As summer beckons closer and the warm weather (hopefully) continues, many of us are looking to upgrade our garden's shade solutions. Pergolas are without a doubt the best way to do this, but in the interest of keeping costs down, it's worth asking - is it cheaper to build a pergola or to buy one?
In general, it's much cheaper to build pergola ideas yourself than to buy a pre-made structure, or to have a professional come in and build a custom pergola for you. But the cost difference will vary based on materials, size, and design complexity.
