Price To Build An Arbour 2024

Price To Build An Arbour

Do you see yourself completely under your arbour this summer? With a cool drink and a good book it is wonderful to relax under a romantic canopy in your garden.

If you are interested in this type of roof in your garden, it is smart to hire a professional for the installation. Especially if you are not very handy yourself. This way you can be sure that your arbour is stable and that you can enjoy beautiful summer evenings in your garden with peace of mind. Skilled Tradies puts you in touch with experienced and expert gardeners, who can take this job off your hands.

Average arbor prices

The price you pay for a garden arbour strongly depends on your wishes and the possibilities of your garden. The size plays a part, of course, but also the material of which the arbor is made. Finally, the appearance that you want to achieve with the arbor is also important. Are you going for simple and sleek or do you want a beautifully decorated, real eye-catcher in your garden? And do you place the roof directly on the grass or do you also want to add a floor to your arbor? All choices that influence the price you pay. In the overview below we have listed the most important options for you, including the prices that you should think about.

If you want the arbor to be installed by a professional, it is smart to state as many details as possible with your request for a quote. Think of the dimensions, shape and material of the arbor you want to put down. But the surface on which you want to place the arbor is also important. Finally, it is useful to immediately mention details such as a floor. If you are unable to find a solution, you can always first ask a professional for advice. The more information you share with the professional in advance, the more accurate the quotation. This prevents unpleasant surprises when the professional starts the job.

Arbor: the most important choices

When you consider installing this roof in your garden, there is a lot possible. That makes an arbor a suitable choice for many gardens. The choices you make largely determine the price you pay. And, perhaps more importantly, the choices also determine the appearance of the arbor in your garden. Are you going for simple and practical? Or rather for luxurious? You can go in all directions with an arbor. Here are the most important things to consider:

1. What material do you make your arbor?

Most arbors are made of wood. You have the choice of impregnated wood or hardwood. Hardwood is more durable and requires less maintenance, but is also a lot more expensive. Impregnated wood, such as pine or spruce, is a cheaper solution. If you stain it and maintain it properly, this type of wood is also ideal as a base for your arbor.

In addition to wood, you can also choose a steel construction for your arbor. In terms of appearance you may immediately think of sleek and industrial, but steel can also be easily bent into an arbor with more romantic shapes. Steel is easy to maintain and weather resistant, making it a good choice for your arbor.

2. What type of roof and roofing do you choose?

You can provide a gazebo with a flat roof or a pointed roof, depending on the look you are looking for. The roofing you choose next depends on the shape of your roof, your wishes and budget. The most common options are:

• Roof shingles : A gabled roof is often provided with shingles in arbors. Simply put, they are bitumen roof tiles. They are shaped like roof tiles, but are made of a different, cheaper material. It is a maintenance-friendly option, at an attractive cost.
• EPDM : EPDM is very suitable for flat roofs. And you can also consider EPDM for pointed roofs. The foil can be quickly cut to size and placed. It is a maintenance-friendly and durable option for your roof.
• Roof tiles : Are you installing a large gazebo with a pointed roof? Or are you looking for a robust, luxurious look for your gazebo, then roof tiles are a suitable roof covering. Roof tiles are a lot heavier than, for example, roof shingles, so make sure that the roof construction is sturdy enough to support the weight.
• Roof tile plates : A cheaper solution than roof tiles are roof tile plates. They resemble roof tiles, but are made of plastic or steel. They are more attractively priced, but last less than roof tiles. They also don’t last as long.

3. What finish do you choose for your garden arbor?

Have you made a choice for the material of the construction and the roof of your gazebo? Then it comes down to the details, with which you complete your gazebo. You also have several choices to make for the finish:

• Floor in your arbor? With a floor you can make your gazebo a special place in the garden. An additional advantage is that the furniture that you place in your arbor often stays neater if it is on an (elevated) floor. If you want to involve the gazebo more in the garden, then no floor would be better suited. If you place the canopy directly on the grass, for example, it immediately creates a different appearance.
• Completely open or partially closed? Do you want to protect parts of your gazebo? Then you can choose to place walls of wood between the posts. You can of course also provide those walls with windows. In that respect, much is possible. If you prefer to keep the arbor completely open, a canvas may be a better choice. That is a lot easier and faster removed.
• Extra luxurious look? Maybe a turret is for you. A turret on the roof of your gazebo provides a romantic and luxurious look. That wouldn’t look out of place in a lush English garden, for example.

  

Do you need a permit for an arbor?

You can set up an arbour license-free if it meets the following requirements: (Always double check with your local council)

• Maximum height: 3.00 meters.
• Maximum surface: 30m².
• At least 1 meter away from the boundary with the neighbors.
• If your gazebo is smaller than 10m², it may be on the property boundary with the neighbors.
• The gazebo will be on the ground floor.

If your arbour is larger than these dimensions or if there are other details, it is advisable to inform the municipality in advance or via the council whether a permit is required. This way you will not be faced with unpleasant surprises afterwards.
Savings tips

An arbour is a nice addition to many gardens, but it also comes with a nice price tag. That is why we would like to share a few tips with you, with which you can save on the purchase and installation of your arbor.
Keep an eye on offers

When the weather improves and spring is in the air, this is the time for many people to start the garden. It is therefore not surprising that many shops have nice offers for garden arbors in the spring. Are you looking for an arbor? Then spring is a good time to buy one. With an attractive offer, you can save a lot of money.

If you are quite handy yourself, you can choose to do the assembly yourself. And only use a professional for the proper placement of the arbor. If you do this in consultation with the professional, you can save a lot with it. Another option is to help the professional with mounting and installation. This is often twice as fast and you notice that in the costs. It is smart to consult with the professional in advance what things you want to pick up yourself or together. Then the professional can immediately include this in the quotation and take it into account in terms of the time he spends on the job.