Pergola Builders in Austin, TX
Custom cedar, steel, and louvered pergolas - attached or freestanding - engineered for real Texas shade, at fixed line-item pricing.
Custom Pergolas in Austin
HN Construction & Remodeling designs and builds custom pergolas for Austin backyards, patios, and pool areas, from classic cedar structures to modern steel and aluminum, including louvered pergolas with an adjustable roof you can open or close for sun or shade. Every pergola is built in-house and anchored properly so it holds up to Texas wind and weather, not the flimsy kit-store version that racks and fades in a couple of seasons.
A pergola defines an outdoor room and adds real shade without fully enclosing the space. In the strong Austin sun, the shade strategy matters: fixed slats, an adjustable louvered roof, or a retractable canopy each deliver different amounts of coverage. HN Construction helps you choose the material and roof style that fit your yard and your budget, and prices the whole build as a fixed, line-item written estimate.
Pergola Materials & Roof Styles
| Material | Typical installed cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar | $4,000 - $12,000 | The classic natural-wood pergola; warm look at a moderate price, needs periodic staining and sealing in Texas sun. |
| Steel | $8,000 - $20,000 | Strong, modern, and long-spanning with slim posts; powder-coated to resist rust and heat. |
| Aluminum / louvered | $12,000 - $40,000+ | Low-maintenance aluminum, often with an adjustable louvered roof and integrated lighting, gutters, and motorization for full sun-or-shade control. |
You can also choose attached (tied to the house) or freestanding (out in the yard or over a pool), plus shade options from open rafters and fixed slats to an adjustable louvered roof or a retractable canopy. HN Construction builds all of these.
How Much Does a Pergola Cost in Austin? (2026)
A custom pergola in Austin typically costs $5,000 to $25,000 in 2026, with high-end louvered aluminum pergolas running $15,000 to $40,000 or more. A straightforward freestanding cedar pergola often lands at $5,000 to $12,000, a steel pergola at $8,000 to $20,000, and a motorized louvered pergola with lighting at the top of the range. Size, material, roof style, and whether it is attached and needs a permit all move the number. HN Construction prices each pergola as a fixed, line-item written estimate.
How We Build It
- Design: we plan the size, material, roof style, and shade level around your patio, deck, or pool and how the sun tracks across your yard.
- Footings and anchoring: freestanding pergolas get proper concrete footings, and attached pergolas are anchored to structure, so the pergola stays put in Texas wind.
- Build and finish: we assemble and install the frame and roof, then finish it, staining cedar or confirming the powder-coat and hardware on steel and aluminum.
- Add-ons: integrated lighting, fans, and motorized louvers are wired and installed during the build. Attached pergolas may require a permit, which HN Construction handles.
Why Austin homeowners choose HN Construction
- Owner-led projects with a single point of contact from the first walkthrough to the final punch list.
- Fixed, line-item written pricing; the number you sign is the number you pay, and change orders are quoted in writing first.
- Licensed and insured, with structural, electrical, and gas work permitted and inspected.
- In-house team for design, footings, framing, masonry, electrical, and finish work, not a rotating cast of subs.
- Written, dated schedules updated weekly, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
- Built for the Texas climate: engineered for heat, sun, storms, and Central Texas clay soils.
Pergolas in Austin - Frequently Asked Questions
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Cedar, steel, or aluminum: which pergola material is best in Texas?
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Part of our outdoor living services. Also see Covered Patios, Deck Builders, Outdoor Kitchens.
Pergolas across the greater Austin area
We build pergolas for homeowners throughout the Austin metro. See local details, pricing, and permitting for your city:
Ready to build your pergolas in Austin?
Call (512) 956-8583, email hnconstructiontexas@gmail.com, or request a free quote - we respond within 24 hours with a fixed, line-item estimate.