A custom pergola design is built around your home, not the other way around. We match proportions, rooflines, and finishes so your backyard pergola looks like it was always part of the original architecture, not an add-on.
YEAR-ROUND COMFORT & SHADE
With a custom outdoor pergola, we control sun, shade, and airflow for your exact location and lifestyle. Adjustable louvers, privacy screens, and integrated heaters or fans turn your outdoor living space into a comfortable retreat in every season.
BOOSTS HOME VALUE & CURB APPEAL
A well-designed patio pergola doesn’t just feel good to use — it looks premium from the street and in listing photos. Custom details, built-in lighting, and quality finishes help increase perceived home value and make your outdoor living space a true selling point.
BUILT FOR CALIFORNIA CLIMATE & COAST
We specify California-grade materials that stand up to UV, heat, and coastal salt air. From powder-coated aluminum frames to marine-grade fasteners, your custom pergola design is engineered to look great and perform flawlessly for years.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH PATIO, POOL & DECK
Whether it’s a cozy patio pergola, a dramatic poolside pergola, or a structure that ties your deck and garden together, we design around existing hardscape, landscaping, and utilities. The result is a seamless extension of your outdoor living space — not a generic kit dropped in your yard.
Custom Pergola Builder in California
As a dedicated custom pergola builder in California, we design and engineer every structure specifically for local conditions — from strict building codes and permit requirements to climate zones, wildfire regulations, and coastal environments.
Whether you need a modern backyard pergola in Southern California or a shade-optimized patio pergola in Northern California, we make sure your project is safe, compliant, and built to last.
We understand how California sun, wind, and coastal salt air affect outdoor structures, and we choose materials, footings, and details accordingly. From hillside decks in Los Angeles to foggy Bay Area yards and hot Central Valley patios, your custom pergola design is tailored to both your property and your microclimate.
Los Angeles & Southern California
Los Angeles
Design-forward custom pergola in Los Angeles for hillside homes, modern estates, and compact city backyards.
Orange County
Coastal-ready patio and poolside pergolas for Newport Beach, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and more.
Riverside
Heat-conscious backyard pergolas for Riverside homes, designed for strong sun and higher temperatures.
San Bernardino
Code-compliant pergola structures for San Bernardino properties, from suburban lots to larger estates.
20 Years of Premium Craftsmanship & Creative Vision Our Project Gallery
Simplicity, Step by Step
Discovery Consultation
Shape the vision with our specialists.
Design + Estimate
Concepts refined to meet your budget.
Precision Measuring
Millimeter accuracy for perfect results.
Engineering & Permits
Stamped plans and fast-tracked approvals.
Craft & Logistics
Quality materials built to spec, delivered promptly.
California Pergola Systems made the entire process effortless. From handling the permits to the final installation, they took care of everything. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and our new aluminum pergola looks amazing in our backyard. It’s rare to find a company that truly delivers a full turnkey service with this level of professionalism.
Samuel Willson
I couldn’t be happier with the team at California Pergola Systems. They walked me through every step — from design and engineering to fabrication and install. The quality of materials and attention to detail were beyond my expectations. If you want a stress-free experience with a stunning result, these are the folks to call.
Lisa & Tom Hernandez
From start to finish, California Pergola Systems exceeded our expectations. They handled the permits, managed the engineering, built everything in-house, and installed it flawlessly. The entire process was seamless and professional. Our backyard has been completely transformed — highly recommend!
Our pergola is engineered and tested to handle winds up to 80 mph with the louvers closed—right at the lower end of hurricane strength. If gusts exceed 80 mph, open the louvers to let air pass through. Many Florida customers have reported their Villa Pergolas rode out hurricanes with the louvers left open. WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA and GRAND RETRACTABLE PERGOLA are rated to 120 mph with louvers closed. The WIND-RESISTANT SCREEN is rated to 60 mph when closed; in strong winds, we recommend opening the screens.
Snow loads: Our pergola is designed for 15 psf. WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA and GRAND RETRACTABLE PERGOLA are designed for 25–30 psf—quite a bit of weight. If snowfall exceeds these limits, open the louvers so snow can shed. With a mix of wet and dry snow, expect roughly 1 ft of accumulation capacity on closed louvers. During storms or throughout heavy snow seasons, keep louvers open.
Our pergola and WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA manage rain effectively: water runs off the louvers into side gutters, then drains through the corner posts to ground level.
Our pergola spans up to 13 ft without a center post. The largest four-post configuration is 13×13 ft with 13-ft-wide louvers. WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA reaches up to 19'8" clear span with no center support.
Сalifornia Pergola Systems is among the few brands that both build from A to Z and retail directly. Our R&D team travels globally to source and adopt cutting-edge technologies for exceptional pergolas.
We back the structure (frame, posts, beams) with an industry-leading 10-year limited warranty, and fabrics/electrical parts for 2 years.* Our pergola is built for a service life of 20+ years.
Available accessories include: • Screens • Smart control system • Heaters • Sensors • Slat fencing • Sliding glass panels • …with more on the way
Integrate Bond Bridge and control your pergola, lights, and screens from the Bond app on your phone.
Our pergola ships standard with motorized louvers and integrated LED lighting.
Installation made simple: two handy people and 4–6 hours = a pergola in your backyard. After years producing aluminum louvered kits, we’ve distilled the do’s and don’ts so assembly is quick and smooth—lighting twists in and you’re done.
Beyond shade, our pergola helps protect loved ones from heat and sunburn, shields furniture from UV damage, and guards appliances against rust and weathering—that’s real, everyday value.
Imagine a roof whose louvers open and close on demand, giving you precise control over sun, breeze, and shelter. No worries about rust or rot—this is a durable, long-term solution built to last.