Photo is illustrative. Last updated 8 October 2026.
Broadview is about 6 km north of the Adelaide CBD, straddling Regency Road with Hampstead Road along its eastern side. If you are looking at pergolas in Broadview, you are probably working with an established home and a backyard that has seen a few decades of use. The suburb was laid out in 1915 and subdivided for sale a few years later.
One suburb, two councils
Here is something many Broadview residents do not realise until they plan a project: the suburb is split between the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the City of Prospect. Which council handles your application depends on your address.
Before we finalise drawings, it helps to know:
- Which council applies to your property (your rates notice or PlanSA will tell you)
- Whether any overlays affect your block
- Whether the structure needs approval at all, based on its size, height, roof and position
Our guide to council approval for pergolas in SA explains the general rules. We can help prepare drawings for whichever council applies.
Choosing the right structure
Broadview has a mix of older and newer homes, so there is no single answer. Here is how we usually think about it.
For an older home
A verandah built to follow the existing roofline often looks the most natural. Pitched roofs suit gabled or hipped houses, and insulated panels give a finished ceiling underneath.
For a newer home or open-plan living
A roofed patio off the living area creates an outdoor room that works year-round. A steel pergola gives clean lines and less maintenance than timber.
For a carport or side area
Some Broadview homes have a driveway or side passage that could take a carport or a covered walkway. If you are planning one, it is worth designing it alongside the backyard structure so the roof colours and post finishes match. Carports near the street are also more likely to need approval, so we factor that into the timing.
For an uneven yard
A deck in timber or composite levels things out and steps straight out from the back door.
Planning for Adelaide summers
Broadview is on the plains, where summer afternoons can be hot and still. A few design choices make a big difference:
- Orientation. West-facing areas need the most protection from late sun.
- Roof type. Insulated panels reduce heat radiating down compared with single-skin sheeting.
- Height. A higher roof lets warm air rise away from where you sit.
- Side screening. A screen on the western edge can cut glare on summer afternoons.
If you are weighing up which style to go with, our pergola vs verandah guide sets out the differences.
What affects the cost
We do not publish fixed prices, because two Broadview backyards rarely need the same thing. The main factors are:
- the size and height of the structure
- frame material (timber or steel) and roof type
- how the roof connects to the existing house
- the number of posts and the footings the site needs
- extras such as decking, side screens or integrated lighting
- whether approval drawings are required
Your quote lists each of these line by line, so you can see where the cost sits and adjust the design if needed.
Getting started
We also work in other northern and eastern suburbs, including Marden.
Call 0485 008 292 or send the quote form, with a few photos if you have them. We will reply within 24–48 hours to arrange a measure, then send a written, itemised quote.