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Detailed guides covering prices, specifications and what to check before you book.

Wooden pergolasTimber kits from €428, or built to size by a carpenter. The look of wood, with yearly upkeep.More on wooden pergolas →Aluminium pergolasNo rot, no painting. Louvred kits €1,886 to €2,998, made to measure and fitted from €2,500.More on aluminium →Louvered and bioclimaticRoof blades that tilt open for sun and close against rain. Manual or on a motor.More on louvered roofs →Pergola with a roofA roof that keeps the rain off, and side screens for the wind. The one Irish weather asks for.More on roofs and sides →Attached to the houseOff the back wall over the patio. Fixings, flashing and the height under the windows.More on wall-mounted →Planning permissionMost pergolas don't need it: behind the house, 30 m² in total, under 3 m high.The planning rules →

Calculators, FAQ and glossary

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Interactive Cost CalculatorLive price rangeSelect your specification options to get an instant Irish guide price.
Master FAQ Hub13 questions answeredStraight answers on pricing, preparation, timelines, rules and aftercare.
Technical & Trade Glossary15 terms definedPlain-English definitions of every pergola specification and standard.
All 26 Counties Index26 county pagesLocal housing data and one vetted pergola company that covers your county.

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How much does a pergola cost in Ireland?

A timber pergola kit is €428 to €733. An aluminium louvred kit is €1,886 to €2,998 for 3 × 3 m to 4 × 3 m, and a motorised roof €3,395 to €7,420. Made to measure and fitted, aluminium starts from €2,500. See the price guide.

How long does it take?

It depends on the base and the roof. A kit going onto a sound, level patio is the quickest job. A made-to-measure aluminium pergola is made to order after the company measures up, so ask for the lead time and the fitting days in writing with the price.

Is there a grant for a pergola?

No. SEAI grants are for energy upgrades, and there's no council grant for garden structures. What you can control is the spec: a timber kit costs a fraction of a motorised roof.

Will it make a mess of the garden?

Not much. On a sound patio the posts bolt down, with no digging. New posts need a pad or footing at each one. Ask the company to take away the packaging and offcuts, and put that in the written price.

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