We were very impressed that the kit included nearly every tool you'll need, including helpful clamps! You'll need a good drill driver, impact driver, and a deadfall hammer helped too. It is a large kit so we had it spread out and placed all the hardware (HW) and brackets on a table. Had to move the table under some shade cuz the sun made everything too hot to touch! all the packages are plainly labeled but it would have been better if the ones with stick on labels would have been printed on the plastic as well cuz the rain made some come off, so I just just open the bag and put the label inside, also a solution. I had poured 2 concrete pilings for the back and sunk anchors for the pool deck legs, so none of the provided foot HW could be used. The posts are TRUE 6x6 so going to the HW store to get "6x6" post brackets won't work because the store brackets are actually 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" even though they "say" they're 6x6. So we had to shave a 1/4" off each side so I could anchor them properly. Make certain you're square before you pour concrete or drill anchors. We did and it aligned just fine. Once you get to the phase of standing the posts up you'll need more than 2 able bodied people to help. The ROOF... FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!!! Each side roof panel is assembled differently. The instructions state this as well. Making sure the roof is square is very critical. It says you can have a 1/4" of play and that is it, so don't screw it down tight until you get it flexed into the measurements needed. Again, you'll need 1 more than just two able-bodied folks to put each panel up to the roof. This unit is tall so the handy cedar boards provided as temporary support legs while each side is joined together worked well to help the 3rd person.

The instructions were definitely not an easy follow. I had to other guys that we have all worked construction at some level and we struggled to understand what they were saying in the instructions. There is a lot of bolts and screw. Holes didn't line up on a lot of things. Did get it up but was not an easy task.

We bought this for me upcoming 65th birthday gathering and because I love living outdoors. Poured a slab and my son and husband assembled it and let me tell you it is perfect! If they would have been able to only work on it, about a full 4 day project. Very well built, went together easily (a couple of minor adjustments). I'm now looking for that perfect ceiling fan and outdoor rug to complete the look I want. I highly recommend this product! Make sure you READ the manual and watch the DIY video provided BEFORE starting and you should have no problems.

This was the perfect for my patio Irish I had purchased 2

We love our Backyard gazebo, it is the center of our family and friends get together. We spend all day outside enjoying feeding the birds and squirrels who love the food placed out for them.

We bought this about a month ago and are loving it, I paid for the installation, well worth it (three men on two different days, driving from 4 hours away)

We could not be happier with our Gazebo. It is beautiful and well built. Plus it has allowed us to use our deck. I would highly recommend spending the money on one of these structure from Back Yard Discovery.

Great instructions and parts supplied. Will need 3 people only during 2 steps, when merging 2 halves together, and when installing 4 roof panels. Love this pergula!

This product is exceptional. The engineering is precise and the directions (per the BILT app) were easy to follow. The most difficult part was assembling the roof panels.

We are very happy with our pergola purchase, it added much needed shade and cover to our outdoor dining area. It also increased the beauty of the yard overall, we use our yard so much more now. Very happy with the cost and quality.