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How much does a pergola cost?

Typical range: $2,118–$6,433. Total installed price for a typical ~100 sq ft (10x10 ft) freestanding pergola. Wood or aluminum open-slat roof; louvered/motorized systems priced separately.

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Typical range

Low
$2,118
Typical
$4,253
High
$6,433

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Sources are listed below. Your pro's quote, after they measure, is the real number.

We couldn't find reliable Southeast-specific figures for this project, so these are national ranges.

How these numbers were put together

Angi national 2026 (757 verified projects). No reliable Southeast-specific average found. by_type per Angi and HomeGuide (per-sq-ft figures for aluminum/vinyl are mostly materials).

What's included

  • Usually included: Posts, beams, rafters/slats, hardware, footings or anchoring to an existing slab, labor.
  • Usually not included: New patio/slab beneath it, electrical/fans/lighting, shade fabric or polycarbonate roof, louvered or motorized roofs ($6,500-$18,000 per HomeGuide), permits/engineering for attached structures.

By type

Typical pergola cost by type
Type Typical range
Aluminum or vinyl, per sq ft $10–$30
Cedar, per sq ft $25–$35
Redwood, per sq ft $40–$50
Custom build, 10×10 ft $3,000–$6,500
Custom build, 12×12 ft $4,300–$9,350
Louvered roof, installed $6,500–$18,000

What drives the cost

  • Size (sq ft) and post height
  • Material: aluminum/vinyl cheapest and low-maintenance; cedar mid; redwood/hardwood highest
  • Kit vs custom build
  • Roof: open slats vs shade cloth, polycarbonate, or louvered/motorized aluminum
  • Freestanding vs attached to house (attached often needs permit and engineering)
  • Hurricane wind-load requirements in coastal Florida/Gulf counties

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Pergola cost questions

Is an aluminum pergola cheaper than wood?

Usually. Aluminum or vinyl runs about $10-$30 per sq ft versus $25-$35 for cedar and $40-$50 for redwood (Angi/HomeGuide), and it handles Southeast humidity with little upkeep.

How much is a louvered pergola?

HomeGuide puts installed louvered pergola roofs at about $6,500-$18,000, with motorized systems at $75-$175 per sq ft.

Do I need a permit for a pergola?

Often for attached or larger structures, especially in hurricane-code areas; check with your city or county.

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Sources

  1. Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Build a Pergola? [2026 Data] · accessed 2026-10-25
  2. HomeGuide - How Much Does a Pergola Cost? (2026) · accessed 2026-10-25
  3. HomeGuide - How Much Does a Louvered or Motorized Pergola Cost? (2026) · accessed 2026-10-25

Estimates vary by site and contractor; last checked Oct 2026. Figures are third-party published estimates, not Backyardly quotes.