Alfresco Entertaining Area Builder: South Coast.
From a covered outdoor kitchen to a fully integrated entertaining deck, Taylormade Building Projects builds alfresco areas designed for the South Coast lifestyle — with Jarem Taylor personally overseeing every detail.
Alfresco Living — the Heart of the South Coast Home
The South Coast climate does something that most of Australia's inland cities can only dream about — it stays genuinely liveable year-round. Mild winters, long warm summers, and that distinctive coastal breeze rolling in off Jervis Bay make outdoor living a practical daily reality rather than a seasonal novelty. A well-built alfresco entertaining area isn't just an aesthetic upgrade here — it's a functional investment that adds usable living space to your home for roughly ten months of the year. For the price of a modest renovation, you can effectively add a whole room without touching the main roof line.
But not all alfresco areas are equal. A quality build means a proper engineered roof structure — not a shade sail or an afterthought awning — with enough structural integrity to carry a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and the weight of a coastal downpour. It means a deck level that integrates flush with your internal flooring, appropriate weatherproofing at the junction between old and new, and materials chosen specifically for the salt air and UV conditions of the South Coast. It means thinking through drainage, orientation, and where the afternoon sun lands in January. These are the details that separate an alfresco area that works beautifully from one that leaks, warps, or becomes unusable after three years.
"The alfresco ends up being the most-used room in the house — people migrate out there within five minutes of arriving. When it's designed properly and connects well to the kitchen, it stops being an 'outdoor area' and starts being just another part of how you live."
Jarem designs every alfresco as an extension of the home it's attached to, not a bolt-on addition. The sightlines from your kitchen bench, the connection to the indoor living room, the orientation to catch the summer breeze or block the late-afternoon sun — all of it matters. The goal is an outdoor space that feels like it was always meant to be there.
Why Choose Taylormade
Designed for the South Coast Climate
Jarem understands what the South Coast throws at outdoor structures — salt air, intense UV, and summer storms. Alfresco areas are built with appropriate materials and weatherproofing to handle the conditions and remain looking great for years.
Owner-Led from Design to Handover
Jarem personally manages your alfresco build from the first site visit to the day he hands over the keys. Quality is consistent from the concrete footings to the final fascia — because the person responsible is always on site.
Tailored to Your Home
Every alfresco area is different. Roof pitch, deck level, connection to the indoors, and view orientation are all considered in the design — so the result complements your existing home rather than clashing with it.
Clear Pricing, No Surprises
You'll receive a detailed written quote before work begins, so you know exactly what's included and what it costs. If anything unexpected comes up during the build, it's communicated immediately — no hidden extras, no awkward conversations at the end.
How It Works
Consultation
Jarem visits your home to understand how you entertain, what you like to cook outdoors, how many people you typically host, and how you want the space to connect to your indoor living areas. This conversation shapes every decision that follows — from roof style and deck materials to lighting positions and where the outdoor kitchen should go.
Design & Council Approvals
Most alfresco areas in NSW require a Development Application or Complying Development Certificate. Jarem advises on what approvals your project needs and manages the process so you don't have to navigate council requirements on your own. The design is finalised with your input before anything is submitted.
Written Quote
You'll receive a clear, itemised quote covering all labour and materials — roofing, structural steel or timber, decking, electrical, and any extras like an outdoor kitchen bench or ceiling fan installation. No ballpark figures, no surprise invoices. Once you're happy, we schedule the build.
Build
Work begins with footings and structural framing — the foundation that everything else depends on. Jarem manages the full sequence: structure, roofing, decking, weatherproofing at wall junctions, electrical rough-in, ceiling fan installation, lighting, and all finishing details. Your property is kept tidy throughout, and Jarem is on site at every critical stage.
Handover
Jarem walks through the finished alfresco with you to make sure everything is exactly as agreed — every detail checked, every question answered. If anything needs attention, it gets sorted before he leaves. The goal is that you're completely glad you chose Taylormade, and confident enough to recommend us to your neighbours.
What Our Clients Say
"Cannot recommend Jarem and his team highly enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. They were punctual, professional, and treated our home with the utmost care and respect throughout the renovation process. Jarem is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also a genuinely honest and down-to-earth person whose advice helped guide us toward the best choices for both our space and our vision."
"I was really happy with Jarem's work. He came on schedule and the price was very fair. He listens to what you want and pays attention to detail. The tradesmen were clean, tidy and respectful. I have already booked him for my next project."
Our Work
Deck & Outdoor
Alfresco with Outdoor Kitchen
Deck & Outdoor
Covered Pergola Entertaining
Deck & Outdoor
Flyover Roof Alfresco
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Project
Ready to create your perfect alfresco area? Tell us about your home, how you like to entertain, and what you're envisioning — Jarem will be in touch with honest advice and a clear quote.