A timber pergola
built for the island.
Heavy timber, precision-cut joinery and a workshop-applied finish. We build in Athens, then transport and install on the island. We build the same pergola in Attica too. We start with photos of your property.
Why pergolas on the islands age so fast
Sun, wind and sea test timber far harder than in the city.
- Sun
- Sun and changes in moisture affect the timber surface. Without suitable protection and maintenance, it can turn grey and develop cracks that trap water.
- The meltemi
- Strong summer wind loads the joints and the anchors, especially when the pergola carries a shade or a roof. Thin sections and improvised fixings are the first points to give way.
- Salt air
- Near the sea, ordinary steel fixings rust and stain the timber around them.
- Standing water
- Flat surfaces without a fall and post bases standing in water are where rot begins.
- Crew availability
- Work on an island needs planning. Availability is confirmed for your proposed dates.
Choosing a pergola means checking the timber sections, connections, timber protection and anchors for the specific site. Being sold as a kit does not, by itself, determine whether it is suitable.
What we build
Joinery, not a kit.
- Heavy timber
- Structural glulam or solid timber suitable for the intended exposure, in large sections. Sections are sized for the actual span and the exposure of the spot.
- Traditional joinery
- Where the design allows, we use precisely cut dovetail joints to reduce visible metalwork. The connection details and any additional fixings are specified for each project.
- Workshop finish
- Surface preparation and the protective finish are carried out in the workshop to suit the selected coating system. The surfaces to be treated and any work required after assembly are specified in the written proposal.
- Fixings for the sea
- Metal connectors and anchors are selected as a compatible system for the site’s exposure to salt and moisture, following the product and structural specifications. The material and corrosion protection are stated in the written proposal. Post bases are designed to keep timber out of standing water.
- Transport and installation
- The pergola arrives cut, test-fitted and with the specified protective finish, and our own crew installs it. The days on the island are set out in the written proposal.
- Maintenance
- At handover, we provide written inspection and care instructions for the selected timber and coating system. Maintenance by our crew may be arranged separately, subject to availability on the island. The scope and terms are confirmed in writing.
Shade or permanent cover: a pergola with temporary shading and a timber structure with a fixed roof may be subject to different planning requirements. Before you order, an engineer checks what is permitted at your property and which approvals are needed. The choice also determines the timber sections, anchors and scope of the written proposal.
What it costs: an indicative range for Attica
How we work
From the first photo to installation.
- You send photos of the space, rough dimensions and the island.
- We reply whether the project is one for us and what else is needed: drawings, measurements or a visit.
- Written proposal: dimensions, timber, roof, days, terms. Nothing is binding before it.
- Workshop build: cutting, joinery, surface preparation, protective finish, test assembly.
- Transport and installation by our crew. We group projects by island and period.
- Handover with written inspection and care instructions.
Whether the pergola needs an approval or a permit depends on the property, the area and the type of cover, and an engineer checks it before the order. We work with your own engineer or architect and give them the details of the structure.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pergola cost?
The calculator above gives an indicative range including VAT for the m², timber and roof you state (for Attica; for an island, the full calculator on the Prices page). The final price also depends on access and the island, and it is always in writing, after photos and dimensions, before any commitment.
Why timber and not aluminium?
Aluminium needs less maintenance, and for many people it is the right choice. We build for those who want timber: large sections, prepared for sun and sea, with maintenance you know from day one.
Will it stand up to the meltemi?
Wind resistance depends on the position, the supports and the roof. Sections and anchors are set for the specific spot, and where a structural check is needed it is done by an engineer.
How much maintenance does it need?
The protective finish needs renewing at intervals that depend on how exposed the pergola is to sun and sea. At handover, we provide written inspection and recoating guidance for the chosen coating system and the site’s exposure.
How long does installation on the island take?
Workshop preparation is intended to reduce work on the island. The estimated installation duration and its conditions are set out in the proposal, taking access, footings and weather into account.
When can it be done?
We group projects by island and season. Dates are confirmed after reviewing the project and crew availability. Registering interest does not reserve a slot.
Do I need a permit?
It depends on the property, the area and whether the structure has temporary shading or a fixed roof. An engineer checks it before the order. If you already have an engineer or architect, we work with them.
I am not on the island. Do I need to be there?
You do not need to be on the island at every stage. Before work starts, we agree access arrangements, who can represent you for any on-site decisions, and how handover will take place.
Do you work with hotels and architects?
Yes. For hotels and managers with several spots, we prepare one proposal for all of them. With architects and engineers, we work from their drawings.
Can I just ask a question?
Yes. Choose "Just a question" below. You do not need to have decided anything.
Tell us what you need
Choose the option that fits your project to start an email or WhatsApp message.
Home or villa owner
You want a pergola on your own terrace, garden or by the pool.
- Island and area
- Rough dimensions
- Photos of the space (WeTransfer or Google Drive link)
- With or without a roof
Hotel or property manager
You need shade for several spots or several properties.
- How many spots or units
- Island and property
- Photos or a plan
- When they must be ready
Architect or engineer
You are working on behalf of a client and need a specialist to build a timber pergola.
- Drawings or a sketch
- Island and project stage
- Timber and roof you have in mind
- Schedule
Just a question
You have not decided anything yet and only want to ask something.
- Your question, as you would ask it in person
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