Cost guide
Aluminum pergola cost in Phoenix (2026)
Phoenix installers publish $5,500–$18,000 for a fixed-roof aluminum pergola from 12×16 to 16×20 feet, and $14,000–$22,000 for a custom powder-coated 12×16. Lattice-style aluminum starts around $25 a square foot; heavier custom sections cost well above that.
In the Phoenix metro: aluminum pergolas from about $5,500, with a written quote before any work. Installation is done by a licensed Arizona contractor. Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler. Call (602) 557-3625
How much does an aluminum pergola cost in Phoenix?
“Aluminum pergola” covers two different products: lattice-style structures built from stock aluminum profiles, often the same product line as a lattice patio cover, and custom pergolas made from heavier powder-coated sections. The second costs several times the first.
| Type | Phoenix published price | National range (per sq ft) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice-style aluminum | From $25 per sq ft | $15–$35 | Stock profiles; one installer rates the shade at 50–80% |
| Fixed-roof aluminum, 12×16 to 16×20 | $5,500–$18,000 | Powder-coated frame and fixed slats | |
| Custom powder-coated, 12×16 | $14,000–$22,000 | $47–$84 | Heavier sections, custom sizes and finishes |
| Kit, assembled by a contractor | $10–$40 | Kit on an existing slab; $1,450–$5,750 total |
Aluminum pergola cost by size
| Size | Area | Lattice-style, from |
|---|---|---|
| 10×12 | 120 sq ft | About $3,000 |
| 12×16 | 192 sq ft | About $4,800 |
| 14×20 | 280 sq ft | About $7,000 |
| 16×20 | 320 sq ft | About $8,000 |
Lattice-style starting price times area, before permits and extras. A custom powder-coated 12×16 runs $14,000–$22,000.
What moves the price of an aluminum pergola
- Profile and gauge. Stock lattice profiles cost the least; heavier custom sections cost the most.
- Size and span. Longer spans need larger beams, more posts or engineering.
- Slat spacing. Tighter slats give more shade and use more material.
- Attached or freestanding. Freestanding pergolas need four posts and footings; attached ones need a sound wall or fascia.
- Finish. Standard powder-coat colors cost less than wood-grain or custom finishes.
- Add-ons. Shade screens, lights and fans add cost, and wiring adds a permit.
Aluminum vs. wood pergola cost in Phoenix
Aluminum costs more up front. One Phoenix installer prices a 12×16 wood pergola at $8,000–$12,000 and the same footprint in powder-coated aluminum at $14,000–$22,000. The same installer notes that wood bleaches and checks in Arizona sun and needs refinishing every two to three years, while powder-coated aluminum holds its color for about a decade.
What’s included in an aluminum pergola quote, and what’s extra
An aluminum pergola quote usually includes the powder-coated frame, posts, fixed slats and footings; wiring, permits, HOA submittals and add-ons such as shade screens are usually quoted separately.
| Usually included | Quoted separately | Not offered |
|---|---|---|
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| DIY kits, shade sails and commercial projects |
Does an aluminum pergola need a permit?
A detached aluminum pergola under 200 square feet with no wiring usually skips the building permit in Phoenix, Scottsdale (with plan approval), Mesa and Gilbert. Chandler treats a freestanding lattice or slatted pergola as an open-air ramada, which needs a permit at any size. Attached pergolas and anything wired need a permit. See the permit guide.
Fixed aluminum pergola vs. louvered pergola
A fixed pergola’s slats are set once, so shade depends on their spacing and it doesn’t keep rain out. A louvered roof rotates from open to closed and sheds rain, for $12,000–$34,000 for about 12×12 feet. If filtered shade is all you need, the fixed pergola is the better value. When is louvered worth it?
Sources
Prices are published figures, not quotes; checked September 29–30, 2026. Permit rules are paraphrased from each city’s own guidance, and they change, so the installer confirms them for your address.
Prices
- Royal Covers, Phoenix patio cover and pergola pricing
- AE Outdoor Living, Pergola & Ramada Cost in Arizona (2026)
- AE Outdoor Living, Backyard Pergola Ideas That Survive Arizona Sun
- Pergola Cave, Pergola Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
- EstimationPro, Pergola Cost Calculator (2026)
- HomeGuide, Pergola Cost
Permit rules
- City of Phoenix, Work Exempt from Permit (PBCC 105.2)
- City of Phoenix, Residential Patio Covers Guideline
- City of Phoenix, Residential Over the Counter Permits Guideline
- City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office, Approvals and Guidelines
- City of Scottsdale, Sheds, Detached Garages, Pergolas, etc.
- City of Scottsdale, Permit Services
- City of Mesa, Residential Construction FAQ
- City of Mesa, Residential Construction
- Town of Gilbert, Municipal Code & Land Development Code FAQ
- City of Chandler, Detached Buildings & Structures Chart (Jan 2025)