Pergola Restoration

Bring your pergola back to its best.

Pergolas take relentless sun, rain, and wind across their beams and posts. We clean, refinish, and protect wood pergolas so your outdoor space looks beautiful and lasts for years.

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Restored wood pergola with fresh stain on beams and posts

Why pergolas need care

The overlook above your head deserves attention too.

A pergola’s beams, rafters, and posts are fully exposed — far more than most ground-level wood. That exposure means graying, mildew, and failing finish show up fast. Pergola restoration cleans every exposed face and reapplies protection so the structure stays strong and looks its best.

Full-surface cleaning

We reach beams, rafters, and post tops — the high, exposed faces that get neglected.

Tuned, safe technique

The right pressure and brightener for overhead wood, without damage to the grain.

UV and moisture protection

A finish that shields high-exposure wood from sun, rain, and wind-driven moisture.

Signs it’s time

When does your pergola need attention?

Gray, weathered beams and posts

Black spots or mildew in the grain

Peeling or flaking finish

Faded, uneven color

Green algae on shaded surfaces

Water soaking into the wood

Rough, dry texture up top

A finish that hasn’t been maintained

How it works

Our pergola restoration process

A careful, high-and-low sequence that leaves every face protected.

Inspect the structure

We check beams, rafters, posts, and joints for weathering, rot, or loose fasteners.

Flag repairs

Any unsound wood or hardware is called out before restoring.

Clean every face

Gentle washing reaches the high exposed surfaces and undersides that gather grime.

Brighten and dry

A brightener lifts graying; then we wait for the right moisture level.

Refinish and protect

Premium stain and sealer applied across all exposed wood.

Final walkthrough

We review the result with you and share simple upkeep tips.

FAQ

Pergola restoration questions

Can my weathered pergola be restored instead of replaced?

In most cases, yes — as long as the structure is sound. We clean, brighten, and refinish the exposed wood. Rotted or unsafe beams may need repair first.

Do you need to climb up to reach the beams?

Yes. We work safely at height to clean and finish rafters and beam tops — the surfaces that matter most for protection.

Will you protect the furniture and plants underneath?

We clear and cover what we can and use overspray protection while finishing the overhead wood.

How is pergola restoration different from a deck?

A pergola has far more exposed faces and higher wood, so cleaning and finishing take a different, reach-based approach. The goal is the same: protect all of it.

How long does the new finish hold up?

Overhead wood takes extreme sun and weather, so finishes need care sooner than ground-level decks do. Good prep and products get the most out of each application.

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