Home project cost
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Pergola?
Install a 10x12 ft freestanding pergola
DIY range
$800-$3,000
Professional range
$2,500-$9,000
What drives the cost
- Material — pressure-treated pine, cedar, aluminum, or vinyl
- Footing type and local frost-line depth
- Attached vs freestanding structure
- Add-ons like a retractable canopy or louvered roof
A basic wood kit from a home center sits at the low end of DIY pricing; a custom cedar or aluminum structure built to match a house's trim can multiply that cost several times over.
What drives the professional quote
- Concrete footings below the frost line add labour and cure time
- Attaching to an existing house requires flashing to prevent leaks
- Electrical for fans or lighting is priced separately
- Louvered or motorized shade roofs cost multiples of a fixed lattice top
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