Pergolas in Irving, TX
A pergola adds shade and a place to sit without closing in your yard. S&L Good Fellas builds custom pergolas for homes across Dallas-Fort Worth. Text or call for a free quote.
An open patio in July is too hot to use. A pergola breaks the sun and still lets the breeze through, so the space under it stays cooler and you finally want to sit outside again.
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Start Your ProjectWhat a Pergola Adds to Your Yard
A pergola is an open frame of posts, beams and rafters. The roof is open or slatted, so it throws filtered shade and lets air move through instead of trapping heat. That is the main difference from a solid patio cover, which blocks the sun and the rain completely.
The material sets the look and the upkeep. Cedar resists rot and insects on its own and keeps a natural wood look. Pressure-treated pine costs less and takes paint or stain well. Aluminum does not rot, warp or need repainting, which is why a lot of North Texas homeowners pick it. A louvered roof adds slats you can angle open for breeze or closed for more shade.
We build pergolas attached to the house or freestanding over a patio or a spot in the yard. Either way, the posts go into concrete footings so the structure holds its line through the wind and spring storms that come across Dallas-Fort Worth. We size and place it around where the sun actually hits in the afternoon, since that is when you want the shade most.
A pergola also gives you something to build on. People hang string lights, add a ceiling fan, run a shade canopy across the top or grow climbing plants up the posts. It turns a bare slab into a spot that feels like an outdoor room.
- Open or slatted roofs for filtered shade and airflow
- Cedar, painted pine or low-upkeep aluminum
- Attached to the house or freestanding in the yard
- Louvered roofs with slats you can angle
- Posts set in concrete footings to handle wind
Why a Pergola Beats a Patio Umbrella
An umbrella shades one small circle and tips over in a gust. A pergola covers the whole patio, stays put in North Texas wind, and gives you a frame for lights, a fan or a shade canopy. It turns an unused slab into a spot you reach for on a hot day.
Pergola or Patio Cover?
A pergola gives filtered shade and keeps air moving. A solid patio cover blocks sun and rain. Tell us how you want to use the space and we will help you choose.
Get a Free QuoteSigns a Pergola Is Right for Your Yard
- Your patio is too hot to use in the afternoon
- You want shade but not a fully closed-in roof
- An open spot in the yard has no sense of a room
- You grill or eat outside and want cover overhead
- You want a frame for lights, a fan or climbing plants
From First Text to Finished Shade
Text or Call
Send a text or call. Tell us where you want the pergola and how you use the space.
A Look at the Yard
We measure, check where the sun hits and look at where the posts can go.
Your Quote
You get a free quote with the size, the material and the roof style you picked.
The Build
We set the posts in concrete footings, then frame the beams and the roof.
Cleanup & Walkthrough
We clear the scraps and walk the finished pergola with you before we leave.
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Why Homeowners Pick S&L for a Pergola
Posts Anchored for Wind
We set the posts in concrete footings and frame the structure to carry its own weight. That is what keeps a pergola from leaning or racking when the spring storms blow through.
You Pick the Look
Cedar, painted pine or aluminum. Open slats or a louvered roof. Attached or freestanding. We walk you through the trade-offs so the pergola fits your yard and your budget.
A Clean Finish
We cut and build on site, then haul off the offcuts and clean up the yard. You are left with the finished pergola, not a pile of scrap wood to deal with.
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What a Pergola Costs
There is no set price for a pergola, because the size, the material and the roof style all move the number. We look at the spot, talk through what you want, and give you a free quote before any work starts.
Material makes the biggest difference. Pressure-treated pine is the budget pick, cedar costs more for the natural look, and aluminum costs more up front but skips the repainting later. A louvered roof costs more than fixed slats, and attaching to the house is usually simpler than a freestanding build. Ask about our discounts for seniors, first responders and military.
What Affects the Cost
- The size of the pergola and how many posts it needs
- Material: pressure-treated pine, cedar or aluminum
- Roof style: open slats, a louvered roof or a solid cover
- Attached to the house or standing on its own
- How level the ground is and how easy it is to reach
Dallas-Fort Worth
We are based in Irving and build pergolas across Dallas-Fort Worth. See your city on the list? Send a text or call for a free quote.
Pergolas by Neighborhood
Local rules, soil, and housing change from one neighborhood to the next. See what applies to pergolas where you live.
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Pergola Questions
Straight answers to what people ask us before they build a pergola. Do not see yours? Send a text or give us a call.
Still Have Questions?
Send a text or give us a call. We are happy to talk through your project.
Call (469) 340-2030What is a pergola?
A pergola is an open frame of posts, beams and rafters with an open or slatted roof. It throws filtered shade and lets air move through, so it cools a patio without closing it in like a solid roof would.
What is the difference between a pergola and a gazebo?
A pergola has an open or slatted roof and usually sits over a patio or deck. A gazebo is a standalone structure, often round or octagonal, with a solid closed roof. A pergola is the open, airy option; a gazebo is the fully covered one.
Can a pergola give full shade or keep the rain off?
An open pergola gives partial, filtered shade. For more cover, you can add a louvered roof you angle shut, run a shade canopy across the top, or step up to a solid patio cover. If you want full sun and rain protection, a patio cover is the better call.
What is the best material for a pergola in North Texas?
Cedar holds up well because it resists rot and insects on its own and looks natural. Aluminum costs more up front but does not rot, warp or need repainting, which suits our hot, stormy weather. Pressure-treated pine is the lower-cost option and takes paint or stain. We help you weigh looks, upkeep and budget.
Are pergolas worth it?
If your patio sits empty because it bakes in the sun, a pergola makes it usable again and adds a finished feature to the yard. It gives you shade, a frame for lights or a fan, and a real outdoor spot. Whether it is worth it comes down to how much you would use the space once it has shade.
How much does a pergola cost in Irving?
It depends on the size, the material and the roof style. There is no set price, so we look at the spot and give you a free quote. Ask about our discounts for seniors, first responders and military.
Can you attach a pergola to my house?
Yes. We build pergolas attached to the house, which ties the shade right to your back door, or freestanding over a patio or a spot in the yard. We will look at the wall and the roofline and tell you what works.
Want Shade Over Your Patio?
Send a text or call (469) 340-2030. We will look at your yard and get you a free quote for a pergola.
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