Mulholland Brand designs, builds and installs custom aluminum pergolas for homes across San Diego County, including motorized and cantilevered designs. We make every pergola in-house from powder-coated aluminum, which does not rust or rot, and install it with our own W-2 crews. We have a location in San Diego and serve the whole county, from Chula Vista to Carlsbad and Encinitas.
At a glance
- Custom, not a kit: every pergola is sized and designed for your patio.
- Built for the climate: powder-coated aluminum does not rust or rot, including near the coast.
- Shade your way: open slats, fuller cover, or a motorized pergola you can adjust.
- One team: designed and manufactured in-house, installed by our own crews.
Size the pergola around how you'll use it
The right size comes from the space you'll actually use, not just the size of the slab. Before we meet, note:
- Patio length and depth
- Doors, windows and rooflines
- Where the dining table, lounge chairs, grill or outdoor kitchen go
- Pool edges, steps and walkways that must stay clear
- Where the strong afternoon sun hits
A pergola can fit the patio and still leave too little shade for the table, or put a post in a walkway. We plan post placement and beam direction around your furniture and paths.
Choose the shade you want
| What you want | What we build |
|---|---|
| Filtered light and an open-air feel | Open-slat aluminum pergola |
| Steadier shade over dining or lounging | Pergola with a fuller roof |
| Shade you can change through the day | Motorized aluminum pergola |
| Open patio edge with no front posts | Cantilevered pergola |
| The look of wood without the rot | Wood-look aluminum pergola |
See how our aluminum pergolas handle San Diego's wind and heat.
Attached or freestanding
An attached pergola extends the living space straight out from the house: shade outside the back door and a smooth step from indoors to outdoors. A freestanding pergola creates its own spot in the yard, beside the pool or at the far end of the garden.
We'll show you where the posts go in either layout, and how the pergola lines up with the house, patio and any fences or gates.
Finish: powder-coated or wood-look
Our pergolas are powder-coated aluminum, a baked-on finish in the color you choose. If you prefer a warmer look, our wood-look aluminum has the look and feel of wood without the rot. Choose the finish alongside your exterior colors, paving, fences and gates so the whole yard looks planned.
Pergolas in Carlsbad and Encinitas: Questions for a Coastal Yard
We build custom aluminum pergolas for homes in Carlsbad, Encinitas and the rest of North County San Diego. Powder-coated aluminum does not rust or rot, which makes it a good fit for a backyard that gets ocean air.
The frame is only part of a coastal pergola. Before you choose a builder, ask each one:
- Which parts are aluminum, which are powder-coated, and what finish and color is included?
- What screws, brackets, anchors and connectors are included?
- Will the pergola attach to the house or stand on its own, and what does that change?
- If you want a motorized pergola, which parts move, and what care do they need?
- What care do you recommend for a home near the ocean?
Keep the final drawings, finish details and care instructions with your house records after the project is finished. See one of our coastal projects: an aluminum pergola in Olivenhain.
What the written quote should cover
- Exact dimensions and the shaded area
- Attached or freestanding, and where the posts go
- Roof or shade style, including any motorized system
- Finish and color
- Installation and cleanup
- Anything excluded, such as electrical work or permits
Some pergolas need a permit; see pergola permit requirements in California.
Why San Diego homeowners choose Mulholland Brand
- We make it ourselves. Every pergola is designed and manufactured in-house, from powder-coated aluminum, at our factory in Canoga Park.
- Our own crews install it. Installation is done by our own W-2 employees, not subcontractors.
- A San Diego location. We serve San Diego, North County San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo and Chula Vista.
- Operating since 1994. Licensed California contractor, CSLB #1061373.
More on our pergolas in San Diego.
Frequently asked questions
Which San Diego companies build custom aluminum pergolas?
Mulholland Brand designs, builds and installs custom aluminum pergolas across San Diego County. We make them in-house from powder-coated aluminum and install them with our own W-2 employees.
Does Mulholland Brand build pergolas in Carlsbad and Encinitas?
Yes. We serve Carlsbad, Encinitas and all of San Diego County. Our pergolas are designed and manufactured in-house from powder-coated aluminum and installed by our own W-2 employees.
Which pergolas handle ocean air?
Mulholland Brand builds pergolas from powder-coated aluminum, a strong choice near the coast because it does not rust or rot.
Can an aluminum pergola look like wood?
Yes. Our wood-look aluminum has the look and feel of wood without the rot.
Do you build motorized pergolas?
Yes. We build motorized aluminum pergolas, so you can adjust the shade through the day.
Plan your San Diego pergola
Send us photos of your patio, rough measurements and the shade you want. We'll design a pergola for your space and give you a written quote.
Book a consultation with Mulholland Brand. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
