I completed this by myself. I used 6 lifetime picnic tables to build and slide around as I manueverd the pieces with ease. It toom me about 15 hours in total. It would have been nice to explain the tools added that were available for use.

We absolutely love our Sarasota pergola! The sleek black steel design looks amazing in our backyard and really elevates the whole space. The adjustable louvers are a game-changer — whether it’s full sun, partial shade, or closing them up during a rain shower, we can control it with ease. It feels extremely sturdy, and we’ve already hosted family cookouts and gatherings under it with plenty of space. Assembly took some time but was very straightforward with clear instructions. If you want a modern, durable pergola that doubles as both shade and shelter, this one is worth every penny.

I bought 2 of the 10x12 louvered pergolas for our back yard and finished assembly yesterday. 1. Everything was there and nothing was damaged. They included assembly tools! 2. The quality of the components was very good. The powder coating was excellent! 3. The instructions are thorough, in good English and easy to follow. 4. The build is possible with one person, but so much easier with 2. 5. The pergolas are sturdy after assembly, and I have no worries about wind damage. 6. I wanted stronger cement anchors than the ones supplied, so I used 3/8" wedge anchors. This is a very well-engineered kit! I was really impressed with the stainless hardware, thoughtfully written assembly instructions and overall quality of materials.

I recently purchased the 10x20 Sarasota Pergola and I'm very happy with the product. Assembly wasn’t overly difficult, but the instructions need improvement. It's surprisingly easy to install a piece incorrectly, and if you do, it may require a lot of disassembly correct it. One key tip: install the crank mechanism when you start the louver installation, not at the end as the manual suggests. Trust me, doing it early will save you a major headache. Despite the issue I ran into, I was blown away by the customer service. The support team responded quickly and thoroughly—without question, the best customer service I’ve ever experienced with any purchase. Now that it's fully assembled, the pergola looks fantastic. Thanks to the great follow-up and support, I will absolutely recommend both the product and the company. Just please update the instructions to make the assembly process smoother!

Love our new Pergola, it is very sturdy, Im impressed with how well it sheds water. Much better than expected!

Looks like something I would love to have. Can u combine two 10x18s by using middle supports from a 10x20? Would love to not have too many supports. Thx.

This pergola was purchased 6 weeks ago, and so far, we are very satisfied with the effect on our patio and the overall quality of the product. It was worth paying to have it assembled, due to a lack of time, and other family priorities. It was completely set up within 4 hours, which would've taken us days. Outside of blowing rain, it stays dry underneath as advertised. The pergola is easy to open and close, and the electric/charging port is a nice added feature for lighting, phone charging, etc. I plan to anchor it soon, but it already has withstood 50+ mph wind gusts without being anchored. We are pleased with our purchase so far. We will see how it goes over time.

Bought and installed May of 2025. Took me and a buddy about 3.5 hours to fully assemble. We noted that some paint had been damaged during transport, but otherwise all parts, hardware, and assembly tools were there. Given all the rain we've been having, it was perfect weather to put the folding louvers to the test - needless to say, we grilled and chilled uninterrupted by mother nature. My only concern is the linkage for opening and close the louvers; but time will tell if it holds up.

Delivered May 12 all parts included and no damage. 4 heavy duty boxes. Took 2 of us a total of 22 hours. Got the beams up first day and finished the rest the next day. We took our time and used the manual as well as the BLIT app. The directions are very good. I attached to my deck and used a couple of 2 by 10 between and attached to my jost. Then used 5 inch 3/8 bolts to fasten it. It's not going to go anywhere. Really love how everything turned out and this is one solid structure, well built and produced. From start to finish it's a 10. Now looking forward to using it and having a few friends over for food and drinks. If you're looking for the perfect Pergola this is it, don't hesitate.

We bought 5 - 20x10 Sarasota Steel Louvered Pergolas and put them up on our beer garden patio. The first one took us just over two days to assemble, but we became experts and erected the next four in under two days total. We had one faulty part and Backyard Discovery overnighted the part to us and we were able to complete the project the next day. They even followed up with us on how things were going. Quality is top notch and the service response was even better.