Pergolas Auckland

Pergolas & Covered Outdoor Living

A well-designed pergola can completely change how an outdoor area is used. Rather than treating the structure in isolation, we take the time to understand how you want to use the space, how it connects to your home and what level of shelter you’re trying to achieve before deciding on the best solution.

Sun direction, prevailing weather, privacy, existing decks and patios, outdoor lighting and heating, cooking and entertaining areas, drainage and the architecture of the home can all influence a successful pergola design. Considering these elements together allows us to create an outdoor living area that feels like a genuine extension of your home.

01 — Timber Pergolas

Custom timber pergolas provide enormous flexibility in size, shape and design and can be tailored specifically around your home and outdoor area.

From simple open pergolas designed to define an entertaining space through to larger structures integrated with decks, stairs, privacy screens and landscaping, we can alter post locations, timber sizes, roof layouts and detailing to achieve the look you’re after.

Timber is particularly well suited to character homes and properties where you want the new structure to feel integrated with the existing architecture rather than added afterwards.

02 — Aluminium Pergolas

Aluminium pergolas provide a clean, contemporary alternative to traditional timber construction and are particularly well suited to modern homes and low-maintenance outdoor areas.

A wide range of systems and configurations are available, including open, louvred and covered options, depending on the level of sun and weather protection required.

We can incorporate the pergola into a wider landscaping project including concrete patios, paving, decks, fencing, screens and raised garden beds, allowing the entire outdoor area to be planned together.

03 — Covered Outdoor Living

For clients wanting greater protection from Auckland’s changing weather, a covered outdoor area can significantly increase how often the space can be used throughout the year.

Depending on the property and intended use, options can include clear or tinted roofing, proprietary pergola systems, louvred roofs and other covered structures.

The amount of shelter isn’t always about simply covering as much area as possible. Natural light into the house, winter sun, wind direction, drainage and ventilation should all be considered when deciding how much coverage is appropriate.

04 — Lighting, Heating & Outdoor Entertaining

Lighting and heating can make just as much difference to an outdoor living space as the pergola itself.

We can plan for integrated lighting, feature lighting, outdoor heaters, electrical outlets and services for outdoor cooking areas as part of the overall project rather than trying to retrofit them afterwards.

For larger entertaining areas, we can also consider how the pergola relates to barbecues, outdoor kitchens, dining furniture, access from the house and surrounding landscaping so that the finished area works naturally when it’s actually being used.

Designed as Part of the Entire Outdoor Space

A pergola doesn’t need to be a standalone structure. Some of the best results come from considering the deck or patio, pergola, fencing, privacy screening, stairs, lighting and landscaping as one outdoor-living project.

With experience across both building and landscaping work, we can help bring these different components together and tailor the solution around your property, budget and the way you want to use the space.

Whether you’re considering a custom timber pergola, aluminium pergola or a more comprehensive covered outdoor entertaining area, we can work through the available options and develop a solution appropriate for your home.