# Pergola Cost Calculator & Price Guide

This is the text version of https://www.supertrades.com.au/calculators/pergola-cost-calculator.

Use our pergola cost calculator to estimate the pergola cost for your outdoor project in Australia. The cost to build a pergola varies by roof style, materials and site condition, with supply and installation prices ranging from about $280/m² for a basic timber pergola cost up to $650/m² for a premium adjustable louvre system. All prices shown are in AUD.

## Pergola price breakdown

Typical job based on 16 m². Prices are supply-and-install midpoints. Actual quotes vary.

| Type | Cost per m² | Typical 16 m² job |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timber — open / slatted | $280 | $4,480 |
| Aluminum — fixed open | $380 | $6,080 |
| Solid roof (Colorbond / polycarb) | $520 | $8,320 |
| Adjustable louvre roof | $650 | $10,400 |

## What affects Pergola cost

- **Pergola type and roof style:** The biggest driver of pergola price is the structure you choose. Mid-range supply and install rates start at $280/m² for timber open or slatted pergolas, rise to $380/m² for aluminum fixed open designs, $520/m² for solid roof options, and $650/m² for adjustable louvre roofs.
- **Project size:** This is an area-based calculator, so your total pergola installation cost is mainly worked out from the pergola footprint in square metres. Larger pergolas cost more overall because the per-square-metre rate is multiplied across a bigger area.
- **Existing slab condition:** If the slab is in good condition, the standard tier rate applies. If slab repair is needed, add $45/m² to the selected rate before multiplying by the total area, which can noticeably increase the final estimate.
- **Minimum job charge:** Very small jobs may still be priced at the minimum charge of $4,500 AUD. That means if the area-based calculation falls below this amount, the displayed estimate will default to the minimum instead.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a pergola cost in Australia?

Pergola cost in Australia depends on the style selected and the total footprint. Midpoint supply and install rates are $280/m² for timber open or slatted, $380/m² for aluminum fixed open, $520/m² for solid roof, and $650/m² for adjustable louvre roofs. If the calculated total is very low, a minimum job charge of $4,500 AUD applies.

### How does the pergola cost calculator work?

The pergola cost calculator uses the pergola footprint in square metres and applies the relevant mid-rate for your chosen type. It then shows an estimate range based on ±18% around that midpoint, with slab repair adding $45/m² before the area is multiplied. A minimum job charge of $4,500 AUD applies where needed.

### What is the cost to build a pergola for a typical 16 m² job?

For a typical 16 m² pergola in good slab condition, the midpoint estimate is $4,500 AUD for timber open or slatted because the calculated $4,480 falls below the minimum charge. The midpoint is about $6,080 for aluminum fixed open, $8,320 for solid roof, and $10,400 for an adjustable louvre roof. The displayed estimate range is then calculated at ±18% around each midpoint.

### What is the typical pergola installation cost if slab repair is needed?

If slab repair is required, add $45/m² to the selected tier before calculating the total. For a 16 m² job, that takes the midpoint to about $5,200 for timber open or slatted, $6,800 for aluminum fixed open, $9,040 for solid roof, and $11,120 for adjustable louvre. These figures are before applying the displayed ±18% estimate range.

### What is the aluminum pergola cost compared with timber pergola cost?

The aluminum pergola cost is higher than the timber pergola cost based on the calculator rates. Aluminum fixed open pergolas are priced at $380/m², while timber open or slatted pergolas are priced at $280/m². For a 16 m² project in good condition, that works out to about $6,080 for aluminum versus the $4,500 AUD minimum for timber.

### How much is a louvre pergola cost compared with other pergola price options?

A louvre pergola cost is the highest-priced option in this calculator because it is a premium outdoor room style. Adjustable louvre roofs are priced at $650/m², compared with $520/m² for solid roof, $380/m² for aluminum fixed open, and $280/m² for timber open or slatted. On a 16 m² footprint in good condition, the midpoint is about $10,400 AUD before the ±18% displayed range is applied.

Quotes: [Pergolas](https://www.supertrades.com.au/pergola-builders/index.md).