Freestanding Pergolas
Create a Beautiful Outdoor Room Anywhere in Your Garden
A freestanding pergola gives you the freedom to create a sheltered outdoor space wherever it works best in your garden.
Unlike an attached pergola, a freestanding structure does not need to be fixed to your house. It can be positioned on a patio, beside a swimming pool, over an outdoor kitchen or further down the garden to create a completely separate area for relaxing and entertaining.
At Broadview, we design and install premium freestanding aluminium pergolas from Brustor, creating bespoke outdoor spaces that combine stylish design, practical shelter and year-round versatility.
Ready to make more of your garden? Talk to our design team about your freestanding pergola.
What is a Freestanding Pergola?
A freestanding pergola is a self-supporting outdoor structure with its own posts and roof. Because it doesn't rely on an exterior wall for support, it can be positioned independently from your home.
This makes a freestanding pergola an excellent choice when you want to create a destination within your garden rather than simply extend the patio immediately outside the house.
Depending on the size and design, your pergola could become an outdoor dining area, garden lounge, outdoor kitchen, poolside retreat or sheltered entertaining space.
Why Choose a Freestanding Pergola?
One of the biggest advantages of a freestanding pergola is flexibility. You aren't restricted to the area directly outside your house, so you can design the outdoor space around the way you use your garden.
- Create a separate outdoor room: Place your pergola away from the house to create a dedicated space for dining, entertaining or relaxing.
- Make better use of your garden: A pergola can transform an underused area into a comfortable and functional destination.
- Ideal for large gardens: Freestanding structures work particularly well where there is plenty of space between the house and other garden features.
- Perfect beside swimming pools and hot tubs: Create a shaded and sheltered area next to a pool or hot tub, giving you somewhere comfortable to relax between swims.
- Add an outdoor kitchen: A freestanding pergola can provide a practical home for an outdoor kitchen, dining table and seating area.
- Enjoy greater privacy: Positioning a pergola away from the house can create a more secluded garden retreat, particularly when combined with side screens or other enclosure options.
What Type of Roof can a Freestanding Pergola Have?
Choosing where your pergola will stand is only half the decision. You can also choose a roof system to suit the way you want to use the space.
- Louvred roof pergolas: Adjustable aluminium louvres allow you to control sunlight, shade and ventilation. Close the louvres when you need shelter from rain or open them to enjoy more sunshine and fresh air.
- Fabric roof pergolas: Retractable fabric roofs provide flexible shade and a softer, more relaxed appearance. Open the roof when you want to enjoy the sunshine or extend it for protection from direct sunlight and suitable weather conditions.
- Glass roof pergolas: A glass roof provides permanent shelter while allowing natural light to pass through. It is particularly useful if you want a bright outdoor space with a strong connection to the garden.
- Fixed roof pergolas: A fixed roof provides permanent coverage, making it ideal when your priority is consistent shelter from the elements rather than an opening roof.
Freestanding Pergolas Designed Around Your Garden
Every garden is different, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Your pergola can be designed around the available space, its position within the garden and the way you intend to use it.
Depending on the system selected, options can include:
- Bespoke dimensions
- A choice of frame colours
- Adjustable or retractable roofs
- ZIP or roller screens
- Sliding glass walls
- Integrated LED lighting
- Outdoor heating
- Integrated power and other accessories
Side screens can be particularly useful for freestanding pergolas, providing additional protection from wind, low evening sun and unwanted views.
How Much Does a Freestanding Pergola Cost?
The cost of a freestanding pergola depends on a number of factors, including its size, roof system, configuration, installation requirements and additional features.
A small, straightforward pergola will naturally cost less than a large bespoke structure incorporating screens, heating, lighting and other accessories.
Because every garden and installation is different, we provide bespoke quotations based on your requirements.
Freestanding Pergola FAQs
A freestanding pergola is a self-supporting outdoor structure that does not need to be attached to your house. It can be positioned independently anywhere a suitable installation area is available.
A freestanding pergola offers considerably more flexibility than an attached structure, but the proposed location still needs a suitable foundation, adequate space and appropriate access for installation.
The level of weather protection depends on the roof system. A closed louvred or suitable fixed roof system can provide strong protection from rainfall, while retractable fabric systems offer different levels of weather protection depending on the fabric and configuration.
Yes. Freestanding pergolas can be designed for poolside environments, providing a shaded and sheltered area for seating, dining or relaxing.
Yes. Depending on the system, ZIP screens, roller screens and sliding glass walls can be added to provide additional protection from wind, sun and privacy concerns.
Yes. Louvred roof systems are available in freestanding configurations and provide adjustable control over sunlight, shade and ventilation.
Yes. The right roof system combined with heating, lighting and side screens can make a freestanding pergola a comfortable outdoor space throughout much more of the year.
Planning requirements depend on the size, height, location and design of the proposed structure. The rules can vary according to the circumstances of your property, so we recommend checking the applicable requirements before installation.
Design Your Freestanding Pergola with Broadview
Whether you're looking to create a dedicated outdoor dining area, a poolside retreat or a private garden lounge, a freestanding pergola can transform the way you use your outdoor space.
At Broadview, we'll work with you to create a pergola that fits your garden, complements your home and suits the way you want to live outdoors.
Ready to make more of your garden? Contact our team on 01202 679012 to arrange your no obligation consultation or complete the enquiry form and we will be in touch.
