Pergola cost calculator

Pick the pergola size and enter your ZIP. Installed prices come from Fixr's size table; HomeAdvisor's averages are shown for comparison.

$3,350Typical 12 by 12 pergola

$4,253Average (HomeAdvisor)

80%Of the budget is materials (HomeAdvisor)

Pergola cost

$1,700 to $5,000

Typical $3,350 (US average)

$1,700Low

$5,000High

Attached pergolas and tall ones may need a permit. Footings should go below the frost line.

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How we got this

12 by 12 ft$1,700 to $5,000 (typical $3,350)Fixr: $1,700 to $5,000 installed. Midpoint as typical.
RegionUS average prices (no ZIP entered)Enter a ZIP to scale the labor part of the price to your state's wages.
Total$1,700 to $5,000, typical $3,350

Item	Qty	Low	Typical	High
12 by 12 ft pergola, installed	1	$1,700	$3,350	$5,000
Total		$1,700	$3,350	$5,000

Sources: Fixr, pergola cost; HomeAdvisor, pergola cost; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state and national files); US Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area to county relationship file. Checked 2026-10-09.

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Key takeaways

A pergola usually costs $1,900 to $6,500, Fixr says, $4,500 on average.
HomeAdvisor puts it at $2,118 to $6,433, $4,253 on average.
Materials are about 80% of the budget, HomeAdvisor says, so the material choice matters most.
Prefab kits cost less than custom builds: Fixr lists $1,100 to $8,000 against $1,700 to $15,000.

Pergola cost by size

Size	Installed (Fixr)	Typical
10 by 10	$1,100 to $3,000	$2,050
10 by 12	$1,300 to $4,200	$2,750
12 by 12	$1,700 to $5,000	$3,350
12 by 14	$2,200 to $6,000	$4,100
14 by 18	$3,500 to $7,000	$5,250
16 by 16	$4,500 to $8,000	$6,250
20 by 20	$6,000 to $10,000	$8,000

Material

Wood is the most common and cheapest to build. Vinyl, aluminum and fiberglass cost more up front and need less care. HomeAdvisor's point that materials are about eighty percent of the budget means a cedar or aluminum upgrade moves the price more than the labor does.

Shade, lights and footings

Louvered roofs, canopies, fans and lighting add to the price. Footings below the frost line and a permit for attached or tall pergolas are part of a proper build.

A worked example

A 12 by 12 pergola at the US average comes to $1,700 to $5,000, about $3,350 typical. Enter a ZIP to scale the 20% labor share.

Quoting pergolas

Kit or custom, named.
Footings and anchors as lines.
Stain or finish.

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FAQ

How much does a pergola cost?

Fixr says $1,900 to $6,500, $4,500 average. HomeAdvisor's average is $4,253.

How much is a 12 by 12 pergola?

Fixr says $1,700 to $5,000 installed.

Is a pergola kit cheaper?

Yes. Fixr lists prefab pergolas at $1,100 to $8,000 and custom ones at $1,700 to $15,000.

Does a pergola need a permit?

Sometimes, especially when attached to the house.

How much of a pergola is materials?

HomeAdvisor says about eighty percent.

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