Carport Builders Melbourne:
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Carport Builders Melbourne
Looking to revamp your outdoor space with a carport that delivers both function and visual appeal? At Custom Outdoor Living, we specialise in delivering premium carport designs around Melbourne. We combine craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep understanding of local architecture to create custom carports Melbourne families are proud to call their own.
Our Signature Carport Projects
Balwyn North Carport
Mt Eliza Carport
Langwarrin Garage
Hawthorn Garage
Every project we undertake reflects the quality and attention to detail that we’re known for. From compact single-vehicle shelters to expansive multi-bay carport installations in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, our work is defined by its longevity, weather resistance, and aesthetic integration with your home’s existing style.
Check out our project gallery and see how we’ve brought clients’ visions to life.
The Custom Outdoor Living Advantage: Style Meets Function
Choosing Custom Outdoor Living means investing in a purpose-built extension of your home that serves your lifestyle.
Our team uses premium materials, including high-quality steel, as well as hardwood, to deliver timber carports Melbourne residents can rely on for years to come. Our design-first approach ensures our custom carports Melbourne-wide complement the unique layouts of the property, meeting both functional needs and council regulations.
We handle every detail—from concept and permits to final sign-off on construction—so you can enjoy a stress-free experience with exceptional results.
Melbourne Homeowners Share Their Carport Experience
We take pride in our reputation as highly recommended carport builders Melbourne families return to time and again. Here’s what some of our clients have said:
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88 Google reviews
Sam Garofalo
Custom Outdoor Living has provided the most professional service and build of our Alfresco area.
From the first meeting with Matt and every tradie who worked on the job there was always a high level of efficiency, competence and skill.
I can not recommend Custom Outdoor Living highly enough.
From the first meeting with Matt and every tradie who worked on the job there was always a high level of efficiency, competence and skill.
I can not recommend Custom Outdoor Living highly enough.
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Geoff Greig
Contracted customer outdoor living to turn our 70’s carport to a garage. Did an excellent job especially given the constraints of the pre existing structure. Communication was excellent as was attention to detail . I can thoroughly recommend them .
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Simon Craig
Matt, Glen and the team were fantastic from start to finish when building us an Alfresco. They were professional and the communication was great throughout. All the contractors that worked on it were excellent and we cant fault any of their work. Definitely recommend!
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Stephen Moore
We can not speak highly enough of how happy and satisfied we are with the results of our engaging Custom Outdoor Living to build our new carport.
The alpha male in the house thought he with the help of some friends and family could do the job himself.
However, She Who Must be Obeyed said "No", I have found this company on the internet and that is how it all started.
Instead of it taking twelve months, it was only six weeks. and they did all the hard work seeking council permits and jumping through the hoops.
Every interaction has been so incredibly positive, from the initial phone call to book an appointment, through the entire construction period.
It has been magnificently project managed, we have been kept informed every step of the way and the standard of trades people and their labours have been first rate. We wouldn't be unhappy to have any of them back to do other work.
Ultimately though the end result is simply wonderful. Our new carport looks as though it could have always been part of the home with the roof line carrying through with matching roof tiles.
Although it cost a small fee for the initial visit, measure and project scoping, if you are intent on finding someone to manage and build that new outdoor area, carport or garage perhaps, then from our experience, the team at Custom Outdoor Living are worthy of your time and consideration.
The alpha male in the house thought he with the help of some friends and family could do the job himself.
However, She Who Must be Obeyed said "No", I have found this company on the internet and that is how it all started.
Instead of it taking twelve months, it was only six weeks. and they did all the hard work seeking council permits and jumping through the hoops.
Every interaction has been so incredibly positive, from the initial phone call to book an appointment, through the entire construction period.
It has been magnificently project managed, we have been kept informed every step of the way and the standard of trades people and their labours have been first rate. We wouldn't be unhappy to have any of them back to do other work.
Ultimately though the end result is simply wonderful. Our new carport looks as though it could have always been part of the home with the roof line carrying through with matching roof tiles.
Although it cost a small fee for the initial visit, measure and project scoping, if you are intent on finding someone to manage and build that new outdoor area, carport or garage perhaps, then from our experience, the team at Custom Outdoor Living are worthy of your time and consideration.
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Construction And Design Of Garage .
The team at Custom Outdoor living were professional and efficient from organising building permits and detailed designs.
Construction and workmanship was of the highest quality and performed on time.
Good communication and always punctual with tradesman and project manager.
I would definitely hire Custom Outdoor Living again and recommend them to friends or family.
The team at Custom Outdoor living were professional and efficient from organising building permits and detailed designs.
Construction and workmanship was of the highest quality and performed on time.
Good communication and always punctual with tradesman and project manager.
I would definitely hire Custom Outdoor Living again and recommend them to friends or family.
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Harry Evans
Construction And Design Of Garage .
The team at Custom Outdoor living were professional and efficient from organising building permits and detailed designs.
Construction and workmanship was of the highest quality and performed on time.
Good communication and always punctual with tradesman and project manager.
I would definitely hire Custom Outdoor Living again and recommend them to friends or family.
The team at Custom Outdoor living were professional and efficient from organising building permits and detailed designs.
Construction and workmanship was of the highest quality and performed on time.
Good communication and always punctual with tradesman and project manager.
I would definitely hire Custom Outdoor Living again and recommend them to friends or family.
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Phil Young
Matt and his team have been brilliant for us. From the design through to execution I have nothing but good things to say. Flexibility to change things based on changing requirements or clearer requirements was met with a smile and without a huge variation bill!
Our expectations have been met. The project has run largely to time and definitely to budget. Communication was excellent. We knew what was happening and when the next thing would occur.
Good luck with your projects!
Our expectations have been met. The project has run largely to time and definitely to budget. Communication was excellent. We knew what was happening and when the next thing would occur.
Good luck with your projects!
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Philip Young
Matt and his team have been brilliant for us. From the design through to execution I have nothing but good things to say. Flexibility to change things based on changing requirements or clearer requirements was met with a smile and without a huge variation bill!
Our expectations have been met. The project has run largely to time and definitely to budget. Communication was excellent. We knew what was happening and when the next thing would occur.
Good luck with your projects!
Our expectations have been met. The project has run largely to time and definitely to budget. Communication was excellent. We knew what was happening and when the next thing would occur.
Good luck with your projects!
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Andrew Thompson
I had a great experience building my outdoor living area with Custom Outdoor Living. From the start Matt listened to our needs and produced exactly what we wanted. Project manager Glen ensured everything during construction ran smoothly and was very accommodating to any requests put to him. Definitely recommend!
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Martin Filmer
Working with Matt and the team has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their communication was clear, consistent, and genuinely collaborative, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress‑free. Every member of the team demonstrated professionalism and pride in their work, and it showed in the final result.
The quality of craftsmanship exceeded expectations — attention to detail, thoughtful design suggestions, and a commitment to doing things properly rather than taking shortcuts. They stayed on schedule, were transparent about costs, and handled any unexpected challenges with confidence and competence.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a builder they can trust. The finished product is exceptional, and the experience getting there was just as impressive.
The quality of craftsmanship exceeded expectations — attention to detail, thoughtful design suggestions, and a commitment to doing things properly rather than taking shortcuts. They stayed on schedule, were transparent about costs, and handled any unexpected challenges with confidence and competence.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a builder they can trust. The finished product is exceptional, and the experience getting there was just as impressive.
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Chris & Verity
Thank you so much to Custom Outdoor Living for our amazing deck upgrade! We were so impressed with the process from quote through to completion, with regular updates from our project manager, Glen. Our house is in a tricky location and the existing deck presented some interesting challenges, but the team managed this all with ease and without complaint. We are very happy to recommend you to all, and have already given our neighbour your contact information. Thanks again!
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Peter Galeotti
We are delighted to recommend Custom Outdoor Living to anyone thinking of undertaking an extension or outdoor living space. They understood what we wanted to achieve and provided a solution that ticked all of boxes. We were impressed with the design development through to council approval process, reducing the stress involved, The implementation of the design went extremely well, on time and within budget. The workmanship is of a very high standard, all the tradesmen were professional, hardworking and very personable. The Project Leader and support staff provided ongoing updates and undertook site visits to ensure all work was up to standards and kept us informed of progress. The outcome is beyond our expectations, we are so pleased with extension and deck and will give us great living space. Peter and Julie Moonee Ponds
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Louise McRostie
Custom Outdoor Living have impressed us at every stage of our build.
Each trade has been very skillful and professional, communicated well and been timely. The site was kept neat and well cleared. Any questions or concerns were answered and we were well informed throughout the process.
We are very happy with the final result!
Each trade has been very skillful and professional, communicated well and been timely. The site was kept neat and well cleared. Any questions or concerns were answered and we were well informed throughout the process.
We are very happy with the final result!
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Shrikkanth Rangarajan
Matt Goodie, Glen Mahoney and the team at Custom Outdoor Living have provided a high-end bespoke outdoor renovation to suit our specification. After going back and forth for quite a while on the final quote and specification, we started the project earlier this year with demolition of the existing backyard decking, spa, concrete posts. Then levelling works were conducted. During this period we found that we had an issue with the rear retaining wall, and also an issue with the stumping and waterproofing of the side of the house - Matt was able to adapt and improvise the plan to account for the new levelling arrangement to counteract the issues we had, and the project was able to continue thereafter. What we have now is a new backyard alfresco with built in seating, outdoor kitchen, pool with built in spa, and a practical area for the kids to play as well. We didn't think it would all come together as it has done so, and we are very happy with the outcome. The workmanship and attentiveness to detail, as well as the responsiveness of Glen as the project manager are highly commended. The team was reliable and communication was effective and efficient. As with any renovation of an existing building, there are unexpected findings, some glitches, and of course these were managed with promptness and professionalism. We have, unapologetically, set very high expectations and the team at Custom Outdoor Living has delivered on those expectations.
Thanks again Matt and team, we would highly recommend your services.
Thanks again Matt and team, we would highly recommend your services.
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David Longstaff
Great people to work with. Quickly resolved any minor issues that cropped up along the way and extremely happy with our new garage
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Rick Dempster
We recently had a carport completed by Custom Outdoor Living. It was integrated with the structure of the front verandah of the house, and the existing garage, including the roof plumbing.
The work was completed to budget as quoted, as well as to schedule.
Any queries and questions were dealt with swiftly and the site was left clean and tidy.
We are very happy with the work and would have no hesitation in recommending Custom Outdoor Living to anyone with a similar project in mind.
H.R. & A.Dempster
The work was completed to budget as quoted, as well as to schedule.
Any queries and questions were dealt with swiftly and the site was left clean and tidy.
We are very happy with the work and would have no hesitation in recommending Custom Outdoor Living to anyone with a similar project in mind.
H.R. & A.Dempster
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David Moyns
Our experience with Custom Outdoor Living has been excellent all they through. The design of our garage extension, the quality of work, the tradespeople and the efficient way the job was completed. Lots of communication from Glen, our project manager and follow from Matt. We are very happy with the work, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any job.
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William Haebich
Our little project involved fitting a carport, with an odd shape, into a tight space. Matt and his team were very efficient. The preliminaries and the construction went smoothly with a minimum of fuss and we are very pleased with the result.
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AndyMc854
Very happy with finished carport - structurally very sound - and well matched to existing tiled house. One small aspect not as hoped that somehow got lost in communication during construction which disappointed. Was a long planning process because of Stonnington Council but well handled by Custom Outdoors.
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Maria Seljak
Great experience, very professional team. We recently had a new alfresco built through Custom Outdoor Living and we found the whole process to be professional and well managed. Very happy with the end result. Throughout the design phase we worked closely with Matt who really listened to what we wanted and came back with great ideas as well as honest feedback. Matt has a wealth of experience which really put us at ease and answered all our questions and worked through all the amendments with no problems. When we commenced the build phase Glen took care of all the various trades and coordinating all the activities onsite. He was a regular visitor throughout the build and was always happy to answer questions or make adjustments. The team of trades used were all excellent, the work is high quality and nothing was ever too much to ask. Thanks to all the team at Custom Outdoor Living - we'll be recommending you guys to our friends and will definitely come back to you in the future if we do any other work!
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Beth Massey
Matt and his team are amazing to work with. We had a garage built 5 years years ago and when it was time to build a studio, we went straight back to Custom Outdoor Living to build it for us! They take care of everything and do a fabulous job. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
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Richard Jones
We recently had the team from Custom Outdoor Living design and build us a new carport. It was a great experience from start to finish. We found working with Matt, Glen, Mark, Demi and all the trades professional and friendly, who were focused on ensuring we got exactly what we wanted and kept us regularly updated and engaged all the way through. All the trades involved were excellent and the whole experience had minimal impact on our day to day life. We are very happy with our finished carport which was delivered without any setbacks, right on time. We highly recommend the team at Custom Outdoor Living.
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Greg Holmes
From the first visit by Matt Goodie to share ideas and options for the full garage build to replace an eyesore carport, right to the completion of the project, I was consistently impressed by the professionalism, speed & responsiveness, the competence of - and regular communication from Glen, the Construction Manager, friendly engaging team of tradies, and the quality of workmanship. It has altered my view that building projects are inherently risky and drag on forever. My new paradigm is: simply choose the right team and you will come out on top. This project has left me happy, impressed and quite sure that if I ever had another project in mind, I would simply go with Custom Outdoor Living. Thank you Matt, Glen, Demi, and the rest of the team. I am a very happy camper and take my hat off to all of you.
Greg Holmes
Greg Holmes
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Rod Doyle
A great bunch of people to deal with right through from Matt initially to Glen, Mark, Demi and their extended tradies, to complete our fantastic carport. Getting drawings done up from made the project come to life, a worthwhile exercise. All in All, we can only express our gratitude and respect to everyone involved at Custom Outdoor Living.
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Tim & Marie Holt
We could not have been more pleased with our experience with COL.
Our new brick garage project was managed by Matt and Glen with thought, care and … More
Our new brick garage project was managed by Matt and Glen with thought, care and … More
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Tim & Marie Holt
We could not have been more pleased with our experience with COL. Our new brick garage project was managed by Matt and Glen with thought, care and professionalism from start to finish. The services and timeline were all as promised and the work of great quality. We are super happy with the finished garage. The communication regards timing etc throughout was really fantastic and any questions we had answered/addressed readily. I would certainly recommend these guys to friends and use them again ourselves if the need arose.
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Michael Pierce
From start to finish Custom Outdoor were committed to get the right design, style and finish. Super impressed with the attention to detail and minor tweaks to make all the components fit together seamlessly.
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Tim & Marie Holt
We could not have been more pleased with our experience with COL.
Our new brick garage project was managed by Matt and Glen with thought, care and professionalism from start to finish.
The services and timeline were all as promised and the work of great quality. We are super happy with the finished garage.
The communication regards timing etc throughout was really fantastic and any questions we had answered/addressed readily.
I would certainly recommend these guys to friends and use them again ourselves if the need arose.
Our new brick garage project was managed by Matt and Glen with thought, care and professionalism from start to finish.
The services and timeline were all as promised and the work of great quality. We are super happy with the finished garage.
The communication regards timing etc throughout was really fantastic and any questions we had answered/addressed readily.
I would certainly recommend these guys to friends and use them again ourselves if the need arose.
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Jenny
This is the second carport we have had built by the team. Our first can be seen on the website - a period style carport in Templestowe. We love their professionalism and attention to detail so we engaged them again for a new carport at our new property. Even the building inspector complemented their workmanship. Thanks team - again!
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David & Alexis
Very impressed with the whole process from start to finish. The design stage with Matt was smooth and professional, and any unusual requests (for example, custom sized windows) were readily accomodated There was a robust consultative process so we were confident with the plans. All the required regulatory paperwork was also organised on our behalf. The build itself was refreshingly fast and professional, with reliable trades who clearly knew their business, all overseen by the attentive site manager, Glen. The end build quality for our garage, was far better than what we have seen in most new-build houses. Altogether, a very professional operation with excellent attention to quality and service.
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Our Carport Design & Build Process
We make carport construction simple, and the process transparent. Here’s what you can expect:
- Initial consultation: We begin by understanding your needs, style preferences, and budget.
- Design concepts: Our in-house designers create detailed plans tailored to your home and vision.
- Permits & Compliance: We manage the permit process, ensuring your carport installation in Melbourne meets all local regulations.
- Construction: Our skilled team brings your design to life with efficient and tidy workmanship.
- Handover: We walk you through the finished project and make sure every element meets your expectations.
Our proven process keeps things on track, so our projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
Project timelines typically range from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the scope, level of customisation, and site access. We build with sharp coordination and tight timelines so nothing gets lost in translation.
Choosing the Right Carport Builder in Melbourne: A Handy Checklist
There are a number of key factors involved in selecting the right builder for any project. Here’s what you need to know when looking for a prospective carport builder in Melbourne:
Strong Portfolios & Client Feedback
Look for a builder with diverse projects and glowing testimonials. A robust gallery of carport designs Melbourne-wide will offer both inspiration and peace of mind.
Transparent Planning & Detailed Consultations
Clear communication from the outset makes all the difference. We provide comprehensive consultations, timelines, and quotes, ensuring there are no surprises along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carports
Yes, most carport projects in Melbourne require a building permit and may also need planning approval depending on your property’s zoning. Checking with your local council and ensuring compliance with building regulations is essential to avoid fines or costly modifications.
A freestanding carport is built as a separate structure and offers flexible placement on your property, whereas an attached carport is connected directly to your home, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture. Both options have distinct structural benefits and aesthetic appeal.
Look for carport builders with licensed and insured trades, a proven portfolio of completed projects, strong customer reviews, and transparent quotes. Professional builders should offer custom design options and communicate clearly throughout your carport project.
Many Melbourne homeowners use their carports as covered outdoor areas for entertaining, workspaces, or storage zones. Custom Outdoor Living designs carports that maximise versatility and enhance your property’s functionality beyond car protection.
