Cost of Building a Pergola
On average, you can expect to pay $50/hr for pergola installation services in 2017. Pergolas come in different styles, so you really can’t be certain about the exact costs unless you get a quote from a pergola builder. Generally, though, prices range from approximately $45/hr to around $60/hr.
Where do these prices come from?
Pergola Jobs From Real ServiceSeeking.com.au Customers
Job location: Crace, ACT, 2911
Date required: within the next few days.
Materials: Timber frame
Pergola style: Sunroof
Site visit: A site visit is OK to assist quote
Building permit: No, they do not need a building permit included in the quote
Li’s comments: A pergola needed over roughly 24m2
Job location: Tarneit, VIC, 3029
Date required: within the next few days.
Materials: Other – details below
Pergola style: Flat roof
Site visit: A site visit is OK to assist quote
Building permit: Yes, they need a building permit included in the quote
Andy’s comments: I am after a low cost pergola supply & install (size 4 x 7), either colorbond or timber.
**Budget Pergola***
Job location: Boronia, VIC, 3155
Date required: ASAP. This job is urgent.
Materials: Timber frame
Pergola style: Flat roof
Site visit: A site visit is OK to assist quote
Building permit: No, they do not need a building permit included in the quote
Andrew’s comments: Roughly 9 meters by 5 meter timber structure. That may not require quotation for the roofing just the frame work.
High end custom pergola quote
Sam from Wahroonga was quoted $35,000 for the following custom pergola build over 41 quare metres
- Supply and install 450x450mm 25mpa concrete pads.
- Supply and install 115x115mm h3 finger jointed primed timber posts bolted down to concrete pads
- Supply and install roof anchor extender brackets bolted down to wall plate/load bearing beam.
- Supply and install hyspan lvl front and rear beams using galvanized fixings .
- Supply and install hyspan lvl rafters using galvanized joist hangers.
- Supply and install galvanized roof bracing.
- Supply and install colour bond roofing with insulation bats.
- Supply and install macroline skylights using 10mm twin wall.
- Supply and install 130x18mm h3 primed v-joint fixed of to rafters using galvanized nails.
- Provision for electrician to install electrical wire, transformers, switches and down lights x4
Cost of common pergola installation jobs
| Pergola Installation Task | Typical Quoted Prices |
| Small Colorbond pergola | $2,500 |
| Pergola for a balcony | $2,700 |
| Flat roof pergola | $3,000 |
| Timber pergola | $5,000 |
| Aluminium-frame pergola | $4,000 |
| Pergola with sheeted roof | $6,000 |
What you can get from installing a pergola
If you want your backyard to look even more attractive, building a pergola will definitely do the trick. Pergolas may seem like simple structures, but they actually have various benefits such as:
Photo from: Dalem Carpentry
Adding property value
Not only do they improve the aesthetics of your exterior space, they also add value to your entire property. With the right pergola design, a home can go from dull to stylish.
Providing an area for entertainment and relaxation
Pergolas are great for entertaining guests. You can decorate it with chairs, tables, or any outdoor furniture. You can also enjoy a good meal with your friends and family here. Pergolas are also useful if you want some alone time. It’s a nice place to relax while enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
Serving as protection against the weather
Pergolas are not just there to make your backyard look pretty; they have practical uses too. This outdoor structure can shade you against harsh rays from the sun. You can add a roof to your pergola as well. This way, you can still remain outdoors even if it’s lightly raining.
Helping vines grow better
Pergolas are constructed with support beams or columns on the sides, so you can grow climbing vines here. These plants will certainly make the structure look more appealing.
Average pergola installation prices don’t differ much
In New South Wales, pergola installation costs about $60/hr. Meanwhile, Queenslanders pay their builders an average of $50/hr for a standard pergola. This is the same rate being charged by pergola businesses in Victoria and Western Australia.
If you want a pergola installed in your outdoor space, don’t hesitate to check out ServiceSeeking.com.au’s list of the most skilled pergola builders in your area.
Pricing information correct as at August 2017.
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