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AE Outdoor Living
Arizona licensed, bonded & insured·Serving Arizona homeowners since 2005·Peoria design showroom·Written, itemized project scopes·Project-specific payment & warranty terms
A note on the numbers

This isn't a cost. It's an investment.

The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your Phoenix pergola repair isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.

When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.

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Phoenix

Pergola repair in Phoenix, honest diagnosis, matched finishes.

AE Outdoor Living repairs, refinishes, and rebuilds pergolas across the entire Phoenix metro — cedar, redwood, Douglas fir, and Alumawood. Every repair starts with an in-person structural inspection so you know whether you're paying for repair, partial rebuild, or a full replacement — never a guess.

The honest version: Refinishing a wood pergola with post-base rot is throwing good money after bad — the paint looks great for one season and the whole structure sags in year two. If a bidder isn't inspecting post bases, footings, and beam-to-post connections before quoting, they're quoting a cosmetic fix on a structural problem. Our inspection tells you the truth even when the truth is "this one needs replacing."
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What we repair

  • Wood, cedar, redwood, and Douglas fir pergola refinishing.
  • Post base rot repair and replacement.
  • Beam, rafter, and fascia replacement with color-matched stain.
  • Alumawood panel, hardware, and anchor repair.
  • Louver system repair on Struxure, Renson, and similar.
  • Full rebuilds on existing footings when structure is beyond repair.
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Phoenix pergola repair pricing

  • Refinish and re-stain (10×12 to 12×16): $1,800–$4,800.
  • Structural post or beam replacement plus refinish: $3,800–$9,500.
  • Full rebuild on existing footings: $6,500–$18,000.
  • Alumawood panel and hardware repair: $900–$3,800.
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The AE pergola inspection

  • Post base moisture and rot check with probe.
  • Beam-to-post connection and hardware inspection.
  • Footing size and depth check for wind-load compliance.
  • Finish assessment — stain, paint, or powder-coat condition.
  • Written repair-vs-rebuild recommendation with pricing for both.
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Refinish and stain matching

For refresh jobs, we power-wash, sand back checked or peeling stain, treat any surface rot with borate, and apply a two-coat exterior stain rated for Phoenix UV. On mixed-repair jobs where new lumber is spliced in with old, we hand-tint replacement stain to match the aged wood — no visible patch.

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Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE

  • Structural inspection before every repair quote.
  • In-house carpentry and finish crew — no subcontracted patches.
  • Physical stain samples matched on-site.
  • 3-year workmanship warranty on structural repairs and refinish.
FAQ

Common questions.

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Why this is an investment, not a cost.

An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.

  • Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
  • Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."

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Homeowner FAQ

More pergola questions?

Post-base repair, wind-load footings, and stain matching in the Pergolas & Shade section of the Homeowner FAQ.

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