Pergola & shade
builders in NJ —
$1,000 off this season.
Turn your deck into a true outdoor room. Custom pergolas, awnings, and roof covers built to handle NJ sun and rain — designed and built by one family crew, never subcontracted. No hidden costs, no stress.
- 50+ Years in Business
- Free On-Site Estimates
- Locally Owned & Operated
- Licensed & Insured
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Our crew, mid-buildA Word From The Owner
An outdoor room you actually use
“A pergola or cover is what turns a deck from 'nice on perfect days' into a space you use all season. We anchor it properly, tie it into the structure, and match it to the house so it looks built-in, not bolted-on. That's us in the photo, building it ourselves.”
— Sam, Owner
1972
Since
5.0★
Rated
Owner
Supervised
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What We Build
Pergolas, covers & outdoor living
From an open pergola for dappled shade to a full roof cover that keeps the rain off your grill and furniture — one family crew designs and builds it to match your deck and your home.
Custom pergolas
Open, slatted, or louvered pergolas sized to your deck and matched to your home for architectural, adjustable shade.
Solid roof covers
Fully covered structures — properly flashed and drained — that keep your grill, furniture, and guests dry in any weather.
Retractable & louvered canopies
Control sun and light on demand with retractable awnings or adjustable louvered roofs over your outdoor room.
Engineered & anchored
Footings, post anchoring, and connections engineered for NJ wind and snow load — permitted and inspected, never guessed.
Tied into your deck
Built into your existing or new deck structure and matched in material and color so it reads as one finished space.
Lighting & fans ready
We can frame and rough-in for ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and string lights so your outdoor room works after dark.
In Depth
Why a pergola or cover is the best upgrade to a deck
A deck is great — until the sun is blazing or it starts to rain. A pergola or shade cover is the single upgrade that turns an outdoor space from 'usable on perfect days' into a true outdoor room you reach for all season. Father & Sons designs and builds custom pergolas, awnings, and solid roof covers across New Jersey, sized and styled to your deck and your home so the result looks intentional and built-in.
There's a real range to choose from, and we'll help you pick. An open pergola gives architecture and dappled, adjustable shade — beautiful over a dining area or a hot tub. Add a louvered or retractable canopy and you control sun and light on demand. A solid roof cover (with proper flashing and drainage) keeps furniture, grills, and people dry through a summer storm and extends your season into the shoulder months. Each option carries different structural, permit, and drainage requirements — which is exactly why the build matters.
This is structural work, not decoration. Posts have to be anchored to carry wind and (for solid covers) snow load, footings have to be right, anything attaching to the house must be flashed so it never leaks, and the whole thing has to be engineered and permitted to NJ code. We handle all of it — the township permit, the inspection, and a build that's tied into your deck or framing correctly so it stands solid for decades.
Father & Sons is a family-owned North Jersey contractor since 1972. Your pergola or cover is owner-supervised, built by the crew that quotes it, with a written price that doesn't move. Take $1,000 off — call for a free on-site design visit.
Recent Work — Real Photos
One deck. Every angle.
A recent build by our family crew — from bare frame to drone-shot finish. No stock photos, no stage sets.
The Result
Every DetailThe BuildMaterials & Brands
Pergola & cover materials that hold up in NJ
From warm cedar to low-maintenance aluminum and adjustable louvered roofs — we'll match the structure to your deck, your style, and how much shade and weather protection you actually want.
Cedar & PT Pergolas
Classic wood pergolas in cedar or pressure-treated lumber — warm, paintable, and built to handle NJ weather.
Aluminum & Louvered Systems
Low-maintenance aluminum pergolas and adjustable louvered roofs for on-demand sun and rain control.
Composite-Wrapped Posts
Composite or PVC-wrapped posts and beams for a clean, no-paint finish that matches a composite deck.
How It Works
From quote to backyard
A simple, honest process — and the same owner-supervised family crew from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Free On-Site Estimate
We come measure, talk materials and budget, and give you a clear written quote — no pressure, no gimmicks, no surprise charges later.
Design & Permits
We finalize the layout and handle the entire township permit process so your deck is engineered and 100% to NJ code.
We Build It
An owner-supervised family crew builds your deck — clean job site, honest timeline, the same people start to finish. Then a final walkthrough.
The family guarantee
Call (201) 790-3303The price is the price
Your written quote is what you pay. No change-order games, no surprise charges on the final bill.
No subcontractors. Ever.
The crew that shows up is our family crew — the same faces every day, with the owner on site.
Permits & code handled
We pull the township permits and build to NJ code, so your deck passes inspection the first time.
A clean site, every night
Tools packed, debris hauled, yard respected. You'd barely know we were there — until the deck is.
What Neighbors Say
Trusted across North Jersey
“Professional from start to finish. They showed up when they said they would, kept the site spotless, and the deck looks incredible. We use it every single night now.”
“They stuck to the quote — no surprise charges — and actually finished ahead of schedule. The framing and railing work is clearly a notch above what I'd seen from other quotes.”
“I didn't want the cheapest quote, I wanted it done right. Father & Sons gave me straightforward pricing and delivered exactly the deck they promised. Worth it.”
Service Area
Building decks across
Northern New Jersey
Based in Paramus— if you're within an hour of us, we've probably already built on your street. Free on-site estimates in all twelve counties.
- Bergen County
- Passaic County
- Essex County
- Morris County
- Union County
- Hudson County
- Middlesex County
- Somerset County
- Sussex County
- Warren County
- Hunterdon County
- Monmouth County
$1,000 off
One call and we'll come measure — free, no obligation.
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Common Questions
Pergolas & Shade Covers FAQs
Straight answers, no sales scripts. Anything else — just call.
Call (201) 790-3303How much does a pergola cost in NJ?
Cost depends on size, material (wood vs. aluminum vs. louvered), whether it's open or a solid roof, and any lighting or fans. Open wood pergolas are the most affordable; louvered and solid roof covers cost more for the engineering and weather protection. We give free written estimates and you can take $1,000 off qualifying projects.
What's the difference between a pergola, an awning, and a roof cover?
A pergola is an open or slatted structure for dappled, often adjustable shade and architecture. An awning is typically a retractable fabric canopy. A roof cover is a fully solid, flashed-and-drained roof that keeps rain off entirely. We'll help you pick based on how you want to use the space.
Do I need a permit for a pergola in NJ?
In most NJ townships, yes — attached structures and many freestanding ones require a permit and inspection. We handle the entire permit process and build to code so it passes inspection. You don't deal with the paperwork.
Can a pergola attach to my house and not leak?
Yes — when it's done right. Anything attaching to the house has to be properly flashed and integrated, which is exactly where careless installs cause leaks. We flash and detail every connection so water stays out of your wall.
Can you add a pergola or cover to my existing deck?
Usually, yes — if your deck's structure and footings can carry the added load, we can tie a pergola or cover into it. If the existing structure isn't adequate, we'll tell you what's needed rather than overload it.
Will it hold up to snow and wind?
Solid roof covers are engineered for snow load and pergolas for wind — that's why footings, anchoring, and connections are engineered and permitted, not guessed. Built to NJ code, it stands solid for decades.
Can you add lighting and fans?
Yes — we can frame and rough-in for ceiling fans, recessed lights, and string lighting so your outdoor room is comfortable and usable after dark.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — a fully licensed, bonded, and insured NJ home improvement contractor, family-owned since 1972.
More Outdoor Living
Everything we build outside
Pergolas & Shade Coversacross Northern & Central NJ
Father & Sons NJ Construction has been a family-owned home improvement contractor in Paramus, NJ since 1972. Our deck crew handles pergolas & shade covers— permits pulled, framed to NJ building code, and finished by the same family crew that gave you the estimate. No subcontractors, no surprise charges, and a written quote that doesn't move.
We work throughout Wayne, Clifton, North Haledon, Ridgewood, Paramus, Mahwah, Wyckoff, Fair Lawn, Montclair, Livingston, West Orange, Morristown, Denville, Chatham, Randolph, Westfield, Cranford, Summit, Edison, Bridgewater, Freehold, and the surrounding towns across Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Morris, Union, Hudson, Middlesex, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon and Monmouth Counties. Call (201) 790-3303 for a free on-site estimate — or see the full deck builder page here.
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Father & Sons NJ Construction · NJ License #13VH10583600 · Paramus, NJ · Family-owned since 1972 · Full site