6 Best Pergola Kits | The Family Handyman
Sebastian Wright
Published Apr 05, 2026
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What Are Pergola Kits?
A pergola is a great way to dress up your outdoor space and provide shade on a sun-washed patio or deck. Many homeowners opt to build a pergola from a kit rather than from scratch.
A pergola kit includes all the precut, notched and drilled pieces of wood, vinyl or other material, plus the required hardware you need to assemble and anchor your pergola. Some kits provide prestained wood, while others require the extra step of treating and staining the wood before assembly.
Though instructions for assembly are included, quality can vary. Check for reviews that flag hard-to-follow or confusing instructions before purchase. If you get stuck, there are helpful tutorials and videos online with tips and instructions. Though most are focused on DIY pergola projects, a good portion of the steps are applicable to pergolas built from kits as well.
Read on for seven of our favorite pergola kits.
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Best Cedar Pergola Kit
Cedar is the most popular material for pergolas, so there’s a lot of competition out there for the best cedar pergola kit. The Backyard Discovery 12-ft. x 10-ft. Cedar Pergola Kit ($1,200) stands out for its timeless design, easy-to-follow instructions and particularly sturdy structure that includes criss-cross overhead beams for added stability (and shade).
This classic Mediterranean-style pergola also comes with decorative foot covers to hide the cement anchors, suitable for use on grass, paving or even gravel.
