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Pergolas & Shade Structures

Custom pergolas, cabanas, and shade structures built to South Florida wind code. Engineered footings, permitted plans, marine-grade fasteners, and finishes chosen to hold up in coastal weather.

What's included · what's not

The full scope in writing before we start.

Nothing hides behind “allowance TBD.” The fixed-bid proposal lists every line the way it’s going to appear on the invoice. Timeline: 3–8 weeks typical.

Included in the fixed bid

  • Engineered footings + concrete pad
  • Structural framing to wind code
  • Roofing or shade element
  • Electrical rough for fans/lighting
  • Finish + stain / paint

Not included (transparent)

  • Owner-supplied fabric shade sails
  • Landscape planting
  • Attached-to-house scenarios (may require permit variant)

Timeline

3–8 weeks typical. The exact window is committed in writing at contract signing.

License stack

  • General Contractor · FL #CGC1525289
  • Roofing Contractor · FL #CCC1335157
  • Mechanical Contractor · FL #CMC1251666
  • Plumbing Contractor · FL #CFC1434398
  • Electrical Contractor · FL #EC13015530
Why this scope, done under one contract

The reason Dellamano projects finish on the day committed.

01All five licenses, one owner

General, Roofing, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — every one held personally by Aldo Dellamano.

02Fixed-bid, never T&M

Every project on a written fixed-bid proposal signed at contract. No allowance games.

03Self-performed trades

Because we hold every license in-house, structural, MEP, and finish stay on the same schedule.

04One warranty conversation

One contractor, one signature, one number to call when questions come up later.

Frequently asked

Pergolas & Shade Structures · the questions Aldo answers every week.

What wind rating do you build to?

Every pergola meets or exceeds current Florida Building Code for the specific zone — Broward and Palm Beach have their own uplift requirements. Engineered drawings included in every permit.

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Pergolas & Shade Structures · under one contract

Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.

Tell us about the pergolas & shade structures scope. Within one business day you’ll have a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.

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