Pergolas in Dulwich that add shade, structure and year-round style to your garden. Choose timber or metal, freestanding or attached, all made to suit your home and patio.
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A well-designed pergola turns a patio into a destination for dining, relaxing and entertaining. We install bespoke pergolas across East Dulwich and Dulwich Village, creating clean lines that suit period homes and modern extensions alike. Whether you want a simple frame for climbers or a covered seating area, we tailor the design to your garden layout. We’re often working close to Dulwich Park and around SE21 and SE22.
Dulwich’s Georgian and Victorian houses, plus larger detached properties, often benefit from a pergola that complements brickwork, sash windows and mature planting. For long gardens and generous terraces, we can create defined “outdoor rooms” without blocking light into the house. In the pergolas Dulwich area, we regularly match proportions to existing paving, steps and boundary walls. Our designs also work well for family gardens around Herne Hill and SE24 where flexible shade is key.
We start with a site visit, take precise measurements, then propose a design with material options and finishes. Installation is typically completed in 2–4 days, with tidy working practices and clear daily updates. Every pergola is built to withstand UK weather, with proper fixings, treated timbers or corrosion-resistant metals, and careful alignment. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, skilled craftsmanship and a straightforward 10-year warranty.
Gardens in Dulwich often sit behind narrow side access and shared driveways, so we plan deliveries and assembly to minimise disruption. We’re used to working around mature trees, established borders and the varied ground levels common in Southwark gardens. Where parking is controlled, we schedule loading sensibly and keep materials secure on site. We also design to suit Dulwich’s period architecture, keeping posts, beams and detailing in proportion.
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Most pergolas we install in Dulwich fall between £2,500 and £5,000, depending on size, materials and whether it’s freestanding or attached. Smaller, simpler timber structures can start from around £1,500, while larger custom builds with premium finishes, integrated canopy systems or metal fabrication can reach £8,000. Site access, ground preparation and fixing method also influence the overall budget.
A typical pergola installation takes 2–4 days from set-out to final fixings and finishing touches. Straightforward freestanding timber frames are usually quicker, while attached pergolas, larger spans, canopy fitting or complex ground conditions can add time. If we’re coordinating with paving, lighting or planting works, we’ll phase the job to keep your garden usable. We confirm the schedule after the site survey and design sign-off.
Many pergolas can be installed under permitted development, particularly when they’re open-sided and sensibly sized. However, rules can vary with height, placement near boundaries, and whether your property is listed or in a conservation area (some parts of Dulwich have additional considerations). We’ll flag any potential issues during the survey and can advise what to check with Southwark Council before work starts, so there are no surprises.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our pergola installations, covering structural integrity, fixings and installation-related issues under normal domestic use. Materials are chosen for durability, and any manufacturer warranties on canopy components or metal finishes are passed on where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse or lack of routine care, but we’ll explain simple maintenance to keep everything looking its best.
We install wooden pergolas (treated softwood or hardwood options) and metal pergolas, with designs available as freestanding or attached to the house. Popular upgrades include pergolas with canopy for flexible shade, plus bespoke detailing to suit period homes in Dulwich. We’ll help you choose post sizes, beam profiles, finishes and placement for sun, privacy and access. Every build is custom-designed to fit your garden and lifestyle.
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