Frequently Asked Questions
Discover new possibilities for your garden, yard, or pool area with our Pergola Kits. Designed with care and a passion for detail, our Pergolas are just what you need to transform your outdoor space into a cozy, luxurious retreat.
Quality Without Compromise!
What's the difference between the Traditional and Premium Notched Pergolas?
Garden Envi's Traditional Pergolas Handcrafted with the rafters |
Garden Envi's Premium Pergolas Handcrafted with expertly cut rafters |
What's included in the Pergola Kit?
- Pre-cut, Pre-drilled and Pre-fit Pergola Timbers
- *Your choice of 112 mm or 135 mm posts
- Full Galvanised Fixing Package
- Easy-to-Follow Instructions
*Posts left long at 2350 mm. Ready for your DIY Post Bracket
*Post Bracket - Order Separately Here
The Post Bracket Kits are purchased separately allowing you the flexibility to use your own brackets and fixings to meet your specific requirements. It is essential that the Pergola is securely anchored to the ground to ensure stability and safety.
What's included in the Post Bracket Kit?
- Select from 4 Bracket Types
- Galvanized Fixing Package
- Easy to Follow Instructions
- Option to Cut Post to Length, Pre-Drill and Fit Bracket
*Laser Level Measurements are required. - Option to Add Laser Level Rental
Our Post Bracket Kits are purchased separately allowing you the flexibility to use your own brackets and fixings to meet your specific requirements. It is essential that the Pergola is securely anchored to the ground to ensure stability and safety.
Would you like posts cut to length, pre-drilled and post brackets pre-fit?
Garden Envi will precisely cut the post to the required length, pre-drill the necessary holes, and install the post bracket. This service simplifies your installation process and guarantees a level Pergola top.
*Laser Level measurements must be provided.
Why do the posts need to be cut?
- Most concrete slabs are designed with a slight gradient to facilitate water runoff.
- As a result, the height of each post varies depending on its position on the slab.
- This variation can range from a few millimeters to 3 or 4 centimeters.
- Cutting the posts to the correct length ensures that the top of your pergola remains level.
We also pre-drill the holes and fit the post brackets, ensuring your installation journey is smooth and uncomplicated.
I already have a laser - What do I do?
- We provide clear instructions to ensure accurate measurements.
- Send us your laser level measurements for each post.
- Choose your Post Bracket type and select Cut Post to Length
We take care of the rest!
Do you need a Laser Level? Rental Available - Click Here
What kind of Pergola Profile?
Garden Envi is pleased to offer the Splayed Pergola profile in our DIY Kits. Additional Pergola Profiles will be introduced as we continue to expand our product range.
What kind of timber is used in the kits?
Our pergolas are constructed using exterior H3 LOSP-treated laminated Pine, an engineered, pre-primed material with minimal to no visible knots and a smooth finish.
Laminated Pine Timber is a natural product that shows a grain pattern, minor blemishes, and lamination lines from the timber processing. It is essential to paint this timber for external use. Laminated Pine timber is a sustainable product with a superior primer finish, and the timber manufacturer offers a 25-year durability guarantee.
You may choose to paint it yourself or opt for Garden Envi's premium painting service.
Laminated Pine is an eco-friendly, sustainable, high-quality product sourced from plantation forests. These forests contribute positively to the environment by absorbing greenhouse gases and releasing oxygen.
What kind of Painting options do you offer?
We offer three finishing options for our products. All DIY products must be painted and should not remain in their primed state.
- Primed and Ready for Paint - Each piece is hand-sanded, filled, and coated with a premium exterior primer.
- Fully Painted - Includes a premium exterior primer, hand-sanding, filling, and a minimum of three coats of Dulux Lexicon White premium exterior paint.
- Fully Painted - Custom Color
*Please specify your desired color in the Special Order Instructions.
Are the Pergolas easy to install?
Garden Envi provides Easy-to-Follow instructions included in your supplied fixings package. Imagine the satisfaction of setting it up in just a few hours with a friend! A few tools you may need:
- Pencil
- Chalk Line
- Measuring Tape
- Hammer
- Level
- Socket Set (preferred) or Crescent Wrench
- Paint Brush/Roller
- Soft Cloth
- Ladder
- Drill with Bugle Head Bit, Concrete Bit, and Auger Bit
*These can be purchased at your local hardware store. - Skill Saw
*If you selected pre-fit, pre-drilled posts the Auger bit and
Skill Saw will not be needed!
What delivery options are available?
Once your order is placed, your Pergola Kit arrives in 3-6 weeks!
Our products are carefully packaged and delivered by Garden Envi to ensure your kit gets to you safely and in perfect condition.
Need to provide delivery instructions? Simply jot them down in the Special Order Instructions on your shopping cart page.
We’re excited to offer Free Personalized Local Delivery to the areas of Brisbane, Redland Bay, Logan, Ipswich, and Gold Coast.
Extended Delivery areas include Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer and Scenic Rim.
Want to scoop up your goodies straight from our workshop? Give us a ring to sort out the size of ute or trailer needed.
Transport company pick-up available for customers outside these SEQ areas.
Do you have a store with showroom?
Do I need Council Approval?
All our DIY Pergolas comply with the 10 square meter constraint and are classified as self-assessable, thus not requiring a Building Application. However, if the installed Pergola exceeds a maximum height of 2.4 meters above natural ground level, a Building Application will be necessary.
Consider the placement of your new structure in relation to the property boundary. For entertainment areas, the Pergola should be positioned at least 1.5 meters from the boundary. Please consult your local council to determine if a Siting (Relaxation) Application is required.
If you would like to order a product that exceeds the 10 sq m size, the max height of 2.4 m, and locate it close to your boundary, please visit our Garden Envi Bespoke Website for a custom-ordered structure that includes all necessary council applications and full installation.
What payment options do you offer?
Garden Envi utilizes the Shopify merchant account, which accepts all major credit cards, including Shop Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa and Mastercard.
Interested in paying via bank transfer?
Please contact us, and we will provide you with an invoice that includes direct deposit details.
Is EzyPay available?
Currently, Garden Envi does not offer layby, EzyPay or finance payment options.