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Find the Right Pergola for Your Backyard

Compare louvered pergolas by size, budget, weather resistance, installation options and features. Answer a few questions and narrow the choices down to the ones that make sense for your home.

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Modern louvered pergola over a furnished backyard patio at sunset
Compare what matters before spending $2K–$20K+
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Pergola Match

Narrow the field in about two minutes.

Tell us what matters for your project. The matcher scores current products by budget, weather, roof operation, size, installation, features and your stated priority.

Why PergolaBuyer

A pergola isn’t a small purchase.

Louvered pergolas can range from a few thousand dollars to well over $20,000. We organize the details around the questions homeowners actually need answered.

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Match the space

Compare available sizes and installation configurations before you commit.

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Understand weather ratings

See manufacturer-published wind and snow specifications with their important conditions.

Compare features

Manual versus motorized louvers, smart controls, lighting, screens and more.

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Understand the price jump

See what actually changes as you move from value pergolas to premium systems.

Budget planning

What does a louvered pergola cost?

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Value
$1.5K–$3.5K

Manual or simpler systems in common sizes.

Midrange
$3.5K–$7.5K

More motorized choices, sizes and accessory ecosystems.

Premium
$7.5K–$15K

Larger configurations, upgraded structures and integrated features.

Luxury / Custom
$15K+

Custom dimensions, premium engineering and higher-end warranties.

General shopping ranges only. Actual prices vary by size, options, shipping, installation and promotions.