No. 1
9.5/10 · Excellent
Snow country and buyers who want a motor.
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The top 3 of this ranking, prices for the size shown.
No. 2
9.3/10 · Excellent
Buyers who plan ahead and want aluminum without a motor.
No. 3
8.9/10 · Very good
Covering a patio right against the house.
A wall-mounted (attached) louvered pergola trades two posts for a ledger beam bolted to your house. You gain floor space and a seamless step from the kitchen to the patio. You also take on the wall: its structure, its siding and the flashing that keeps water out of it.
Three kits in our comparison are sold in an attached version. The Backyard Discovery Evanston is built only as a wall-mount. PERGOLUX and Hansø sell the same kit freestanding or wall-mounted at the same price, so the choice comes down to your wall and your local rules, not the budget.
Attaching anything to a house is where permit rules most often kick in. Read our permit guide before you order, and ask the brand for the ledger fastening detail for your wall type (brick, wood frame, stucco).
The ranking
- 1
Best for: Snow country and buyers who want a motor
- Up to 165 mph and 65 psf, per Pergolux, depending on configuration
- Motorized double-wall louvers with app, remote and voice control
- 10-year warranty and a 100-day trial
The catch: The price, and anchor bolts are not included. Delivery times in owner threads range from nine days to months.
$6,495In stock at PERGOLUX storeCheck price at PERGOLUXRead the Pergolux 4 Pro review
10 × 13 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 2
Hansø Aluminum Pergola
9.3/10 · ExcellentBest for: Buyers who plan ahead and want aluminum without a motor
- 120 mph wind and 25 psf snow ratings published
- 6063-T5 aluminum, same price freestanding or wall-mounted
- 10-year warranty and 100-day returns
The catch: Made to order: the store quotes 10–14 weeks, and Black Friday orders are announced for late May 2027.
$4,931.55Open for order (made to order)Check price at HansøRead the Hansø Kit review
10 × 13 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026 - 3
Backyard Discovery Evanston
8.9/10 · Very goodBest for: Covering a patio right against the house
- Attaches to the house: two posts instead of four
- 100 mph wind and 2,100 lb roof load (anchored per the manual)
- PowerPort with 3 outlets and 3 USB ports
The catch: Steel, not aluminum, and it is a permanent attachment: check codes and your HOA first. 15% restocking fee on returns.
$1,799In stock at Backyard Discovery storeCheck price at Backyard DiscoveryRead the BD Evanston review
12 × 10 ft, kit only · checked Nov 15, 2026
Side by side
| Criterion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.5/10 · Excellent | 9.3/10 · Excellent | 8.9/10 · Very good |
| Price checked | $6,495 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $4,931.55 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $1,799 for 12 × 10 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only |
| Price per sq ft | $50 | $37.9 | $15 |
| Sizes sold | 10×10, 10×13, 10×16, 13×13, 10×19, 13×16, 13×19 | 10×10, 10×13, 13×13, 13×19 | 10×10, 12×10, 14×10, 16×10, 18×10, 20×10 |
| Frame / louvers | 6063-T5 aluminum / Double-wall aluminum | 6063-T5 aluminum / Aluminum (single-layer, WindLock mounting) | Powder-coated galvanized steel / Galvanized steel |
| Roof control | Motorized roof by remote, app or voice (HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home); panels tilt up to 130° | Hand crank, no motor | Included wand |
| Mounting | Freestanding or wall-mounted | Freestanding or wall-mounted | Wall-mounted (attaches to the house) |
| Wind (brand) | 165 mph | 120 mph | 100 mph |
| Snow (brand) | 65 psf | 25 psf | 17.5 psf (our calc.) |
| Warranty | 10-year PERGOLUX warranty (excludes damage from exceeding the wind or snow limits) | 10-year warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Returns | 100-day risk-free trial advertised on the product page | 100-day returns advertised on the product page | 30 days; 15% restocking fee |
| Buy | Check price at PERGOLUX | Check price at Hansø | Check price at Backyard Discovery |
Questions buyers ask
Is a wall-mounted louvered pergola cheaper than a freestanding one?
Not at PERGOLUX or Hansø, where both versions cost the same. The Evanston, built only as a wall-mount, costs $1,799 at 12×10 versus $1,999 for its freestanding sibling, the Sarasota.
Do I need a permit for a pergola attached to my house?
Often yes, but it depends on your city or county. Some exempt small detached structures; an attached structure is more likely to need a permit. Check with your local building department and HOA before you buy.
Can I attach a louvered pergola to vinyl siding?
The ledger must reach the wall framing, not the siding. The brands we read leave the fastening detail to the installer, so ask for it in writing.
Which way does the water drain on an attached pergola?
The kits drain through gutters and the posts. On an attached kit, make sure the slope sends water away from your wall, and flash the joint at the ledger.