Pergola Installation in Davis, California

If you live in Davis and think you can dig 3 foot footings yourself, you're dreaming. Hire these guys. They have the right tools for the clay.

Professional from the first call. They handled the City of Davis building department so I didn't have to. The final inspection passed without a single issue.

The eco-conscious rules in Village Homes made finding a contractor annoying. R8works knew exactly what FSC-certified wood to use. The final result matches our passive solar setup perfectly.

dude the central valley heat is no joke. our back patio was useless by 1pm. the new polycarbonate panels they put up completely block the uv. we can actually eat outside now.

Totally transformed our backyard in North Davis. It feels like an outdoor living room now instead of a barren concrete slab roasting in the sun.

The team was respectful of our property and very quiet, which was great since I work from home. The shade structure is flawless.

we wanted the pergolux model because of the louvered roof. digging into the davis hardpan clay was impossible for us. they came with an auger and had it done in a day. solid work.

broke my post hole digger on the hardpan. these guys showed up with a massive auger and made me feel foolish. worth it though.

love our new motorized louvers! the ag dust used to cover everything on our patio, but now we just close the roof when the tractors are out. brilliant.

Great communication from start to finish. The team showed up on time, tackled the hardpan dirt like it was nothing, and cleaned up after. 5 stars.

i can finally sit outside without burning alive. thank u guys so much!!

The UV blocking panels actually work. It's noticeably cooler underneath. We can finally enjoy our backyard in July.

Very satisfied with the workmanship. The joints are tight, the hardware is hidden, and the whole thing feels incredibly robust. A proper professional job.

Beautiful work. The dark charcoal color matches our window trims perfectly. It looks like it was built with the house.

I appreciated that they didn't try to scare me into buying extras. Just straightforward advice on what would survive the Davis summers.

my wife loves the dark grey pergolux. looks super modern. installers were chill and answered all my annoying questions.

hit clay. gave up. called them. they fixed it. simple.

10/10 would hire again. The heavy-duty aluminum they use is no joke. Feels permanent.

Fast, direct, and no upselling. They told me exactly what anchors were needed for my thin concrete slab in South Davis, drilled them in, and set up the canopy. Sturdy as hell.

i usually diy everything but after reading about the wind loads i decided to hire a pro. watching them anchor those posts made me realize i would have definitely messed it up.

We’ve hosted three BBQs since they installed our louvered roof. Everyone asks who built it. It’s genuinely the best upgrade we’ve made to the house.

We had a tricky uneven patio in South Davis. They used specialized wedge anchors and leveled the whole structure perfectly. You'd never know there was a slope.

The consultation was actually helpful, not just a sales pitch. They recommended a specific powder-coated metal to handle the agricultural dust we get blown in from the fields. It wipes clean easily.

The HOA in El Macero is notoriously difficult. These guys handled the green-building code requirements seamlessly and got our aluminum shade structure approved without any hassle. Very impressed.

The HOA took forever to approve the design, but the R8 team was patient and helped provide all the engineering specs they asked for. Once approved, installation was a breeze.

A bit pricey but the quality is undeniable. The Central Valley winds get crazy in the winter, and this thing hasn't budged an inch.

Tried doing it myself. Broke two shovels on the clay. Called them, they brought heavy machinery. Worth every penny just to save my back.

our HOA is so strict about green building codes it was giving me a headache. i read their diy training but decided to just hire them. they sourced everything to meet local eco-standards instantly. finally have shade. highly recommend them if u hate dealing with permits.

we live right next to the ag fields so the dust is constant. the solid roof option they suggested is a lifesaver. we just hose it down once a month.

I rarely leave reviews, but the crew was exceptionally professional. They didn't leave any trash behind, and the structure itself feels like it could withstand a hurricane. Highly recommend if you live near Mace Ranch.

City of Davis permit office is a nightmare to deal with. They pulled the permits for me. I didn't have to lift a finger. That alone is worth 5 stars.

No complaints. They did exactly what they said they would do, for the price they quoted, in the timeframe promised. A rare find these days.

They were careful around my wife's garden beds which I appreciate. The footing holes were dug clean with their auger bits. No huge mess left behind.

we tried to diy it using the free guide on their site. got halfway through and realized the agricultural dust and 100 degree heat was gonna ruin the cheap wood we bought. called them in a panic!! they showed up and installed a modern Pergolux with uv-resistant polycarbonate panels instead. so much cooler now and totally dust proof. best decision ever.

Fantastic job on our patio cover. The technicians were polite and efficient. It provides the exact amount of shade we needed for our outdoor dining area.

looks amazing. super sturdy. guys were fast.

We wanted an eco-friendly option for our home in Village Homes. They sourced beautiful FSC-certified redwood that fit right into our neighborhood's aesthetic.

Solid crew. Showed up at 8am, worked straight through the heat, and finished by afternoon. Bought them pizzas because they earned it. Structure looks incredible.

Love how the motorized louvers let us control the sunlight. In the morning we open it up, and by 2pm we close it to block the brutal heat.

I was worried about the motorized parts breaking, but the warranty and build quality eased my mind. We use the remote control every single day to adjust the shade.

We had a cheap big-box store gazebo that collapsed last year. Decided to invest in a permanent aluminum one. The difference is night and day. It stays cool underneath even when it's 105 degrees out.

honestly thought digging footings would be easy. lol. hit the clay hardpan immediately and broke my post hole digger. these guys brought out heavy-duty auger bits and punched through it in minutes. custom pergola builders davis locals actually trust. saved my back!!! love our new aluminum louvered roof.