Pergola Installation in San Mateo, California

We attached ours directly to the roof fascia. I was worried about leaks. They flashed everything perfectly and sealed the ledger board. Passed city inspection with zero notes.

Our backyard in Sugarloaf has a steep slope. Digging level footings was impossible for me. They used laser levels and cut the posts to different heights to compensate for the drop. Looks perfectly flat on top.

We needed shade badly. The afternoon sun bakes our patio. They installed a louvered style roof system. Now we can actually sit outside in July. Installation was fast.

We have a tight lot line in Hayward Park. Space was limited. They custom cut the rafters on site so it fit perfectly against the property line without violating the city code. Very knowledgeable.

coastal winds rip through our canyon. asked them to beef up the brackets. they used heavy gauge steel bases and thick lag bolts. thing is basically a bunker now.

heavy duty. thats all you need to know. the wood is thick and the bolts are huge. feels very premium.

wanted a freestanding pergola over the pool in hillsdale. the soil here shifts a lot. they over-engineered the footings just to be safe. guys showed up on time and cleaned up the site.

the rock teeth on that auger are insane. we spent three days trying to break through the hardpan soil. they did it in ten minutes. save yourself the trouble and just call them.

Bought a metal pergola online but couldn't assemble it myself. Too heavy. Called them up. They assembled and anchored it to my patio in under four hours.

hand digging in shoreview is a joke. hit solid rock two inches down. these guys rolled up with a gas auger and punched right through the clay. saved me weeks of backbreaking work. totally worth it.

honestly just glad they knew how to deal with the clay soil. my neighbor tried to build his own and it sank on one side. these guys pour deep concrete piers. it's level and locked down.

very polite guys. my dog was barking the whole time and they were super patient. the patio cover looks fantastic and gives us the exact shade we needed.

beautiful addition to our home. the craftsmanship on the corbel cuts at the ends of the beams is a really nice touch. highly recommended for any outdoor upgrades.

prices were fair. attached pergola cost in san mateo can get crazy. they gave a straight quote and stuck to it. no hidden excavation fees even when they hit rocks.

city planning division in san mateo is a nightmare for setback permits. they handled all the engineered drawings and wind load math. passed inspection on the first try. structure is solid.

I asked them to install a sun shade fabric over the top rafters. They knew exactly how to stretch it tight so it doesn't flap in the wind. Really transforms the space.

Our HOA is very strict about exterior structures matching the house color. They pre-stained the wood before delivering it to our house so we wouldn't have fumes in the yard. Approved by the board immediately.

no messing around. they came in, marked the footings, drilled the concrete, and had the frame up in two days. zmax hardware looks industrial and tough. exactly what i wanted for my backyard.

I swing my own hammer usually, but running string lines over uneven ground is a pain. Let them handle the layout and footings. I finished the roof myself. They are totally cool with partial builds.

the crew was respectful of my garden. laid out tarps before bringing the auger in. zero mess left behind. the cedar smells amazing.

Attached it to my brick exterior. Used heavy expansion anchors. I'm a structural engineer by trade, so I watched them closely. Their methods are completely sound.

Getting timber into our backyard in Baywood was the main issue. The side gate is incredibly narrow. They didn't complain once. Hand carried all the heavy steel beams and cedar posts right through. Very professional crew.

they dont cut corners. i watched them measure the diagonals three times before bolting the posts. plumb and square. really good craftsmanship on the wood joints.

Needed something to hang my heavy punching bag and TRX straps from. Standard aluminum wouldn't hold the weight. They built a custom timber frame. I do pull-ups on the crossbeams now. Doesn't budge.

I tried a DIY kit from a big box store. Terrible mistake. The wood warped after one season. Hired this team to tear it down and build a custom one. Night and day difference. They use real structural timber.

We live in Aragon. Our house is from the 1930s. I was stressed about them drilling into our original concrete patio. The crew brought an SDS max drill and were super careful. No cracks. The wood pergola looks like it was built with the house.

they know the local codes. told me exactly how far back i had to stay from the fence line in san mateo park. handled the paperwork. totally stress free.

didnt try to push the most expensive wood on me. explained the difference between cedar and pressure treated pine for our climate. appreciated the honesty.

Had a great phone consultation. Didn't try to upsell me. They looked at pictures of my slab and told me exactly what anchors would work. Decided to just hire them to do the install.

the wind in Beresford Park is brutal in the afternoon. had another company build a cheap shade structure last year and it literally blew over in november. called these guys. they used heavy duty simpson brackets and sank the footings deep. it doesnt move an inch now.