Cabanas & Pergolas

What We Build

Built once. Built right. Built to permit.

Shade structures are surprisingly easy to get wrong — wrong footings, wrong span, wrong wood. We engineer every cabana and pergola to local building codes, pull the permits, and use materials that age beautifully.

Cedar pergolas (clear and rough-sawn)
Aluminum motorized louvered roof systems
Pool cabanas with washrooms and change rooms
Integrated lighting, fans, and infrared heaters
Retractable shade and screens
Custom cedar planters and pergola integration
Engineered footings (sonotube or helical pile)
Building permits handled in-house

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"A pergola has to do two things — survive a 100 km/h wind and look beautiful in 15 years. Most fail one or the other." — Steve M., Construction Lead, Mapleridge

Material Options

Pick your aesthetic

Western Red Cedar

Clear, FOHC grade

Naturally rot-resistant. Ages to silver-grey or stains rich for warmth. Premium look.

Lifespan: 25+ yrs · Stainable · 6x6 posts standard

Struxure Pergola

Aluminum Louvered

Motorized louvered roof opens/closes by app or weather sensor. Premium modern system.

25-yr warranty · 12 ft x 14 ft max single bay · Smart-rain sensor

Powder-Coated Aluminum

Custom fabricated

Sharp modern lines. Won't warp, rot or need staining. Multiple finishes.

Lifespan: 30+ yrs · 12 colour options · Maintenance-free

Stone-Clad Hybrid

Stone + Timber

Stone columns with timber beams — the look of a Tuscan villa, built for Ontario freeze-thaw.

Permacon or natural stone veneer · Engineered footings

Cabana Shell

Insulated + Finished

Full year-round cabana with insulated walls, washroom rough-in, and finished interior.

R-20 insulation · Vinyl/cedar siding · 4-season ready

Helical Pile Footings

Engineered Foundation

Screw-in piles tested to load capacity. Zero excavation. Won't shift in frost cycles.

25-yr engineered warranty · Frost-rated to 4 ft

Pricing Snapshot

Cabana & pergola pricing — GTA 2026

Cedar Pergola

$15K – $32K

Classic cedar pergola, 12x14 to 14x20.

6x6 cedar posts + beams
Concrete or helical footings
Optional stain/seal
2–3 weeks on site

Motorized Louvered

$32K – $65K

Aluminum louvered roof with motors.

Struxure-grade louvered system
App + weather control
Integrated LEDs + heaters
3–4 weeks on site

Full Cabana

$55K – $120K+

Pool cabana with washroom.

Insulated walls + roof
Washroom + change room
Outdoor shower
Permits + engineering

Recent Builds

Shade structures designed to last decades

Vaughan · Cedar 14x16

King City · Pool Cabana

Markham · Louvered

Aurora · Stone Hybrid

Richmond Hill · Cabana

Woodbridge · Cedar 16x20

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Case Study

The Singh Pool Cabana — King City, 2025

Full-service pool cabana with bathroom, shower, and bar.

The Singhs wanted a cabana that worked as hard as the pool itself — washroom for guests, change area, outdoor shower, mini-fridge bar, and a covered lounge with infrared heaters for shoulder seasons. We handled all engineering, permits, and integrated it with their existing hardscape.

18x14 ftFootprint

5.5 wksBuild Time

$92KFixed Price

4-seasonRated

"Best decision we made on the pool project — guests use the cabana more than they swim." — H. Singh

FAQ

Cabana & pergola questions

Pergolas under 108 sq ft (10x10) usually don't require a permit in most GTA municipalities. Anything larger, attached to the home, or with a roof system requires a permit. We handle all submissions, drawings, and inspections in-house.

Cedar for traditional homes and warm-natural aesthetics — needs staining every 3–4 years to keep colour. Aluminum for modern homes and zero maintenance — sharper lines, won't warp. Both last 25+ years.

Yes, but plan the wiring during build to avoid retrofitting. We always pre-wire pergolas for fans, lights, and 240V heater circuits even if you skip the fixtures initially.

Our cedar pergolas use 6x6 posts and engineered helical-pile footings rated for Ontario snow load. Louvered systems have 30 psf+ snow ratings. We over-engineer for storm events.

Varies by municipality — typically 0.6 m (2 ft) minimum for detached structures, but check setbacks for pools and accessory buildings. We confirm setbacks before quoting.

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Built once. Built right. Built to permit.