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5 Ways to Customise Your Melbourne Verandah

Oct 14, 2020 | 5things, Blog

After a year largely spent in the confines of home, there has never been a better time to invest in a high-quality custom verandah. A key staple to any Melbourne residence, a verandah is the perfect space to relax, spend time with loved ones, soak up the sun and...

How to Create the Ultimate Autumn Outdoor Space

Mar 17, 2020 | 5things, alfrescoliving, innovativeverandahs, Outdoor living Ideas

As the days get colder and the nights longer, it’s time to think about re-designing your outdoor space. Taking the time to create an autumn-themed space will mean you get more use out of it over the next few months, moving away from the open summery spaces into an...

5 things to do with your family in your outdoor space

Oct 4, 2018 | 5things, Blog, Outdoor living Ideas

Part of our “Why” at Innovative Verandahs is; we love it when families can get together and connect. Whether it be over a cooked meal on the BBQ or some good old fashioned board games, getting outside and away from screens helps families to get closer, bond and enjoy...

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We combine our professional building expertise with a passion for inspired, quality home outdoor living to provide a full service concept-to-completion delivery of quality built, warranty backed Stratco outdoor living solutions.

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If you have an outdoor living vision that you want to turn into a reality, give Shane a call today on 0400 661 778. We’d welcome the opportunity to share our passion for building inspiring outdoor living spaces. We are more than happy to enjoy an obligation-free chat with you – providing you with guidance and handy tips.

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Michael Chen

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The first word that uttered through my mouth when the installation of my new verandah that I saw for the first time was 'beautiful'!

I had shopped around and found that the prices quoted were very reasonable and affordable.

Gobsmacked at the high quality of Stratco provided materials, very smooth and easy process throughout my journey that Shane, Mandy and the team took me through.

Kudos to the Stratco delivery driver who was also friendly. The Innovative Verandah installation tradie team was equally awesome as well, I was enjoying the music that they worked to 😂.

They started just after 7am and finished just before 2pm working tirelessly to build me my new beauty.

Couldn't be more happier that now my dream backyard is coming to life. Thankyou!

Robyn Bourchier

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Shane and his team for the construction of a 4 x 5 metre Stratco Verandah on the back of our house and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the beginning Shane was totally professional. He provided the best advice on design options and followed up with top quality workmanship. The end result is stunning and has added a whole new dimension to the back of our home!

I was also impressed by their commitment to delivering on time. Despite being incredibly busy they completed the project before Christmas, allowing us to enjoy time outside with family during some really hot weather!

I highly recommend Shane and his team for anyone looking for a high-quality verandah. Thank you for a fantastic experience!

Paul Abdelahad

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The guys at innovative verandahs were fantastic. The carport turned out better than what i thought. Very professional group and cleaned up all the rubbish. Highly recommended.

dong la

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Professional work from the team to provide a great installed product. The team had kept working hard to meet the agreed date for the Christmas season.

Paul Mase

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These guys are the best in the business. If you go anywhere else, you’ve got rocks in your head. A big thank you to Shane Dean Xavier and of course Mandy, who were responsive and accommodating. Innovative Verandahs work really hard to ensure the job’s done to an exemplary standard!

David Boekee

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Shane and the team have just finished installing our dual louvre system pergola and we are very happy with the finished result. The process has been simple and efficient from the start and great communciations along the way. Throughly recommend Innovative Verandahs

jim simmonds

1733120377

Very nice job done by the boys at Innovative.
Quality job done. Thanks Shane for all your help.

Lovely Sharma

1730602028

A big shout out to Shane and team at Innovative Verandahs for building a veranda Discussions and Communication throughout the quoting process and after were great.The plans went through council without issue and construction started as planned. The team member that came out and installed the verandah were excellent.they have done the excellent job and I really can’t recommend them highly enough.

Justin L

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Very happy with the pergola and service provided by Shane and the team. All members of the team were great to deal with and made the process easy. Highly recommend!

Grace Iorfino

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Highly recommend
Excellent communication
Shane and the team have been great to deal with.
Very pleased with completion of verandah .

Esther Thomas

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We had 2 verandahs built one in 2021 and another in 2024.The service delivered by Shane and his team were great. They completed both projects to our extreme satisfaction. Couldn't be happier with the end product.

Frank Lagana

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I sincerely want to give credit where credit is due and share my exceptional experience with Shane and his team of professional builders, James and Josh, from Innovative Verandahs. I was so pleased with the finished product. Their excellent customer service and punctuality truly stood out to me. They delivered on their promises and exceeded my expectations. Such a high level of service is rare in today's business world, but with Shane and his team, you receive genuine, old-fashioned service and true satisfaction. Thank you once again for delivering 100% genuine customer satisfaction.

Frank L. from Deanside

Miki Bog

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I obtained quotes from several companies for the exact same product and Innovative Verandahs were extremely competitive.
Every person I dealt with was so professional and friendly.
The trades all arrived on time and the finished product is great!
We are extremely happy with the outcome and would highly recommend Innovative Verandahs.

Neil B

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The best in the West! My brother recommended Innovative Verandahs to me.
Dean and his team have done a wonderful job! I highly recommend speaking to these guys for your next verandah project.

Meryl Lefort

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Exceptional experience with Innovative Verandahs! From prompt follow-up and quoting to clear and timely communication throughout the project, they exceeded expectations. They kept us informed every step of the way, even when faced with delays due to permits. Despite this, the works were completed within the agreed timeframe. The quality of materials used is evident, and our pergola looks fantastic. Highly recommend their services for anyone seeking professionalism, reliability, and top-notch results!

G S

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Perfectly done job , everything went smoothly and professionally , Thanks to all the team , will definitely recommend you guys👍👍🙏🙏

Dean Kuo

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We are extremely happy with the Innovative Verandahs from start to end. Great job.

perri day

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Shane and his team at Innovative Verandahs gave amazing customer service throughout. We now have two outdoor spaces that look amazing! Really reasonable pricing and top materials used, could not be happier with result!

Christina S.

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The work they did with our verandah was really great! They guided us and communicated everything very well. They were on schedule. The quality of their work is very good. Thanks Shane, Mandy and the rest of Innovative Verandahs team.

Iain Muir

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Wow! What can I say about Innovative Verandahs? From the first interaction with them, I felt comfortable and at ease knowing I had made the correct decision in getting them to install my pergola.

Prompt, polite, punctual, friendly and true to their word, I could not fault anything with them. They stayed true to their deadlines, were happy to answer any queries I had in the lead up to the construction phase, but most of all, they completed the work to an outstanding level. I could not be happier with Innovative Verandahs and the work they did.

I'd recommend them in an instant.

Natalie Calella

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Big shout out to the whole team at Innovative Verandahs. The process was smooth from start to finish, Shane was very knowledgeable and professional and open to the many questions we had, Mandy was prompt and thorough with communication and updates on the progress of the job, and Dean and Xavier smashed out the job over 3 days. The verandah looks so good, workmanship is excellent quality, and we can't wait to start using our backyard more often now! I highly recommend Innovative Verandahs to anyone wanting to add a verandah to their backyard/alfreso areas.

Joe Peretic

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Outstanding from start to finish and the most professional company l have ever dealt with. Thank you for the excellent service.

Vik Pillay

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Shane, Mandy and the team did a fantastic job. They were responsive to emails and calls. The whole process was seamless. As someone who frequently engages builders and others in the industry, it was refreshing to work with Innovative Verandahs.

Karol

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We had 3 outdoor structures built and the quality of workmanship is outstanding. Shane and his team are truely excellent at what they do. The entire process from quoting to final construction was seamless. They are proud of their work and take extra in building the best outdoor covers for your custom needs. They are effective at communicating and with these guys all you get is honesty and full transparency of their works. Never seen such neat and tidy tradies like this team, they clean up thoroughly after construction.
Thank you Innovative Verandahs for our flawless journey with you.
Highly recommended!😊

Bagwis Ng Agila

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The alfresco extention and garage extention is beautiful. Shane was easy to deal with and very professional. He explained the process and what to expect. Mandy keep us informed on the status of the permits and documents as well as the schedule of work. Shout out to crew for doing a meticulous work. The project completed in a timely manner. I highly recommend Innovative Verandahs.

Heath Brennan

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I recently had a verandah completed and I was extremely happy with the process, the service and the execution.
First class all round, highly recommended

Tyren Awingan

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The Innovative Verandahs team are a professional, hard working group who obviously take pride in their trade. The wait was longer than we expected but once the building permit, which they followed up, came through, everything fell into place at a pace. They know their stuff and were helpful at every stage. We needed some minor adjustments after construction, and this was promptly fixed. We highly recommend them to anyone wanting to turn their outdoor space into beautiful, functional areas. To Shane, Mandy, Dean and the boys, thank you.

Oktay

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We highly recommend the Innovating Verandahs team. Shane, Mandy and Charlie were professional and had open communication throughout the entire planning and permit process. Dean and Xavier did a brilliant job with the installation, ensuring we were happy with every aspect. They were punctual, professional and left the site completely clean after the build. We are very happy with the verandah and will recommend the team to others In future!

Kristie McConnell

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We were very well looked after by Shane and his team at Innovative Verandahs and love our new louvre roof. We strongly recommend engaging the team for their services, as you won't be disappointed!!

Gary Barnes

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I highly recommend Innovative Verandahs to anyone who is looking for a company to build a verandah, patio or a carport. Shane was very helpful from day 1 with design ideas, getting plans drawn up and approved by our local council.
A shout out also for Mandy for her patience while helping us out with our paperwork. Her friendly nature was much appreciated.
The construction crew led by Dean were excellent doing a great job and were very polite and friendly.

Very thankful for the work done by all of the crew at Innovative Verandahs.

CLC

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Shane and the team at Innovative Verandah are true professionals. From first contact with the company they made things really easy, from designing a verandah that would suit my property to completing the project. Shane and Mandy were more than happy to answer any questions I had along the way, and made the whole experience seamless. The plans went through council without any issues and construction started on time as planned. The crew who came out to install the verandah were excellent, polite, efficient and did a fantastic job. I’m more than happy to recommend the team at Innovative Verandahs without hesitation 😃

Shane O'Keefe

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Shane, Mandy and the crew at Innovative Verandas have done a very pleasing job with the construction of our pergola. Their consideration of our needs and constructive advice was much appreciated. They provided a realistic and reasonable timeline to which they adhered to well. We are very happy with the finished product.
Shane O'Keefe, Craigieburn

Lilian Farrugia

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From first initial enquiry, through to completion. Shane explained the work, provided us with options to help us make our decision. He was very prompt when supplying the initial quote and throughout the process.. Which was refreshing. Highly recommend Shane and his team, would definitely recommend him to all friends and family.

Murali Garapati

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We've got a cool deck pergola recently. Shane and his team have done a fantastic job. Right from their suggestions on what to get, permissions and the installation, has been a smooth process. They updated us regularly about the process.

A T

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Thank you Shane, Amanda and team for building us our desired pergola. Love your professionalism and support when we contacted Innovative Versndahs! Keep up the good work!

Susan Cooney

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We have had 2 Verandahs extending our Alfresco installed by Shane and his team. It was so easy, they arrange all permits and certificates. From the very first meeting Shane was prompt, honest and reliable. His team arrived on time and I was amazed how quickly and quietly they worked and left everything neat and tidy. I would highly recommend Innovative Verandahs, we are very happy with the results. 😊.

Georgina Smith

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These guys were absolute legends.

I placed my order for a pergola and was happy to wait until after Christmas as expected this time of year.

Not only did they complete my install weeks earlier, the boys who attended were so polite and lovely to deal with. They even came back the next morning to buffer out the tiniest little mark on one the sheets which I wouldn’t have even noticed if they didn’t mention it.

100% recommend for quality and service. It makes life a lot easier when you are dealing with great and honest people.

Todd Scott

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Shane and his team were excellent, gave great advice and guided us through the process superbly. On the day of construction they showed up punctually, were very professional and the final product looks amazing. Thanks again to Shane and the team and I would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a high quality pergola built in the Melbourne Area.

Robert Lyons

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Have just used Innovative Verandahs to purchase & install 2 Stratco Verandah & couldn't be happier with their service & install. Highly recommended from the initial consultation, quote & then right though to the permit approval & installation, very easy to work with & quality workmanship. Would definitely recommend Innovative Verandahs to family & friends with out hesitation. Thanks Shane & All from a great job.
Cheers Rob Lyons

Stephen RW

1664792586

A big shout out to Shane and the crew at Innovative Verandahs. Discussions throughout the quoting process were great. Communications with the company were thorough and any questions I had were answered without hesitation. The plans went through council without issue and construction started as planned. The crew that came out and installed the verandah were excellent. Polite, efficient and the job they did was outstanding. I really can’t recommend them highly enough.

Brooke Moriarty

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We are so happy with our new Verandah by team at Innovative Verandahs. They made the process so easy. Were Professional, clear in communications, responsive and courteous always. Pricing was very reasonable and we are very happy with the end result. Currently feeling much cooler in the summer heat.

Travis Mayne

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We recently engaged Innovative Verandahs to construct our undercover area and couldn't be happier.
From start to finish the entire process was hassle free and we were kept up-to-date through every stage from planning through to construction.
Shane and the entire team were professional and a pleasure to deal with.
As a tradesman myself I have high expectations on quality of work and the installation was flawless. The boys arrived on time, were very friendly, considerate and thoroughly cleaned up prior to leaving.
We highly recommend this small business to anyone considering expanding their outdoor space.

Robert Hopkins

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Highly recommend! We live in an area that has a body corporate and Shane happily took our job when others wouldn't. Work has come up brilliantly and withstood the recent heavy rain and winds with no leaks.

Alex Di Clemente

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Shane and the team do exceptional work. They put pride in their work and ensure the client is as satisfied as possible. I chose Innovative because I saw the work done on my neighbours' houses. Very happy with the outcome of my pergola.

Richard Kane

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Fantastic to deal with, Fast to react and install and my Veranda looks fantastic. Thankyou to Shane and Mandy for an exceptional job.

Megan S

1632015758

Fantastic service from the whole Innovative Verandahs team!
Great communication and straight forward process, the end result is exactly what we had in mind.
No hesitation recommending them to anyone in the market to update or refresh their outdoor area!
Thank you!

Robbie Zakryszka

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from the measuring/quoting to the delivery and installation, these guys were fantastic. great product, friendly respectful workers, very efficient and even left the site as clean as when they came in. Highly recommend

Ellie Lowerson

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Shane and the team at Innovative Verandahs were fantastic! A very simple and easy process from start to finish. The install went smoothly and everything was cleaned up great afterwards. Very happy with my new Stratco Gable Pergola!

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Kirsty Jennings

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I am absolutely thrilled with my new pergola which was completed today. I can't thank the team at Innovative Verandahs enough for their amazing service and workmanship. Shane who attended to quote and measure was fantastic to deal with - friendly, approachable, knowledgable and helpful making suggestions and recommendations to suit my needs. When it came to the permits, paperwork and regular updates and communication, Mandy was super friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, accommodating and wonderful to liaise with. On the day of installation, the three hard working installers, Dean, Josh and Xavier were my dream team. They turned up on time, followed by the material delivery 3 minutes later, and the guys were straight in to action and installing my pergola. They involved me in the process, asked me questions and made suggestions as to if I'd like to amend anything aesthetically before they installed something where possible, (eg: height and clear sheeting positioning) and were fun, polite and respectful to engage with. Good for a banter and they were super friendly with my dog 🐾 To top it off, upon completion they ensured that they tidied and cleaned the area up immaculately, to ensure it was safe for my very happy furkid. The service and work ethic of this business is second to none, and I have absolutely no hesitations recommending them to anyone in the future. Thank you to the entire team for an effortless experience and an amazing pergola.

Kelly White

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Thanks very much to Shane and the whole team at Innovative Verandahs. The whole process was super easy and quick (8 weeks from quote to completion and installed just before Christmas.) We’re very happy with the whole experience and finished stratco cooldek verandah, It’s the perfect addition to our house. Would highly recommend!

Yvette Su

1693573249

Really happy with Shane and the team, easy communication, fantastic work. Thank you😊

Michael Smith

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The team at Innovative Verandahs were a pleasure to deal with from commencement to completion of project. They listened to what we were seeking to achieve and ensured it happened with a solution focussed “can do“ attitude. Any queries we had were always promptly responded to. Would highly recommend them.

Marlena Renaut

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Highly recommend Innovative Verandahs. The team did an awesome job with our patio and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

Robert Lyons

1665135808

Have just used Innovative Verandahs to purchase & install 2 Stratco Verandahs & the whole process from initial consultation, quote, permits & installation was first class. Nothing was too much of an issue & all queries & issues were sorted quickly. Highly recommended & would have no hesitation in recommending Innovative Verandahs to all family & friends or anybody for that matter.
Thanks Shane & the whole team for a first class experience.

Cheers Rob Lyons

Jo Fenech

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Innovative Verandahs is an extremely impressive and professional company to deal with. From initial contact with Mandy who was always polite, professional and prompted to Shane attending to quote the job which a competitor had issues in not only quoting the job but was also unable to provide us with exactly what we were wanting, the competitor said the job was very difficult. Shane had no issue in quoting or delivering exactly what we were wanting. Shane kept in contact throughout the whole process, he took the stress away from arranging council approval, having materials delivered when he said they would be delivered and his installers attending on time and completing the job earlier than the quoted time frame. The execution of the installation cannot be faulted, professional and polite workman which ensured the pergola was installed to the highest of standards and ensured the area was left clean. We expect high quality work but Innovative Verandahs far surpassed our expectations throughout the whole process. We are extremely happy and cannot recommend Shane and his team enough
Daniel & Jo

Charity Rose Bacareza

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Very happy with the result 🤩
From inspection, options were clear…to installation, the guys did a great, professional job. Happy and confident to recommend!

Robbie Zakryszka

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beyond happy with the end result. the entire process was smooth, we thought we had a clear idea of what we wanted, but Shane's team respected our ideas and provided additional ideas to improve out vision. the installation was efficient and of high quality.

Becky Annetts

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Fantastic experience with Innovative Verandahs. Shane came out to measure up as soon as lockdown was lifted and the process happened really quickly after restrictions eased. The install was done in 2 days and the quality of the build is exceptional.
Highly recommend the team.

Margery Bailey

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Very professional. Shane kept me updated even during COVID and always came at the appointed time. The installation team worked together like a well oiled machine and didn't stop until the work was completed. It was reassuring to watch them work as it was quite clear that they knew their trade and had respect for each other's roles. One visitor was very impressed at how neat the workmanship was. No hesitation in recommending Innovative Verandahs.

Greg Giarrusso

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just had our veranda completed what a great job Shane and the team did an outstanding job highly recommend this team great quality job and good value for money from start to finish thanks guys

Karyn Lenson

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Our pergola has just been finished and we are thrilled with how it’s turned out. Shane and his team were fantastic and so easy to deal with. We would highly recommend them.

Vibhor Jain

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My experience with Shane and his team was nothing short of exceptional. Shane kept me informed and was always on time. I highly recommend Shane for all your outdoor needs. All the best

Dannielle Wojcik

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Couldn’t recommend Shane and his team enough! They made the process a breeze and we received great communication throughout our build. We couldn’t be happier with our top quality finished verandah!

Jason Price

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The Innovative Verandahs team did an excellent job on the verandah for our property. Shane provided great advice during the quotation stage, helping us to make the right decision about what design would work best - something the other companies we got quotes from didn't do well.

The end result was a quality job, looks great, and was competitively priced.

I'd definitely recommend them.

Jenny Clifford

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Shane and his team were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Very high quality pergola. Couldn’t be happier.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Tyrone Pistofian

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Inovative, have been amazing to deal with from day one, i got everything i ever i wanted and more.
Big thanks to James and his team for their quality finish. Also Shane for making our dream outdoor space a seamless experience.

Bec Podesta

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Shane , James, josh and team have been an absolute pleasure to deal with during the planning and installation of our new stratco pergola....... the boys were knowledgeable, punctual, and delivered an amazing, great quality finished product. Highly recommend the team at innovative verandas!!

David Randall

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Absolutely recommend Innovative Verandahs. Shane and the team are helpful, professional, competitive on price, fast to install and have done a flash job. We are loving having a Sratco verandah in our courtyard now that just fits right in with our place. Many thanks to Shane for all the perseverance and guidance through the council approvals process. You guys are terrific!!

Joe Muscat

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Awesome job boys I just love my new Verandah would just like to thank James Shane & Josh highly recommend

Sharon Smith

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Thank you Shane, James and Josh for the amazing job you have done on our veranda. Your professionalism is highly recommended

Stephen Brown

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Shane, James and Josh i couldn't have asked for a better result the veranda is excellent and the way they went about getting everything done in a timely manner was truly professional i would recommend you to everyone great job guys you should be proud well done.

Ronnie Travassaros

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Thank You to Shane and his guys for doing a great job on my Pergola.

Tat Mrsufo

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Absolutely loving my Stratco Outback Sunroof, massive thanks to you guys who made it perfect for me.
Highly recommend using you again

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