A pergola adds structure, definition, and architectural beauty to your outdoor living space. At First State Building & Design, we design and build custom pergolas that complement your home’s architecture and enhance your lifestyle.

Whether freestanding or attached, our pergolas can include:

• Integrated lighting systems
• Ceiling fans
• Built-in heaters
• Privacy walls
• Climbing plant design features

Serving homeowners in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, our pergolas are built to last and engineered for the Northeast climate.

Looking for shade when you want it — and open sky when you don’t?

Our motorized pergolas (also called louvered roof pergolas) give you full control over sun, shade, and rain protection with the touch of a button.

Benefits of Motorized Pergolas:

• Adjustable aluminum louvers
• Rain-sensing technology
• Integrated LED lighting
• Wind resistance
• Year-round usability
• Smart home integration

These systems are ideal for high-end outdoor kitchens, poolside lounges, and covered patios.

If you’re investing in a luxury outdoor living space, a motorized pergola adds flexibility and architectural sophistication.

For homeowners seeking flexible shade without a full structure, we design and install:

• Retractable awnings
• Fixed canopy systems
• Deck covers
• Patio roof extensions

Our awnings can be manual or motorized, offering easy operation and durable materials designed for Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland weather.

Unlike simple awning installers, we are a design-build firm specializing in complete outdoor living transformations.

Your pergola or covering is integrated into:

• Custom decks
• Covered patios
• Outdoor kitchens
• Pool designs
• Lighting plans

We manage the entire project — through our simple 3-step Dream, Design, Build process — design, drawings, material selections, permitting, and construction — ensuring a cohesive result.

For homeowners investing $75,000–$250,000+ in their outdoor living spaces, integrated shade structures are part of the master plan — not an afterthought.