Payment Stages
Patio & Verandah
Payment Stages
At 2L Constructions, we aim to keep our payment process clear and easy to understand. For projects that require a building permit, payments are made in stages — each one tied to a specific point of progress.
Permit Projects
Projects requiring a
building permit
Most patio, verandah, and pergola projects in Victoria require a building permit. These six stages apply when a permit is needed.
Pre-construction payment
For projects that require a building permit, we take an initial pre-construction payment of $450. This is not an extra cost — it forms part of the total quoted price.
- Gathering property information
- Reviewing site details
- Preparing the required drawings
- Checking for easements, building restrictions, or council requirements
- Identifying whether any design changes may be needed
- Checking whether there may be additional costs from council or other authorities
We do our best to identify any likely issues at this stage. However, some requirements may only become clear later in the permit process.
Final design and contract price review
Once we have reviewed the property information and developed a design that will work best, we will confirm whether the final contract price needs to be adjusted. This may happen if there are council requirements, permit conditions, design changes, or other site-specific issues that were not clear at the time of the original quote.
Contract and deposit
If the remaining contract price is over $10,000, a building contract will be prepared and signed before work proceeds further. After signing, a deposit is required.
- 5% deposit for contracts over $20,000
- 10% deposit for contracts under $20,000
For contracts over $16,000, Domestic Building Insurance is also arranged at this stage where required.
Building permit submission
Once the deposit has been paid, we submit the building permit application for review and approval. The project cannot move into the material ordering stage until the building permit has been approved and a permit number has been issued.
Material ordering
Once the building permit has been approved, the next stage payment becomes due. This payment covers the cost of ordering your building materials. Most custom patio and verandah materials take around 2 to 3 weeks to arrive after ordering.
Final payment
The remaining balance is due once all building works have been completed. This is the final payment under the contract.
Smaller Projects
Projects
under $10,000
For smaller jobs, the payment structure is simpler. The exact split may vary depending on the job.
Payment Terms
Invoices
Invoices are usually due within 3 days of issue. Keeping payments on time helps us keep the project moving, book materials, and avoid delays with suppliers or permit-related stages.
Important Note
Full transparency
All payment stages will be clearly shown before the project proceeds. Our goal is to make sure you understand what each payment is for and when it is due.
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