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Pergolas in Southlake, TX
Stand under a full-size pergola at our Fort Worth showroom, run your hand along the beams, then decide what belongs in your Southlake yard. The Collective Outdoors designs and builds cedar, steel and louvered pergolas sized to the lot they sit on.
Compare pergola finishes on our showroom floor
Photos flatten everything. A cedar stain that looks warm online can read orange in Texas sun, and a louvered roof is hard to judge until you hear the blades move. Our showroom at 621 South Freeway gives you over 10,000 square feet to walk, with full-scale shade structures standing beside furniture, fans and lighting.
A visit before we come to the house is time well spent. Sit under different rafter spacings, hold stain boards up to daylight and see how much shade each style actually throws. By the time we sit down to design, we already know what you like and what you do not.
Three ways to build a pergola for a Southlake lot
Cedar
Classic look, warm color and the easiest material to customize with notched rafter tails or curved brackets. Cedar suits traditional brick and stone homes and takes stain well.
Steel
Slim posts, long spans and a clean modern line. Steel works well on contemporary Southlake builds and in open areas where you want shade without bulky columns.
Aluminum louvered
Blades that open for sun and close for shade or a light rain. A louvered system is the most flexible choice for a lounge area you use in every season.
Each option can carry fans, lights and Infratech heaters. We run the wiring through the posts so nothing hangs loose.
Shade away from the house, scaled to the yard
On a larger Southlake property, the best spot to sit is often out in the yard. Maybe it is the fire pit corner, a turf zone where the kids play, or a lounge area that catches the evening breeze. A pergola gives that spot a ceiling and a sense of place.
Size matters here. A ten-by-ten pergola on an acre lot looks like it got lost. A structure that is too big crowds the space and blocks views from the house. Our designers model the pergola in 3D within your actual yard, so you can see its scale from the back door before anything gets built.
A pergola also pairs naturally with a Southlake fire pit or fireplace and with artificial turf for Southlake families. Planning them together keeps the footings, gas lines and drainage in sync.
HOA review for Southlake pergolas
A pergola that respects setbacks and matches the house colors usually clears Southlake HOA review. The trick is handing the committee a complete package the first time. We supply elevations, dimensions, post locations and physical finish samples, which spares you a round of back-and-forth emails.
Once approved, our crews build with trade partners who have worked alongside us for more than 15 years. Footings go in first, then posts are set plumb and beams are leveled before any rafters go up. That sequence is a holdover from our masonry roots, where a bad foundation shows up in every course above it.
If you want a solid roof instead of open rafters, compare our attached and freestanding patio covers.
Pergola questions from Southlake
Will my Southlake HOA approve a pergola?
Usually, as long as it matches the house and stays inside setbacks. We prepare the elevations and samples so your architectural review package is complete when you submit it.
What kind of shade will a pergola really give me?
It depends on rafter spacing, orientation and roof type. Open rafters filter light. Louvered blades can close fully. We model shade at different times of day so you know what to expect.
Can I add a pergola to an existing patio?
Often, yes. We check the slab thickness and decide whether posts can sit on the patio or need their own footings. Sometimes a small section of concrete gets cut and repoured.
Plan a pergola for your Southlake yard
Come see the structures in person, or have us visit your property first. Either way, you will leave with a clear idea of style, size and placement. You can also browse all TCO services for Southlake homeowners.
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621 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed