Timber
Wooden pergolas
A wooden pergola kit starts at €427.95 for a 2.4 m × 2.4 m Zest Ascot in slow-grown softwood with 90 mm posts, and €732.95 for a pressure-treated corner pergola (Mid Ulster). A pergola built to your size by a carpenter is priced on the job.
The lowest-cost pergola, and the one that needs the most looking after.
- from €2,500a made-to-measure aluminium pergola, installed, one Irish company's published price (Superior Pergola Ireland)
- €427.95a 2.4 m × 2.4 m timber pergola kit (Mid Ulster)
- 30 m²all garden structures together, the limit to stay exempt from planning since 27 July 2026 (S.I. 338 of 2026)
- 3 m highthe most for a pergola without a tiled or slated roof to stay exempt (S.I. 338 of 2026)
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Prices
What timber costs
| Pergola | Published price | What it is | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Ascot timber pergola, 2.4 m × 2.4 m | €427.95 | Kit, not fitted | Mid Ulster |
| Ludlow corner pergola, pressure-treated timber, 3.39 m × 1.73 m | €732.95 | Kit, not fitted | Mid Ulster |
Prices as each firm lists them on its own site, read on 3 November 2026. None of the pages states VAT separately.
The timber
Treated softwood, mostly
Most kits are pressure-treated softwood. Mid Ulster's care note for its pressure-treated corner pergola says not to apply any treatment for the first 6 months, while the excess moisture from the treatment dries out, or the warranty is void; after that, an annual treatment prolongs its life and look.
- Posts set on metal post shoes or pads, not buried bare in soil.
- Rafters with a slope or gap so water runs off.
- Climbers trained on wires, not nailed to the timber.
Built or kit
A kit or built to size
A kit is a stock size and you, or a fitter, put it up. A carpenter-built pergola is made for the space: posts where the patio allows, a span to suit, and timber chosen for the job. It costs more and fits better. Ask for the timber, the post size, how the posts are fixed and the finish in the written price.
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A pergola in your own garden
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- We pass it to one company that covers your county.
- They ring you with a written price.
Preview of your photo, not a guarantee. Your photo goes to Google's Gemini service to make the picture and isn't kept.
A photo that works
- Daylight, from the back door or an upstairs window.
- The spot for the pergola in the middle of the shot.
- Include the house wall if it's going against it.
- Measure the space too: the company will ask.
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How much is a wooden pergola in Ireland?
Kits from €427.95 (Mid Ulster). Built to size, it's priced on the job.
How long does a wooden pergola last?
It depends on the timber, how the posts are fixed and upkeep. Keep the posts out of wet soil and treat it every year or two.
Do I need planning for a wooden pergola?
Not if it fits Class 3: behind the house, 30 m² in total, 3 m high (S.I. 338 of 2026).
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Where these numbers come from (1 public source, checked 3 November 2026)
Sources (2)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- Mid Ulster: midulster.ie
- Superior Pergola Ireland: superiorpergola.ie