Publish Date: June 4, 2020
A professionally engineered deck or patio can transform your outdoor space into a safe, stylish, and functional extension of your home. At Mellan Consulting Engineers, we provide certified structural engineering services for decks and patios across the Gold Coast, ensuring every design meets council regulations and Australian Standards.
Whether you’re building a new elevated timber deck, adding a covered patio, or replacing an aging outdoor structure, we deliver engineered solutions that account for span, framing, footings, durability, and live loading. Our designs are tailored to suit your specific layout, material preferences, and site conditions.
We provide:
– Framing layout and member sizing (timber or steel)
– Post and footing design for soil conditions and height
– Bracing, tie-downs, and stair detailing
– Compliance with AS1170, AS1720, AS2870, and AS3600
– Documentation for building approval (Form 15 & Form 12)
We also design integrated solutions where decks connect to retaining walls, pool surrounds, or existing structures. Our clear, builder-friendly drawings help minimise site delays and ensure construction proceeds smoothly.
If you’re planning a deck or patio project, trust Mellan Consulting Engineers to provide the structural design and certification needed to build it right the first time.