Custom Arbor, Pergola & Pavilion Installations
Let us Build your Arbor, Pergola or Pavilion
Transform your outdoor space with our expert installation of arbors, pergolas, and pavilions. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy retreat or a stunning entertainment area, our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life.
- Arbor: An arbor is a small, archway structure often covered with climbing plants. It provides a shaded walkway or passage and is typically found in gardens or parks.
- Pergola: A pergola is a larger outdoor structure comprised of vertical posts and crossbeams. It creates a shaded area for relaxation or dining, often used to support climbing plants but usually open on all sides.
- Pavilion: A pavilion is a substantial structure, either fully enclosed or with open sides. The roof is fully covered and protects the area below from the elements. These structures are great for protecting outdoor kitchens, lighting and electrical outlets.
What Type of Structure is Best for your Property?
Arbors, pergolas and pavilions all have their own benefits and drawbacks. Cider Mill can design and build the ones that are right for your project.
Custom Arbor Design and Construction
An arbor is a simple small landscape architecture structure. It usually has sides of an open pattern, like latticework, and an arched roof. You can train roses, clematis or other flowering vines up and over an arbor, adding seasonal color, or evergreen vines for year-round interest.
There are several ways to use an arbor in your landscape. The arched roof makes it ideal as an entrance to a path or as an accent over a walkway where you can enjoy the fragrance of the flowers as you pass by. You could also place an arbor alongside a pathway and add a small bench or swing for a sitting area.
If you allow the vines to completely cover an arbor, you can use it to block unsightly items, such as the cooling/heating unit or the trash cans. You can also place two or more arbors around a deck or patio for shade and privacy.
Pavilions
Pavilion installation involves the careful planning and assembly of a structure designed for various purposes, such as outdoor gatherings, events, or leisure activities. The process typically includes selecting an appropriate location, preparing the ground, and assembling the components of the pavilion, which include a roof, support beams, and flooring. Attention to detail is crucial to ensure stability and aesthetic appeal. What separates a pavilion from a pergola is that pavilions have a solid roof and typically are larger than a pergola.
Pergolas
Pergolas are more about creating an airy and partially shaded space, while pavilions provide a more enclosed and sheltered environment. Whether you choose a traditional wood design or a modern aluminum structure, a pergola installation can transform your outdoor space into a stylish and functional area for relaxation and entertainment.
Our 4-Step Custom Landscape Structure Installation Process
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We Provide On-site Consultation
We Provide Designs & Proposal
We Build Your Structure
What Our Clients Say About Us
Cider Mill is great, very well run and professional. I continue to use them for all my landscaping and lighting needs. Eric is a great guy. I highly recommend
Seth Feldman | Google + Review
The work is timely, efficient and leaves your front or back yard renewed and beautiful. I recommend Cider Mill Landscapes to my family and friends and will use them again.
Charissa Butrica | Houzz Review
[Bob] was great to work with and has been very responsive to help us with questions and issues we had. I would highly recommend them.
Ro Marroletti | Houzz Review
Recent Arbor and Pergola Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to install an arbor?
In most cases, permits are not required to install an arbor, especially if it’s a freestanding decorative structure. However, local requirements can vary, so we always confirm with your township to ensure compliance before installation begins.
Can I grow vines on an arbor?
Yes, arbors are perfect for supporting climbing plants like wisteria, clematis, and roses. We design them with appropriate spacing and structural support to handle plant growth over time, creating a beautiful and functional garden feature.
What materials do you use for arbors and pergolas?
We use high-quality materials like pressure-treated wood, cedar, and low-maintenance composite or vinyl, depending on your style preferences and maintenance goals. All materials are selected for durability and performance in outdoor conditions, and we can match them to other features in your landscape for a cohesive look.
What is the difference between an arbor, a pergola, and a pavilion?
An arbor is a small, often decorative structure—typically with an arched top—that’s ideal for framing an entryway or supporting vines. A pergola is a larger, open-roof structure made with posts and crossbeams, commonly used to define seating or dining areas. A pavilion is a fully roofed structure that offers complete overhead coverage, making it great for all-weather outdoor living spaces. Each serves a different function and aesthetic, and we’ll help you choose the right one for your space and lifestyle.
Why do I need a landscape designer? Can’t I do this on my own?
In doing this for many years, and living and breathing it every day, there are a lot of things that go into a design. Like every other industry, there are things that an “amateur” or someone that doesn’t design on a daily basis will overlook. There are intricate details that we know to implement into a design. As well as different aspects of nature or a landscape that we know to factor in that a homeowner may not. Especially with outdoors, there are a lot of things to take into consideration.
Do you work with budgets?
We do work with budgets. Making sure we design to accommodate our clients is a big part of the process.
Can I get an estimate over the phone?
In most cases, the answer is no. We need a site visit and accurate measurements.
Can you perform installations if I already have plans?
Yes, however, we may make suggestions or edits to the plan.
We will not implement another design if we feel like the structural integrity of a project has been compromised or under-engineered. We also will not implement a design that has horticultural or product flaws.
What forms of payment do you accept?
What guarantees do you offer on installations?
New plant installations have a one year warranty.
Patios, structures, and outdoor living areas receive a 3-5 year craftsmanship warranty, depending on the service.
All appliances and products receive the manufacturer’s warranty.
Are your staff sub-contractors or employees?
All of our staff are employees.
Which areas do you serve?
We work with clients throughout Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County & New Castle County. In PA, this includes Broomall, Bryn Mawr, Chadds Ford, Garnet Valley, Glen Mills, Havertown, Kennett Square, Malvern, Media, Springfield, Swarthmore, Wayne & West Chester. In DE, this includes Greenville, Hockessin & North Wilmington.
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