How much does an aluminium pergola cost?

An aluminum pergola will cost you an average of €1,300. Bioclimatic models are the most expensive, but the most efficient, costing up to €9,000 incl. VAT. The average price of a pergola is €500 incl. VAT.

Aluminum is a durable, easy-to-maintain material that can be used in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colors. It is resistant to rust and oxidation, and can be fitted with fixed or retractable canvas and adjustable slats for protection from heat, sun, rain and wind. Aluminum pergolas are easy to repair and can be adapted to any architectural style.

How much does a 20-square-meter pergola cost?

A 20 m² aluminum pergola will cost you an average of €2005 for the least expensive to €17,000 for the most expensive, including installation.

What surface area is required for a pergola without planning permission?

Back-to-back pergolas are subject to restrictions on floor area. In a zone or commune covered by a local urban development plan (PLU), this maximum threshold is 40 m², above which planning permission must be obtained. Before this limit, no authorization is required, the threshold being set at 20 m².

To find out whether the area or commune where you want to build a lean-to pergola is subject to the local town planning scheme (PLU), contact your local town hall.

How much does a pergola cost?

The price of your aluminum pergola may vary according to the type of cover you choose. There are several possibilities for covering your pergola, but it's not necessary to do so.

The price of an aluminum pergola varies according to size, technology, equipment and preliminary work required. The average price of a demountable aluminum pergola is €600 to €650 inc. VAT, the price of a lean-to aluminum pergola is on average €1,500 to €2,000 inc. VAT, the price of a freestanding aluminum pergola varies from €500 to €6,000 inc. VAT, and the price of a bioclimatic pergola is at least €2,000 inc. Installation costs range from €150 to €500 inc.

Do I need planning permission for a pergola?

Yes, for the fixed version, if you want to install a pergola, you'll need to fill in the Cerfa form N° 13703*07 and enclose the supporting documents (plot location plan, ground plan, sectional plan, facade and roof plan, representation of the external appearance of the building, graphic document, photograph of the plot and of the distant landscape, and notice describing the plot and presenting the project). Once you've completed the form and the application, you'll need to wait around a month for a response from the town hall.

Aluminum pergolas come in different forms: fixed or demountable. The fixed version may require planning permission or a building permit, depending on its size. The dismountable version can be moved and is more fragile. It can be lean-to or freestanding. Finally, they can be classic or bioclimatic, equipped with adjustable slats for greater protection.