Pergola Phoenix
Pergola Builders in Phoenix, AZ
Louvered, aluminum and wood pergolas, attached or freestanding, built to shade Phoenix patios through the hottest part of the day.
Pergola Phoenix
Louvered, aluminum and wood pergolas, attached or freestanding, built to shade Phoenix patios through the hottest part of the day.
Pergola Phoenix designs and builds pergolas for backyards across the City of Phoenix. Our pergola builders start with a simple question: where do you want to sit at 5 p.m. in June, and where is the sun then?
Many Phoenix homes have a bare slab off the back door that gets direct sun most of the afternoon. A pergola over that slab, with rafters or louvers set to block the western sun, turns it into a room you use from October through May and on summer evenings.
The City of Phoenix's residential patio cover guideline covers one-story structures up to 12 feet tall, open on two or more sides and attached to the house, and it requires construction drawings and a permit. The City's list of work exempt from permit includes one-story detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet of total floor area, and it names ramadas and gazebos as similar uses. Neither document names pergolas, so we confirm with the City of Phoenix whether your pergola needs a permit before we build.
You get a drawn layout and a written estimate with footings, frame, roof system, finish and any electrical work on separate lines.
Each page covers the materials, the choices you'll make and the questions Phoenix homeowners ask our pergola contractor team before a build.
Layout, footings, posts, beams and rafters set square and level by pergola builders who work in Phoenix backyards.
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Aluminum roofs with blades that tilt open for sky or close tight for shade and monsoon rain.
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Powder-coated aluminum frames that won't crack, check or need restaining in the Phoenix sun.
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Cedar and treated-lumber pergolas, including lattice roofs that throw a tighter shade pattern.
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Pergolas tied to the house with a ledger, or standing on their own posts out in the yard.
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Fabric canopies, drop screens, outdoor fans and lighting added to a new or existing pergola.
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| Pergola type | Shade | Upkeep | Good fit when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood or lattice | Filtered, set by rafter spacing | Restain on a schedule | You want a warm, natural look |
| Aluminum | Filtered, set by rafter spacing | Rinse it off | You want low upkeep in full sun |
| Louvered roof | Adjustable, open to fully closed | Keep the gutters clear | You want shade and rain cover on demand |
| Any type plus a canopy | Adds solid shade where you need it | Take fabric down for storms | You want to start simple and add later |
Permit needs vary with size, attachment and utilities. We confirm with the City of Phoenix before work starts.
Footprint, height and rafter direction planned around afternoon sun, not just the slab edges.
Concrete piers and steel post anchors sized for the frame and for monsoon gusts.
Rafter spacing, louvers or a canopy chosen for how much sun you want to block.
Landscaping protected, offcuts hauled away and the patio swept before we leave.
Tell us where you'd like shade. We'll come measure, check the sun angle and talk through materials.
Free estimate, no obligation
A bare slab in full afternoon sun becomes a shaded patio with room for a sofa and a dining table.
Illustration of a typical before-and-after, not a specific client project.
It depends on the design. The City of Phoenix requires drawings and a permit for attached patio covers, and its exempt-work list covers detached accessory structures up to 200 square feet, naming ramadas and gazebos. Pergolas aren't named in either document, so we confirm with the City of Phoenix whether your pergola needs a permit.
Aluminum holds up to sun with the least upkeep, wood gives the warmest look but needs restaining, and a louvered roof lets you switch between open sky and full shade. We show you all three when we measure.
Once materials are in, most pergolas go up in a few days. Footings need time to cure before the frame goes on, and louvered roof systems are often made to order, which adds lead time first.
A pergola built with proper footings and post anchors is designed to stay put. We size footings and connections for the structure and don't rely on the weight of the frame alone.
Backyards across the City of Phoenix, including Alhambra, Windsor Square, the Melrose District, Cheery Lynn, Tatum Ranch and Estrella.
A small cedar frame and a louvered roof over a full outdoor room both start with a measure, a sun check and a permit question. Call 602-782-5322 or request an estimate online.
Free estimate, no obligation.