# Custom pergolas in San Antonio

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A 12x14 cedar, aluminum or motorized louvered pergola in San Antonio is built in 1 to 2 weeks on site and quoted fixed-price, line by line, after a free in-home consult. The written quote arrives within 3 to 5 business days. Serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin.

## Options

- **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.

## Cedar, aluminum or louvered

| Option | Lifespan | Upkeep | Look | Shade | Control | Weather | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar (Hand-cut, sealed wood) | 12 to 20 yr | Reseal every 2 to 3 yr | Warm, classic Hill Country | About 40% at noon, open rafters |  |  |  |
| Aluminum (Powder-coated) | 25 plus yr | Rinse with water | Crisp, modern lines | Fixed slats or solid roof |  |  |  |
| Louvered (Motorized blades) | 20 plus yr | Annual lube |  | Up to full cover | Open for sun, close for rain |  |  |
| Bioclimatic (Azenco) | 25 plus yr | Annual service plan |  |  |  | Rain and wind sensors, side screens | 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

## At a glance

- Cedar, aluminum, motorized louvered, and Azenco bioclimatic systems.
- Built in 1 to 2 weeks on site once materials are in hand.
- Attached and freestanding designs, walked through on site.
- Designed for Texas UV, hail, and Hill Country wind loads.
- Integrated lighting, screens, and rain sensors available.

## Questions and answers

### 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.

### 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.

Every Klema Builders project comes with pass-through manufacturer warranties (Trex up to 50 years, TimberTech up to 50, Fiberon up to 30, Azenco up to 25) registered in the homeowner's name at the walk-through.

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## Contact

- Phone: (210) 974-1420 (Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Email: hello@klemabuilders.com
- Based in: San Antonio, TX
- Service area: San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin
- Free in-home consult, fixed-price quote line by line within 3 to 5 business days.
- Get a quote: https://klemabuilders.com/get-quote