- 1). Choose the location for your pergola. The location depends on the size of your pergola. Many pergolas, including those that are part of a kit, are 8 feet by x 8 feet. But you can find them bigger as well. Make sure the space you choose will accommodate the size of pergola you plan to construct.
- 2). Research pergola designs and select the size and style you like. You can find a variety of designs and kits online, in magazines and at home improvement stores. Order your kit online or purchase it from your local home improvement store.
- 3). Contact your community's planning and building department, if applicable. Obtain the necessary building permits to construct the pergola.
- 4). Stake out the pergola's perimeter. Ensure no utility lines are nearby where you want to dig or where near the top of the pergola will. Use a measuring tape and either cord or string to stake out the perimeter, then dig the four holes with a posthole digger.
- 5). Follow the instructions provided in the kit. Materials in the kit are pre-drilled and pre-cut, which makes the process much easier. With the help of friends, a vinyl pergola from a kit can be built in one day. After erecting your new structure, relax and enjoy your new outdoor living space!
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