Shade Structure
Open-air structures create comfort while preserving airflow and views into the landscape.
Custom pergola builder Atlanta
Pergola Builder in Atlanta, GA
Add shade, structure, and a stronger architectural point of view.
Hearthstone designs pergolas that tie together pools, decks, patios, kitchens, fireplaces, planting, and evening lighting into a complete outdoor room.
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Built for this project
Pergolas That Define the Space Without Closing It In
The right pergola frames the moment: shade overhead, light at night, views still open, and a backyard that suddenly feels finished.
Pergola Builder
Marietta + Atlanta Metro
Full Backyard Design
Built for
- Atlanta homeowners searching for a pergola builder near me
- Pergolas over decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, or poolside seating
- Outdoor living projects needing shade and architectural definition
What makes it work
Built Around the Details That Decide the Project
Integrated Lighting
String lights, pendants, step lights, and accent fixtures make the pergola useful after sunset.
Gathering Zones
Pergolas define dining, lounging, grill, or fireplace areas within a larger outdoor plan.
Local conditions
What Makes a Pergola Work Here
A pergola in Georgia is shade infrastructure, not decoration. Sun angle, storm loading, and material choice decide whether it gets used in July or looked at from indoors.
Orientation and sun angle
Which direction the slats run, and how far apart, determines what hours of the day the space is genuinely shaded. A pergola built without regard to the sun path is an attractive frame that nobody sits under at 4pm.
Wind and storm loading
A roofed or louvered structure catches wind that an open frame does not. Footing depth, post size, and connection hardware have to be sized for that, particularly on an exposed lot.
Material choice
Cedar and treated timber weather naturally and need periodic attention; aluminum and fiberglass hold a finish far longer in this humidity. The tradeoff is warmth of appearance against how much upkeep is realistic.
Fixed, louvered, or covered
Adjustable louvers let you take sun in April and shade in July, and shed rain on demand. They cost meaningfully more than a fixed frame, so it is worth deciding based on how the space will actually be used.
Integrating lighting and fans
Running power through the structure during construction is straightforward; adding it afterward means surface conduit or opening things back up. Fans in particular change how usable the space is in humidity.
Relationship to the pool and house
A pergola that reads as an extension of the house, aligned with its lines and materials, looks intentional. One dropped into the middle of a yard rarely does, however well it is built.
Recent work
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Luxury Pools
Award winning Vanishing edge
2016 International Award Winner
Award-winning vanishing-edge pool design that earned international recognition. A signature Hearthstone build.
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Luxury Pools
Johns Creek 3 Tier Pool and Spa
Johns Creek, GA
2016 International award-winning freeform pool with a nautilus shell spa, cascading step waterfalls, elevated tanning ledge, and waterslide.
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Luxury Pools
Natural freeform pool with Cave and Beach entry
Custom Natural Design
A natural freeform pool with cave and beach entry, designed to feel like a private swimming hole, engineered like a precision build.
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Helpful Answers Before Your Consultation
What can be added to a pergola?
Lighting, fans, heaters, retractable shade, climbing plants, privacy screens, and nearby kitchen or fireplace features can all be planned into the design.
Should a pergola match the home?
Yes. Scale, materials, color, columns, beam spacing, and trim details should complement the home and the rest of the outdoor space.
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