Louvered pergolas range from $1,045.99 to $7,499 in the listings we track, and the spec sheets look similar. Here are the seven checks that separate a good buy from a regret, in the order to do them.
1. Fix the size first
Decide the covered area you need, then compare. Nominal sizes hide differences: a 10' x 13' covers 130 sq ft on the Domi and 132 sq ft on the Mirador. Our sizing guide lists the cheapest option at each size. Price per square foot in these examples is price divided by covered area: the Domi 10' x 13' is $11.69, the Mirador 111S 10' x 13' is $18.17, so about $6.50 per foot separates them before you compare features.
2. Check louver rotation and motorization
Rotation ranges from 90 degrees on Kozyard and Purple Leaf to 135 degrees on every Paragon pergola in our data. More rotation lets you angle the slats to block a low sun. Only one model is listed as motorized, the Mirador 111S E-Motion at $3,299, which is $900 more than the manual 111S at $2,399 in the same 10' x 13' size. Manual models need you to crank the louvers by hand.
3. Look for built-in gutters
Closed louvers shed water into a gutter in the frame. Most of the pergolas list gutters, including the Mirador, Paragon, Kozyard and Purple Leaf lines. Domi's metal louvered pergola data does not state gutters. Ask the maker how water drains before you buy for a patio near a house wall.
4. Match wind and snow to your site
Wind ratings in the data run from 49 to 102 mph. For louvered pergolas, look at whether the maker gives snow in lb per sq ft, as Mirador and Paragon do, or no figure, as Kozyard and Purple Leaf. Our snow and wind guide shows how to read these, and why you should check your local ground snow load, which the ASCE 7 standard maps by region.
5. Compare the finalists side by side
Seven louvered pergolas near 120 to 192 sq ft:
| Model | Price | Louver rotation | Motorized | Gutters | Wind | Snow | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirador Outdoor 111S E-Motion Pergola 10' x 13' | $3,299 | 93 degrees | yes | yes | 90.2 mph | 20.8 lb/sq ft | 4 yr |
| Mirador Outdoor 111S Pergola 10' x 13' | $2,399 | 93 degrees | no | yes | 90.2 mph | 20.8 lb/sq ft | 3 yr |
| Paragon Outdoor Suprema Louvered Pergola 10' x 12' | $2,519.99 | 135 degrees | no | yes | 82 mph | 19 lb/sq ft | 6 yr |
| Mirador Outdoor 111DA Pergola 10' x 13' | $2,399 | 98 degrees | not stated | not stated | 102 mph | 26.6 lb/sq ft | 4 yr |
| Kozyard Elizabeth Louvered Pergola 12' x 14' | $1,942.20 | 90 degrees | not stated | yes | 65 mph | not stated | 1 yr |
| Domi Outdoor Living Metal Louvered Pergola 10' x 13' | $1,519.99 | not stated | no | not stated | 72 mph | 14 lb/sq ft | 5 yr |
| Purple Leaf Athena Louvered Pergola 12' x 16' | $3,499 | 90 degrees | not stated | yes | 72 mph | not stated | 1 yr |
The Paragon Suprema pairs 135 degree louvers with a 6 year warranty at $2,519.99. The Mirador 111DA has the highest figures here, 102 mph and 26.6 lb/sq ft, at $2,399. Kozyard and Purple Leaf have 1 year warranties.
6. Read the warranty
A warranty is a written promise, and the terms differ. A "limited" warranty can exclude finish, shipping, or labor. Federal law lets makers label a warranty full or limited; most are limited, as the Magnuson-Moss summary notes. See our warranty comparison for years by brand.
7. Check permits and installation
Rules are local. For a sample, Piedmont, California exempts only small single-story structures under 7 feet tall and 120 sq ft. A louvered pergola is taller than that, so ask first. Plan anchoring to a slab or footings as the maker requires, because wind ratings assume it.
A short decision path
- Under $2,000: Domi Metal Louvered Pergola 10' x 13' at $1,519.99.
- Strongest ratings per dollar: Mirador 111DA 10' x 13' at $2,399.
- Longest warranty: Paragon Suprema 10' x 12' at $2,519.99.
- Motorized: Mirador 111S E-Motion at $3,299.
