Design Consultation and 3D Planning in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Planning & Permits

Design Consultation and 3D Planning

A walk through your yard, a clear plan on paper and a picture of the finished pergola before any money goes into lumber.

The best time to fix a mistake is before it is built. A design consultation lets you see how a pergola will look and work in your yard, test sizes and shapes, compare materials and settle on a plan with confidence. It also makes the build smoother, because every decision is already made.

We start with a walk through the yard, measuring, photographing and noting sun, slope, views and utilities. We then draw plans with dimensions and, where helpful, 3D views, so you can see the structure from several angles. We discuss budget, timing and options for phasing the project.

The yard walk-through

We look at where the sun falls through the day, where the ground slopes, where wires and pipes run and which views you want to keep or block.

Plans and drawings

Drawings show size, post spacing, beam and rafter layout and key details. They help with permits and HOA submissions and give contractors a common reference.

3D views

A simple 3D model shows how the pergola looks next to the house and furniture. You can compare styles and colors before committing.

Budget and phasing

We talk honestly about what fits your budget and where it makes sense to phase work, such as building the frame now and adding a roof or lights later.

What is included

  • Yard walk-through and measurements
  • Concept sketches and options
  • Drawings and 3D views
  • Budget and phasing review
  • Final plan and material choices
  • Hand-off to permits and build
Before and after

See the transformation.

Drag the handle to compare.

After: a backyard patio with a stained cedar pergola with a slatted roof over the patioBefore: a backyard patio with a bare concrete patio with no coverBeforeAfter
Bare patio gets a cedar pergola. From a bare concrete patio with no cover to a stained cedar pergola with a slatted roof over the patio.
Why it works

What you get with Design Consultation and 3D Planning

Walk-through and measurements

Sun, slope and views noted.

Clear drawings

Dimensions and details on paper.

3D views

See it before it is built.

Budget conversation

Options and phasing explained.

Timeline

Schedule you can count on.

Ready for permits

Drawings for HOAs and cities.

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Pergola Layout and Size Planner

Pick your furniture and see the pergola size and clearances that fit.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us about the yard, the timeline and any concerns, and we set a time to visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Walk and design

    We walk the yard, study the sun and the house, take measurements and draw a plan with sizes and materials.

  3. 03

    Plan, permit and prep

    We write the scope, coordinate permits and HOA approvals, locate utilities and prepare the site.

  4. 04

    Footings and build

    Footings are poured, posts set plumb and beams and rafters go up in a planned order.

  5. 05

    Finish and clean

    We stain or paint, add lights and features as planned and clean the site thoroughly.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    We walk the finished pergola with you, share care tips and leave you to enjoy the shade.

Questions

Design Consultation and 3D Planning FAQ

How long does design take?

Often a week or two from the walk-through to final drawings, depending on how quickly decisions are made.

Can I see it in 3D?

Yes. We provide views that help you picture the finished project.

Do the plans help with permits?

Yes. Drawings support permit and HOA submissions.

Can you work from my sketch?

Yes. We turn sketches and photos into buildable plans.

Is there an obligation after design?

No. Ask us about how design and build packages work.

Next step

Get your free Design Consultation and 3D Planning estimate.

Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

Tell us about your project

We will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

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