Pergola Builder and Construction in New Jersey Since 1986

A custom pergola in New Jersey, turns an exposed patio or backyard into a more usable, more attractive outdoor space built around your home.

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Custom Pergola Design and Layout

A pergola design in New Jersey, that works starts with the property, not a catalog. You get a structure sized, positioned, and detailed for your specific outdoor environment, and we design every element to read as a permanent architectural feature rather than a bolt-on shade solution.

  • Custom sizing for any deck, patio, or pool
  • Freestanding and attached configurations
  • Roofline and rafter profile options
  • Positioned for shade, sightlines, and access
  • Designed as part of the overall outdoor layout

Traditional Pergolas and Louvered-Roof Pergolas

A traditional pergola defines outdoor space with open-beam architecture that provides partial shade and visual structure without enclosing the environment. A louvered-roof pergola builds on that foundation with motorized slats that adjust for sun, shade, and rain protection on demand.

  • Custom open-beam pergola designs
  • Intex louvered pergola systems
  • Motorized slat control for shade and rain
  • Integrated lighting and fan options
  • Freestanding and attached configurations

Pergola Features and Integrated Details

A pergola construction in New Jersey, by Decks by Kiefer includes the integrated details that make the structure as functional as it is finished. Every feature is designed into the pergola from the start so the completed structure serves the outdoor space rather than simply shading it.

  • Integrated ceiling fan and lighting options
  • Privacy screen and lattice panel options
  • Connecting posts matched to deck railing design
  • Custom fascia and trim details throughout
  • Finished to match overall outdoor space aesthetic

New Jersey’s Premier Deck Builder and Outdoor Living Specialist

Decks by Kiefer has designed and built custom decks and outdoor living spaces across New Jersey for nearly four decades, earning multiple NADRA awards and national recognition in Professional Deck Builder, Popular Mechanics, and Custom Home Magazine. Bob Kiefer’s background in landscape architecture gives every deck design a perspective that goes beyond standard construction.

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Every project in the Decks by Kiefer portfolio was designed from scratch and finished to an award-winning standard. Browse completed deck installations across New Jersey and see what natural materials and expert craftsmanship produce together.
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Decks by Kiefer serves homeowners across Hunterdon, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Morris Counties, including these communities:

Why Decks by Kiefer Is the Right Choice

Every detail of your custom deck and outdoor living space project is handled with the same level of care, from the first design conversation to the final walkthrough.

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Decks by Kiefer

SINCE 1986

Award-Winning Experience

Award-winning custom deck builders since 1986.

Expert Craftsmanship

Master craftsman Bob Kiefer leads every build.

Custom by Design

Custom decks built for your style and vision.

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Pergolas FAQs

What is the difference between a wood pergola and an aluminum louvered pergola?
A wood pergola offers natural warmth, character, and a custom profile that complements traditional and transitional home architecture. An aluminum louvered pergola replaces fixed rafters with motorized slats that adjust for sun, shade, and rain protection on demand. Decks by Kiefer builds both and helps every homeowner select the right system for their property and priorities.
A kit pergola is manufactured to fixed dimensions and assembled on site without regard for the specific property, the home’s architecture, or the outdoor layout it occupies. A custom pergola is designed from scratch around your property, sized for your deck or patio, and detailed to complement your home’s exterior. The difference is visible from the street and felt every time the space is used.
Can a pergola be attached to an existing deck or patio?
Yes, pergola installation on an existing deck or patio is one of the most common projects Decks by Kiefer handles, and the attachment is engineered to distribute load properly across the existing structure. The pergola is designed to connect visually and structurally with the existing outdoor space, so the addition reads as a permanent feature. All permitting and HOA coordination is managed by Decks by Kiefer on the homeowner’s behalf.
Ceiling fans, lighting systems, privacy screens, and lattice panels can all be incorporated into a pergola design from the layout stage. Decks by Kiefer plans every integrated feature into the structure before installation begins, so nothing looks surface-mounted or added on. The result is a pergola that functions as a fully detailed outdoor room rather than a frame with accessories attached.