Lifestyle Patios

What Lifestyle Patios does

Lifestyle Patios is a family-owned Brisbane-based construction company, established in 2004 by a husband-and-wife founding team that continues to actively run the business. The company designs and builds custom outdoor living structures, primarily patios, carports, and timber decks, for residential homeowners across South-East Queensland, with named service areas spanning Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Bribie Island, Redlands & Moreton Bay, and Northern Scenic Rim. Each structure is bespoke rather than prefabricated, with multiple roof style options (flat, gable, fly-over, fly-up, and free-standing) and materials engineered for Queensland conditions including high-grade aluminium, steel, timber, and coastal-grade fixings.

The core operating model is a sales-led, on-site field consultation process: design consultants visit customer properties to measure, plan, and deliver a complete design and quote on the day, with the company handling council approvals and QBCC insurance paperwork through partners such as Pronto Building Approvals. Revenue is project-based, generated one installation at a time on a quote-by-quote basis, with no recurring revenue stream and no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Typical project timelines run 4-8 weeks from quote to completion, extendable to up to 12 weeks when council relaxation approval is required.

The company maintains an ecosystem of material and certification suppliers (Apollo Patios as the primary roofing systems partner, plus Harding Steel, Brisbane Fasteners, Allspec Aluminium, Palram, Valmont, Ausdeck, and Brisbane MetalCraft), an HIA industry association membership, and multi-channel digital marketing including a website with 91 blog articles, Trustindex-verified Google reviews, and active Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts. There is no app, no public API, no AI/ML capabilities, no external funding, and no parent company. Customers are exclusively residential SMB/individual homeowners, with six case-study customers cited across Logan, Brisbane, Jimboomba, and Moreton Bay.

Name

Lifestyle Patios

Legal name

Lifestyle Patios

Website

https://lifestylepatios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lifestyle Patios is a family-owned Brisbane construction company, founded in 2004, that designs and builds custom patios, carports, and decks for residential homeowners across South-East Queensland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Outdoor Living Construction

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Porch & Veranda Construction (HSAPALAG), Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF)

Keywords

• Custom patio construction
• Outdoor living structures
• Carport builders
• Residential deck construction
• Patio design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Patio Construction: Design and build of custom outdoor patios. Revenue is project-based, one-time fee per installation. No recurring revenue model.
2. Custom Carport Construction: Design and build of custom carports for residential properties. Project-based revenue.
3. Custom Deck Construction: Design and build of timber decks with stairs and balustrades. Project-based revenue.
4. Council Approval Handling: Administrative service handling council approvals and permits as part of the overall project. Included in project pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lifestyle Patios designs, engineers, and installs custom residential outdoor living structures including patios, carports, and decks across South East Queensland. Each project is bespoke, tailored to the homeowner's property, lifestyle, and budget using climate-appropriate materials. The company provides free on-site design consultations with same-day quotes and manages all council approvals on the customer's behalf.

Product overview

Lifestyle Patios is a family-owned Brisbane construction company offering a comprehensive suite of outdoor living solutions. Their core product portfolio consists of custom patios, carports, and decks—each available in multiple roof styles (flat, gable, fly-over, fly-up, and free-standing). The company differentiates through bespoke design not cookie-cutter kits, tailoring each build to the client's home, lifestyle, and budget. Their offering extends beyond physical structures to include complementary products such as balustrades and custom stairs, plus service offerings including free on-site design consultations and council approval handling. All products are designed and built to withstand Queensland's harsh climate conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Patios Custom-designed and built patios for Queensland residential homes, available in flat, gable, fly-over, fly-up, and free-standing roof styles. Engineered for Queensland climate conditions including heat, hail, and sun exposure. Each patio is bespoke to the property's layout, the homeowner's lifestyle, and budget.
• Custom Carports Custom-designed carports engineered to protect vehicles from Queensland weather while complementing the home's architecture. Available in all roof styles (flat, gable, fly-over, fly-up, free-standing) and tailored to suit the property's layout and driveway, not just a standard template.
• Custom Outdoor Decks Custom timber decks with associated stairs and balustrades, tailored to fit the client's style and budget. Extends usable living space outdoors and is engineered for Queensland conditions, including configurations for sloping blocks and multi-level layouts.
• Free Design Consultation On-site design consultation where an experienced design consultant visits the homeowner's property to measure, plan, and create hand-drawn to-scale plans. Customers receive a complete design and quote on the same day, covering materials, layout, and council approval requirements.
• Council Approval Handling End-to-end administrative service that manages Queensland council approvals, QBCC insurance, and building certifications on behalf of the homeowner. Removes paperwork burden and coordinates with certifiers such as Pronto Building Approvals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-8 weeks from quote to completion (typical)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered primary, supporting and core.

• Apollo PatiosprimaryTechnology or IntegrationMain supplier of patio and roofing systems. Australian-owned and operated company specialising exclusively in the manufacture of patios and roofing systems. Designs, engineers, and manufactures 100% in-house, creating roofing profiles in twenty-three colours. Lifestyle Patios has 'long used Apollo as our main supplier'.
• Harding SteelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMaterials supplier partner for steel components used in patio, carport, and deck construction.
• Brisbane FastenerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of fastening components for construction. Includes coastal-grade and stainless steel fixings for durability.
• Allspec Aluminium Systems SpecialistssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of aluminium components and systems for patio construction, including aluminium screens and architectural elements.
• PalramsupportingTechnology or IntegrationInternational manufacturer of polycarbonate and PVC sheets used for roofing and skylight applications.
• ValmontsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier partner for structural components and steel products used in construction.
• Ausdeck Patios and RoofingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAustralian manufacturer of patio and roofing systems. Partner for custom roofing solutions.
• Pronto Building ApprovalscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertifier and building approval service. Handles certification and council approval processes for Queensland building projects. Essential partner for navigating council requirements.
• 10 Brisbane MetalCraftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLocal metal fabrication and craftsmanship partner for custom metalwork components.
• HIA (Housing Industry Association)supportingOthersIndustry association membership. HIA is the peak industry body for residential building in Australia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stratco: Australia's largest manufacturer and installer of outdoor structures including patios, carports, verandahs, and decking. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Lifestyle Patios, but with national scale, in-house manufacturing, and broader product breadth.
• Apollo Patios: Australian-owned patio and roofing manufacturer and franchise builder. Directly competes with Lifestyle Patios on patios, carports, and outdoor roofs; also serves as Lifestyle Patios' primary roofing supplier, making it a unique supplier-competitor.
• Fair Dinkum Builds: Australian franchise builder of sheds, patios, carports, and garages. Direct overlap on patio and carport construction for residential customers, with a national franchise footprint competing against Lifestyle Patios' local bespoke model.

Broad incumbents

• Ranbuild: National Australian supplier and installer of sheds, garages, patios, and outdoor structures via a dealer network. Comparable on residential outdoor structures but operates with a standardised, dealer-driven model rather than Lifestyle Patios' bespoke design approach.
• Wide Span Sheds: National Australian outdoor structures company offering sheds, patios, carports, and garages. Overlaps with Lifestyle Patios in carports and patio roofing, with broader product scope and a more standardised, kit-based go-to-market model.
• Bunnings: Australia's largest home improvement retailer with an extensive outdoor living range, DIY patio kits, and installation services. Not a direct builder, but a broad incumbent that competes for the same residential outdoor upgrade wallet via cheaper kit and installation offerings.

Others

• Coolaroo: Australian outdoor lifestyle products brand offering shade solutions, outdoor blinds, and related accessories. Adjacent to Lifestyle Patios' outdoor living focus, more on shade and softscape products than constructed structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lifestylepatios.QLD
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifestylepatios
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lifestylepatios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifestyle-patios

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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