Adding a covered outdoor structure is one of the most effective ways to make your garden usable in the UK’s unpredictable weather. But should you choose a pergola, gazebo, or veranda? Each option offers different benefits depending on your budget, space, and how you plan to use it.

Pergolas (Modern and Versatile)

A pergola is an open structure, usually with vertical posts and a slatted or adjustable roof. In the UK, many homeowners now choose aluminium pergolas with louvred roofs, which can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

Typical cost (UK):