Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some benefits of installing a Pergola or Pavilion at my home? - Answer: THEY ARE FAR LESS EXPENSIVE THAN A ROOM ADDITION SUCH A FOUR SEASON ROOM. THEY INCREASE FUNCTIONALITY AND ADD EXTERIOR LIVING SPACE.
THEY CREATE SHADE AND PRIVACY. GREAT FOR GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS FOR GROWING IVY AND HANGING FLORAL BASKETS. ALSO PAVILIONS AND ROOFED PERGOLAS PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM THE RAIN AND SNOW. - 2. How much does a typical Pergola or Pavilion cost to install?
- Answer: A TYPICAL PERGOLA OR PAVILION MAY COST LESS DUE TO INFERIOR MATERIALS AND DIMENSIONAL COMPONENT SIZE. AN INDUSTRY RANGE FOR A PERGOLA INSTALLED CAN BE $4,000 to $12,000 AND PAVILIONS RANGE FROM $8,000 to $20,000.
- 3. What is the difference between a Pergola and a Pavilion?
- Answer: A PERGOLA IS A SHADE STRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS AIR TO FLOW THROUGH ITS UPPER CANOPY PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE. PAVILIONS ARE A ROOFED STRUCTURES LIKE A SHELTER. HOWEVER, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUESTING ROOFED PERGOLAS, WHICH HAVE BECOME VERY POPULAR.
- 4. Do you offer different options or add-ons?
- Answer: YES, WE DO OFFER NUMEROUS OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES IN ADDITION TO OUR BASE STRUCTURES.
- 5. Do you provide customization services?
- Answer: WE DO OFFER CUSTOMIZATION, HOWEVER, MOST OF OUR CUSTOMERS ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH OUR STANDARD PRODUCT OFFERINGS.
- 6. Are there commercial pergola options or just residential?
- Answer: YES, WE OFFER COMMERCIAL PERGOLAS AND PAVILIONS. MOST OF WHICH ARE BUILT TO ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.
- 7. Do I need to have the Pergola or Pavilion foundation ready?
- Answer: YES, IT WOULD EXPEDITE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS OF THE AREA WHERE THE PERGOLA OR PAVILION IS PREPARED FOR POST PLACEMENT. WE CAN ADVISE OF THIS PREPARATION.
- 8. Will I need to get a building permit?
- Answer: THERE ARE MUNICIPALITIES THAT MAY REQUIRE A PERMIT. THERE ARE SOME HOA's THAT REQUIRE PERMISSION TO BUILD. THE PERMIT PROCESS, IF REQUIRED, CAN BE EXPEDITED EASIER BY THE HOMEOWNER. HOWEVER, QUALITY-BUILT PERGOLAS CAN HELP WITH THIS PROCESS.
- 9. How long does it take to get installed after the quote is accepted?
- Answer: MOST CONTRACTORS CAN TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 6-12+ WEEKS, BUT QUALITY BUILT PERGOLAS USUALLY INSTALLS IN 2-3 WEEKS, ONCE THE INITIAL ORDER IS WRITTEN.
- 10. Do you need to visit my home to give me a full quote?
- Answer: YES, WE PREFER TO VISIT THE SITE TO ASSESS STRUCTURE POSITIONING AND ADVISE OF ANY POTENTIAL OBSTACLES.
- 11. Should I stay at home during the installation?
- Answer: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE HOMEOWNER IS PRESENT AT THE START OF THE BUILD FOR AGREEMENT OF PLACEMENT AND ALSO UPON COMPLETION TO PROCESS ANY BALANCES DUE TO THE COMPANY AND OR THE INSTALLER.
- 12. Do you offer any financing options?
- Answer: YES.
