Alfresco Areas Designed and Built for Northern Beaches Living

An alfresco area is the room your house is missing: a covered, purpose-built outdoor space where you can cook, dine and entertain in comfort for most of the year. On the Northern Beaches, where the climate practically begs you to eat outside, a well-designed alfresco renovation adds genuine living space and real value to your home.

Zones designs and builds custom alfresco areas across the Northern Beaches, from Belrose and Frenchs Forest to Collaroy and Seaforth. Whether you want a simple covered dining zone off the kitchen or a full alfresco entertaining area with an outdoor kitchen, heating and lighting, we manage the entire project from design to handover.

What Goes Into a Zones Alfresco Area

Every alfresco project is designed around how you'll actually use it. Depending on your space and budget, yours might include a louvre or fixed roof for all-weather cover, an alfresco kitchen with BBQ, benchtops and fridge space, timber or composite decking underfoot, ceiling fans, heating and lighting for year-round use, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow through bifold or sliding doors. Planting and landscaping are built into the scope from the start, so the finished space feels complete rather than bolted on.

Why Build Your Alfresco With Zones

An alfresco renovation touches more trades than people expect: a builder for the structure, an electrician for lighting, fans and power, a plumber if there's a kitchen or sink, and a landscaper to tie the new space into the rest of the yard. Zones gives you one point of contact who designs the project, quotes it as a fixed price and coordinates every trade, so your design, budget and build stay aligned from day one.

Designed for Your Block, Not a Brochure

Northern Beaches blocks vary enormously. A sloping site in Bilgola calls for a different structural approach than a level backyard in Frenchs Forest, and coastal homes need materials chosen for salt air. Your local Zones consultant designs an alfresco area that suits your home's architecture, your block's conditions and any council requirements, and provides a fixed quote before construction begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need council approval for an alfresco area?

‍It depends on the size, height and location of the structure. Many alfresco areas qualify as exempt or complying development, but some need a DA. Zones handles the assessment and any approvals as part of your project.

How long does an alfresco build take?

‍Most alfresco areas take four to ten weeks to build once designs are approved, depending on complexity. You'll receive a confirmed timeline with your fixed quote.

Can you add an alfresco area to an existing deck or patio?

‍Often, yes. We assess the existing structure and either build on it or recommend the most cost-effective path to the result you want.

Ready to plan your alfresco area?

Book a free consultation with your local Northern Beaches outdoor renovation specialist.