Pergolas in Murray, Utah

Our crew builds pergolas that shade the sunny end of a Murray deck or patio and screen the view toward a nearby road.

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Pergolas for Murray Homes

Murray yards often have shade in some places and none in others. A mature tree may cover the lawn while the deck or the original concrete patio by the back door bakes in afternoon sun. A pergola fills that gap. Set over the exposed part of the deck, it filters high-altitude sun where you actually sit, and it gives you a frame for lights and a fan. On a patio slab, a freestanding or attached pergola can turn an old concrete pad into a usable outdoor room without building a deck at all, which suits many flat Murray lots.

Privacy is the other reason Murray homeowners ask for pergolas. Homes near the Fashion Place Mall area, Intermountain Medical Center and the I-15 and I-215 interchange can sit close to busy roads, and a pergola with a slatted side screen blocks sightlines while leaving the top open. Cedar pairs well with older brick homes and needs periodic staining, while powder-coated aluminum needs little upkeep. Attached pergolas tie into the house, so on a mid-century rambler we check the wall and eaves before connecting anything, and posts on a deck go down to real footings.

Most established Murray neighborhoods have no HOA, but a pergola, especially one attached to the house or with a solid cover, may still need a city permit and must meet setbacks. An open pergola is not a snow roof, so we size posts and beams for the structure you choose and the load it may carry. SLC Deck Builders is locally owned and operated, and our crew builds attached and freestanding pergolas across Murray. We look at where the sun and the sightlines hit, then give you an on-site estimate.

Where We Work in Murray

Murray Park · Downtown Murray · Wheeler Historic Farm area · Fashion Place Mall area · Intermountain Medical Center area · Jordan River Parkway

From central Salt Lake City, Murray is usually about 15–20 minutes away by car, depending on traffic.

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Key Benefits

Real Shade From Strong Sun. Murray's high-altitude sun makes an uncovered deck hard to use on summer afternoons. We position rafters, slats and louvers around your deck's orientation, so the shade falls where you sit when you need it most, and add canopies or screens for extra cover.
Engineered for Snow and Wind. An open pergola lets most snow fall through, but louvered roofs and solid covers can collect heavy winter loads. Our crew sizes posts, beams and connections for the structure you choose and anchors it properly, so spring storms and canyon winds don't rack or lift it.
Built Into Your Deck or Patio. Whether it's a new build or an existing deck, a pergola needs solid support. We carry post loads down to proper footings, add blocking where needed and flash any connection to the house, so the pergola and deck stay sound and watertight for years. We stand behind our work.
Lighting, Fans and Privacy. A pergola is the perfect frame for extras. We can include string or integrated LED lighting, plan for outdoor-rated ceiling fans and add slatted privacy screens or planters, turning a covered deck into an outdoor room you'll use from morning coffee to late evening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a pergola if my Murray yard already has big shade trees?

Maybe not over the whole deck. Many Murray yards have trees that shade one area and leave the deck by the house in full afternoon sun. A smaller pergola over that sunny section can be enough. We look at where the shade falls at different times of day and suggest whether a pergola, a shade sail or simply moving the seating makes the most sense.

Can you build a pergola over the old concrete patio behind my Murray home?

Often, yes. A freestanding pergola can be anchored on new footings beside the slab, or an attached one can extend from the house over it. We usually avoid bolting posts straight to an old, cracked slab, since it may not be thick enough to anchor them. We check the patio, the wall and the drainage before recommending a layout.

Should I choose a cedar, aluminum or louvered pergola?

It depends on the look you want, the shade you need and how much upkeep you're willing to do: cedar brings natural warmth, aluminum is nearly maintenance-free and louvered pergolas offer adjustable shade plus light rain protection. Cedar needs periodic staining in our dry, sunny climate. Aluminum costs more than basic wood but rarely needs attention. Louvered systems cost the most and need engineering for snow. We'll compare all three on your site.

Can a pergola handle Utah snow?

An open pergola handles snow well because most of it falls through the slats, but it is not a snow roof and shouldn't be treated like one. Louvered roofs and solid patio covers can hold heavy snow, so they need posts, beams and connections engineered for winter loads. We size each structure for what it will carry and follow the manufacturer's snow guidance on louvered systems.

Deck Builder Serving Murray, UT

Centered on Murray City Park and the Fashion Place area, Murray has many mid-century homes where an aging deck or concrete patio is ready for a rebuild.

Murray is located in Salt Lake County, just south of downtown Salt Lake City. Our crew builds, replaces and repairs decks for Murray homeowners, from the first measurements and material choices to the final railing post.

We're a locally owned team working across the Salt Lake Valley, so getting to Murray for an on-site estimate is part of a normal week for us. Call (801) 435-8845 to set up a time.