Cedar and timber
Warm, substantial and stainable. The look most Omaha homes want, with periodic refinishing.
Pergolas for Omaha Patios
Pergola styles and options we build
Aluminum frames
Powder-coated and maintenance-free, with slimmer members and no refinishing ever.
Attached or freestanding
Tied to the house for a seamless transition, or set out in the yard to make a destination.
Adjustable louvers
A louvered top gives you sun, shade or a rain roof from the same structure.
Lighting and fans
Wiring runs inside the posts and beams during the build, so nothing is surface-mounted later.
Privacy screens
Slatted panels or planted screens on the side that faces the neighbors.
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Pergola project scope
- Layout, sizing and material selection
- Permit and setback review
- Footings set below frost line
- Post, beam and rafter framing
- Louver or slat top install
- Concealed wiring for fans and lighting
- Stain, seal or powder-coat finish
- Patio integration and cleanup
How we build pergolas
Footings below frost
Posts go on footings set below the frost line. Bolting to a patio surface is why pergolas rack and lean.
Proportion matters
Undersized posts and thin rafters look flimsy from the first day. We size members to the span and the house.
Built into the patio
When we build both, footings and conduit go in during base work and the pavers finish around them cleanly.
Our Omaha metro service area
Building anywhere in the metro. Tell us where your yard is.
Pergola questions
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How much shade does a pergola give?
An open-rafter pergola gives filtered light; adding slats, louvers or a canopy is what makes real shade.
Cedar or aluminum?
Cedar for warmth if you will restain it every few years. Aluminum if you never want to think about it again.
Can it go on an existing patio?
Yes. We core through for proper footings and restore the surface around each post.
Does it need a permit?
Often yes, especially attached to the house. We handle permitting and inspection.
How long does it take?
Most pergolas go up in under a week once footings have cured.
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