Totally renewed and transformed outdoor entertaining area and brand new landscaped back yard.

Whilst we knew we wanted (and needed) a refresh of our outdoor area, we also knew that we didn't have the expertise and know how to do it on our own. Based on the reference of friends, we engaged with Chris and his team. Chris brought a set of ideas and recommendations which we wouldn't have even thought possible. And it didn't just stop with the ideas.

Chris, Todd and Matt were fantastic to work with. They considered our house and yard as their own, taking care over all details and making sure they would be happy to live with and in the newly created space. The worksmanship was high quality, the overall project management superb and the final outcome is an amazing space. From hardly ever using our old patio, we now have a much larger, inviting outdoor entertaining area - which get used very frequently.

We can't recommend the team at Aussie Outdoor Living enough. As for any large renovation and building projects, small items or snags arose. Chris and Todd were incredible when dealing with these items, and always took a customer first approach. We never had to chase them for something and never did we feel that they were taking advantage of our more limited building and renovating experience. Truely was a great experience.

Thank you Chris and team - you have genuinely given us a transformed outdoor area.

It was a pleasure doing business with the whole team and we love the finished product. It was such a delightful change dealing with a professional organisation who do what they say they will do (and more) and actually think about the customer and work for their benefit .. not just say they do!

Absolutely the most amazing experience and the most amazing outcome! We could not have asked for any better and now have the dream outdoor living space. Chris and all of the guys are so incredibly amazing and fun and professional and it has been the best decision we have ever made!!!!!

A complete transformation!!!

We looked into a quote from Aussie Outdoor Living when we realised we were not making use of our outdoor space as it was not at all appealing.

At our first meeting with Chris, I was impressed by his professionalism, vision and ideas and this continued throughout the entire process. Chris listened to what I wanted, but was able to see a bigger picture and suggested some very clever and practical ideas that combined to make our space suitable for our specific needs. The project evolved during the Process (we decided at a later stage to replace our retaining wall and fences and opted for a spa instead of a pool) and this was always managed with ease and professionalism by Chris and the staff.

What has struck me through the process from start to finish was the respect towards our family and our home by the construction team, Hayden and Cameron and lead by Matt, who is wonderful to work with, can’t say enough about how easy going and accomodating he is. Todd, who managed the landscaping and has the most incredible craftsmanship, dealt with any issues in a timely manner and would have meaningful conversations to ensure we were happy every step of the way (he regularly went above and beyond to ensure we were thrilled with the end result).

Due to the Covid lockdown, our project was suspended for about 8 weeks. Before they ceased works, they tidied everything up, removed the machinery and left the backyard as operational as possible. Every effort was made to have the backyard project back on track as soon as was practicable,such that the process was amended to allow those workers on site who were allowed to be here. Despite these challenges, the team were adaptable and flexible and kept me informed every step of the way.

What my hubby and I have really valued is that our project is treated with the same respect and care as if they were working on their own home. Matt pops in every few days to check in on the works and is always willing to answer questions or address concerns, however trivial they might be. The attention to detail is honestly, second to none. They worked with us so closely to ensure that we were happy at every point of the process, respectfully, kindly and honestly.

We are about to embark on our front yard transformation now and here is another example of the care that is taken… Chris popped in a few weeks ago to say that he had been thinking about the scope of the project because he just didn’t feel it was going to look as good as it could and came up with a new suggestion which we hadn’t yet considered (the care and thought is as if he is planning for his own home and this is reflective of how he managed our backyard transformation as well). I love his new suggestion and can’t wait for the front yard project to start in the New Year!

If you want peace of mind, knowing that your job will be done right and your home is in good hands, you honestly can’t go wrong with Aussie Outdoor Living.

A vision brought to life! Aussie Outdoor Living, what a team! Our outdoor haven is amazing, the ease of the entire project in the capable hands of Chris Riley and his selected team of professionals exceeded our expectations, the meticulous attention to detail from each of them especially Craftsmen Hayden and Chris exceptional.

Couldn’t be happier with Chris and his team. They were very professional throughout the process. Showed up when they said they would and always kept us informed of next steps through the process. Workmanship was great.

As a self-confessed perfectionist I often struggle to find a product or service that is completed to my liking. Aussie Outdoor Living has successfully enhanced my property with the perfect all year-round transition between the outdoors and indoors within of my home.
I was pleasantly surprised to find the entire Aussie Outdoor Living team knowledgeable, extremely polite, and professional. Where unforeseen issues were encountered, the team put forward suggestions and then took my requirements into account to provide a solution to my satisfaction.
A massive thank you to Chris Riley, the ladies in the back office and the highly skilled team who built my alfresco, we are exceedingly happy, and it is the envy of all our friends.

Approximate cost: $1

Aussie Outdoor Living has just given our alfresco area a total facelift and the end result was above and beyond our expectations. AOL has turned an ordinary outdoor area into an extraordinary outdoor area.
To the owner and Design Manager, Chris - thank you for your professionalism, vision and ideas - a real pleasure dealing with you Chris.
To Matt, the Construction Manager - thank you for your courtesy & professionalism every step of the way - your attention to details and your communication was much appreciated and a true testament to your work ethic - our kudos to you.
To Hayden, Ben, Will, Brett and all the tradesmen from AOL that worked at our home or assisted in any way - thank you for putting in the hard yards and making it all a reality - you are all a credit to your trades.
And, not to forget our initial point of contact, Audrey - thank you for welcoming us and introducing us to the Lifestyle Showroom.
We can highly recommend the team from Aussie Outdoor Living to " build you a better lifestyle" ( just like their brochure says ! :)
Thank you again to one and all from Aussie Outdoor Living
Stacey & Warren.........................Glenorie

What can I say, excellent, fabulous, amazing. Chris, Matt, Jake and Adam and the whole team were fantastic. I now have the most amazing outdoor entertaining area that everyone that first sees it is comment on how great it looks. They give 100% from the beginning right to the end and a very professional. I would definitely recomment this amazing Company for any work required and definitely listen to their advice because they know their business.

We first came across Aussie Outdoor Living when they did a transformation of my parents place a number of years ago, turning their scorching hot outdoor area into a more welcoming place where you could sit outdoors without being sizzled.
In the meantime, our own backyard was looking rather sad. A small square of grass, an old timber fence hanging on by a thread and weeds everywhere. Like my parents place, it was also scorching hot in summer, and miserable in winter. The result was that this space was rarely used.

My parents happened to mention to Chris that we were thinking about doing something with our yard, and without any prompting he was onto Google Maps and having a look at the layout. The timing was not quite right, so we never actually had him come around for a look.

Late in 2018 we decided that we could not look at the mess in the backyard anymore and decided to do a makeover, especially with the two kids growing up and needing more space to keep out of each other’s hair. Based on the work he did on my parents place, we didn’t even bother calling anyone else. Chris was at our place almost straight away having a look at the site. With a backyard that sits over 1m above the house, and with an adjacent swimming pool, we really had no idea what was even possible.

We gave a Chris a rundown on what we wanted as an outcome, which was a fairly basic brief consisting of having a new pergola in the backyard where we could entertain/BBQ, where we wouldn’t get wet and which could be used all year. He was measuring and looking at the site from every possible angle, and it was as if he’d already built the whole thing in his head. We had been concerned that our yard just wasn’t suitable for anything, and that it just wouldn’t feel right.

We needn’t have worried. Chris put together a proposal that just blew us away. What started out as “just a pergola” actually turned into a total backyard transformation. Aussie Outdoor Living took care of everything. They put us in touch with a fencer to fix our dodgy fences, he handled all the Council DA process and made it as painless as possible. Through his contacts we also put in a full custom outdoor kitchen.

With a construction team lead by Matt, we watched the transformation begin. When we hit an issue due to some unforeseen site challenges, Chris & Matt were straight onto solutions, updating the design and getting new approvals done without any delay to construction.

The end result is so far above my exceptions that I can’t actually give enough stars to reflect what we now have. The work is top quality, right down to the finest details. Nothing was too difficult for the team. They always left the site clean every day and the disruption was minimal.

The finished product is simply spectacular. To call it a pergola is not accurate. It is an entire Outdoor Living Room, and we now spend most of our time out there! In fact, this year everyone is coming to our place for Christmas!

If you are looking at doing a backyard makeover, we have no hesitation in recommending Chris and Aussie Outdoor Living Team. In fact, we’re already thinking about a Stage 2 ourselves!

Paul & Lisa

Very impressed with the end product. We went with the full aluminium decking around our unique concrete in ground pool. It is a triangular shape. Chris and Matt know their product and were very helpful through the whole process. I would highly recommend the team at Aussie outdoor living.

Approximate cost: $40000

We have waited a few months to give our review as we wanted to experience the effect on our home and lifestyle. Chris and his team are excellent and are happy to talk through any issues that may arise. We absolutely love our new improved deck and have enjoyed entertaining family and friends over the summer months and are considering adding another blind. Yes it was expensive but the end result is outstanding and would recommend Chris and his excellent team of builders.

A brilliant company to deal with and we are thrilled with the results. Chris and the team have given us a fantastic outdoor area which is already getting plenty of use and praise from friends.
The work was done very quickly in time before family arrived from the UK. Unbelievable. Lyn VW.

From start to finish the service was excellent. All work carried out on time and the quality is excellent. We are thrilled with the result.

Excellent from beginning to end. Very professional and a great result. We love it. Thanks to Chris and his team and Matt the builder.

If you are considering transforming your outdoor entertainment area, we would definitely recommend Aussie Outdoor Living without hesitation. We had a very tired looking outdoor BBQ area in desperate need of an upgrade. Chris from Aussie Outdoor Living came up with some great design ideas, he could see the potential the area had and to quote Chris, it was going to be “awesome”. We were very happy with their workmanship - full credit to the Crew lead by Ben and project managed by Matt both were an absolute delight to work with and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. They arrived on time, were professional, tidy and competent and made the whole experience a pleasure. We are very happy with our new and transformed outdoor entertaining area.
Clare & Carlos

We have nothing but praise for Chris and the team at Aussie Outdoor Living. They were totally professional, kept us updated at all times, and completed the work on time. We are thrilled with our new patio and have had nothing but positive comments from family friends. The workmanship and quality of the products used were top quality. We confidently recommend AOL. Janette and Michael Beaumont Hills.

Would thoroughly recommend Aussie Outdoor Living without hesitation. I work in the property industry and it's good to know I can recommend to others. All staff were polite and easy to deal with. The staff are a credit to the company.

Approximate cost: $40000

We would recommend Aussie Outdoor Living without hesitation. We found the quality of workmanship to be of the highest standard and are extremely happy with the total experience. Chris, Matt and their team were genuine, professional and dedicated throughout the entire project.
Our property was a tricky site, with some unique issues that were overcome without fuss. We were delivered construction solutions to maximise privacy, take advantage of our bush outlook, protect us from the elements and that enhanced the overall style with a stunning outcome. The attention to detail was there beginning to end resulting in an expert finish and quality construction. Our visitors and neighbours are commenting on the "WOW" factor and our family are fully utilising and enjoying this transformed indoor/outdoor area.

After checking out a few places to build my pergola, I decided to go with Aussie Outdoor Living, not because they were the cheapest (price was reasonable), but because they gave me the impression that they take a lot of pride in what they do and I actually felt confident that they could deliver on what I was after.

Chris and his team certainly lived up to their reputation and gave me a positive experience from start to finish, with a level of professionalism that’s not easy to find. The end result was fantastic and I definitely got what I paid for.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these guys and will definitely use them again if I need anything else done in the future!

We were impressed from the very beginning - including coming to our home to discuss ideas & options right through to the actual work being carried out. The builders were great, communicated well & kept us informed all the way. We had shopped around but I am happy we chose this company.

Can't recommend them highly enough. Excellent planning - we took about 18 months to decide and no hassling in the meantime. The crew were lovely, totally self contained (they even brought their own microwave) the job was completed in the time they said it would be and everyone who has seen it so far comments on the quality finish. They aren't cheap. but we've seen other cheap jobs that look rough after a couple of years. You get what you pay for and this will look good for years to come. It's transformed a North facing boiling backyard into a great living space and added value to our home.

Aussie built a pergola, deck, including a deck around a hot tub and screens! Love and loved working with them. We had a tiny issue a year later (so small we were almost too embarrassed to tell them about it). They fixed it immediately with no questions asked. I apologised for bringing them out to fix such a small issue however they said that there is no such thing as a small issue and it should be perfect. Our experience has been nothing but wonderful all the way.

We are thrilled with our new roof which has turned outside into another room! Tradies were so professional and friendly and I would AOL recommend to anyone. Very impressed with the material used - no cheap products or finishes. Thank you so much!

A big, big job, led by Ben at the site, that we regard as outstanding in every way. The team was punctual and cleaned the site up at the end of each day. The admin side of the job also functioned very smoothly. A well 'oiled' process that was very impressive.

The team at Aussie Outdoor Living have always been extremely helpful and professional. They designed a fantastic pergola and decking area, extending off our small, pre-existing alfresco area.

We were very excited to see how the build would progress, and watched it take place efficiently and quickly - they even managed to squeeze us in before the Christmas period, so that we could utilise our new outdoor space throughout the holiday season. All staff were friendly and polite, communication was excellent, and any concerns were dealt with immediately.

Our new area is fantastic and we couldn't be happier with the entire experience. We would recommend Aussie Outdoor Living to anyone looking to create a new space in their yard.

We decided to go with Aussie Outdoor Living because their pergolas didn't look like rough cheap carports. The look is so streamlined especially as there are no bolts visible and all ends are capped off beautifully. At first we thought we'd have to compromise a lot as it was a complicated area to fit out but Chris and Matt designed it to suit all our needs, we got everything we asked for! Their service has been absolutely wonderful from beginning to end. We would highly recommend Aussie Outdoor Living without any hesitation.

Approximate cost: $30

This is the second time that we have used Aussie Outdoor Living, the first was our pergola in 2014 and now our aluminium deck in February 2017. Once again, we were impressed with the friendly and professional service that Chris, Matt and the whole team provided.

From the quote to the final construction of our new aluminium deck, everything flowed quickly and efficiently. The tradesmen, Brad and Jarrod were prompt, friendly and left the area very clean upon completion.

We are really pleased with our new deck; it has greatly improved our outdoor entertaining area. We’ve received so many compliments

We’re delighted that the aluminium decking boards will require little maintenance.

We would not hesitate to recommend Aussie Outdoor Living to anyone considering a deck or pergola.

Being new to Australia we didn't know where to find a decent company to completely redesign and rebuild our outdoor living area. Many firms were disinterested in our project and had an 'it's all too difficult' attitude. Chris from Aussie Outdoor Living was different. He was friendly and enthusiastic with a 'can do' attitude about our Job from the onset and helped us with design ideas and tips. Unlike other companies, he also said he could supply and fit our new glass pool fence. Ben and Brad, the two carpenters who undertook most of the work were an absolute pleasure to have onsite for four weeks. They were good-natured and courteous and nothing was too much trouble for them. They were perfectionists who took real pride in their work. The whole team at Aussie Outdoor Living from Chris the owner, to Matt the Construction Manager and the boys who do the actual building work were fantastic from start to finish. They're genuinely nice guys and I can't thank them enough for transforming my pool area. Chris promised me the wow factor and he delivered it. I thoroughly recommend this company.

Approximate cost: $80

Can't say enough how impressed we were with the service and communication that Chris and his team had given us through the whole process. We love the result and the whole process of the build ran smoothly and the boys even cleaned up after they left! Would highly recommend Aussie Outdoor Living to anyone who wants to recreate their outside space!