Bespoke Carport Designs for Brisbane Homes

Innovative Carports designed for Modern Living

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Gabled carport designed by Three Stems for Brisbane home

custom carport solutions

convenience that complements your home and lifestyle

If you have an older style house, chances are there is minimal covered car parking on site, if at all.

Perhaps you own multiple vehicles, and a caravan, boat and bikes. Or maybe the kids will soon need cars, and your existing garage is now full. If so, a carport is a good solution.

The great news is, carports no longer need to be the basic lean-tos that are thrown on as a mere afterthought. They can complement your house extension, or make their own bold statement.

If you’re unsure what will work with your block, that’s where I come in! I’ll assess your property and work with you to design a carport that offers practical and stylish solutions for you and your belongings!

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  • About Three Stems

    Hi there, I’m Stella!

    I’m an experienced residential building designer with a passion for helping Brisbane families make the most of their homes.

    Whether you’re looking for a gabled carport that matches your existing home’s design, or you’re planning to incorporate more modern conveniences as part of a broader home renovation, build-in-under or extension, I can assist you. 

    I’ll offer you a free, onsite consultation to assess your property, block size and access, and any other landscape features so that you can be informed up-front about what sort of carport solutions are suited to your circumstances.

    Let’s make life more convenient for you!

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  • carport design services for brisbane homes

    tailored carport designs

    No more overheated cars, or nervously checking BOM updates for those dreaded Brisbane hail storms!

    My carport designs offer the convenience of modern living with sheltered parking, increased property value, and a stylish blend that respects the charm of traditional architecture, or complements your contemporary build. 

    Expert Guidance on Building Codes and Approvals

    Depending on your block, extending your home to add a carport may involve navigating various building codes and restrictions.

    As your building designer, I’ll guide you through these requirements and liaise with relevant Brisbane City Council representatives to ensure the extension is compliant and reduce potential headaches and delays from the approvals process

    inclusive and transparent design packages

    I offer transparent pricing packages without hidden fees and work with you to develop carport extension plans that fit your budget.

    I’ll also organise any necessary consultants and suppliers, so that all you need to do is confirm the design, and I’ll handle the rest!

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    Three Stems Projects

    my brisbane home and carport designs

    Check out the below selection of beautiful home extension and renovation projects I have completed for my clients. You may find inspiration for your own home!

    I have successfully transformed homes across the Brisbane and Ipswish areas, including Moorooka, Salisbury, Yeronga, Holland Park, Greenslopes, East Brisbane, Paddington, Wooloowin, Sadliers Crossing, and Woodend, to name a few.

    FAQs

  • have questions about your carport extension?

    Check out my answers to some frequently asked questions regarding extending your home, or click on the button below to view all FAQs.

    The initial draft will be sent through to you with options, based on the onsite consultation.

    The first plan will provide the layout as discussed and an alternative option as applicable. You then have 2 opportunities to make changes to your selected layout.

    Yes! In the first revision I generally provide 2 floor plan options, and sometimes a few different alternative layouts for say the bathroom or kitchen. 

    The process will get your ideas from your head, onto building design plans, which are then approved by a certifier, meaning you end up with plans that are ready to hand to a builder for construction.

    In short, generally 3-4 months from our first site visit to gaining approvals for the build.

    The timeline depends on factors like how quickly you make decisions, as well as any site-specific applications or restrictions, such as town planning, relaxations, and BOS applications. Here’s a typical timeline:

    • Surveyor: Provides the survey within 2 weeks of the initial site visit.

    Once I receive her plans and conduct my site measure, whichever comes last,

    • First Draft: Sent within 2 weeks after receiving the survey plans and completing the site measure.
    • Subsequent Drafts: Turnaround is significantly quicker.
    • Engineer: Takes 2 weeks to complete their part.
    • Final Plans: Provided within 1 week after the engineer’s work is done.
    • Builder Contract: Now is the time to get your builder to provide the contract.
    • Certifier Approval: Takes up to 1 month, depending on the involved applications.
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  • testimonials

      Michelle

      Paddington

      Stella was fantastic to work with. She understood the brief, was easy to deal with, was fast, efficient and delivered as per our instructions.

      Karl

      Greenbank

      Always received a follow up message, was kept in the loop. Always knew what’s going on if changes happened.

      Denise

      Tallebudgera

      Stella Franks was kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Lyle

      Yeerongpilly

      Stella has been professional, reliable, flexible, and fun to work with. The ability to share a laugh at stressful times is great.

      Jonny

      Salisbury

      Stella is great to deal with.

      Simon

      Paddington

      Stella has been super helpful. We have been very happy with her. She was easy to deal with, understood the brief, was fast and efficient.

      Erin

      Rosewood

      Stella has been wonderful, she is an asset to your team. Nothing is too much trouble and Stella is really trying
      to help us design the perfect layout we will have to live in for a very long time.

      Stella is a real asset to your team. So friendly and helpful and knows her stuff!

      Barry

      Mooloolaba

      10/10.  Stella has been fantastic working with the certifier who is hard to deal with, but she is working through his issues and we will have a great outcome.

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  • get in touch

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    To get started, you can give me a call or fill out the form on the contact page.

    We’ll arrange a time for an on-site no obligation chat and a cup of tea to discuss your project and refine your vision.

    I will get an understanding of your project, requirements and budget and be able to answer any questions about the process.

    Let’s get started!

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