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How Much Does a Pergola Cost to Build? (2026 Prices)
These numbers aren't national averages — they come from the actual material lists of 38 buildable pergolas designs, priced line by line (lumber, hardware, concrete, roofing) at 2026 retail prices. DIY material costs range from $445 to $18,434, with a median of $2,529. Contractor estimates below add labor (about 65% of materials), overhead and profit.
Cost by design and size
| Design | DIY materials | Contractor estimate | Plan |
|---|
| 8x14 Overhang Pergola Plans - Modern One-Sided DIY Shade… | $445 | $928 | $37 |
| Hanging Chair Pergola Frame Plans - 20ft Freestanding… | $835 | $1,743 | $41 |
| Sarasota Shade Pergola - 10x12 DIY Backyard Pergola Plans… | $895 | $1,869 | $33 |
| Sunset Swing Pergola Plan - 6x15 Pergola with Lattice… | $1,002 | $2,091 | $33 |
| Tampa Pergola - 10x16 Lean-To Wall Pergola Plans - Modern… | $1,069 | $2,232 | $33 |
| Desert Haven Jacuzzi Pergola Plan - 12x10 Hot Tub Cover… | $1,250 | $2,609 | $30 |
| Charleston Veranda Pergola - 14x18 DIY Wood Pergola Plans… | $1,437 | $3,000 | $41 |
| Winter Haven Lanai - 10x24 Modern Wood Pergola Plans - DIY… | $1,487 | $3,104 | $41 |
| Santa Fe Pergola - 16x20 Modern Wood Pergola Plans - DIY… | $1,606 | $3,352 | $41 |
| Palm Springs Pergola - 20x20 Modern DIY Pergola Plans -… | $1,761 | $3,675 | $45 |
| Dallas Pergola - 16x24 Lean-To Wall Pergola Plans - Modern… | $1,813 | $3,785 | $41 |
| Stargate Pergola - 20x30 Lean-To Wall Pergola Plans -… | $2,290 | $4,779 | $33 |
| Key West TriLattice Hammock Pergola Plan - 10x10… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $25 |
| Palm Springs Jacuzzi Pergola Plan - 10x10 Spa Cover with… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $30 |
| Sundream Jacuzzi Pergola Plan - 10x10 Open Spa Cover | DIY… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $30 |
| Austin Square Pergola - 10'x10' Modern Wood Pergola Plans… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $27 |
| San Antonio Shade 10x10 Plan - Roof-Mounted Pergola Plan… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $46 |
| Portland Porch Pergola - 10x10 Modern DIY Lean to Wall… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $33 |
| Summit Grill & Bar Pergola Plan – 10x10 Outdoor Cooking +… | $2,427 | $5,065 | $52 |
| Austin Air 12x16 Pergola Plan - Wall-Mounted Patio Cover… | $2,529 | $5,279 | $46 |
| Los Angeles Luxe Pergola - 16x20 Modern Outdoor Pergola… | $2,785 | $5,813 | $27 |
| Henderson 16x20 Pergola Plan - Modern Roof-Mounted Patio… | $3,412 | $7,121 | $46 |
| Charlotte Classic Pergola - 12x12 DIY Wood Pergola Plans -… | $3,452 | $7,206 | $48 |
| Fort Worth Shade 12x12 Pergola Plan - Modern Roof-Mounted… | $3,452 | $7,206 | $46 |
| Scottsdale Grand Pergola - 20x20 Extra Large DIY Pergola… | $3,524 | $7,356 | $32 |
| San Diego Breeze Pergola - 12x16 Modern Backyard Pergola… | $4,175 | $8,715 | $32 |
| Miami Lean-To Pergola Plan - 12x16 Modern Patio Cover -… | $4,175 | $8,715 | $33 |
| Knoxville 20x20 Roof-Mounted Pergola Plan - Modern Patio… | $4,209 | $8,784 | $46 |
| Denver Peak Pergola - 14x14 Heavy-Duty Wood Pergola Plan -… | $4,233 | $8,835 | $32 |
| Houston Horizon 14x14 Pergola Plan - DIY Roof-Attached… | $4,233 | $8,835 | $46 |
| Modern 12x20 Pergola Plans - DIY Backyard Shade Structure… | $4,848 | $10,118 | $41 |
| Nashville Timber Pergola - 16x16 Rustic Wood Pergola Plans… | $5,306 | $11,074 | $32 |
| Phoenix Shade 16x16 Roof-Mounted Pergola Plan - Modern… | $5,306 | $11,074 | $46 |
| Orlando Oasis Pergola - 14x20 Large Backyard Pergola… | $5,319 | $11,102 | $32 |
| Scottsdale Shade 14x20 Pergola Plan - Roof-Mounted Patio… | $5,319 | $11,102 | $46 |
| Savannah Garden Pergola - 14x20 DIY Pergola Plans -… | $5,319 | $11,102 | $41 |
| Key West 15ft Hot Tub Pergola Plan - Outdoor Spa Enclosure… | $18,434 | $38,475 | $36 |
| Key West TriLattice Hammock Pergola Plan – 15ft Triangular… | $18,434 | $38,475 | $33 |
What drives the cost
Size is the biggest factor, followed by roof type and foundation. Every plan above includes the full material list, so you can price it at your local lumberyard — or open the design's live calculator (linked from each plan page) to see the line-by-line breakdown behind these totals.
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