Builders in Warners Bay

Warners Bay work is dominated by outdoor living. People here want to use the lake outlook, which means decks, alfresco areas and opening the rear of the house up with large glazing. The two things that decide whether that works are the level threshold between inside and out, and how the new roof ties into the existing one.

Blocks around the bay frequently slope toward the water, so decks end up elevated. Above one metre you need a compliant balustrade, and the fall-height provisions bring engineering into play. Above 600mm you are generally past exempt development and into a Complying Development Certificate.

Proximity to the water also affects material choice. Salt-laden air off the lake is milder than surf exposure but still enough to shorten the life of the wrong fixings and coatings.

What we build in Warners Bay

We offer every one of our building services in Warners Bay.

Local conditions that affect your build

Elevated decks

Sloping blocks push decks up. Engineered footings, larger posts, bracing, balustrade and stairs all follow, and the balustrade alone can be a fifth of the deck cost.

Lakeside corrosion

Use grade 304 stainless fixings as a minimum near the water. Galvanised hardware will show rust staining within a few years.

Foreshore controls

Lakefront lots have building line restrictions toward the water that affect how far a deck or extension can go.