What is the difference between a raised (flyover) and an attached patio?

Both connect to your home, but at different heights. An attached patio fixes to the wall under your existing eaves or fascia, sitting at a standard height. A raised (flyover) patio mounts above your roofline, which adds headroom, keeps your windows and natural light clear and improves airflow. Raised patios suit double-storey and high-set WA homes, while attached patios are a cost-effective choice for single-storey homes.

Is a raised (flyover) patio more expensive than an attached patio?

Yes. A raised (flyover) patio generally costs more than a standard attached patio because it uses extra height, additional posts and more engineering to carry the structure above your roofline. An attached patio under the eaves is the more budget-friendly option. Both are available factory direct from Patio & Shed Kits WA — use our patio calculator for an instant, site-specific estimate.

Will an attached patio block light to my windows?

It can if it attaches low under the eaves near a window. That is one of the main reasons homeowners choose a raised (flyover) patio — by lifting above the roofline it keeps windows clear and preserves natural light into the home. If light is a concern, preview both options on a photo of your house with our Design It On My House tool before you decide.

Which patio suits a double-storey home?

A raised (flyover) patio usually suits double-storey and high-set homes best, because it gains height above the lower roofline and keeps upper-floor windows clear. A standard attached patio works well on single-storey homes where fixing under the eaves is straightforward. Both are WA engineered with certified plans for your specific home and wind region.

Are raised and attached patio kits engineer certified?

Documentation and engineering, if supplied, are project-specific and depend on the selected configuration, site and approval pathway. They are not a permit and do not guarantee approval. Assembly must follow the supplied project documents; build support includes our free installation workshop.

Patio Style Comparison

Raised (Flyover) vs Attached Patio

Lift Above The Roofline, Or Tuck Under The Eaves?

A raised (flyover) patio mounts above your roofline for height, light and airflow, while a standard attached patio fixes under your eaves for a lower-cost, lower-profile finish. Compare them on cost, headroom, light and airflow — both are Colorbond, WA engineered and factory direct from Bellevue WA.

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A raised (flyover) patio mounts above your existing roofline, adding headroom, keeping your windows and natural light clear and improving airflow — ideal for double-storey and high-set homes. A standard attached patio fixes under the eaves at a lower cost and a lower profile. Both are Colorbond and WA engineered, supplied factory direct from Patio & Shed Kits WA in Bellevue WA. Compare prices with our patio calculator.

Raised vs Attached At A Glance

Raised (flyover) and attached patios compared by mounting height, cost, headroom, light and airflow
Feature	Raised (Flyover)	Attached (Under Eaves)
Mounts to your home	Above the existing roofline	Under the eaves / fascia
Relative cost	$$$ — higher	$ — lower
Headroom	Generous — extra height above the roof	Standard — limited by the eaveline
Natural light	Keeps house windows and light clear	Can shade windows close to the eaves
Airflow	Excellent — air moves through the raised gap	Moderate
Best for	Double-storey & high-set homes	Single-storey homes & tighter budgets

Each Style Explained

Raised (Flyover) Patio

Most height

Lifts above your roofline for height and light.

Pros

Mounts above the existing roof for maximum headroom
Preserves windows and natural light into the home
Great ventilation through the raised gap
Suits double-storey and high-set homes

Trade-offs

More posts and height add to the cost
A taller structure to engineer

Best For

Keeping windows and light while gaining height and ventilation.

Attached Patio

Lower cost

Fixes under your eaves for value and simplicity.

Pros

The more budget-friendly way to attach to your home
Simple and fast to build under the eaveline
Low-profile look suits single-storey homes
Seamless connection to the existing roof

Trade-offs

Lower headroom
Can shade nearby windows if attached low

Best For

Single-storey homes and budgets where fixing under the eaves is easy.

Key Takeaways

Choose raised (flyover) to keep windows and light clear, gain headroom and maximise airflow — best for double-storey homes.
Choose attached for the lower cost and a clean, low-profile finish under the eaves.
Raised costs more due to extra height, posts and engineering; attached is the budget option.
Both are Colorbond, WA engineered and factory direct — preview either on your home with Design It On My House.

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