25/06/2026
🪵 Not all pergolas are built the same... and that's okay, as long as you know what you're paying for.
When comparing quotes, don't just look at the final price. Ask a few important questions:
✔️ What size posts are being used?
✔️ Is the main beam suitable for the span?
✔️ How are the rafters fixed?
✔️ How deep are the post foundations?
✔️ Is the timber pressure treated?
✔️ Is the structure designed to take the weight of a future roof covering if you ever decide to add one?
✔️ Are braces there for strength, or simply for appearance?
At Dan's Good Wood Shop, we don't aim to be the cheapest. We aim to build structures we'd be happy to have in our own garden – using chunky timber, proper foundations, and designs tailored to how you'll actually use the space.
A pergola should be more than something that looks nice on day one. It should still look good and feel solid years down the line.
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🌿 Handcrafted timber projects made to fit your home, not a catalogue.