Freestanding black metal pergola with a slatted roof, newly installed over a paver patio beside a gray-sided home
Pergola Installation

Custom Pergola Installation in Chicago & the Suburbs

Cedar pergolas, modern metal pergolas and roofed pavilions built on site, from the footings up — designed around your yard, your patio and the way your family actually uses the backyard.

Fully Insured & Bonded
One-Year Warranty
Free, No-Obligation Estimates
Hablamos Español

Why Build One

A Backyard You Can Use All Season

A pergola turns an open patio into a room. It gives the yard a shape, puts shade where you need it, and gives everyone somewhere to sit when the sun is high or the weather turns.

Shade You Actually Use

A covered structure over your patio keeps the backyard comfortable in July sun and usable when a summer storm rolls through.

Real Cedar Timber

Heavy cedar posts, beams and rafters set on concrete footings — sealed and finished so the grain stays the feature.

Lighting Built In

Recessed ceiling lights, post lighting and ceiling fans are wired while the structure is framed, so nothing is bolted on afterwards.

Built for Chicago Weather

Metal or shingle roofing, sealed timber and proper drainage, so your pergola holds up through snow, wind and freeze-thaw.

Structures We Build

Three Ways to Cover a Patio

Every structure is built for the yard it stands in. These are the three shapes most Chicagoland homes end up with.

Freestanding Pergolas

A standalone structure placed wherever the yard works best — over a dining area, a seating area or an existing slab. Stone-clad column bases anchor the posts and keep the timber up off the ground.

  • Gable or hip roof framing
  • Stone or brick column wraps
  • Set over concrete or paver patios
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Attached Pergolas

Tied into the back of the house so the covered space runs straight out of your kitchen or living room. It shelters the back door and sliders, which makes the patio usable in far more weather.

  • Framed and flashed into the existing roofline
  • Covers rear doors and sliders
  • Keeps the patio dry in the rain
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Roofed Pavilions

A fully roofed outdoor room with a finished ceiling underneath — the option to choose when you want the space to feel like part of the house rather than part of the yard.

  • Metal or shingle roofing
  • Tongue-and-groove cedar ceilings
  • Room for a full outdoor dining set
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Scope of Work

What a Pergola Build Includes

One crew handles the whole structure — footings, framing, roofing, ceiling, masonry and lighting. There is nobody else to coordinate and nothing left half-finished.

  • On-site measuring and layout
  • Concrete footings and post bases
  • Cedar posts, beams and rafters
  • Metal or shingle roofing
  • Tongue-and-groove cedar ceilings
  • Stone or brick column wraps
  • Recessed lighting and ceiling fans
  • Stain and sealant on exposed timber
  • New or repaired patio and paver work
  • Full cleanup and final walkthrough

Our Work

Pergolas We've Built

Two structures from our own work — one finished and furnished on a raised deck, one set on a brand new paver patio. Tap either photo to see it full size.

A freestanding louvered pergola over a composite deck, sized so the seating area and the dining table both sit under the same structure.
A freestanding louvered pergola standing over a newly laid paver patio, photographed with the surrounding yard still under construction.

The Process

From First Call to Final Walkthrough

Step 01

Initial Conversation

Tell us what you picture in the backyard. We'll ask about how you want to use the space, what sits there now, and where the sun and the sight lines fall.

Step 02

Design & Detailed Proposal

We measure on site and put together the layout, roof style, materials and lighting. You get a clear, itemized quote with a timeline — no hidden fees, no confusing jargon.

Step 03

The Build

Footings, framing, roofing, ceiling and finish work, scheduled around your household. We keep the site tidy and keep you updated as each stage is completed.

Step 04

Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished structure with you and make sure you're happy with every detail. Your pergola is backed by our one-year warranty.

Free Estimate

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Tell us about the space and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a visit. Free, and no obligation.

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Good to Know

Pergola Questions We Hear Most

What's the difference between a pergola and a pavilion?
A pergola frames a defined outdoor room with an overhead structure. A pavilion goes further with a fully closed roof, so the space underneath stays dry in the rain. We build both, and we'll walk through which one fits your yard when we come out to measure.
Can you build over my existing patio?
Often, yes. We check the slab or paver base and the footing locations on site. If the existing base isn't right for a permanent structure, we can pour a new patio or lay pavers as part of the same project.
Can you add lighting and ceiling fans?
Yes. Recessed ceiling lights, post lighting and ceiling fans are wired in while the structure is being framed, which keeps the wiring hidden and the finished ceiling clean.
How long does a pergola project take?
It depends on the size of the structure and whether patio or masonry work is part of the job. You will receive a clear, itemized timeline in your written proposal before any work begins.
Are you insured, and is the work warrantied?
JZ Modern Renovations is fully insured and bonded for every project we take on, and all of our work is backed by a one-year warranty.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No. Every estimate is free and comes with no obligation. We'll listen to your ideas, ask the right questions, and give you an honest, transparent quote.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the City of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs — including Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake County communities such as Naperville, Oak Park, Evanston, Schaumburg, and Aurora.
Do you offer services in Spanish?
Sí. Hablamos español. Our bilingual team communicates clearly in both English and Spanish so you fully understand your project, every step of the way.

Ready to Cover Your Patio?

Send us the details and we'll come out, measure, and put together an honest, itemized estimate — free and with no obligation.

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