Custom Cedar Pergolas
Build proportioned cedar post-and-beam structures with clean joinery, rafter patterns, and details that fit the home.
Bothell & Greater Seattle Contractor
Pergola Builder in Bothell, WA
ANB PROBUILD is a pergola builder in Bothell, WA creating custom cedar pergolas for patios, decks, gardens, and outdoor entertaining areas. We plan the structure around sun direction, drainage, footing locations, post bases, and the level of shade or rain protection you want.
Local context
A Pacific Northwest pergola can be open for filtered sun, or designed with a compatible translucent cover for more consistent rain shelter. The right solution depends on attachment conditions, wind exposure, clearance, and how the structure will be used throughout the year.
Freestanding and Attached Layouts
Select a layout based on the patio, deck, building connection, yard circulation, and available foundation points.
Covered Pergola Options
Plan roof-panel or shade solutions when more reliable rain protection is needed without losing natural light.
Planning an Outdoor Room
A custom pergola gives an outdoor area a defined ceiling and visual center without closing it off from the yard. The footprint can frame dining, grilling, lounging, or a transition from the house to a garden or patio. We review circulation, existing hardscape, views, and how much shade is useful at different times of day.
The structure is proportioned around the site rather than selected from a generic kit. Post locations, beam sizes, rafter spacing, and decorative details are considered alongside practical factors such as setback clearance, drainage, and the available anchor or footing locations.
Open Shade or Rain Cover
An open cedar pergola provides filtered light and a natural wood presence. For more weather protection, a compatible translucent roof can shed rain while retaining daylight. The best approach depends on the desired use of the space and the relationship to the existing house or deck.
We also consider how water will leave the roof area, where a gutter or drip edge may be needed, and how the posts are isolated from persistent moisture at grade. These details protect the investment and make the space more usable in a wet climate.
Built for the Pacific Northwest
Pergola Builder Process
Every project begins with an on-site review, clear scope, and material recommendations suited to the property. We coordinate the work with the relevant gazebos, pergolas & outdoor structures requirements and leave the site clean at completion.
1Site review and clear scope
2Material and layout confirmation
3Careful installation and walkthrough
Clear Answers
Pergola Builder FAQs
An open pergola provides shade, while a compatible roof or translucent cover can be designed to shed rain and retain daylight.