Collection: Pergolas

• 2.4m x 2.4m, 3m x 2.4m and 3m x 3m pergolas
• Pressure-treated timber for long-term outdoor use
• Suitable for patios, dining areas, seating and garden features
• Delivered and professionally assembled across the UK

Which Wooden Pergola Size Is Right for You?

Measure the furniture or feature you intend to position beneath the pergola as well as the pergola itself. For dining areas, allow enough room for chairs or benches to be used comfortably rather than choosing a frame that only just covers the tabletop.

Wooden Pergolas for Patios and Outdoor Dining

A pergola can help define a patio without enclosing it like a garden room. It works particularly well above an outdoor dining set, seating area or paved entertaining space, creating a stronger visual focal point while retaining an open-air feel.

The 3m x 2.4m format is useful over rectangular layouts, while the 3m x 3m pergola gives more flexibility for square dining or seating arrangements.

Pergolas for Garden Seating Areas

A timber pergola can turn an otherwise open seating area into a more deliberate part of the garden. Benches, companion seats and dining furniture can all sit beneath or alongside the structure depending on the dimensions and layout.

For furniture options, compare our wooden outdoor seating and garden benches and chairs.

Can You Put a Pergola Over a Hot Tub?

A pergola can be used to define a hot-tub area, but the site needs to be planned around the specific hot tub, access for servicing and safe clearance requirements. A standard open pergola does not provide the same weather protection as a solid roof, so do not treat it as a waterproof enclosure.

Check the hot-tub manufacturer's installation and ventilation requirements before deciding on the final pergola position.

Do Wooden Pergolas Need a Base?

The structure needs a firm, level and appropriately prepared location. The correct foundation and fixing method depends on the surface, pergola design and exposure of the site. Paved and prepared patio areas can work well, but installation should account for stability and wind exposure rather than simply resting a substantial timber structure on uneven ground.

Pressure-Treated Wooden Pergolas

Our pergolas use pressure-treated timber to improve resistance to rot and decay during long-term outdoor exposure. Routine cleaning and keeping the base area free from trapped leaves and persistent moisture will also help maintain the structure.

For more detail on treated timber, read Pressure Treated Timber vs Untreated and our Treatment and Maintenance Advice.

Delivered and Professionally Assembled Pergolas

Pergolas are large structural products rather than conventional flat-pack garden furniture. Measure gates, side passages and access to the final position before ordering, and make sure the intended installation area is prepared.

Detailed Outdoor Living delivers and professionally assembles suitable pergolas across the UK, including North Wales and the North West of England.