How Long Does Pergola Installation Take?.
A standard pergola installation in the UK takes 1–3 days on site, with motorised louvered builds running 2–5 days. Lead times from order to installation are typically 4–10 weeks depending on the installer, season and product choice.
Survey and design (1–2 weeks)
After accepting a quote, your installer will normally book a site survey to confirm measurements, access and foundations. CAD drawings or visualisations are usually provided within a week of the survey for sign-off.
Manufacturing and lead time (3–8 weeks)
Aluminium pergolas are typically manufactured to order, often imported from European factories. Standard lead times run 4–8 weeks, longer in peak summer demand. Custom finishes and oversized builds can take 8–12 weeks.
On-site installation (1–5 days)
Wooden pergolas: 1–2 days. Standard fixed-roof aluminium: 1–2 days. Louvered aluminium: 2–3 days. Motorised louvered with side screens, lighting and heating: 3–5 days. Add 1 day for groundworks if foundations are not yet ready.
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