Open-roof pergolas
Pergolas Perth
Pergolas are open frames of beams that our Perth patio builders set over your paving, deck or garden, with no solid roof. They give part shade, frame an outdoor dining area and give climbing plants something to grow on. Get a free on-site measure and quote anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why a pergola
Why a Pergola Works in a Perth Garden
Choose a pergola if you want some shade in the garden and still want to see the sky. It marks out a space without closing it in.
Part shade, open sky
Striped shade through the day, with the sky still visible above.
Somewhere for plants to grow
Train a vine up the posts and over the top, and the shade gets thicker each year.
Air moves freely
With nothing solid overhead, the breeze goes straight through.
Frames an outdoor room
It marks out a dining area, deck or garden corner so it feels like a place to sit.
How it works
Getting a Pergola in Perth, From Measure to Install
Four steps take your pergola from a free measure to a finished frame in the garden, with any council approval handled along the way.
Free measure and quote
The spot is measured up, and you can talk through size, colours and plants. Then you get your quote.
Design and engineering
The design is drawn up to suit your home, and engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) are prepared.
Council approval
Site plans, engineering certificates and the building permit application go to your local council.
Made and installed
The steel is fabricated in Welshpool, then installed at your home.
- Free on-site measure
- Council approval handled
- Interest-free finance
Pergolas Made in Perth
Your pergola is designed and fabricated in Welshpool by our Perth patio builders, who have more than 20 years' experience making patios.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
Your choices
Pergola Designs for Perth Gardens
Every pergola is made for its spot in the garden. These are the choices you can talk through at the free measure.
Attached or freestanding
Fix the pergola to the house, or stand it on its own posts out in the garden.
Sized to the space
Over a deck, beside the pool or across the paving, the frame is set to fit.
Colours
Frame colours chosen to go with your house and garden.
Room for climbers
Plan the frame with climbing plants in mind, so vines have posts and rafters to follow.
Steel for coastal homes
Epoxy-coated steel adds a protective coating where the air carries salt.
Compare styles
Pergola vs Louvre Roof and Flat Roof Patio
Compared with a louvre roof or a flat roof patio, a pergola stays open to the sky. A louvre roof opens and closes, and a flat roof patio gives solid cover from sun and rain. If you are not sure which fits, you can talk through all three on site.
Pergolas
Open to the sky
- Look
- An open frame of beams with no solid roof.
- Height
- Level all the way across, set to suit the space.
- Airflow
- Fully open overhead, so air moves freely.
- Summer heat
- Part shade, which grows as climbing plants cover it.
- Best for
- Gardens, decks and climbing plants.
Louvre Roof Patios
Open or closed
- Look
- A level frame of roof blades that tilt open and closed.
- Height
- A level height, much like a flat patio.
- Airflow
- Open the blades and warm air rises straight out.
- Summer heat
- Close the blades for shade, open them to let heat escape.
- Best for
- Sun in winter and shade in summer, under one roof.
Flat Roof Patios
Clean and low
- Look
- A low, level roof line that sits neatly against the house.
- Height
- The same height all the way across.
- Airflow
- Open on every side that is not against the house.
- Summer heat
- Sits closer to you, so an uninsulated roof holds more heat.
- Best for
- Smaller yards and single-storey homes.
Pergola prices
What a Pergola Costs in Perth
Pergola prices depend on the size and the spot in your garden, so each one is quoted after a free on-site measure. These are the main things that set the price.
Size
How much of the garden the frame covers.
Height
Taller posts need more steel.
Steel finish
Standard steel, or epoxy-coated steel near the coast.
Your backyard
Access, the ground and where the posts go can change the install.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your pergola over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quoteHow a pergola works
What Is a Pergola?
A pergola is a frame without a solid roof. Beams run across the top with gaps between them, so it makes patterns of light and shade rather than full cover. Here are the parts.
- Rafters
- The beams that run across the top of the pergola, with open space between them.
- Open roof
- The gaps between the rafters. Sun comes through in stripes and air moves freely.
- Beam
- The main steel beam that carries the rafters onto the posts.
- Posts
- The steel columns that hold the frame up, sized by an engineer.
- Climbing plants
- Vines such as star jasmine or a grapevine can grow up the posts and over the top for more shade.
Before you book
Pergola FAQs for Perth Homes
Answers to the questions people ask about pergolas in Perth.
How much does a pergola cost in Perth?
It depends on the size, the height, the steel finish and your backyard, so it is quoted after a free on-site measure. Interest-free finance is available from $55 a week over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
What is the difference between a pergola and a patio?
A patio has a solid roof that keeps off sun and rain. A pergola has an open frame of beams, so it gives part shade and lets the sky through.
Does a pergola give enough shade?
On its own it gives part shade. Climbing plants grown over the top add more each year. For full shade, a louvre roof or a patio is the better fit.
What can I grow on a pergola?
Climbing plants such as star jasmine, ornamental grape or wisteria are popular choices. Ask your local nursery what grows best in your part of Perth.
Do I need council approval for a pergola?
If your pergola needs approval, it is handled for you. That covers the site plans, the engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) and the building permit application, wherever you live in Perth.
Can a pergola be freestanding?
Yes. A pergola can be attached to the house or stand on its own posts, over a deck, a path or beside the pool.