The best time to plan a pergola is before the house is finished. Here is how to design outdoor structures with a new build.
When a house is under construction, it is easy to plan the outdoor space. Footings can be poured with the patio, power can be run to the right spots and the pergola can match the roofline and trim. Done afterward, the same project costs more and may need cuts and patches.
We work with builders and owners to plan pergolas, covered patios and outdoor kitchens during construction. We coordinate footings, framing, electrical and drainage and design the structure to match the house, so it looks original and works well from day one.
Footings and power coordinated.
Rooflines and trim tied in.
Outlets and lighting roughed in.
Slopes and downspouts planned.
One plan for all trades.
No patching later.
Pavilions and Shade StructuresLarge timber and steel pavilions for parks, farms, churches, schools and big backyards, with metal roofs and room…Explore 
Covered Walkways and CarportsRoofed walkways, breezeways and carports that keep you dry from the car to the door and protect vehicles…Explore 
Outdoor Kitchens and Grill IslandsBuilt-in grills, counters, sinks and refrigerators under a pergola or roof, so cooking and entertaining happen in one…Explore 
Screened Porches and SunroomsBug-free porches and glassed-in sunrooms that give you the outdoors without the mosquitoes, all year long.Explore 
Wood Decks and Deck BuildsStrong, well-flashed decks in treated lumber, cedar and composite that pair naturally with a pergola or roof.Explore 
Outdoor Electrical and OutletsSafe, planned power for lights, fans, speakers, heaters and appliances, coordinated with qualified electricians.Explore 
Design Consultation and 3D PlanningA walk through your yard, a clear plan on paper and a picture of the finished pergola before…Explore 
Permits, HOA and Site PlanningHelp with drawings, applications and neighborhood approvals so your pergola moves from plan to build without delays.Explore Size your lumber, plan your layout or ballpark a budget.
Pergola Lumber and Materials CalculatorEnter the size and post count to see posts, beams, rafters and the board feet to plan for.Try it 
Pergola Layout and Size PlannerPick your furniture and see the pergola size and clearances that fit.Try it 
Pergola Project Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it As early as possible, ideally during design.
Yes. We coordinate drawings and schedules.
Yes, but planning early often saves cost.
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