Pergola Calculator & Material Planner
Plan posts, beam plies, rafters, shade slats and footing materials.
Project estimate
Pergola Planner
$2,634–$3,029
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Covered footprint
- 240 ft²
- Posts
- 8
- Working time allowance
- 2.13 days
34 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Lumber
- $1,966
- Concrete
- $308
- Hardware
- $360
Shopping list
0 / 6 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Lumber
Posts
8 posts
$360$45 per posts
Beam lumber (two plies)
88 ft
$352$4 per ft
Rafter lumber
212 ft
$594$3 per ft
Shade slats
550 ft
$660$1 per ft
Concrete
80 lb concrete
44 bags
$308$7 per bags
Hardware
Post base / cap sets
8 sets
$360$45 per sets
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure and framing square
- Level and layout string
- Drill / driver and specified bits
- Suitable saw and clamps
- Footing excavation and concrete tools where required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the pergola planner
Start with length, width. The result includes covered footprint, posts. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Measure the footprint, finished levels and access; settle the structural design before choosing member sizes.
2. Adjust the estimate
Match board widths, spacing, stock lengths and connections to the approved layout.
3. Prepare your order
Lay out cuts and supports, then confirm the material list with the timber and hardware supplier.
4. Plan the work
Plan foundations, framing, weather protection and final inspection in the order required by the design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the pergola planner estimate?+
Plan posts, beam plies, rafters, shade slats and footing materials. The shopping list includes posts, beam lumber (two plies), rafter lumber, shade slats, 80 lb concrete, post base / cap sets.
Which assumptions should I check?+
This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.