Pergolas are a practical way to create a more permanent outdoor structure, giving you a defined space for relaxing, dining, or everyday use in your garden. Unlike temporary options, pergola kits are designed to stay in place, offering a more structured and long-term solution for outdoor living.
This collection includes a range of pergolas with roof options, including retractable canopies, louvred roofs, and fixed covers. Whether you’re creating a shaded seating area, covering a hot tub, or building a more usable garden space, a pergola with a roof provides reliable shelter while maintaining an open feel.
All of our pergolas are supplied as self-build pergola kits, making them a practical option if you want a more permanent structure without the need for custom installation.
If you’re comparing options, you can also explore our full range of Gazebos or browse more permanent structures within our Gazebos & Garden Shelters collection.
Enjoy flexible shade in your garden with this 3 x 4m pergola with retractable roof. This wall-mounted steel pergola is a practical way to define an...
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View full detailsPergolas are a good choice if you want to move beyond temporary cover and create a space you can use regularly.
Many customers choose pergolas when they want a structure that becomes part of their garden, not something they set up occasionally.
Pergolas come in a range of styles depending on how much coverage and flexibility you need.
Best for flexibility and adjustable shelter.
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Best for long-term durability and full coverage.
→ Browse Hard Top Pergolas
Best for strength and low maintenance.
→ Browse Metal Pergolas
Best for extending your home into the garden.
→ Browse Wall Mounted Pergolas
Best for flexible placement.
→ Browse Freestanding Pergolas
Choosing the right roof type makes a big difference to how you use your pergola.
If you’re looking for a pergola with a roof, the right option depends on how much coverage and flexibility you need day to day. Whether you want a fully roofed pergola, a pergola with a roof and sides, or a garden pergola with a roof over a dining area, there’s a configuration to match. You can explore all roofed options within our Hard Top Pergolas or Retractable Roof Pergolas.
1. Think about how you’ll use it
2. Choose the right roof type
3. Consider placement
4. Check size and layout
3m x 4m pergolas are one of the most popular sizes, offering a good balance between space and practicality.
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Generally, pergolas are considered permitted development and do not require planning permission, provided they meet specific criteria such as height restrictions and location relative to property boundaries and public highways. However, it’s always best to consult with your local planning authority, especially if your property is in a conservation area or is a listed building.
The main considerations include the pergola’s height, its proximity to boundaries, and its location in relation to the road or public highway. Pergolas more than 2.5 meters high or within 2 meters of a boundary might require planning permission. Additional rules apply in conservation areas and for listed buildings.
A pergola kit includes all the components needed to assemble your pergola, making it a practical option for self-installation.
Pergolas are more permanent and better suited to regular use, while gazebos are often more flexible and portable. You can compare options in our Gazebos
Yes, many pergolas include roof options such as retractable canopies, louvred panels, or fixed covers.
Yes, pergolas are commonly used to create sheltered hot tub areas.
Yes, especially when choosing models with roof coverage and durable materials like aluminium or steel.
A pergola with a roof has a solid or adjustable cover overhead rather than open beams, so it keeps sun and rain off the space below. A roofed pergola might use a fixed panel roof, a louvred roof you can angle, or a retractable canopy — and you can add sides to create a pergola with a roof and sides for extra shade and shelter.
A lean-to pergola attaches to a house or garden wall on one side, with posts on the other, extending your home out into the garden without a full free-standing frame. A lean-to pergola with a roof is a popular way to cover a patio or back door, and it suits narrow spaces where a free-standing pergola won’t fit.
Browse our pergola range to compare styles, roof types, and sizes, and find a pergola kit that creates a more usable, long-term outdoor space.
