Louvred Roofs and Pergolas in Bowral

Winter sun in, summer glare out

Frost is a regular visitor to Bowral in winter, and the days are short on sunshine. With the louvres fully open, nothing sits between your deck and the sky, so the sun can warm the boards and stream into the room inside.

When summer arrives, angle the blades to cut the glare and keep air moving, or close them right up for full shade and shelter. That gives you one outdoor area that works in July and in January, instead of a space you only enjoy for a handful of weekends.

A garden town that loves being outdoors

Bowral is known for its gardens. Locals planted deciduous trees from 1887 to give the town a European look, and every spring Tulip Time fills Corbett Gardens with colour. Plenty of residents put the same care into their own backyards.

A freestanding pergola stands on its own posts and footings, so it can go out among the garden beds and face the view you worked hard on, not the back fence. If the spot you like is under or near a big tree, mention it at the measure and we will take it into account when we plan where the roof goes.

Optional LED lighting through the frame or blades turns the garden into an evening space, and heating takes the bite out of a crisp night.

Heritage streets and getting approval

Wingecarribee Shire Council lists two heritage conservation areas in Bowral, the Bowral Conservation Area and the Aitken Road Conservation Area. Bowral began as a summer retreat for wealthy Sydney families, and the grand Victorian weatherboard homes they built are still part of its character.

The NSW exempt development rules for decks, patios and similar structures set limits on size, height and setbacks, with an extra condition inside a heritage conservation area about sitting behind the building line of the street. If your plans fall outside those rules, you may need an approval before you build.

Your planning certificate shows whether your property is affected. Check with council or a certifier first, and we will help with the measurements and product details they ask for.

Easy to run, whoever is home

Bowral has become a favourite move for retirees and empty nesters, and many owners want a roof that looks after itself. Motorised louvres open and close with a button or a remote, and they can link into smart home control.

Fit rain and wind sensors and the roof closes itself when a shower drifts through or a gusty change arrives, so nobody has to dash outside in their slippers. If you would rather keep it simple, a manual crank works well on a smaller roof.

Choosing your Bowral louvred roof

Here is what goes into your louvred roof. The size of the area and each of these choices shapes the price, which is why every Bowral roof gets its own quote.

• Attached to the house, usually the lower cost option, or freestanding on its own posts
• Powder coated aluminium louvres and frame for low upkeep
• Manual crank or motorised control
• Rain and wind sensors, LED lighting, heating and ceiling fans as optional extras
• Privacy screens, cafe blinds, zip screens or glass doors for the open sides

Your free measure at home

We come to you, look at where the sun falls through the year and ask how you want to use the space. Darren brings samples and shows you how the louvres move. You then receive a written quote, free and with no obligation, and our own team handles the installation.