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Recently purchased a stratco pergola, 13th july 2026. paid in full at the time of purchase ($35000) very prompt delivery, delivery guy was great but. No drawings, no engineers certificate that should have been sent with the steelwork etc, builder requires them before starting. Ive emailed and called [Name Removed] on a regular basis since delivery… Read more
and keep getting told 'I'll send them when ive recieved them from the engineers. Aftersales is not great. I made contact regarding a Stratco outdoor kitchen following my pergola order. Believing that once the pergola is up, I will then install the outdoor kitchen. Definitely won't be now.
A huge thank you to Leon for your help with the recent purchase and assembly of a couple of Stratco steel louvre air con covers. I installed two of the same covers about a year ago at my home. This time the job was made far easier for me. Outstanding service and care from Stratco Bunbury. THANKS. Show details · 1
I ordered a Stratco shed, and Stratco supplied a B&D rollerdoor. When my rollerdoor installer, installed the rollerdoor. He informed me that the door has manufacturer damage to it. There are scratches and scuffing on door, and the defects patterns are consistent and repeat. I contacted Stracto via phone and email, but no response. [Name Removed]… Read more
is on holidays, and his emails are not being monitored, his website gave me another Stracto website to use, and no response from this website. I then contacted B&D rollerdoors, which asked for more information. They also said Stratco will need to sort the problem, as they supplied the door . B&D rollerdoors gave me another Stracto ph number to ring, when I rang, staff were not helpful, and directed me to use another Stracto email address. ( third Stratco email address, still no response from Stratco) Photo below of new roller door damage.
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Fabulous service- installed our shed for our new build in Rakaia. Show reply
Slimline metal cabinet (flat pack). Delivered in good condition & thoughtfully left out of the weather. Assembled with little effort, doors properly aligned, everything plumb & square. Pre-drilled holes lined up ok. Heavy powder coating. Metal is light duty but priced accordingly. Intend to buy another one. Show reply
Anish was most helpful when I visited instore, I was looking for a garden shed and he accompanied me to the garden shed section. He was very informative of my needs. I only have a small patio and the handy pod is perfect. I can't recommend his wonderful service enough!! Show details · 1
I recently had a job to replace a rusty old roof. I sourced a number of quotes. The help I receive at Stratco was convenient and accurate. Materials arrived on the day as promised and the complete order was waiting for me to start work as promised to my customer! Show details · 1
Purchased 20 x fence post solar lights. The order was dispatched super fast and arrived in less than a week from ordering. The lights all worked straight out of the box and were very easy to install. Excellent product and I highly recommend. Show reply
The website is ok, but when buying an Outback Patio, trying to select a pre-painted option, I’m in Victoria, it just said “Not available in your state”. I may have succumbed to the coloured patio if I could have ordered it online. The very nice delivery man mentioned I had to go to a custom design to get colour. Maybe a different message could be… Read more · 1
created to get to the colour options which are clearly on the page, just not available to me. The delivery driver was extremely good. Rang to confirm arrival, and prepare gates, cars, etc. He was most careful with the pieces using his crane to place them inside the gate. Pleasant, and didn’t rush the delivery as many do. Careful, methodical comes to mind. Laid timber on the grass to keep the steel off the ground. Product looks good so far, not installed as yet. Reading the installation instructions, they seem clear and easy to understand.
We purchased the handipod shed. It was pretty easy to put together and being able to watch the video was good and made life easy. However the slots instead of holes for the anchor brackets made it difficult to get the screws in as the waiver head just got stuck in the slot and would not turn. The instruction sheet could be better and the orange… Read more · 1
dots were yellow on the product and the dark blue dots were grey on the product. One of the panels was badly scratched in the box and one set of screw holes were missing on all short panels. Other than that pretty happy with the outcome.
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Our Stratco Pergola Experience – What Was Meant to Be a $40k project Turned Into a $92k Nightmare! The accompanying video (youtube link below) shows what our Stratco Outback Gable pergola with motorised louvre bank section looks like in the rain. Short version: it leaks everywhere!!! What started as a pergola that was meant to cost around… Read more
$40,000 blew out to over $92,000, and it still doesn’t work properly!
We were sold a pergola that was marketed as:
"DIY"
"Custom-designed to your exact specifications"
"Sleek, seamless, and weather-protective"
In reality, that’s FAR from what we got.
Here’s what actually happened:
Delivery took 17 weeks!! with parts arriving late, incorrect, or missing over and over and over again.
Key components were supplied incorrectly multiple times. Incorrect parts provided were installed and had to be dissembled, resupplied and reassembled multiple times incurring horrific additional building costs.
Downpipes were completely left off the custom plan at the louvre bank section, (and off the online pics - attached - which have since been removed or altered) which meant we ended up having to unexpectedly cut up our porch slab and destroy our tiles to install drainage to the storm water.
What was meant to be “DIY” ended up requiring expert builders, plumbers, and structural work, including cutting into concrete. A 5 day project turned into 5 months! Our house got damaged, it blew out tens of thousands of dollars.
The pergola wasn’t ''custom' at all — it was a pile of almost entirely generic steel that was dumped on our lawn which had to be heavily modified on site at great extra cost. Our lawn was destroyed.
Even after all of this, the pergola still leaks badly, exactly as you can see in the video. This is despite being built exactly per Stratco install guides and with direct advise from Stratco by professional builders whose work was even checked by the Stratco National Patio Manager.
We’ve spent a year trying to get this resolved, with broken porch tiles and a patio we can't use, and it still hasn’t been fixed.
We’re sharing this so other everyday homeowners can see what can happen and make an informed decision before spending tens of thousands of dollars.
If you’re considering buying a Stratco pergola, especially one advertised as DIY, custom-built, or weather-proof — watch this first: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LOvNFmSKLNA
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I requested a quote for a shed. I was contacted by a Stratco rep who was very helpful and after he listened to my needs , designed the shed which best suited my needs. After placing the order, the shed was installed by a stratco shed installer who did an excellent job Show reply
Follow-up · The coat was very reasonable, Installation was undertaken by a stratco contractor and they were very good and they completed the job in a couple of days and since I had to organise floorng to be done they came back and completed the job without a fuss.
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(1) The black half height cupboard SS-10487 has faulty instructions. ( step 8 ) and no video. Does not explain how to remove Doors. Finally worked it out myself. You have to insert your finger in the recess and remove the pins. (2) Mandurah store… Read more
do not answer their phone ! (Ever ). Even when you rang the Perth office and request them to answer the phone, they still will not answer the phone or return a phone call. Potentially, the worst company I have dealt with in this town. Millennial‘s must be supervised !
Follow-up · They do not answer their phone in Mandurah even though they have multiple staff. The call Centre tries to get them to ring you back, but they don’t. Millennial problem.
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Terrible service. I can't even obtain a quotation for the supply of a pergola. I lodged an on-line enquiry more than three weeks ago; and all I have received to-date is an auto response confirming they received my enquiry. Since then, I have phoned… Read more
Stratco at Thornton 3 times to follow up on the quotation and all I ever hear is "I will chase it up and get back to you" I have even sent them a copy of the auto response email and still I hear nothing, not even the courtesy of a phone call or email to say they are working on it. All I hear is crickets. For god sake, it's a standard bloody pergola kit. Sorry Stratco but I certainly won't be wasting "my" valuable time to call you again.
Follow-up · Sadly, all I received from the manager were excuses and a claim that he cannot remember every phone call he takes. I'm won't say anything more about that one. I have since ordered my pergola from another supplier and it's already been delivered.
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In-depth reviews
I’ve been a customer of Stratco for over a year now, and throughout that time I’ve regularly worked with Zachary Vidal. Every experience has been consistently excellent. Zach’s knowledge of the products is outstanding — he knows the range inside and out and always provides clear, confident advice. No matter how simple or complex the project is,… Read more · 1
he takes the time to understand what’s needed and guides you toward the best solution.
What really stands out is his problem-solving ability. When things get tricky or require a bit of creativity, Zach is always willing to think outside the box and come up with practical, effective options. His input has been incredibly helpful on several challenging projects.
On top of that, he’s always friendly, professional, and easy to approach. He communicates clearly, follows through, and genuinely cares about getting a good result. It makes the whole process smooth and stress-free every time.
It’s rare to receive this level of consistent service over such a long period. Zach has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, and he’s a big reason I continue to come back to Stratco.
I was possibly served by an inexperienced salesperson. During the ordering process I asked about a 3.5 metre width door option. I was told the 3 metres was set into the design. Likewise, if I had been informed there was a 3 metre height option I would have taken that option. The standard height gives me the barest clearance for me vehicle. When I… Read more · 1
paid, I did a direct debit to your BSB and account with OSKO. I was told they couldn't give me a receipt until the payment cleared. It is my information that OSKO clears immediately, however, I never received the final payment receipt. I was also overcharged by error. I was informed the monies owing to me would be repaid by accounts over a week later. I complained and my payment was expediated, thankyou. Perhaps a senior salesperson should check all options have been covered prior to sign off. I definately would have gone the higher and wider option. Overall I am satisfied, my shed is currently under construction and looks great. My small critisisms are meant to be constructive, for learning, not for any adverse action against the salesperson.
My recent visit to your establishment proved to be an exercise in profound disappointment, setting a new benchmark for abysmal customer service in 2025. Upon entering the store today, I observed a sparse clientele, with only four customers present. After independently selecting two backboards, I proceeded to the unmanned cashier's desk, where… Read more
another customer, with a single item, promptly joined the queue behind me.
For an extended period exceeding five minutes, we remained unattended. During this time, the two visible staff members, engrossed with other patrons at the design desk, conspicuously avoided eye contact. When their gazes did intersect with mine, they offered nothing but blatant disregard. There was no acknowledgment, no courtesy of a 'Hello, someone will be with you shortly,' no apology for the delay, nor any attempt to briefly excuse themselves to process our transactions, which would have taken mere moments. One cannot help but ponder if my departure with the merchandise would have finally elicited a response. This blatant oversight extended to the customer behind me, who also sought a swift transaction.
Eventually, a young woman emerged from what appeared to be a staff area. After leisurely attending to her personal items, she meandered to another desk before her eyes met mine, a silent acknowledgment of my growing dissatisfaction. She then approached to serve, and despite my lighthearted remark about contemplating an unannounced departure, her response was not one of apology or empathy. Instead, she offered a defensive explanation regarding her absence and her colleagues' engagement with other customers. A simple 'sorry for the hold-up' or even a polite smile was conspicuously absent. Her demeanor, unfortunately, mirrored that of her colleagues, collectively devaluing my presence as a customer.
Given this thoroughly disheartening encounter, I can unequivocally state that I will not be returning to this store. The evident disregard for customer experience is truly remarkable
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Positive reviews
We designed and ordered our Outback Patio in store and really impressed how easy and helpful the whole process was. My one complaint was the quality of the beams. They are roll formed and at nearly every end they were damaged so they just didn't look as good as they could when butting up to intermediate beams. Show details · 1
We have just had a Stratco Patio installed by LT Construction Group in Flinders. The workmanship, price, warranty and everything has been done so professionally and nothing was too much trouble by the team. We are so thrilled with the end result and can`t recommend them highly enough. Show reply
We walked into Stratco knowing sort of what we wanted. Sebastian served us and was very good at working out what we wanted and gave us options. We purchased the shed. Sebastian also talked to us about the fencing panels and a gate Extremely helpful :) Show details · 1
Negative reviews
Avoid at all costs. We have an incomplete shed kit for months now. They damaged the roller door before transport. Months later we still don't have it and we found out about other missing parts (doorframe, door) as well as the wrong colours for the sliding door. They are awfully slow in replying to fix this issue. The idea was to have storage space… Read more
for our stuff in the shed whilst moving into a new but smaller house. With the shed being delayed, it affects our living space and we are not happy.Our builder is getting very annoyed with the build finding out about missing parts every time he drops by. He also complains about the plans..Stratco is wasting everyone's time and they don't care. Here we are with a half built frame. No end in sight of this, what was supposed to be an easy shed build.
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I bought a Pool Pump shed and a Handi-Saver Garden Shed. The service I received from the local store was very helpful (hence the 1 star) but was told that Stratco don't assemble small sheds so it was a DIY project. The instructions for both sheds were so lacking in detail it turned out to be a nightmare 3day job.
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We had a pergola installed last year. When we tried to get electricians to quote to install the fans and lights for us a lot of them commented on how the electrical appeared to be run and it was ‘odd’ then would not get back in contact with a quote.… Read more
Then this year we hen we had heavy rain we noticed that it was leaking from in between the sheets, that had us a bit concerned for electrical and insulation inside would either get mouldy or damaged. When I contacted the contractor he came out and said it was our fault as gutters were blocked and it was a feature for it to leak there to stop damage. Which doesn’t make sense as electrical and insulation are in there.
But we left it, at another date we had other trades out to complete some work with our aircon and they mentioned that the flashing appeared to be installed incorrectly and it was possibly a poor quality job and not up to standard which then would maybe make sense why no electrician wanted to quote the job and ghosted us.
At this point I contacted stratco direct and after multiple follow ups I finally had a manager contact me and a few weeks later eventually turned up to look. He said that he will organise another contractor to come and inspect and he install and let us know if there was any issues or not. Since then after multiple follows to the manager we have been ghosted.
No response at all. All I want at this point is them to either come and inspect and say there is no issues and it is good and explain the leaking properly. Or say there is an issue and rectify it. But after months of chasing this up I’m being forced to leave this review.
Follow-up · After I was contacted for posting this review stratco sent out a second contractor who confirmed the original install was faulty. This was back in June. We are now in August and the issues are yet to be repaired. We are now in a difficult situation as the installation is faulty and the property is due to be put on the market next month yet we are being told they are too busy to repair the install until October.
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Leon and the team at Bunbury Stratco were amazing and made it really easy to purchase an affordable carport. They really know their stuff and really enjoy their job. Thanks guys Show details · 1
Excellent customer service. They rang to confirm order and give a delivery date. Order arrived on date stated and left exactly per delivery instructions and in well packed condition. Will definitely use them again. No complaints. Show reply
Couldn’t wish for better service. Team member VIK was so polite and knew exactly what I needed and was very helpful with purchasing products. Will definitely be doing business with him in the future. Show details · 1
Purchased a Category A shed that cost over $50K. I have spent over $15K fixing issues such as water leaks, wrong specs, having to change internal plumbing, etc because stratco had no idea what they were doing. There was 12 extra deliveries because they forget so many parts of the shed. They also forgot to drill out holes in all the steel, this was… Read more
over 300 holes in thick steel. I want to warn people to stay away from stratco as they will cost you thousands as they have no idea what they are doing/selling. Their customer services is appalling and they will constantly lie and try to ignore you and provide no assistance once they get paid.
Please don’t make the same mistake I did !!!
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When you spend over $15k on a louvre pergola and it stops working after just 3.5 years, you expect better. I raised the issue with Stratco and had to follow up multiple times over 1.5 months just to get a response. To finally be told it wouldn’t be covered under warranty — and that I’d need to purchase not only the motor but all associated… Read more
components — was incredibly disappointing. On top of that, Stratco doesn’t repair; they only replace, and the parts alone were quoted at $1,200.
Ignore the flashy brochures and advertising. Consider this experience before choosing a company with such poor customer aftercare.
The fact that it took 1.5 months to provide an answer, right in the middle of summer when the pergola is actually needed, just adds further insult..
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Just completed putting our new Handipod together. Instructions were great and it all came together really well. All the wall panels came with a protective film on them which was great. It would have been a 5 star review if the door had come with the protective covering as well as it ended up getting scratched. The Handipod looks great, I would highly recommend. Show reply
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