Knowledge base
What to know before you buy a pergola
Pricing, choosing, permits and quality — the most common questions, answered, so you can see clearly before requesting a quote. The articles are built on the actual RGM models and on our own installation experience.
- Pricing
How much does a pergola cost?
A pergola's price comes down to a few things: the type, the square metres you cover, the motorisation and the options you choose. Below we walk through what moves the price, and give indicative "starting from" ranges — though the exact figure is always set in the quote that follows an on-site survey.
- Choosing
Louvred (bioclimatic) or fabric-roof pergola?
Both structures shade the same terrace, but in different ways. A louvred roof gives you gradual control over light and airflow; a fabric roof keeps out rain and direct sun at a lower entry price. This comparison walks through which choice fits which need.
- Permits
Do you need a permit for a pergola?
In Hungary most garden pergolas do not require a building permit — but that is never a blanket rule. The answer depends on size, how the structure attaches to the building, zoning rules and local regulation. Here we walk through, factually, what to check before you order.
- Technical
Pergola aluminium and quality: why it matters
An outdoor pergola stays up for decades, so the base material and the surface finish are not minor details. Below we walk through what an aluminium structure, a certified finish and in-house manufacturing mean in practice — and why these three factors decide long-term durability.