Pergolas and Pavilions in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Outdoor Living

Pergolas and Pavilions

Cedar, steel and stone structures that give the pool shade, shelter and architecture.

A pergola or pavilion gives the backyard a roof of its own. It shades the table, frames the view and adds a sense of place that open lawn cannot. It also protects furniture, grills and screens, and makes a patio comfortable for more days of the year.

We design the structure to match the house and the pool, with the right scale, posts, beams and roof. Open slat roofs, louvered roofs and solid roofs all have a place, and lighting, fans, heaters and screens can be built in.

Open, louvered or solid

An open roof gives dappled shade, a louvered roof lets you adjust light and rain, and a solid roof gives full cover. We discuss each so you choose the right one.

Scale and proportion

A structure that is too small looks like an afterthought, and one that is too big overwhelms the yard. We draw it to scale with the house and the pool.

Comforts built in

Fans, lights, heaters and drop screens make the space usable at any hour. We plan wiring and mounting from the start.

Wind and weight

Roofs catch wind, and footings and connections must be sized for it. We design the structure so it stands up in real weather.

What is included

  • Site and shade study
  • Design and material selection
  • Footings and framing
  • Roof and trim
  • Lighting, fans and screens
  • Final finish and walk-through
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a patio with a cedar pergola with cushioned lounge seating and an outdoor rugBefore: a patio with bare concrete with a few folding chairs and no coverBeforeAfter
Plain patio gets a cedar pergola. From bare concrete with a few folding chairs and no cover to a cedar pergola with cushioned lounge seating and an outdoor rug.
Why it works

What you get with Pergolas and Pavilions

Custom structures

Cedar, timber or steel.

Shade control

Open, louvered or solid roofs.

Built-in lighting

Fans, lights and heaters.

Weather-ready

Footings and framing for wind and rain.

Matched to the house

Scale and detail that fit.

Clean finish

Stain, paint or powder coat.

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Enter the deck size and a material and see the square feet, an order quantity with waste and a planning cost.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Consult and visit

    We listen to how you want to live outside, walk the site and talk through ideas, budget and timing.

  2. 02

    Design in 3D

    We draw the pool, deck, planting and lighting together and walk you through the views.

  3. 03

    Permit and excavate

    We finalize plans, manage permits and engineering, then excavate with care for soil and landscape.

  4. 04

    Steel and plumbing

    Reinforcing steel, plumbing and electrical go in, with inspections and photos before anything is covered.

  5. 05

    Shell, tile and finish

    The shell, tile, coping, deck, interior finish and landscape come together.

  6. 06

    Start up and enjoy

    We balance the water, test every feature and teach you the controls before the first swim.

Questions

Pergolas and Pavilions FAQ

Do pergolas need permits?

Many do. We explain what applies to your property and manage the process as part of the project.

What is the difference between a pergola and a pavilion?

A pergola usually has an open roof, while a pavilion has a solid roof and more shelter. We help you choose based on use.

Can a pergola have a retractable roof?

Yes. Louvered and retractable systems let you control sun and rain.

Will wood last outside?

Cedar and treated timber do well with the right finish and care. We explain upkeep for each material.

Can a pergola hold lights and fans?

Yes. We plan wiring and mounting points during framing.

Next step

Book your free Pergolas and Pavilions consultation.

Tell us about your yard and we will call you back to talk it through.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

Tell us about your project

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