Attached and freestanding pergolas built across Medway, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Gravesend and the surrounding Kent area — solid timber posts and beams, matched to your existing fencing or decking. NVQ qualified. Fully insured. Free quotations.
A pergola doesn't need walls or a full roof to change how a garden feels — just posts, beams and a bit of structure overhead to turn an open patio or deck into a defined space, whether that's for climbing plants to grow into, string lights for evening use, or simply a frame that draws the eye toward where you sit.
We build pergolas both freestanding and attached directly to the house, usually running off an existing deck or patio so the whole space reads as one considered design rather than two separate additions.
Not sure what would suit your space? Get in touch and we'll talk it through when we quote.
Fixed to the house wall, extending your outdoor living space directly off a doorway or bifold doors.
Built as a standalone structure anywhere in the garden, over a patio, deck or seating area.
Built directly into a decking project as one combined structure, rather than added on as an afterthought.
Open-sided panels for jasmine, wisteria or climbing roses to grow into over time.
The classic pergola look — timber slats laid across the top for dappled, partial shade.
A solid or polycarbonate panel roof for fuller weather protection, while keeping the open-sided pergola feel.
The parts underneath are what decide whether it's still standing square in ten years.
Set below ground in concrete, the same way we set fence posts, so the structure doesn't shift or lean over time.
Properly sized beams and rafters, jointed and fixed to carry the weight of climbing plants, lighting or a solid roof panel.
Classic slatted timber for dappled shade, or a solid or polycarbonate roof panel for more weather protection.
Stained or treated to match your existing fencing or decking, so it reads as one design rather than an add-on.
We measure the space and talk through attached vs freestanding, roof style and finish — no obligation.
A clear, itemised quote within a few days, including posts, beams, roofing and finish.
Posts set in concrete first, then beams and rafters built up — usually 2–3 days depending on size.
Offcuts cleared away, the site tidied, and a walk-through with you before we leave.
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“Brilliant service from start to finish. Mark turned up when he said he would, quote was clear, and the finished job looks spot on.
Left everything tidy too.”
We're based in Medway and build pergolas across the surrounding area — from compact town gardens to larger plots out toward the villages. Regularly working in:
Get a free, no-obligation quote from Parkwood Fencing & Decking — usually within a couple of days.
Anything else, just ask when you get in touch — happy to talk through the specifics of your garden.
A pergola is typically an open structure — posts and an overhead beam or slatted roof, often designed with climbing plants and partial shade in mind. A gazebo usually has a fully solid or covered roof and is built more for shelter from the rain. We build pergolas; if you're picturing something fully enclosed, let us know and we can talk through what would suit what you're after.
Both. Attached pergolas run off the house wall, usually over an existing patio or deck; freestanding ones can go anywhere in the garden. We'll advise on what suits your space when we quote.
Yes, in most cases. We can set posts into an existing hard surface, or build the pergola into a new decking project as one combined structure.
It depends on the roof style. A classic slatted timber roof gives dappled, partial shade, while a solid or polycarbonate panel roof gives fuller cover. We're happy to talk through which suits how you'll use the space.
Most garden pergolas fall under permitted development, with similar rules to other garden structures around height and proximity to boundaries. There are exceptions near conservation areas, so we're happy to flag anything relevant when we quote.
Most pergolas are completed in 2–3 days, depending on size and whether it's built alongside a new decking project. We'll give you an accurate timeframe as part of your free quote.
We're based in Medway and regularly build pergolas across Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Gravesend and the surrounding Kent villages. If you're just outside these areas, get in touch anyway — we may still be able to help.
