Cost to Install a Gazebo – 2024 Cost Guide

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On this page:

• How Much Does a Gazebo Cost?
• Typical Materials for a Gazebo
• Prefabricated Kits and Plans
• Patio or Flooring
• Screened-in Gazebos
• Roofing Costs
• Hiring Professionals or DIY
• References

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How Much Does a Gazebo Cost?

A backyard gazebo with lattice work and climbing roses or vines is an alternative dining area for the summer. When it’s just too hot to eat another meal in the house, a covered gazebo is a perfect setting.

These stand-alone structures can house a barbecue grill, fire pit, or hot tub. A gazebo built by the pool is a beautiful retreat to dry off and apply sunscreen or tanning lotion.

But how much does a gazebo cost?

The average cost to install a gazebo is $7,500 for a 10′ x 10′ structure, and most spend between $5,000 and $10,000 on the project. The price of a gazebo varies based on the use of premium materials, larger sizes, added screens, custom designs, and professional installation.

Expect square foot costs to fall between $75 and $100 per square foot built.

What you will actually spend will depend on those factors as well as where you will build it. Labor charges vary dramatically from area to area, as does material and delivery.

Typical Materials for a Gazebo

Gazebos are often composed of wood, metal, vinyl, brick, or barn poles. Your choice of material will affect the total price of your project. Therefore, it is wise to consider the expenses before you make a final decision.

Wood Gazebos

There are several varieties of wood you can use for a gazebo, such as cedar, redwood, pine, and many others. Expect to pay between $4,000 for pine on the low end, and on the higher end, $7,000 for redwood, cedar, or tropical hardwoods.

Be sure to use pressure-treated wood or coated composites anywhere you will not paint or stain. Composites cost more, about $8 – $10 per square foot, but require virtually no maintenance.

Metals: Cast or Wrought Iron, Steel, Aluminum

Metal materials used to build a gazebo cost $3,000 – $8,500. Although you might pay more initially for wrought iron or steel, it will last a lot longer.

Light aluminum is subject to severe weather conditions and is more easily dented than harder metals, so unless you live in a moderate climate area, choose a sturdier metal. Aluminum is the least costly option, however, while cast iron and steel are the most expensive.

Vinyl

Vinyl’s allure is that it can be made to look like wood, metal, or brick at a reasonable price. You will pay between $4,500 – $8,000 for a vinyl gazebo. Vinyl is a popular, maintenance-free option for siding.^[1]

However, in humid climates, it might require a frequent pressure wash to keep mold from growing.

You should also consider the fact that vinyl can soften in very hot climates and may become brittle in freeze/thaw climates as well. For those that live in moderate climates, vinyl does make a great choice.

Brick, Formed Concrete, or Block

Expect to pay an average of $2,500 – $4,000 for brick, but formed concrete or blocks will be less. All are sturdy materials that retain heat and provide shelter from the weather.

Keep in mind that a gazebo is different from a pavilion or a pergola in that it has walls and a floor as well as a roof. Therefore, it’s uncommon to have a gazebo made entirely of brick or block.

You may want to include other materials for the flooring and roof, even if you opt for entirely brick walls.

Pole Barns

Although most consider a barn pole structure a pavilion rather than a gazebo, it depends on the size built. Buying used structures, if you can find them, might be cheaper, around $5,000, but could cost as much as $15,000 – $20,000, depending on your plans and the cost of custom cuts.

Pole barn structures don’t use foundations the way that other large buildings do. Therefore, you can build a very large gazebo using this method and still include walls and a floor. You may not be able to obtain some of the more classical gazebo shapes, however, as most pole barns are square.

Prefabricated Kits and Plans

There are many websites devoted to providing free gazebo plans.^[2] Often, the provider for the plans will provide a cost estimate for the materials for the structure.

You can also purchase a prefabricated gazebo kit, which still requires assembly but is much easier with detailed instructions and all the materials cut and prepared. Kits range in price from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on size, material, and quality.

Patio or Flooring

Some gazebos are designed to be installed on an existing patio or deck, while others are freestanding structures that have their own foundation and floor. If you need to install a patio or deck, consider the cost of that in addition to the gazebo.

Most contractors can install the patio or deck at the same time as the gazebo. Otherwise, you will need to pour a slab for the gazebo and create a frame that will include the flooring.

Screened-in Gazebos

These gazebos are very functional in areas that get infested with mosquitoes and other flying pests in the spring and summer. The screened-in porch, or gazebo in any style, makes an excellent addition to your home.

Family gatherings in your screened-in gazebo will be secure from all types of pests. However, it will allow a fresh breeze to flow through while stopping unwanted pests of all sorts from destroying your backyard dining.

Screen kits cost between $500 and $800, but the price will vary based on the size of the structure. Adding screens might be more difficult with some designs, so if you plan on adding screening, confirm that your chosen design will allow adding screens.

Keep in mind that gazebos have at least partial walls, so screening is easier than for pavilions or porches. If your gazebo has full walls with windows, you can also choose to simply use window screens.

Roofing Costs

All gazebos have full roof structures in addition to walls and a floor. It’s what helps set them apart from other landscaping structures like pergolas.

Gazebo roofs can be simple or complex, depending mostly on the shape of the gazebo. Many gazebos are hexagonal or octagonal in shape, which means that they have 6 or 8 walls.

This will mean that the roof will need to be made of an equal number of panels. Framing the roof can be one of the biggest expenses of the project.

Covering the roof can be done using any roofing material, with asphalt shingles and aluminum panels being two of the most common and popular roofing materials for gazebos. Expect costs to fall between $3 and $20 per square foot for the roofing material and installation.

Calculate the amount of material and cost to install a roof using our roofing material calculator.

Hiring Professionals or DIY

Professional installation of a gazebo usually costs $1,000 to $1,500. The cost of labor varies based on where you live and the labor rates in your area. Labor could also be more for larger or more complex structures or less for a simple prefabricated kit.

With plans or custom drawings, the time, tools, and know-how, a gazebo can be a challenging but rewarding DIY project. If you have the time, talent, and inclination, you could install a custom gazebo or a prefabricated kit yourself to save on the project.

However, when you do not have the time, hiring a professional will mean an efficient structure that will stand the elements and time. We suggest getting at least three estimates from professional contractors in your area.

Before finalizing your decision, check their statement of work, references, license, and insurance. While most buildings under 100 square feet do not require a permit, it’s important to check with the building inspector’s office to make sure there are no surprises.^[3]

Keep in mind that in some areas, to get a permit, you will need to block off the area the gazebo will sit on to show how it will fit on your property and how close it will be to boundary lines before a permit will be issued.

You might be interested in learning more about the cost of adding a pergola as an alternative to a gazebo project.

All pricing information on this page is based on average industry costs, and is subject to variance for project-specific materials, labor rates, and requirements.