain off while letting light into the house behind it. It is the best choice where the deck sits outside a living room you do not want to darken.
Long-run iron or similar solid roofing gives full shade and a more permanent, outdoor-room feel. It suits decks that already get too much sun, or a covered area designed as a separate outdoor living space. It does darken the rooms behind it, so placement matters.
An open timber pergola over the deck gives dappled shade and structure without blocking the sky. It can be roofed later. A pergola is the starting point for many covered decks.
For a lighter-touch deck canopy, shade sails or retractable covers can work over part of the deck. They need strong fixing points and are less durable in strong wind than a fixed roof.
Adding screens or walls to one or two sides of a covered deck creates a partly enclosed outdoor room that cuts the wind. Fully enclosing a deck starts to become a room of the house, and the rules change. Talk to us before you plan that.
Consent: an open pergola is generally exempt from building consent. A roofed structure is different. Schedule 1 has exemptions for some ground-floor verandahs, porches and awnings up to around 30m², with conditions. Larger, higher or more complex roofs may need consent. We will tell you which applies at the quote. See the deck consent guide.
A deck roof cost depends mostly on size, roofing type and how it fixes to the house. As a very rough indication, a timber-framed polycarbonate roof over a typical deck area is often a similar order of cost per m² to the deck itself, and a solid roof more again. For ideas before you decide, read our covered deck and shade ideas.
These are indicative ranges only, not a quote. They are a rough guide based on typical New Zealand deck pricing, set deliberately wide. Height off the ground, ground conditions, access, board and fixing choice, stairs, balustrade, removal of an old deck and whether consent is needed all move the final number, sometimes a long way. The only price that counts is the fixed written price we give you after measuring up on site. Prices include GST.
Every job is priced on site with a fixed written quote. For indicative deck prices, see the deck cost guide or try the deck calculator.
We recently had Guy and his ream construct a roof over the deck of our new house.
He was pleasant and punctual on the site visit and made a number of suggestions on how it could be achieved.
His quote was very reasonable and his timeline was stuck to.
We are very happy with the result and recommend him to anyone looking for a similar job.
We recently engaged Guy from Rowdy Builders to repair a wooden fence blown over in strong winds, and construct a medium size deck at our property.
From the outset, Guy was professional, approachable, and communicated extremely well, keeping us updated on progress and ensuring we knew what to expect at each stage of the project. The quality of workmanship was outstanding.
The fence repairs were completed to a high standard, and the new deck has completely transformed our outdoor area. It is clear that Guy takes pride in his work and pays attention to detail, delivering a finished product that exceeded our expectations.
We are extremely pleased with the result and would not hesitate to recommend Guy and Rowdy Builders to anyone looking for reliable, skilled tradespeople who deliver what they promise.
We couldn’t be happier with the work from Guy at Rowdy Builders. From start to finish, he was friendly, professional and incredibly organised.
He coordinated all aspects of the work, including arranging the additional trades required, and kept us well informed throughout the entire process.
Everything was handled smoothly and professionally, and the end result was fantastic. We would highly recommend Rowdy Builders to anyone looking for quality workmanship and an stress-free experience
Usually, yes, as long as the house framing can take the connection and there is room for posts. We look at it on site.
It depends on size and design. Some ground-floor verandahs, porches and awnings up to around 30m² are exempt with conditions. Larger or more complex roofs may need consent. We will tell you at the quote.
Clear or tinted polycarbonate keeps light in the house behind the deck. Solid roofing gives full shade. Many people choose clear roofing outside living areas and solid roofing for a separate outdoor room.
A solid roof will darken the rooms behind it. Clear roofing keeps most of the light. We can also set the roof higher to keep light coming in.
Yes, and it is often cheaper to do both at once, because the deck and roof posts can be planned together.
Free on-site quote. Fixed price in writing. Decks, fences and pergolas.
