We’re open 7 days a week, 8 AM–8 PM We’re open 7 days a week, 8 AM–8 PM This Costa Mesa backyard started as an open concrete patio with no pergola or patio cover. The homeowner wanted a more comfortable outdoor living space for family dinners, BBQ and evenings together.
A two-person crew installed a 10 ft × 10 ft freestanding Dark Gray aluminum pergola with a remote-controlled motorized louvered roof, integrated perimeter LED lighting, an electric outdoor heater and built-in rainwater drainage.
A real 10×10 motorized louvered pergola installation in Costa Mesa cost $7,958 total in September 2026. The documented project included the pergola, integrated perimeter LED lighting, an electric outdoor heater, applicable sales tax and professional installation on an existing concrete patio. A two-person crew completed the installation in approximately 5–7 hours, all in one day.
The facts below describe this completed Costa Mesa installation only.
Before installation, the backyard had no pergola or patio cover. The finished structure creates a dedicated outdoor zone without attaching the pergola to the house.
The homeowner was not looking for a decorative feature alone. The goal was to make the backyard easier and more comfortable to use for everyday family life—especially dinners outside, BBQ and relaxed evenings.
A compact 10×10 freestanding layout created a clearly defined outdoor area without changing the basic patio footprint or attaching the structure to the house.
A fixed patio cover provides permanent overhead coverage, while an open pergola leaves the space exposed. This motorized louvered pergola gives the homeowner another option: the aluminum louvers can be opened for more daylight and airflow, adjusted for shade, or closed for more overhead coverage.
The roof is operated by remote, making the patio easier to adapt throughout the day without changing the layout of the outdoor space.
The same pergola can provide a brighter, more open roof condition or a more covered roof condition depending on the louver position.
The homeowner specifically wanted the backyard to work better in the evening. Integrated perimeter LED lighting creates useful illumination beneath the roof without adding a separate fixture in the louvers.
An electric outdoor heater adds comfort when temperatures drop. Together, the lighting and heater support the way the family intended to use the patio: meals, BBQ and more time outside after sunset.
Rainwater management is integrated into the structure. Perimeter gutters collect water at the roof edge, and downspouts are concealed inside the posts. That keeps the drainage visually integrated with the frame instead of adding exposed exterior downspouts around the pergola.
The existing patio was already a concrete slab, so this project did not require a new patio surface. The four freestanding posts were positioned on the slab and secured through mounting plates with concrete anchors.
The site was straightforward, with no unusual access or layout complications documented for this installation.
A two-person crew completed the pergola in approximately 5–7 hours, all in one day. The installation included assembling the freestanding frame, setting and anchoring the four posts, installing the motorized louvered roof, integrating the lighting and heater components into the pergola assembly, and completing the final structural installation.
For this specific September 2026 project, the final installed price was $7,958. This is a real completed-project reference, not a generic “starting at” number.
| Price component | Amount | What it covered |
|---|---|---|
| Pergola package | $6,208 | 10×10 motorized louvered pergola, integrated perimeter LED lighting, electric outdoor heater and applicable sales tax. |
| Professional installation | $1,750 | Complete pergola installation on the existing concrete slab. |
| Total installed project | $7,958 | Final project price for the configuration shown on this page. |
After installation, the homeowner was very happy with the finished pergola and expected the family to spend more time in the backyard together. The result matched the original goal: turning an uncovered concrete patio into a more comfortable outdoor living area for family dinners, BBQ and evening use.
These videos show the completed pergola and backyard layout from additional angles.
The final installed project price was $7,958. That included the 10×10 motorized louvered pergola, integrated perimeter LED lighting, an electric outdoor heater, applicable sales tax and $1,750 for professional installation.
A two-person crew completed this Costa Mesa installation in approximately 5–7 hours, all in one day.
No. This project used a freestanding four-post configuration.
It was an open concrete patio with no pergola or patio cover at the time of installation.
The four posts were installed on the existing concrete slab using mounting plates and concrete anchors.
Yes. The adjustable aluminum louvers are motorized and operated by remote.
This documented project includes integrated perimeter LED lighting and an electric outdoor heater.
Integrated perimeter gutters collect water from the roof, with downspouts concealed inside the posts.
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