Pergola Installation in Houston, TX
Strong Landscaping designs and builds custom pergolas that turn a Houston patio or deck into a real outdoor room. An open beam or louvered roof gives you shade and airflow while keeping the sky in view. With 20+ years and 500+ projects across the Houston area, we build in powder-coated aluminum and set proper footings so your pergola stands up to Gulf heat, humidity, and wind.
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A bare patio has no shape and no shade. A pergola gives your yard a defined outdoor room, with open beams or adjustable louvers that let you control the sun without walling off the sky. We design each one around how you use the space, then build it to handle Houston heat, humidity, and the odd hard freeze, not a catalog kit bolted together in a weekend.
- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 4.6/5 Average Rating
Outdoor Structures Services
Patio Covers
Want full rain protection instead of open beams? A solid patio cover keeps the space dry and shaded through Gulf storms.
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Gazebos
Want a freestanding structure away from the house? A gazebo gives you a covered destination out in the yard.
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Outdoor Kitchens
A pergola is a great cover for a built-in grill and counters, so the cook stays shaded while you host.
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Outdoor Lighting
Add fans and lighting to your pergola so the space stays cool, bright, and usable long after sunset.
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How We Build a Pergola in Houston
01 Consultation & Site Evaluation
We start on your property with a free consultation. We look at your patio or deck, track where the afternoon sun lands, and check the soil and any attachment point, since those conditions shape how we set and anchor the pergola in Houston.
02 Custom Design & Layout
We draw the pergola in-house: the footprint, the beam or louver style, freestanding or attached, and any fans or lights. You decide between fixed slats and an adjustable louvered roof, and see the layout before we build, so the shade lands where you sit.
03 Materials & Proposal
We choose the material and finish together, powder-coated aluminum or wood, in a color that suits the house, then present a clear, itemized proposal. You know exactly what your pergola includes and what it costs before anyone breaks ground.
04 Permitted Build & Anchoring
We pull any City of Houston permits, set posts on footings sized for our clay soil, and anchor the pergola to handle Gulf wind, plus engineering if it attaches to the house. A dedicated site lead oversees every detail, from the first post to the last beam.
05 Final Walkthrough & Care
We test any louvers, fans, and lights with you, and walk the finished pergola together. Then we show you how to keep aluminum or wood looking right through Houston summers, so it stays a shaded outdoor room you use for years.
Trusted By Local Homeowners
Strong Landscaping, led by the creative genius, Thomas, has been doing my landscaping for 10 years. I used to pass by his work and just drool over it, never thinking I could afford it, but one day I asked him for a quote and was so shocked… Read more
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We used Strong to do a full front yard overhaul, new walkways, bed shaping etc. They listened to what we wanted and what was important to us, provided options and designs to meet our needs and when they went to execute it was remarkably organized, efficient, and we love the finished product.… Read more
Strong Landscaping installed my front and back patios from dirt to a beautiful, long-lasting hardscape (many) years ago. I enjoyed working with Thomas who helped design and oversee the work. It is difficult to keep pavers on solid footing in Houston with our clay soil issues.… Read more
We had an awesome experience with Strong Landscaping to refresh the backyard. The team was very enthusiastic, hardworking and responsive, plus they came with a great vision and ideas for my yard. Everything they planted looks healthy and I finally feel like I can enjoy my backyard.… Read more
The Strong team was great from start to finish on our yard overhaul and since then we have started weekly maintenance with them as well as seasonal refreshes with flowers and greenery that are seasonally appropriate and able to thrive in the wild Houston seasons. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.
For the last few years, Strong Landscaping has made our storefront look better than ever! The plants are healthy and eye catching. When our Peggy Martin roses are in bloom, clients comment almost daily about how lovely it all looks.… Read more
Thomas is brilliant! His team executes his vision flawlessly! Very professional. Superb workmanship and incredible attention to detail! Strong takes great pride in their work and creates beautiful spaces.… Read more
I am absolutely thrilled with Strong Landscaping's transformation of my yard into an oasis. Their expertise in design, creativity, and dedication to quality were critical to the project's success. I greatly appreciated their attention to detail and commitment to doing things the right way!… Read more
I recently worked with Strong Landscaping—specifically Thomas, Leah and their fantastic team—on a project to rejuvenate my front porch, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They cleared out debris from past storms, repaired and enhanced the stonework and pathways.… Read more
Cannot recommend highly enough. The team is responsive and went above and beyond in coordinating my landscaping to my interior design style and suggesting options that will have long term benefits like privacy, curb appeal, and (hopefully!) property value.… Read more
Strong landscaping is THE BEST!! Even though I live in San Antonio they have been helpful by offering advice on drought tolerant plants and helping plan out the flower beds around the front of the house. They also provided design suggestions regarding a playground in the backyard. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
Strong landscaping is awesome. Thomas and Leah are the A Team! We are working with them for synthetic grass in the backyard and they helped us design the front. Repeat customer for life.
Alan and Thomas did a great job on my yard. Unfortunately, they had to fix a mess of the yard that another landscaper had done. They went beyond what they had promised just to get the yard going in the right direction. Super creative and finish the work in a timely manner.
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Thomas is a genius when it comes to design! I love working with him and his team! Love my family over at Strong Landscaping.
What Sets Our Pergolas Apart
Plenty of crews will bolt a kit pergola to a slab and hope it holds. We build pergolas to last: powder-coated aluminum, footings sized for our clay soil, and anchoring rated for Gulf wind. With 20+ years in Houston and 500+ projects done, we design around the sun, the humidity, and how you want to use the space.
Houston Outdoor Living
Open Shade That Keeps the Sky
A pergola gives you a shaded outdoor room with open beams or slats, so you get relief from the sun and real airflow without walling off the view, unlike a solid patio cover.
Adjustable Louvered Roofs
We build motorized and manual louvered pergolas, so you can tilt the slats for full sun, partial shade, or close them to shed a passing shower. That control matters in Houston weather.
Built for Gulf Heat and Wind
We spec powder-coated aluminum that shrugs off humidity and does not feed termites, set posts on real footings for our clay soil, and anchor everything to stand up to Houston storms.
Pergolas Built for How Houston Lives Outside
A pergola in Houston has to handle more than a nice weekend. That means long, humid summers, intense UV, sudden Gulf downpours, and the high wind of hurricane season. We set posts on properly sized footings so the clay soil under your yard cannot shift and rack the frame, and when a pergola attaches to the house we handle the engineering so the connection holds in a storm.
Materials matter just as much. We build most pergolas in powder-coated aluminum, which does not rot, warp, or feed termites the way untreated wood can in our humidity, and which needs almost no upkeep. For clients who want a natural look, we build in wood and seal it to survive Gulf sun and rain. An adjustable louvered roof, ceiling fans, and lighting turn a pergola into a space you use on a Tuesday, not just for parties. Where your neighborhood has an HOA or deed restrictions, we help you get the plans approved before we build.
Because Houston has no zoning but does require permits, a freestanding pergola over a certain size, or any electrical for fans and lights, usually needs a City of Houston permit. We pull those permits and use licensed trades for the electrical, so your pergola is safe, compliant, and ready to pass inspection. The result is a pergola that looks custom, controls the sun the way you want, and keeps adding value to your home for years.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Local Communities
Strong Landscaping provides premium landscaping and outdoor living services throughout surrounding neighborhoods and service areas, delivering tailored outdoor solutions designed for each property and environment.
- Downtown Houston
- East Downtown (EaDo)
- West University Place
- Montrose
- Rice Military
- The Heights
- Near Northside
- Garden Oaks & Oak Forest
- River Oaks
- Memorial
- Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Greenway Plaza
- Spring Branch
- Galleria
- Westchase
- Energy Corridor
- Upper Kirby
- Bellaire
Outdoor Transformations Designed To Last
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pergola installation cost in Houston?
Pergola installation cost depends on the size, the material, whether it is attached to the house or freestanding, and whether you add a louvered roof, fans, or lights. A simple aluminum shade pergola costs far less than a large louvered pergola with motorized slats. That is why we give a free on-site consultation and an itemized quote before any work starts. After 20+ years and 500+ projects in Houston, we can walk your space and give you an honest range the same visit.
What is the difference between a pergola and a gazebo?
A pergola has an open roof of beams or slats and usually sits over a patio or deck, often attached to the house, so it gives partial shade and airflow. A gazebo is a freestanding structure with a solid roof, usually round or octagonal, that stands on its own out in the yard as a destination. If you want a shaded outdoor room over your patio, a pergola fits. If you want a standalone covered spot away from the house, look at our gazebo installation. We build both.
Do pergolas provide shade and block rain?
A standard pergola gives partial shade through its open beams and lets air and light through, which is the whole point of the design. It does not keep you dry, so rain and full sun still get through the gaps. A louvered pergola solves this: the slats tilt to control how much sun comes in and can close to shed a passing shower. If you want full sun and rain protection with a solid roof, a patio cover is the better fit, and we build those too.
Aluminum or wood pergola for Houston humidity?
Powder-coated aluminum tends to hold up best in our climate. It does not rot, warp, or feed termites the way wood can in Gulf humidity, and it needs almost no upkeep, which is why louvered pergolas are usually aluminum. Wood has a warm, natural look and we build it when a client wants that, but it needs sealing and maintenance to survive Houston sun and rain. We match the material to your budget, your style, and how much upkeep you want to do.
What is a louvered pergola?
A louvered pergola has a roof made of adjustable slats. You tilt the louvers open for full sun and airflow, angle them for partial shade, or close them to block the sun and shed a light rain. Many are motorized so you can adjust them from a remote or an app. In Houston that adjustability is a real advantage, since it lets you use the same space in blazing afternoon sun and a sudden shower. We build both manual and motorized louvered pergolas in powder-coated aluminum.
Do I need a permit for a pergola in Houston?
It depends on the size and whether it attaches to the house. Freestanding pergolas often need a City of Houston permit once they pass a size or height threshold, and adding fans or lights typically requires an electrical permit. An attached pergola may need engineering for the connection and wind load. If you are in a master-planned community, your HOA or deed restrictions may also require approval. We handle the permits and any approvals so your pergola is safe, compliant, and ready to pass inspection.
