Pergola assembly.
Done proper.

Costs scale with the pergola size, material, and roof system. A small freestanding pergola (under 9m²) with a simple polycarbonate roof sits at the lower end. Standard family-sized pergolas (10 to 20m²) with polycarbonate or shade-fabric roofs are mid-band. Larger pergolas, motorised louvre roofs, and timber pergolas with hardwood beams sit at the top. We send fixed quotes based on the specific pergola you're building. Send a product link and we'll send a price that holds. Larger pergola builds may include a second builder; the posts and beams are heavy enough that one person can't handle them safely.

All major kitset pergola formats sold in New Zealand. Freestanding pergolas (sitting on their own posts), wall-attached pergolas (bolted to a house or other building on one side), lean-to pergolas (sloped, attached on the high side), louvre-roof pergolas (manual and motorised), polycarbonate-roof pergolas, and shade-sail or fabric-roof structures. Brand-wise: Stratco, Goldline, Aspect, Eclipse, Cooltop, Outback, and most NZ kitset pergola retailers. If your pergola is from somewhere not listed, send a link.

Yes. We assemble all the major aluminium pergola brands sold in New Zealand including Stratco, Goldline, Aspect, Eclipse, Cooltop, and Outback. Each brand has its own assembly system (Stratco uses a click-together extrusion system for many of its lines; Goldline has its own beam-and-rafter join hardware; Aspect runs heavier-gauge components) but the underlying principle is the same. We work from the manufacturer's manual and treat the fittings to their spec.

Yes. Louvre-roof pergolas (manual hand-cranked or motorised) are some of the more technical builds we do. The louvres themselves are aluminium slats that pivot in the frame, and the linkage between them needs to be aligned so they open and close in sync. We assemble the mechanical system, set the louvres, and test the open-close action through its full range. For motorised systems, we install the motor and mechanical components, but we don't wire the control box or any associated lighting. That needs to go to an electrician.

Yes, and this is the most important question to settle before booking. We assemble the pergola, but we don't prepare the footings or base. Pergolas need to sit on prepared footings, which can be concrete piles, a concrete pad, post-anchor brackets bolted to an existing deck or paved surface, or in-ground concrete-set posts depending on the pergola and your preference. Footing prep needs to be done before assembly day. Concrete piles and pads need time to cure. If you're unsure what base type is right for your pergola, the manufacturer's manual specifies it. If you need someone to do the footings, you'll need a separate trade (a builder, concreter, or landscaper).

No. Motorised pergolas (louvre roofs, integrated lighting, automated awnings) have a control box and wiring that need to be installed by a registered electrician. We'll install the mechanical components of the pergola, leave the wiring leads accessible for the electrician, and your sparky picks up from there. If you've already booked an electrician, we can coordinate timing with them.

Some pergolas don't require council consent because they sit under the exempt-building thresholds for floor area and use. Larger pergolas, those attached to a dwelling, or those that include enclosed sides may need a building consent from Auckland Council. We don't handle the consent process. If your pergola needs a permit, that's between you and the council; we'll assemble it once the paperwork is sorted.

Depends on the pergola. A small freestanding pergola with a simple polycarbonate roof is usually 4 to 6 hours. A standard 12 to 20m² pergola is 6 to 10 hours, sometimes a full day. Louvre-roof pergolas and larger structures (over 20m²) run 1 to 2 days with two builders. Timber pergolas with hardwood beams take longer because the materials are heavier and the joinery is more involved.

Yes, kitset pergolas can be disassembled and reassembled. Aluminium kitsets come apart with the same fittings they went together with, and the components stack reasonably well for transport. Timber pergolas are harder, since hardwood and treated pine don't always survive disassembly cleanly. We disassemble in reverse order, label the components, and pack the fittings. At the new address the same rule applies: the footings need to be ready before we rebuild.

We pause, document what's wrong, and help you raise a parts request with the retailer. Pergola kitsets routinely ship with a small surplus of fittings, but structural components (beams, posts, rafter sections) need to be exact. If a structural piece is missing or damaged, the build stops until the replacement is in hand. We'll finish whatever we safely can in the meantime and come back at no charge once parts arrive.

All of Auckland. North Shore, Central, East, West, South, Manukau, Howick, Pakuranga, Albany, the Hibiscus Coast, and the rural fringes. Out-of-city jobs are quoted with a small travel allowance. If you're outside our usual range, ask anyway.

Same-day pergola assembly is unlikely. Pergolas can be multi-day builds beyond the smallest models and usually need to be scheduled ahead. Lead times can stretch through summer (the pergola-building season) and shorten through winter. Weather matters too: we don't build pergolas in heavy rain or strong wind, since post setting and roof fitting need stable conditions. If we have to reschedule for weather, we rebook as early as the forecast allows.