Add living and entertaining space with an outside patio

from Our Home Autumn 2022 — Echuca-Moama and district

light served as the foundation for this new home

BUILDING a strong relationship

With the coronavirus pandemic travel ban going for so long, the money many people would have spent on an expensive holiday is now being invested into their homes.

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Founder and director of Bendigo Patios, Paul Gray, has seen an increase in people adding value to their homes with the addition of outdoor living areas, and has been delivering on people’s visions for their homes. “Whether it be an opening/closing pergola system or a full shade system, or an insulated roof, we cater for people’s budgets and for their needs, and give them the options to make the decisions,” Paul said. The most popular patio right now, and one of the best options Bendigo Patios offers, is the pergola with opening and closing roof. “They’e so versatile for airflow, shade or full weather protection, and you get more sun in winter,” Paul said. Bendigo Patios adapts what a client wants into a project designed around the client’s budget, and Paul prides himself on being hands-on with every project. Bendigo Patios is the sister company to Paul Gray Builders, an independent family-owned business with a proud 20-year history of delivering quality homes in Bendigo. Paul said all patio projects were backed by the expertise of a master builder, and if they can build a house, they can build a patio. From start to finish the project stays in-house, guaranteeing fast service and more importantly accountability. Paul said the most important part of his relationship with a client was trust.

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Their team of 18 handles the whole process from start to finish, overseen by Paul. “From the general enquiry, the quotes are done in-house, the drafting is done in-house,” he said. “We provide all the permits through our administration team, and then we order and install.

“The beauty of working with a local and independent builder, rather than a big brand builder, is that you are in contact with the builder—not a project manager.”