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6. Porches, verandas and pergolas

This section includes construction of porches, verandas and pergolas, as well as closing in of existing verandas or patios.

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The table below shows the exemptions included in this section and the professional you will need to hire.

Description* Exemption Is an authorised professional legally required? Who can provide professional advice?
6.1 Porches and verandas not exceeding 20 square metres 17 No Licensed Building Practitioner
6.2 Porches and verandas exceeding 20 square metres in floor area but not exceeding 30 square metres (Chartered Professional Engineer) 46 Yes Chartered Professional Engineer
6.3 Porches and verandas exceeding 20  square metres in floor area but not exceeding 30 square metres (Licensed Building Practitioner) 17A Yes Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect
6.4 Closing in existing veranda or patio 15 No Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect
6.5 Pergolas 6 No Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect
  • Updated on 9 September 2025
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: