Generate power and shade your patio, all in one design!

Take advantage of the roof space provided by a new pergola and add solar power generation at the same time!

Imagine coming home from a long, hard, stressful day of work. You kick off your shoes, change out of your work clothes, and grab a cold beverage from the fridge. Stepping outside, you head to your patio, where a cushioned chair awaits beneath the shade of your new pergola—now topped with sleek solar panels that silently power your home while you relax.

Your cares about the day melt away.

Later on, you, your family, and friends bring out a delicious dinner and gather around your outdoor dining table.

Be the envy of your neighbors.

Overhead, the solar panels not only provide energy but also add an extra layer of shade, keeping the space cooler and more comfortable. A soft breeze drifts through while the sun shines on your new personal power plant. Forget expensive restaurants—your perfect outdoor dining experience is now right outside your kitchen.

As the day winds down, you and your significant other share a quiet moment, watching the sunset while knowing that the energy collected during the day will help power tomorrow. Dreamy? Maybe. But it’s completely within reach. Read on to see how we can turn your solar panel pergola vision into a reality.

Testimonials

  • “I am thrilled with the plans! It has been a great experience working with you and I so appreciate all you have done to assist me with this pergola project. Your correspondence with me has been 5 Stars and I am very pleased with the detail of your plans and your videos.”

    — John G., from Texas

  • “Working with Apex Pergola Design turned out to be a smart move. I had a good idea what I wanted in a pergola design but getting the design to completion turned out to be a lot more time consuming than I’d planned. I found Apex Pergola Design online and decided to email them and see if they could help me out. I got a reply the same day. Several emails back and forth, and 48 hours later I had a plan with a Schedule of Materials and everything I needed to go forward with a permit. Couldn’t have been easier. I felt like I had my own personal designer, ready and willing to listen to my ideas, and make it happen. Thanks!

    — Cathy K., from Colorado

  • We couldn’t be more please with the outcome. I am so glad that we were lucky enough to find you and your wonderful services. If you ever have a customer who is might want a reference please send them our way. Again, thank you so very much for your hard work and the wonderful plans.

    Holly L. from Florida

  • "I am so impressed with your professional plans, prompt responses to our questions throughout the process. Excellent customer service. I'm now one of your fans. Thanks for doing excellent work!

    - Vance H. from California

  • “Thanks for the great, easy-to-follow Architectural Drawings, clear details, and excellent materials list; the design is strong, solid, and safe. All owner/builder questions were responded to immediately and on the mark. Owner, family, and friends think it is beautiful. The pergola turned an empty space into casual, warm, entertaining place.”

    — Vincent V., from Hawaii

  • It certainly has been a pleasure working with you, and the pergola has turned out great! Your design drawings certainly did make the project a lot easier. I also greatly appreciated your willingness to answer my questions, and promptly respond to my email messages.

    — Ernie P., from Nebraska

  • Apex designed a great custom plan for my backyard pergola. I especially needed and appreciated the materials list. That alone saved me hours of time. The contractor team that helped me with the pavers thought very highly of the pergola. The detail within the plan were most helpful.

    - Russell P., from Washington

Get exactly what you want in a solar panel pergola with your own personal designer. You will receive:

  • A 3D mockup of your design - see how it will look in real life before it’s even built, which means you won’t be disappointed afterward.

  • Professional construction drawings - completely laid out with plenty of details so you know exactly how to build it, which means you won’t be stuck trying to figure out how everything fits.

  • Material list, itemized down to the last nail - saving you the guesswork on ordering materials, which means you’ll have everything you need when you start.

  • Every custom design includes the complete set of our rafter tail-cutting templates and knee brace cutting templates (a combined $416 value). Pick the style you like for your beams, braces, rafters, and purlins with ease and confidence.

Your custom plans will be simple enough for a home DIY-er to follow, and robust enough that any builder will have no problem installing your pergola or patio cover. Don’t wait - your dream outdoor space is here!

What’s included?

The Process

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We start by collecting details for your project, such as the size of your pergola, the style or look you want, and any other special requests. This can be either via email or phone call, whichever you prefer. If you don’t know quite what you want, take a look at past projects we’ve completed for inspiration!

A pergola rendering

Next, with a design in mind, you’ll receive a 3D rendering of your design so you can get a feel for the size and scale. If you have photos of the space where you want your pergola, patio cover, or deck, even better! We can superimpose your rendering on the photos so you really get a sense of how the final installation will look. This allows you to see if we need to make any tweaks to your design.

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Once you like the way the model looks, we will start drafting your custom plans. Your plans will include a post layout plot, elevation views from different angles, and plenty of details showing how everything fits. Also included is a complete schedule of materials to build your project.

Contact us to get started.

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