Custom pergolas in San Antonio
A 12x14 cedar pergola in San Antonio goes up in 1 to 2 weeks. Fixed-price quote in 3 to 5 business days.
Pick your pergola
Freestanding
Anywhere in the yard, no roof tie-in.
Attached
Ties into the roofline for deeper shade.
On a deck
Shade over the deck you already love.
Garden arbor
Matching cedar for gates and walkways.
How it is priced
One fixed price, in writing, before any work starts
- In-home consult
- FreeIn-home consult
- Business days to your quote
- 3-5Business days to your quote
- On delivery, rest at walk-through
- HalfOn delivery, rest at walk-through
Free in-home consult, fixed-price quote line by line within 3 to 5 business days. The price you sign is the total you pay.
Price my pergola
Cedar, aluminum or louvered
CedarHand-cut, sealed wood | AluminumPowder-coated | LouveredMotorized blades | BioclimaticAzenco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 12 to 20 yr | 25 plus yr | 20 plus yr | 25 plus yr |
| Upkeep | Reseal every 2 to 3 yr | Rinse with water | Annual lube | Annual service plan |
| Look | Warm, classic Hill Country | Crisp, modern lines | ||
| Shade | About 40% at noon, open rafters | Fixed slats or solid roof | Up to full cover | |
| Control | Open for sun, close for rain | |||
| Weather | Rain and wind sensors, side screens | |||
| Warranty | Azenco up to 25 yr |
Every pergola includes
- Free in-home consult
- Footprint flagged on the ground
- Fixed-price quote
- In writing, 3 to 5 business days
- Permits pulled
- We meet the inspector
- HOA package
- Drawn, submitted, followed up
- Written schedule
- Build calendar at signing
- Maker warranties
- Registered in your name
Pergolas we design
Illustrative images. Every Klema pergola is drawn for your yard.
How a job runs
Step 1: Consult
We meet at your home, walk the backyard, and listen to how you actually want to use the space. A real conversation about the project, with no pressure and no hard sell.
Step 2: Design and scope
We sketch the layout in place, talk through structure and elevation, and define a clear written scope so everyone knows exactly what is being built.
Step 3: Materials
We bring real material samples to your home and compare them in your own light. Composite versus cedar, roof options, railings, and finishes, chosen with you, not guessed.
Step 4: Permits and HOA
When your project needs HOA approval or a city permit, we prepare the submission package and handle the back-and-forth so you are not chasing paperwork.
Step 5: Build
A tight, trusted crew builds the project on a written schedule. You get regular progress updates, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
Step 6: Walk-through
We walk the finished project with you, complete a punch list together, and hand over every manufacturer warranty registered in your name.
Holiday lighting
We light what we build. Christmas lights for your pergola, installed, serviced and taken down by our crews.
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Does Klema Builders build custom pergolas in San Antonio?
Klema Builders is a custom pergola builder serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. The team designs and installs cedar, powder-coated aluminum, motorized louvered, and Azenco bioclimatic pergolas. A 12x14 cedar pergola is built in 1 to 2 weeks on site once materials are in hand. Every project includes HOA submissions, city permits, a fixed-price quote line by line after a free in-home consult, and manufacturer warranties registered in your name at handoff.
How much does a pergola cost in San Antonio?
The price of a pergola in San Antonio depends on size, material (cedar, powder-coated aluminum, motorized louvered or Azenco bioclimatic), whether it attaches to the house roof or stands free, screens, lighting and fans, and the permit and HOA review. Klema Builders does not publish a price list: after a free in-home consult you get a written fixed-price quote, line by line, within 3 to 5 business days, and that quote is the total you pay.
Cedar, aluminum, louvered, or bioclimatic: which pergola should I choose?
Cedar pergolas remain the most common Hill Country choice for their warmth and craftsmanship. We hand-cut, sand, and seal every cedar member, and use stainless connectors that survive San Antonio humidity swings. We build pergolas and arbors in the same cedar, so a garden gate arbor or walkway arch can match the pergola over the patio. Powder-coated aluminum delivers maintenance-free performance with crisp lines that suit modern and transitional homes. Louvered systems add motorized control, and bioclimatic systems from Azenco close into a fully sealed outdoor room for genuine year-round use.
Should I attach my pergola to the house or freestanding?
Attached pergolas usually need less framing, integrate with the house roofline, and provide deeper shade. Freestanding gives you placement freedom and avoids any tie-in to existing roofing. We walk you through both options on site with material samples, and flag the proposed footprint on the ground so you can stand inside it before you commit.
Are louvered pergolas worth the price difference?
If you want to use your patio in light rain, blazing sun, and across all four seasons, yes. Motorized louvers open for full sun, close for rain protection, and integrate with rain sensors. Bioclimatic units like Azenco add wind sensors and side screens for genuinely year-round use.
How long does a custom pergola take to build?
Cedar pergolas are built in 1 to 2 weeks on site once materials and any HOA approval are in hand. Aluminum and louvered systems can run longer because of manufacturer lead times. We confirm material availability before the contract so the schedule is realistic.
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Do pergolas need HOA approval in San Antonio?
Almost always, yes. Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, and Timberwood Park all require submissions. We prepare the architectural review submission, including site plans, material specs, and a project narrative, and submit it on your behalf as part of the standard scope. Architectural review in most master-planned communities typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. We respond to board comments on your behalf and notify you only when something requires a decision from you.
Will a pergola provide enough shade in Texas?
A standard open-rafter pergola provides about 40 percent shade at noon. We design the rafter spacing and orientation based on your sun path, and can add shade cloth, sliding canopies, or louvers to dial it up to 100 percent.
What is a bioclimatic pergola?
A bioclimatic pergola has a motorized louvered roof and side screens that respond to weather. Open the louvers for sun, close them for rain. Run the screens to block sun, wind, or insects. The system seals tight enough to use as a year-round outdoor room. Louvered systems open and close at the tap of a button, with rain sensors that close automatically when the weather turns. Bioclimatic units add side screens, wind sensors, integrated heaters, and ambient lighting. With sealed gutters and full perimeter screens, your patio works as a den from October through May and an open-air dining room the rest of the year.
Can I add lighting and screens to a pergola?
Yes. We map out the lighting plan during your consultation, so post-cap lights, low-voltage step lighting, and integrated overhead fixtures all line up with how you actually use the space. MagnaTrack motorized screens drop in 30 seconds and transform an open pergola into a mosquito-proof family room.
Can I add a pergola to an existing concrete patio?
Yes. Existing concrete slabs at least four inches thick can host most cedar or aluminum pergolas with surface-mount or core-drilled anchors. We core test the slab during the consultation to confirm.
Get a fixed price for your yard.
Free in-home consult, fixed-price quote line by line within 3 to 5 business days.