We build shade structures that stand up to straight-line winds and posts that resist clay heave, finished in cedar that weathers beautifully instead of warping like cheap lumber.
Outdoor structures we build
- Freestanding or attached cedar pergolas
- Patio-covering shade structures and arbors
- Ground-level and raised cedar decks
- Pergolas over a new or existing flagstone patio
- Privacy screens and integrated seating
- Repairs and staining of existing structures
Designed for shade, built to last
We design the structure around sun angles so it actually shades where you sit, and around your home's lines so it looks intentional. Posts are set on footings that account for clay movement — the same principle that keeps our fences straight — and connections are engineered for wind uplift, because a pergola is a sail too.
We build in Western Red Cedar for its natural rot resistance and stability in heat, use corrosion-resistant hardware, and can integrate lighting, fans, privacy screens, and adjustable shade. Pergolas pair naturally with our flagstone patios for a complete outdoor living area built by one crew.
- Design tuned to sun angles and home architecture
- Footings engineered for clay movement
- Wind-uplift-rated connections
- Western Red Cedar with corrosion-resistant hardware
- Optional lighting, fans, and privacy screens
- Coordinates with flagstone patios and fencing
Designing a pergola that actually shades
A pergola that looks great but sits in full sun at 5pm is a common and expensive mistake. Shade depends on the sun's path, and in Central Texas the summer sun is high and punishing. We orient the structure and space the rafters and any slats for the angles that matter where you'll actually sit — which often means the shade falls differently than homeowners first assume.
The choice of top also shapes the result. Open rafters give dappled light and a classic look; tighter slats, a louvered roof, or an added shade cloth or polycarbonate panel give real midday cover. We talk through how you plan to use the space — morning coffee, afternoon grilling, evening entertaining — and design the coverage around those hours. Pairing the pergola with one of our flagstone patios lets us build the whole outdoor room as a single, coordinated project.
What Affects the Cost
We don't post fake prices — every job is different. Here's what goes into an honest, written estimate:
- Size and span of the structure
- Freestanding vs. attached to the house
- Footing and post requirements for the soil
- Design complexity and roof/shade style
- Integrated features (lighting, fans, screens)
- Stain and finish
Pergolas and decks are quoted after a design consultation so span, footings, and features are scoped correctly. Cedar and proper footings cost more up front and far less over time.
Why Round Rock Homeowners Choose Oakwood for Custom Cedar Pergolas & Decks
Plenty of contractors will quote this work. Here's what you get with a licensed local crew that does it every week across Central Texas:
- Pergola and deck posts are set on footings engineered for Blackland clay movement, the same as our fences.
- Connections are rated for Texas wind uplift, because a pergola roof is a sail in a straight-line gust.
- Built in Western Red Cedar with corrosion-resistant hardware that won't bleed rust down the wood.
- Licensed, insured, BBB Accredited, and built to Round Rock code and HOA specs with the documentation the ARC needs.
Custom Cedar Pergolas & Decks Across Round Rock & Central Texas
We're based in Round Rock and provide custom cedar pergolas & decks throughout Williamson and Travis counties and the surrounding region — from Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Hutto, and Brushy Creek. Because we know each area's soil, drainage, and code, the work is engineered for your specific property — not a generic template. See every community we cover on our service areas page, or call (323) 606-0255 for a free on-site estimate.
