Pergolas, Arbours & Gazebos
Cedar pergolas, arbours and gazebos.
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- Vancouver & North Shore
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Pergolas, Arbours & Gazebos
Define your space. Add vertical structure, complete shade, and style to your patio or garden with custom-built pergolas, arbours, or gazebos.
More about pergolas, arbours and gazebos
A pergola is really a piece of joinery standing in the weather, so it should be built like furniture and anchored like a structure. We favour western red cedar for its natural rot resistance and the way it holds a clean line, cutting and notching the timbers so the rafters and beams lock together rather than relying on visible fasteners. The posts never touch soil directly. They sit on galvanized or stainless post bases lifted off the patio or footing, which keeps end grain out of standing water and is one of the two biggest reasons a cedar structure lasts decades instead of years. The other is finish: a fresh coat of penetrating stain every few years keeps the wood from silvering and checking under constant Vancouver rain.
The honest question with any pergola is shade versus shelter. An open-rafter pergola filters sun and frames a space beautifully, but it does not keep rain off, which is fine for summer dining and less useful in a climate where it rains much of the year. If you want to actually use the space through the wet months, that points toward a retractable canopy, a clear polycarbonate roof, or a fully roofed gazebo. We would rather have that conversation up front than build you a sun structure for a rainy yard.
Aluminum framing is the low-maintenance alternative when you want clean modern lines and no re-staining, and arbours or trellises are the lighter cousins that mark an entry or carry climbing plants. Whatever the form, the footings decide whether it stays put: posts anchored to proper footings or an existing slab shrug off the wind gusts that funnel through many local lots.
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Why Choose Our Pergolas, Arbours & Gazebos?
- ✓ Shade
- ✓ Vertical interest
- ✓ Privacy
- ✓ Define dining areas
- ✓ Rain protection (with gazebos or canopies)
Our Process
Style
We match the architectural style of your home.
Fabrication
Timbers are cut and notched for a perfect joinery fit.
Install
Posts are anchored securely to footings or existing patios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do pergolas provide rain protection?
Standard open-rafter pergolas provide shade only, which works well for Vancouver's sunny months. For year-round rain protection, we offer retractable canopies, polycarbonate clear roofing, or fully enclosed gazebo structures.
Do you build gazebos?
Yes, we custom build wooden and cedar gazebos that provide complete shade and rain protection, creating a perfect outdoor living room for Vancouver's unpredictable weather.
Do I need a permit for a pergola or gazebo in Vancouver?
Detached pergolas under 107 sq ft (10 sq m) typically don't require a permit in Vancouver, but gazebos and larger structures attached to a roof or wall almost always do. We handle permit drawings and submissions whenever required.
How much does a custom cedar pergola cost?
A standard 10x10 ft cedar pergola starts around $5,500-$8,500 installed. Larger custom designs (12x16 ft or bigger), engineered post footings, and add-ons like canopies or integrated lighting can bring projects to $10,000-$20,000+.
How long will a cedar pergola last in Vancouver's rain?
Properly installed and sealed cedar pergolas last 15-25 years in our climate. Keeping the posts off direct soil contact (on galvanized post bases) and re-staining every 3-4 years are the two biggest factors in longevity.
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