Upgrade your garden with Pergolas in Balham, built to suit your home and how you use the space. Choose timber or metal, freestanding or attached, with optional canopy for shade and shelter.
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A well-built pergola turns a patio into an outdoor room—ideal for dining, lounging or a covered walkway. We design and install pergolas across SW12, from gardens near Balham station to family plots by Tooting Bec Common. Every build is measured to your space, with clean lines and strong fixings that look good year-round. If you want shade, we can add a canopy or climbing-plant supports from day one.
Balham’s Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses often have long, narrow gardens that benefit from structure and height. We plan post positions, spans and roof spacing to keep the area feeling open while adding privacy and definition. For mansion conversions and compact courtyards around Bedford Hill, we offer slimmer profiles and wall-mounted options to save floor space. Our designs suit modern outdoor living without clashing with period brickwork and detailing.
We start with a site visit, then provide a clear design and itemised estimate before any work begins. Installation typically takes 2–4 days, including setting posts, fitting beams, and finishing touches such as staining or powder-coated trims. We protect paving and planting, keep the site tidy, and confirm levels and alignment throughout. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, transparent pricing, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
In the pergolas Balham area, access is often via side returns or through the house, so we plan deliveries and protect internal routes where needed. Parking around Balham High Road can be tight, so we schedule loading and waste removal to avoid delays. We also account for typical South London ground conditions—made-up ground, old patios and variable drainage—by choosing the right post bases and foundations. If your property is a terrace or mansion conversion, we tailor fixings to walls and boundaries carefully.
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Most pergola projects we build locally fall within £2,500–£5,000, depending on size, materials and finishes. Smaller, simpler timber frames can start from around £1,500, while larger custom designs, metal frames, integrated canopies, or complex groundworks can reach £8,000. Costs are influenced by access, the need to remove existing structures, and whether you want lighting, privacy screening, or bespoke joinery details.
A typical pergola installation takes 2–4 days from setting out to final fixings and finishing. Straightforward freestanding timber pergolas on clear ground are usually quicker, while attached designs, canopy systems, or builds requiring new footings, paving alterations, or careful wall fixings can take longer. Weather can affect curing times for concrete bases, and restricted access in SW12 gardens may also extend the schedule slightly.
Many pergolas are permitted development, especially when they’re open-sided and within typical height and boundary limits. However, rules can vary for listed buildings, flats/mansion conversions, conservation areas, or if the structure is effectively a covered veranda. We’ll discuss your design, check key constraints, and advise when it’s sensible to confirm with the London Borough of Wandsworth or seek written guidance before we start.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for pergola installations, covering issues such as structural fixings, alignment, and installation-related defects. Materials are also covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable, for example on powder-coated metalwork or canopy components. We’ll explain what’s included for your chosen specification and how to maintain timber finishes to keep the pergola looking its best over time.
We build wooden pergolas and metal pergolas, as well as attached pergolas and freestanding pergolas to suit different layouts. Popular options include pergolas with canopy for shade, slatted roofs for dappled light, and custom designs with privacy screens or integrated planters. We’ll help you choose a style that complements your property, confirm practical details such as post positions and drainage, and recommend finishes that suit your maintenance preferences.
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