We purchased this pergola a year ago when we were in the middle of our backyard renovation. I'd dreamt of having this pergola in my yard for about ten years, and it's everything I'd hoped for! You definitely need multiple people to put it together, and I highly recommend getting footers poured so you can secure it. My husband had four friends come over for a "barn raising" of sorts, and that was super helpful. It's stood up to all kinds of weather, including some seriously high wind gusts. It's just gorgeous! We added market lights (that power box is super handy) and put down pavers below for a real oasis.

We shopped around and when we saw the Backyard Discovery Somerville Pergola, we knew it would give just the look we wanted for our patio. It looks like it was custom made for our space. It took some time and concentration to assemble but the finished product was worth it.

I bought and assembled this about a month ago. The product is incredible. The wood is of a very high quality. Instructions are clear and assembly is simple. Probably about a 4 hour project if you are efficient. Would suggest sealing prior to assembly. The plan is to train wisteria to grow over the top and I have know concerns for the structural integrity of it

Took three strong guys and an intelligent woman to read directions to assemble in about four hours. Sturdy and solid. Makes our empty concrete patio a real outdoor retreat

Surprisingly easy to assemble. I mostly completed it by myself in about 7 hours. Good instructions. My only complaint is that the 6x6 posts are laminated, and not solid pieces of wood. Hopefully it holds up over time.

Pergola arrived way earlier than they said it would. Not easy to install but you know what you are doing it can be done with some help. Otherwise just pay for installation. All my neighbors love it in my backyard.

Easy to put together with two people. Just do not tighten all the bolts until you have it in place and have it all level. If you do you'll end up loosening them later. We added a tin roof. Going to be used for grilling.

We love the pergola it was easy to install with 3 people, the only thing I would recommend is that Sam’s finds a different carrier to deliver product. Product was left at the end of my driveway by the trash can which hadn’t been picked up yet.

Well designed and material is good quality. Only drawback is the interior height was less than I expected at eight feet (Actual 7’-1”), my fault for not reading the specs prior to purchase. Otherwise, very pleased with this product and online service!

It’s fairly easy assembly, just follow the pictures exactly. Had several bowed boards, and a couple that had pieces knocked off. They were fairly small and not deep. I’ll fill them in with a marker of something close in color. All the pieces and all the hardware were received. Don’t expect any extra screws or anything. I had just a couple of extra long bolts left over. Started on it at 11 am and we were done by 5 pm. This included opening the boxes and separating all the pieces to make they were all there. My son did most of the work, I only carried a few thing onto my deck. I suggest you have 2 people so it can be adjusted and square. We built the ends first and carried them onto the deck. Then the lengthwise pieces where built and carried on the the ends. Doing it like that, the pieces aren’t very heavy. Not sure about the electric box, didn’t install that yet. Not sure which post I’m going to use. Yes, it does have an odor. Cedar, I liked the smell, but my son didn’t. Even with a few bowed pieces, I give this a 5 star. The bowed pieces were drawn into the other boards and turned out great. Well, that’s my 2 cents. I do recommend this if you are looking for a pergola that won’t break the bank. Good luck with yours.