PROJECT: HIGHLAND ESTATES
REFINED ARCHITECTURAL LIVING
Your Dream
Outdoor Room
Built Right, First Time.
We complete your project
ON TIME ON BUDGET
No excuses. No ghosting. Just premium, architectural results delivered on time and on budget. We handle the permits and design first, so your project runs smoothly from concept to completion.
BONDED & INSURED
FIXED-PRICE QUOTES
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The HS Outdoor Living Difference
Your backyard should feel like an extension of your home.
Most Melbourne homeowners wait years to do something meaningful with their outdoor space. When they finally do, they want it done right the first time, by a team that takes the same pride in the finished result as they do.
On Time, On Budget
You get a fixed-price quote and a clear, locked-in schedule before we start, then updates at every stage. We deliver when we said we would.
Premium Materials, No Compromises
We build with high-tensile Australian steel and premium insulated roofing, not kit-home alternatives. A structure that adds real value and lasts decades.
A Result You Will Be Proud Of
Our clients do not just gain a pergola or a deck. They gain a space they actually use. A place to host, relax and enjoy for years.
Proven
The HS Outdoor Living standard
We don't cut corners. We engineer solutions. By using high-tensile Australian steel and premium insulated roofing, we create architectural overhead structures designed specifically for your site's conditions. This is not a generic kit. It is a precision-built extension of your home.
Design
See it before we build it
From Pinterest board to your backyard. We show you exactly what is coming, before a single post goes in the ground.
Concepts
Modern flat roof or classic gable
Choose the style that fits your home and Melbourne's climate.
Control
Retractable louvres for any weather
Open to sun. Close against rain. Your outdoor room adapts to the season.
Materials
Composite versus timber side by side
See durability, maintenance and cost in real numbers before you decide.
Materials
Engineered to defy the seasons
We replace flimsy polycarbonate with premium insulated roofing profiles. This advanced material blocks searing heat in summer and eliminates condensation in winter, creating a true outdoor room you can use 365 days a year. No painting. No rusting. No compromises.
Thermal control. Reduces overhead heat transfer by up to 50%.
Wide-span engineering. High-tensile steel allows for fewer posts and open views.
Victorian tough. Built to withstand severe storms and heavy loads.
Comparison
Why choose custom over a kit
See how we stack up against the rest.
Timeline
From hello to handover
We move fast because your time is valuable. Every phase is locked in and planned up front, so your project stays on time and on budget from design to handover.
Measure & Design
We visit your site, take precise measurements and create a custom design. You get a fixed-price quote before anything else happens.
Permits & Materials
We lodge council approvals and engineering documents. Materials are pre-ordered and staged. You sit back while we handle the red tape.
The build begins
Permits approved and materials on site, the build begins. We work to a locked-in schedule and finish on time and on budget.
Handover and enjoy
Final inspection complete. Your outdoor room is ready. Time to pour that first drink and live the life you have been imagining.
Timeline
From hello to handover
We move fast because your time is valuable. Each phase is locked in. Each deadline is kept.
Measure & Design
We visit your site, take precise measurements, and create a custom design. You get a fixed price quote
before anything else happens.
Permits & Materials
We lodge council approvals and engineering documents. Materials are pre-ordered and staged. You sit back while we handle the red tape.
The build begins
Permits approved. Materials on site. The clock starts now. We finish in 14 days or you get $5,000 cash back.
Handover and enjoy
Final inspection complete. Your deck is ready. Time to pour that first drink and live the life you've been imagining.
Melbourne Homeowners
Have Trusted Us
Here's what they built with us — and what they had to say about the experience.
I recently reached out to Patrick and the team for advice on a pergola issue at my home, and I couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism and honesty. Simon came out to inspect the structure and was extremely thorough, clearly identifying a number of defects and taking the time to walk me through everything in a way that was easy to understand. What stood out most was their transparency — it's clear these guys take pride in what they do and genuinely care about delivering the right outcome for their customers.
Simon and the crew did an excellent job. Professional, punctual, and thorough. Highly recommended.
Hayden and the guys did an awesome job on our pergola project with a couple of custom options that really finished off the project.
Absolutely amazing experience with Simon and the team at HS Outdoor Living. From start to finish, the service was professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive to detail. The quality of workmanship exceeded expectations — everything was completed to a high standard and you can tell they take real pride in what they do. Couldn't be happier with my new patio!
Simon and Hayden came out and gave me a fair quote. The job was done to a high standard, and completed very quickly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pergola or veranda.
Simon and the team were amazing. Very happy with our deck. Would recommend.
Had them come out and do a job for my family, couldn't have asked for anything better. My dad was super happy with the work done. Cheers.
The team were very efficient, professional and had great craftsmanship. Totally recommend their work! Installed it all in a single day!
Absolutely awesome experience my family has had using HS Outdoor Living for a flat roof pergola for my aunt's place in Melbourne. From extremely professional interactions prior to work commencing to outstanding workmanship and professional attitude towards us as customers. Has been a joy to use them and would highly recommend to everyone. Thank you again HS Outdoor Living.
Excellent work from the team at HS Outdoor Living from the initial quote and advice on what would suit us best, all the way through to clean up at the completion of the job. Highly recommended.
I am loving my pergola. The product came exactly the way I anticipated. Hayden and team did a good job.
A friend recommended HS Outdoor Living — they couldn't speak highly enough about Hayden and Simon. They did an amazing job building our deck and pergola! From start to finish, professional, efficient, and detail-oriented. The craftsmanship is top-notch and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. We couldn't be happier — highly recommend!
Absolute pleasure doing business with HS. Hayden is a legend and his skills are extraordinary. I had absolutely no issues at all. Very happy with their work and absolutely love our new pergola.
Nice deck and pergola. Thank HS Outdoor team.
Five stars. From the time Simon came out to show us our options, to the communication with Andrew and the job being done by Hayden — so professional and seamless from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend this company again. We are extremely happy.
H&S Outdoor Living were fantastic. Simon and Hayden managed the job seamlessly. The team arrived on time, worked hard, and stayed professional even in 40° heat. As a single mum I really appreciated their reasonable pricing. Love the pergola — highly recommend.
Best decking at my parents house. Highly recommend.
I couldn't be happier with the incredible job Michael and Simon did to our outdoor space. They built a custom composite deck in our backyard and it has completely transformed it. Very organised, on time, and cleaned up well. The communication was clear and attention to detail was perfect. I highly recommend HS Outdoor Living.
My Dad and I were very satisfied with the Merbau decking. Very competitive in pricing and the attention to detail was spot on. Would highly recommend HS Outdoor Living to everyone looking for outdoor works!
The boys at HS Outdoor Living exceeded my expectations on the outdoor pergola. The communication I received from Simon to put my vision into perspective was fantastic! 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be coming back for future projects.
I recently hired HS Outdoor Living to build a new deck in my backyard and I couldn't be happier with the results. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for skilled, reliable and professional builders that do quality work. Thanks again for transforming my backyard!
A colleague recommended HS Outdoor Living. I am pleased to have worked with Michael and Simon, who demonstrated a high level of professionalism and successfully brought my vision to fruition. I will be recommending to all my friends and family.
My mother and I had our decking done by Michael. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly. I can't express how stress-free and easy it was to work with him. Thanks for the amazing job!!
Michael and Von built my veranda and have done a fantastic job. Very reliable.
Great work from the HS Outdoor Living team. Delivered a high quality deck and pergola and were professional during the whole build. Would highly recommend.
They built an amazing outdoor patio for my mum's new house. Could not recommend them more highly.
We had our open top pergola built last month and had a great experience from the consultation to construction. They made it a completely stress free experience, catered to our needs and communicated amazingly throughout the whole process. Big thank you!
These gentlemen love what they do and are sure good at it. Thank you guys.
Hired Simon to do some decking work for me and a pergola. Absolutely amazing work. Nice and clean. Responsive. Highly recommend.
Simon and the team at HS Outdoor Living were a dream to deal with from the first onsite consultation. The boys also surprised me with a grazing board at the end of the job to enjoy under my new deck and pergola. After the worst downpour of the year not one drop of rain leaked through!!! Thank you guys.
Simon was so helpful in finding out my main reasoning for wanting the pergola and helping suit my budget. After receiving other quotes I didn't think I would be able to do the project so soon. Wouldn't recommend any other company — if I could give 10 stars I would.
Had Michael, Von, Chris and Mario work on my house for the last few weeks. Have done an amazing job — 10 out of 10!!!
I had a vision for an outdoor pergola setting and these guys absolutely killed it. Simon was very respectful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enhance their home in a big way!
Totally transformed the outdoor areas of our property. Great service and excellent work.
Simon Hayden are the best people in business, as are their staff.
Ready to transform your outdoor space?
Join Melbourne homeowners who've trusted HS Outdoor Living.
Laser-levelled subfloors
We engineer levels, we don't guess at it.
Deep-set concrete footings
Because Victorian soil moves and shifts with seasons.
Australian steel backbone
BlueScope and Stratco for structural integrity that lasts.
Premium fasteners throughout
Stainless steel. No rust. No failure points ever.
This isn't a sales pitch.
It's a strategy session.
We will assess your site, lock in real numbers, and map out exactly how your backyard transforms. No obligation. No pressure. Just clarity.
Common Questions
Stop dreaming. Start
living.
The schedule for this quarter is filling up fast.
How do you keep my project on time and on budget?
We handle permits and council approvals up front, before construction starts, so the paperwork never holds up your build. You get a fixed-price quote before we begin, a locked-in schedule, and clear updates at every stage, so your project is delivered on time and on budget.
Will composite decking get too hot to walk on barefoot in a Melbourne summer?
Quality composite decking runs significantly cooler underfoot than traditional timber, and dramatically cooler than some cheaper alternatives. We specify premium composite boards with heat-dispersing technology that keeps surface temperatures comfortable even on the hottest Victorian days. Combined with our insulated roofing system, which reduces overhead heat transfer by up to 50%, your outdoor space stays genuinely usable year-round, not just on mild days.
Can you build in bushfire attack level (BAL) rated zones?
Yes, we design and build outdoor structures in BAL-rated areas across Victoria. Construction in bushfire zones requires specific materials, design details, and engineering certification that meet the requirements of AS 3959. We assess your property's BAL rating during the site consultation and design your structure accordingly, using compliant steel, decking, and roofing materials rated for your specific zone. We handle the engineering documentation as part of the permit process.
Can you build custom shapes like L-shapes, wraparounds, or irregular footprints?
Absolutely, custom shapes are what we do. Our steel-framing capability means we're not limited to simple rectangular footprints the way kit solutions are. L-shaped patios, wraparound verandas, structures that follow an irregular boundary or work around existing trees, pools, or outbuildings. We design and engineer these as precision custom builds. Every project starts with an accurate site measurement so the design works with your specific space, not against it.
Why do you build with Steel instead of Aluminium?
Steel gives us structural capability that aluminium simply can't match at an architectural scale. High-tensile Australian steel from BlueScope and Stratco allows us to achieve wider spans with fewer posts, creating the open, unobstructed outdoor spaces our clients want. Aluminium is fine for smaller kit patios, but when you're engineering a structure designed to handle Melbourne's storm loads, integrate with your home's roofline, and last decades without compromise, steel is the only material that does the job properly.
How long does composite decking actually last, and what does maintenance look like?
Premium composite decking carries a 25-year structural warranty and is designed to maintain its appearance for the life of that warranty, with no painting, no oiling, no staining, and no sealing required. Unlike timber, composite won't rot, splinter, warp, or fade. Maintenance is limited to an occasional rinse with a hose or a sweep with a deck brush. It's the last decking surface most of our clients ever install.
Can you work around an existing structure, pool, or garden feature?
Yes, and we do it regularly. Designing around pools, retaining walls, existing paving, mature trees, garden beds, and other structures is part of the custom design process. We take precise measurements during the site consultation and engineer the structure to integrate with what's already there, rather than asking you to remove or modify things you want to keep. If there's a constraint on your site, we'll design around it.
What happens with council inspections, and do I need to be involved?
We handle the entire council and permit process on your behalf, lodging applications, liaising with your local council, providing engineering documentation, and scheduling any required inspections. You don't need to manage any of it. We keep you informed at each stage and let you know when approvals are granted so we can lock in your build start date. Our clients regularly tell us the permit process was the part of the project they were most dreading, and the part they ended up having to think about least.
Is there a deposit required, and what does the payment structure look like?
Yes, we require a deposit to secure your build slot and commence the design and permit process. The exact payment structure is outlined in your contract and broken into clear milestones aligned to the project phases: design confirmation, permit approval, build commencement, and final handover. There are no surprise invoices and no requests for payment outside the agreed schedule. Everything is documented in writing before any work begins.
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