The instructions say 2 people and 10 hours but i put it together on my own in 6 hours because the instructions were so easy to follow. i needed the help of my wife for about 20 mins to move the assembled short sides but outside of that it was too easy. love that this app is a thing.

When looking to add additional shade to our Florida home, we wanted something that offered shade, stability and was also aesthetically pleasing. We are very pleased with our decision to install this pergola. When we started to assemble the pieces we were surprised at the quality of the construction. It's been up a few months now and we love it.

Just a quick note that while searching for a 12x16 pergola, I came across the Hawthorne design and found the price very competitive. I live in West Virginia so I wanted the steel rather than a vinyl due to varying weather conditions. I had questions, and your customer service was prompt and knowledgeable. I ordered the unit and it arrived in a timely manner. It was assembled yesterday on a 12 x 20 deck extension we built for it. My neighbor, my wife and I did the assembly working in stations. All parts were perfectly marked for identification, and connectors easily identifiable. It went together perfectly. Of the significant number of connectors only 1 connection needed extra attention where the powder coating needed cleared. Where the base plate connects to the post footing. Very well, designed, manufactured, and it is incredibly sturdy. We took extra care to square it on all corners and across the diagonal. Having it square ensured the alignment for all the screws. The directions were well designed and informative with every numbered item listed to make sure the correct parts were being used. From the beginning to the end I give this item 5 out of 5 stars. This was our first pergola, so we didn't know what to expect. It went so smoothly, we've recommended your products to our friends. Thank you, and keep up the good work.

Sheer perfection. Every hole is perfectly aligned. Assembly instructions were clear. Total assembly time about 8 hours. ( by this 66 year old couple) Absolutely no regrets. Complements our space and looks phenomenal. Best of all, no maintenance! Love this product!!!!

I bought mine on April 11th and it was delivered only days later! I did hire someone to construct it for me which only took them 4 hrs. He even suggested it to another client who ended up ordering the cedar pergola! The entire process through Backyard Discovery was seamless! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend any of their products!

I looked at this item for some time before adding to a new paver patio. Looking forward to adding furniture underneath to enjoy outdoor living. I was able to assemble by myself (except for standing posts). The four boxes were received with no damage and no issues with instructions or hardware. This pergola is very sturdy and so beautiful; love it!

I'm so glad I found this pergola. It cost me a fraction of what I would won would've cost and it looks so much better. It's also so much sturdier than ones I saw in the local stores. It looks wonderful on my new deck and I can't wait to enjoy it all summer.

We had a spectacular Blue Spruce tree that was 30 feet tall and as wide. It was over 50 years old and had been the Christmas tree of the little boy who lived in our house before we bought it. We loved it, but it became ill and we were treating it for its sickness. Sadly it was very weak, but a wonderful friend. Fast forward to a horrific wind storm one evening that blew across our creek and the next morning we came out to find our friend had blown over and its root ball had uprooted. It was a mess, but because we took such good care of it, our "friend" did not do damage to our fence, our pool or our patio. It just sighed and fell over. We always wanted a pergola in our yard, but we had no place to put one because of our tree. After we said goodbye to the remains of our Spruce, I immediately went to a folder I had saved for years from Backyard Discovery. Inside the folder was the perfect pergola and my husband agreed. Our handyman and a helper were so impressed when they opened the box and began to unpack the components of the pergola. They were amazed at how well it was made and the careful packaging of the parts. Within two days they had our fabulous new pergola erected and it is absolutely gorgeous. We are so anxious for our garden surrounding it to bloom as it will be a picturesque spot to sit and overlook our pool. Everyone tells us the location was destined to have a pergola and it is a spectacular one. The next step is to have our electrician install lights so our garden spot will be complete. We can't say enough about Backyard Discovery, the quality of our pergola and the ease with which it can be installed. It is a lemonade ending to a lemon of a story and we know our Blue Spruce is looking down and telling us how happy it is we chose a pergola as a replacement! Thank you Backyard Discovery.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for our back patio and it is absolutely perfect, I love the color, design, and sturdiness. We hung white curtains and lights and it makes the most lovely ambiance. Couldn't be more satisfied and happy with my purchase!

We purchased and received the Backyard Discovery Pergola in July 2022. Pergola arrived in 4 boxes, excellent packaging and delivery. We unpacked and preassembled the Pergola to ensure all pieces were shipped prior to actual assembly. The assembly took 2 men and only 5 hours to complete! We love, love the Pergola, very beautiful addition to our back yard.