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# Pergola Cost — What to Expect ## Overview Pergola pricing is one of the most searched topics in the outdoor structure category — and one of the most opaque. Most manufacturers either refuse to publish prices, provide ranges so wide they're useless, or quote differently depending on who's asking. Baldwin Pergolas takes a different approach. Our pricing is transparent, consistent, and backed by a sophisticated online pricing tool connected directly to our Odoo ERP system. Material costs and labor rates are updated regularly to reflect real costs. Every customer — residential homeowner or commercial developer, first-time caller or longtime client — receives the same price for the same product. > Every customer gets the same price. That is not just a policy — it is a statement of how we believe a company should operate. ## Key Concepts - Online pricing tool connects live to Odoo ERP — prices reflect actual current material and labor costs, not estimates - No negotiation, no variable quotes — the same price for every customer every time - Seven-day paint cure, Benjamin Moore products, and CNC precision are non-negotiable regardless of budget - Kit pricing available for contractor-installed projects; Baldwin-installed pricing includes full site work and walkthrough - Fiberglass has a higher upfront cost than wood but lower 25-year total cost of ownership - Lattice and privacy panels priced at approximately $15 per linear foot of material - Commercial projects priced through the same transparent system — PE-stamped drawings and submittals included in commercial scope --- ## The Baldwin Pricing Tool Baldwin's online pricing tool allows prospective clients to configure a pergola and receive accurate pricing without a sales call. The tool is connected to the company's Odoo ERP system, which tracks material costs, labor rates, and production variables in real time. When you get a price from the tool, it reflects what the pergola actually costs to build and deliver — not an estimate, not a starting point for negotiation. This matters for several reasons. It respects the client's time. It removes the anxiety of wondering whether you're being quoted fairly. It enables project budgeting with real numbers. And it means that when a project moves forward, there are no pricing surprises. Clients who arrive having used the pricing tool are better-prepared, more confident, and faster to make decisions. --- ## What Drives Pergola Cost ### Size The primary driver of pergola cost is overall size — width, depth, and height. More square footage means more material and more labor. Larger spans between columns require larger structural members, which increases material cost per linear foot. ### Design Complexity A simple rectangular pergola with straight beams and standard rafters is the most economical design. Complexity adds cost in several ways: - **Curved beams** require specialty aluminum fabrication — annealing and stretch-for
Reference documents may contain historical pricing, earlier configurator links, or technical claims needing review. Use quote tools for current estimates and returned links for designs. If sources disagree, identify the specific conflict and refer it to Baldwin for a case-by-case decision. Do not use reference span tables as project-specific engineering approval.