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Ballpark ranges only, not a quote: wood pergolas (Peter's own lane) generally run $6,000-$16,000 in Ontario/GTA 2026 marketing-content pricing, or roughly $50-75/sq ft. For comparison only (not Peter's product): aluminum pergolas commonly run $10,000-$22,000, and can climb to $45,000+ once motorization, louvered roofs, or lighting are added, at roughly $80-130/sq ft. These are wide, self-serving ranges, not a fixed price. Your actual cost depends on size, materials, and attachment style. Book a real estimate for a number you can rely on.
A wood pergola's cost does not change its permit picture. A freestanding wood pergola in Ontario usually does NOT need a building permit, subject to a footprint threshold and attachment/roof triggers. See the dedicated pergola permit guide, and the cross-structure permit and bylaw guide, for the complete picture before you budget a project.
Wood pergolas cost less upfront ($6,000-$16,000 versus aluminum's $10,000-$22,000+) and give a natural, timber look, but in Ontario's climate they need periodic re-staining or sealing and generally last around 10-15 years before major structural work is needed. Aluminum pergolas cost more upfront, need essentially no annual finishing, generally last around 15-25 years, and can be built with motorized or louvered roofs and integrated lighting, options that push cost well past $45,000. Peter builds wood, not aluminum. If you're set on a motorized louvered roof, that's a different (metal-fab) product outside his current lane, and we'll tell you that honestly.
Ballpark, wood pergolas generally run $6,000-$16,000, or roughly $50-75/sq ft. These are wide ranges, not a quote. Your actual cost depends on size, materials, and attachment style, so book an estimate for a number specific to your project.
Wood is cheaper upfront: $6,000-$16,000 versus aluminum's $10,000-$22,000+ (and up to $45,000+ once motorization, a louvered roof, or lighting is added). Aluminum costs more but needs essentially no annual finishing and generally lasts longer (15-25 years versus wood's 10-15 years). Peter builds wood, not aluminum.
Ballpark, wood pergolas run roughly $50-75/sq ft. Aluminum pergolas run roughly $80-130/sq ft, more once motorization, louvered roofs, or lighting are added. These are wide, self-serving ranges, not a fixed price.
A solid or permanent roof is a different, larger project than an open-slat pergola and also brings the structure back into building-permit review for snow-load and wind-load reasons. See the dedicated pergola permit guide for the full picture, and book an estimate for a real cost specific to a roofed design.
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