Aluminium pergolas in the UK, from published specs

This is not a "best" list from testing. We have not built, used or tested any of these pergolas. It sets out what each retailer or maker publishes, so you can compare like with like and know what to ask. Prices and stock change. Check the page before you buy.

We haven't tested this. Figures are as the maker states them (checked 13 November 2026).

How to compare aluminium pergolas

1. Internal size, from the drawing. See what size pergola.
2. Overall height, including gutters, for the planning limits.
3. Wind and snow ratings, with their conditions. See wind and snow.
4. Base and anchors: what the maker requires and whether anchors are included.
5. Warranty split between structure, finish, moving parts and motor.
6. What is in the box: lights, blinds, gutters, anchors.

Manual louvred

Outdoor Living heavy-duty aluminium pergola, dual-zone louvred roof, 3 × 3 m. £999 on the retailer's page. Manual crank. Wind resistance stated as Class 6 (up to Beaufort 9). No snow load stated. A free one-year care plan is mentioned. The lowest listed louvred price we found. Ask about the snow load and the fixing kit.

Birstall Westminster Emperor and Pergomax Premium, 4 × 3 m. £2,812 and £2,699 on Birstall's page, with free mainland delivery. Professional assembly listed at £500 (Emperor, East Midlands) or £750 (Pergomax). The page we read showed no wind, snow or warranty figures. Ask for them.

Pergolux Pergola 4. From £3,189 for 3 × 3 m on Pergolux's page. Manual crank. The spec table states 118 km/h+ wind and the description says 132 km/h, both "depending on configuration", with snow load up to 170 kg/m². A 10-year warranty, which the terms split into 10 years structural, 5 years materials and 2 years electrical. Installation surfaces listed as concrete, wood deck and patio pavers. Anchoring hardware not included. Ask which wind figure applies.

Sunnier Pergola Essential. £6,459 for 3 × 3 m and £6,833 for 3 × 4 m on Sunnier's page. Manual crank. Wind 110 km/h depending on configuration, snow 65 to 120 kg/m² by size, 10 years on the structure. Point foundations of 60 × 60 × 80 cm where used. Installation through independent partners from £580 inc VAT.

Motorised louvred

Harbour Lifestyle PergoSTET Deluxe. £4,750 for 3 × 3 m and £5,150 for 3 × 4 m on Harbour Lifestyle's page. Motorised louvres, LED lighting and three manual side blinds included. 5-year frame warranty and 1 year on blinds and louvres. Bolted with a fixing kit. No wind rating on the page. Assembly from £599.

Pergolux Pergola 4 Pro. From £5,649 for 3 × 3 m on Pergolux's page. Up to 118 km/h wind and up to 320 kg/m² snow, depending on configuration. 10-year warranty.

Sunnier Pergola Classic. £7,550 for 3 × 4 m on Sunnier's page. Wind 110 km/h. Snow 320 kg/m² at 3 m wide, falling to 160 at 4 m wide. Needs a 230 V supply, and Sunnier recommends a qualified electrician. The pages we read gave two different warranty terms. Ask which applies.

Retractable canopy

Rowlinson aluminium pergola with retractable polyester roof. £335 at Layzee Living for 3 × 3 m or 4 × 3 m. Showerproof PA-coated polyester canopy, removable for winter. No wind or warranty figures stated. Shade and light showers, not a winter roof.

On Amazon UK

Sunjoy 3 × 3 m aluminium pergola with louvred roof. Listed with an adjustable roof, integrated drainage, remote-controlled solar LED lights and a wood-grain finish frame. We could not check a wind or snow figure against a maker page. Ask the seller before you buy.

View the Sunjoy louvred pergola on Amazon UK

3 × 4 m pergola with aluminium posts and louvred steel roof. Titled PRIMEYARD but branded TOOLPORT on the listing. Note the roof is steel, not aluminium, despite the aluminium posts. Check the brand, the materials and the stated ratings on the listing.

View the 3 × 4 m louvred pergola on Amazon UK

What we could not check

• Cape & Co: we could not load the site on 13 November 2026.
• Garden Luxury: the pergola page loaded but showed no prices.
• Several other retailers blocked our check. That is not a judgement on them.

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Which is the best aluminium pergola?

The one whose internal size fits your furniture, whose height suits the planning limits on your plot, and whose maker states ratings and a fixing method that suit your garden. A price does not tell you that.

Are cheaper louvred pergolas worse?

Not necessarily, but they often publish less. If a page gives no wind rating, snow load or warranty split, ask. If the seller cannot answer, that is an answer.