Pergola Builder in Louisville & Surrounding KY

Pergola Builder from E & J General Contracting — a family-owned crew working across Louisville, Bullitt County, and central Kentucky.

About Our Pergolas Work

Cedar, PT, and aluminum pergolas — freestanding or attached. Real footings, real beams, built to handle Kentucky wind and snow.

A pergola makes a patio feel like a room. We build cedar and pressure-treated pergolas, plus install aluminum kit pergolas (StruXure, Sojag, Yardistry) on real concrete footings — not just bolted to a slab. Whether it's freestanding over a patio, attached to the house, or shading a hot tub, we frame it to last decades.

Who This Is For

  • Homeowners adding shade and structure to a patio or deck
  • Property owners building outdoor entertaining space
  • Folks installing aluminum louvered pergolas (StruXure, Pergola Kits Direct)
  • Anyone who wants a pergola that won't sag, twist, or pull loose in 5 years

What's Included

  • Concrete pier footings sized for the structure and our wind load
  • Heavy 6x6 cedar or PT posts (or aluminum per kit spec)
  • Through-bolted beam and rafter connections — no toenails
  • Decorative rafter tails or clean modern ends — your style
  • Optional roof slats, canopy fabric, or louvered roof installation
  • Stain or sealer on wood; permit and inspection if required

Our Process

  • Design

    Walk the space, talk style (modern square or classic with rafter tails), pick material and footprint, write a quote.

  • Footings

    Dig and pour concrete pier footings with stainless post bases — set below frost line.

  • Frame & finish

    Set posts plumb, install beams and rafters, add decorative cuts, run stain. For louvered kits we follow the manufacturer torque spec exactly.

Equipment We Run

  • Auger & mini excavator for footings
  • Track saws & sliding mitre saws
  • Beam hoists for heavy 6x6 cedar
  • Impact wrenches for through-bolt connections

Pricing

A standard 12x12 cedar pergola installed runs $5,500–$9,500. Pressure-treated runs $3,800–$6,500. Aluminum louvered pergolas (StruXure-style) run $12,000–$25,000+ depending on size and motorization. Attached pergolas and roofed/covered versions add cost.

Pergolas FAQs

  • Cedar or pressure-treated for a pergola?

    Cedar looks better, smells better, and weathers to a beautiful silver-gray. PT is cheaper and lasts plenty long if you stain it. Cedar's the upgrade most folks are happy they made.

  • Do I need a permit for a pergola in Kentucky?

    Most freestanding pergolas under 200 sq ft don't need a permit in Jefferson, Bullitt, and Nelson counties — but attached pergolas usually do. We confirm before quoting.

  • Can you install an aluminum louvered pergola I bought?

    Yes. We install StruXure, Sojag, Yardistry, Pergola Kits Direct, and most major brands. We'll pour the footings, set the posts, and torque every connection per spec.

  • Will it handle Kentucky weather?

    If we build it. We size posts for wind load, pour real footings, and use stainless or hot-dip hardware. The pergolas we replace usually failed because someone bolted 4x4 posts to a thin slab.

Where We Do Pergolas Work

Pergolas crews run across Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin, and Meade counties. Pick your city for local soil, permit, and pricing notes.

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