Pergola installation · Greater Los Angeles
Whether you have a design in mind or want help choosing the right pergola, the quality of the installation determines how it looks, how it holds up and how safe it is. We handle layout, footings, assembly and finishing with care.
Overview
Two pergolas made from identical materials can look completely different once installed. Square layout, posts that are truly plumb, consistent rafter spacing, clean connections and properly sized footings are what make a structure look crisp and stay solid for years.
We install freestanding pergolas that create a destination anywhere in the yard and attached pergolas that extend living space directly off the house. Every installation starts with checking the site: grade, existing slabs, drainage, utilities, access for materials and how the structure meets the house.
If you’re starting from scratch, our custom pergola process covers design. If you’re weighing materials, see our wood, aluminum and louvered pergola pages.
Installation options
Four or more posts on their own footings. Flexible placement over a lounge, dining area, spa or at the end of a garden path.
Supported by posts on one side and a ledger connection to the house on the other, extending an indoor room outdoors.
We evaluate whether your slab can support posts or whether new footings are needed beneath or beside it.
Coordinated with a new paver patio or concrete pad so footings, drainage and finish heights work together.
Benefits
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Footings, anchors and connections sized for the structure and installed correctly.
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Plumb posts, level beams and evenly spaced rafters make the whole backyard look more refined.
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Site conditions are checked up front, so slab, drainage or utility issues are planned for, not discovered mid-build.
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Mounting points and conduit routes for lighting or fans can be planned during installation.
Planning & installation
Slabs and footings. Many patios were never designed to carry concentrated post loads. Depending on the slab and the structure, we may recommend new footings rather than surface anchors.
Attachment to the house. A ledger must connect to solid framing, with flashing that protects the wall from water. Stucco, siding, eave height and gutters all affect how an attached pergola is detailed.
Access and logistics. Narrow side yards, steep driveways or hillside lots can affect how materials get to the backyard and how long installation takes.
Cost factors. Pergola size and material, footing work, demolition of an old structure, site access and any added features all influence cost. Your estimate will spell out what’s included.
Permits. Whether a permit is required depends on your city and the specifics of the structure — its size and height, whether it attaches to the house, its distance from property lines, its roof type and any electrical work. Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena each have their own building departments, while addresses in neighborhoods like Studio City, Sherman Oaks or North Hollywood fall under the City of Los Angeles (LADBS). We’ll help you understand what typically applies before you commit, and the local building department always has the final word.
Our process
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We learn how you want to use the space and what matters most to you.
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We look at the yard, measure, and note access, sun, slopes and existing features.
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You get options and a clear written estimate that spells out what’s included.
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Work is scheduled, the site is protected and you’re kept informed along the way.
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We review the finished work with you and cover care and maintenance.
Inspiration
Licensed stock photography for design inspiration, not photographs of completed GaziBoys projects.
FAQ
Still have questions? Call (747) 344-7727.
Often, yes. Tell us the brand and model when you request an estimate. We’ll review the instructions, the site and the footing requirements and let you know whether we can install it.
Sometimes. It depends on the slab’s thickness, condition and reinforcement and on the loads from the structure. Where the slab isn’t suitable, new footings are the safer choice.
Attached pergolas extend an indoor room and feel connected to the house; freestanding pergolas offer more flexibility in placement and avoid working around eaves and gutters. The right answer depends on your layout.
It depends on size, material, footing work and site conditions. We’ll give you a project-specific schedule with your estimate.
It depends on your city and the structure. We’ll help you understand typical requirements, and your local building department makes the final determination.
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Areas served
Based in Burbank, we work with homeowners throughout the San Fernando Valley, the Verdugo foothills and the San Gabriel Valley.
Free estimate
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll talk through options, answer your questions and put together a clear, no-obligation estimate.
