Garden Pergolas

A high quality softwood is recommended for pergolas. Timber should be pressure treated and you should always look for timber that has a long guarantee.

If it is at the front of your house, yes you will need planning permission. There are other restrictions on height depending on how close it is to your boundary. It is always recommended to check with your local council before installing a pergola in case there are local restrictions in your area.

Pergolas are so versatile. They can be used to frame walkways or seating areas, create shade in sunny spots or even be used to help your produce grow. Find out more in our best uses for pergola blog.

Pergolas are a brilliant way of extending your living space, making an attractive addition to the back of a home or for use over a paved area. With custom options that are tailored to your space, they cast enough shade to make warmer days more pleasant, providing cover from harsh direct sunlight.

We offer a selection of pergola kits and fixings to add height and depth to any garden, whether freestanding or attached to an existing building. Offered in a range of styles and sizes to suit a range of needs and budgets, browse our range online today.

For most features in your garden, you want them to last for years and continue to enhance the overall design. For safety, structures like wooden pergolas and shelters must be strong enough to support their weight long term.

Choosing a wooden garden structure with a long guarantee, such as 25 years, usually means the timber has been pressure treated and built for lasting durability.

Think carefully about sunlight, how the space will be used, surface type, and the overall character of your outdoor area, you can position garden pergolas so they feel natural, inviting, and useful. 
Read our blog for the questions you should ask yourself before choosing a pergola and other advice for the best location to install a pergola. 

The right choice depends on your space and how you want to use it. Double pergolas suit larger gardens where you want strong features like framed walkways, outdoor rooms or a clear focal point. Single pergolas suit narrow areas and corner pergolas are effective in smaller gardens. Read the blog to find out which works best for your garden. 
Read our advice on choosing the right pergola for your garden here. 

A wooden pergola is a structure built from posts and beams creating a shaded walkway or sheltered area, typically over a patio or deck. They are often used as an extension of a building but their general purpose is to provide a focal point in a garden or outdoor space. Commonly confused with an arbour, a pergola has a more open structure, while an arbour is generally freestanding and commonly seen with an arched roof, and typically used as a doorway. 
Read more about what wooden pergolas are and how pergolas can be used in our blog. 

A wooden pergola kit is a pre-designed pergola supplied with all the timber components, fixings, and instructions needed for assembly. Kits from reputable manufacturers like Jacksons Fencing offer an easy alternative to building from scratch, with precision-cut parts that fit together seamlessly. 
To learn how pergola kits compare to DIY pergolas, read our blog.