Pergolas and covered seating in Doncaster
A pergola marks out a seating or dining area and gives it a sense of being a room. With a solid or louvred roof, it gives shelter from showers and strong sun too, which, given Yorkshire summers, means you get to use the patio far more often.
- Timber pergolas in treated softwood or oak, open topped for climbers or covered with a roof.
- Aluminium pergolas with slim, modern frames, often with adjustable louvred roofs and integrated lighting.
- Canopies and gazebos over hot tubs, barbecue areas and outdoor kitchens.
Posts are set on proper foundations, either built into the patio or on pads, so the structure is solid in the wind. Planning them with the paving means the posts land exactly where they should, rather than cutting into a finished patio.
Outdoor kitchens and barbecue areas
An outdoor kitchen can be as simple as a built-in worktop beside a barbecue, or as complete as a covered area with storage, a pizza oven and seating. We build the base, the paving, the structure and the worktop areas. Gas connections must be made by a registered gas engineer, and electrical work by a qualified electrician, and we can plan the space so they can do their part neatly.
Garden lighting
Good lighting changes a garden completely after dark. A few well placed lights are often better than many: uplights into trees, low lights along a path, lights set into step risers so they are safe at night, and soft strips under seating walls or a pergola.
Plan lighting before the paving goes down. Cable ducts are cheap and easy to lay while the ground is open, and very disruptive to add once a patio is finished. Mains wiring must be installed and certified by a qualified electrician. Low-voltage and solar systems are simpler options for many gardens.
Bringing it together
The gardens people use the most tend to have three things: a level, dry place to sit, shelter, and light in the evening. If you are planning a new patio or deck, it is worth asking about a pergola and lighting at the same time, even if you build them later. We can lay the ducts and footings now so the next stage is simple.
Pergolas, outdoor kitchens and lighting across the Doncaster area
We cover Doncaster town and the villages around it, including Edenthorpe, Bentley, Bessacarr, Cantley, Armthorpe, Sprotbrough, Rossington, Tickhill and more. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, ring 01422 774538 with your postcode.
Questions about pergolas, outdoor kitchens and lighting
Do I need planning permission for a pergola?
Most garden pergolas fall under permitted development in England, provided they meet the height and position limits. Listed buildings and conservation areas can have extra rules, so check if that applies to you.
Can you install garden lighting?
We plan lighting with the landscaping and lay ducts and fittings as we build. Mains electrical connections are carried out and certified by a qualified electrician; low-voltage and solar options are also available.
Can a pergola have a roof?
Yes. Options include solid roofs, clear panels and adjustable louvred roofs on aluminium pergolas.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen?
Yes. We build the base, paving, structure and worktop areas. Gas and electrical connections are made by registered specialists.
