Roof and controls
Motorized 175 mm louvers, motor, control unit, remote, operating linkage, wiring-route review, and perimeter LED preparation.
Motorized louvered roof · 10×10 starting configuration
Most popular · launch pricePro Motorized Pergola Kit with Louvered Roof
Pro is a motorized pergola kit for patios where roof movement should be effortless. Its aluminum louvered roof opens, angles, and closes from the quoted controls, while the project scope keeps field wiring, fixtures, installation, and site work visible.
$5,034$7,191Starting price for freestanding 10×10 in Graphite. Electrical branch circuit, anchors, site work, permits, tax, unloading, and installation are separate unless quoted. See the motorized pergola cost breakdown.
Pro package
Motorized Convenience With a Defined Scope
Shared structure
6063-T6 design basis with 150×150×2.2 mm columns, 165×40×1.8 mm crossbeams, and integrated drain channels.
Pre-production review
Confirm power, control location, accessory compatibility, wall connections, anchoring concept, and local design loads before approval.
Pro BOM additions
What Pro Adds to the Structural Kit
- Motorized louver drive assembly and control box
- Handheld control / remote specified in the accepted quote
- Factory routing provisions for perimeter LEDs
- Configuration-specific wire paths and service access
- All Standard frame, drainage, base, and hardware components
LED fixtures, transformer, home-automation integration, electrician labor, and branch circuit are included only when the written quote lists them.
Review the complete material specification and BOM →| Starting SKU | MP-PR-FS-1010-GR |
|---|---|
| Base footprint | 10×10 ft nominal, freestanding |
| Compare-at | $7,191 |
| Launch price | $5,034 |
| Warranty | 10 years frame, 5 years finish, 2 years moving/electrical parts under the limited warranty. |
| Load approval | Project-specific review required; website dimensions are not a capacity certification. |
Pricing basis: the published 10×10 compare-at and launch amounts are Max Pergola reference prices for the base Pro package as of August 9, 2026. The accepted written quote controls the selected configuration and final price.
Powered roof control
Motorized Pergola: Control Shade From the Couch
A motorized pergola makes frequent roof adjustments easier, but reliable operation begins with documented power, controls, drainage, and service access.
Remote operation for everyday changes
Use the quoted control interface to open the louvers for sky and ventilation, angle them for directional shade, or move them to the documented closed position for ordinary rain management. The base Pro description includes a motorized drive, control box, and specified handheld control or remote. It does not promise a particular radio protocol, wall switch, phone app, voice assistant, wind sensor, or home-automation platform unless that item appears in the accepted quote.
Keep a clear view of the roof while it moves. Stop operation when snow, ice, branches, tools, packaging, or another obstruction could interfere with the blades. Owners should know where the disconnect or isolation point is, how to identify unusual movement, and whom to contact before resetting or forcing a stalled system.
Confirm electrical data before rough-in
Motor voltage, frequency, rated input, current, ingress protection, control type, conductor requirements, and the quantity of drives can vary by approved configuration. Those values belong on the selected motor nameplate, wiring diagram, quote, and shop drawing—not in a generic marketing claim. Give that documentation to the project electrician before branch-circuit sizing or conduit placement.
The field electrical scope may include a dedicated or shared circuit, disconnecting means, grounding or bonding, wet-location boxes and fittings, surge protection, control wiring, and inspection. Applicable requirements depend on the equipment, site, and local authority. Electrical work and commissioning should be completed by a qualified person where required.
Pro planning sequence
Plan Controls, Lighting, and Service Access Together
Before production
Confirm the footprint, roof orientation, motor location, control interface, power-entry point, LED preparation, drain routes, nearby walls, and desired accessories. Record whether a phone app or smart-home connection is a requirement so compatibility can be accepted or excluded in writing.
Before electrical rough-in
Release work from the approved wiring information rather than an early sales image. Coordinate conduit and driver locations with gutters, post drains, moving louvers, screens, glass, heaters, outlets, and required service clearances.
At commissioning
Operate the full roof range, check for binding, verify controls and limits, inspect cable protection, and test drainage. Record model and serial information, breaker or disconnect location, warranty documents, and the responsible service contact for the owner.
Package comparison
Pro vs Max: Where the Upgrade Goes
Both packages begin with motorized roof operation. Max is for projects that need deeper factory coordination around louver lighting and a broader accessory plan.
| Decision | Pro | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Roof control | Motorized drive and specified remote/control | Motorized drive and specified control interface |
| Lighting preparation | Perimeter LED preparation | Louver-light preparation and protected routing provisions |
| Accessory coordination | Confirm screens, outlets, automation, and other additions individually | Broader compatibility and service-access review for the approved accessory plan |
| Best fit | Powered shade and a clean perimeter-lighting plan | Lighting-led outdoor rooms with screens, glass, privacy, heating, outlets, or more coordinated options |
| Not automatically included | Fixtures, transformers, branch circuits, electrician labor, app or smart-home integration, and accessories not itemized in the accepted quote | |
Choose Pro when the core goal is a dependable motorized pergola with remote operation and perimeter-light preparation. Compare Max when integrated louver lighting or multiple accessories make the coordination work part of the purchase decision.
Prepare a control brief before requesting either package. Identify who operates the roof, preferred remote or wall locations, any required phone or automation platform, lighting zones, outage expectations, and service access. Add screens, heaters, outlets, glass, or privacy panels to the same drawing so their wiring and mounts do not compete with drains or moving parts.
For the quote, separate factory preparation from shipped equipment and field work. A route or bracket does not automatically include fixtures, drivers, conductors, controls, branch circuits, programming, electrician labor, permits, or commissioning. Written boundaries make the motorized pergola easier to compare and maintain.
Pro FAQ
Questions About a Motorized Pergola
Does the Pro motorized pergola include a remote?
The package scope lists a handheld control or remote specified in the accepted quote. Confirm the exact control model, quantity, operating method, and any wall-control requirement in the order documents.
Can I control the pergola with an app?
App, Wi-Fi, voice-assistant, and smart-home compatibility are not assumed in the base description. Request the desired platform before production so the control hardware, network requirements, commissioning, support, and exclusions can be verified.
What voltage and power does the roof motor use?
Use the approved motor nameplate and wiring diagram for the selected configuration. Do not size the branch circuit from a generic webpage value. The electrician should confirm voltage, frequency, current, protection, conductor, disconnect, and local inspection requirements before rough-in.
What happens during a power outage?
The powered roof will not operate normally without its required electrical supply. Ask whether the selected drive has a documented manual or backup procedure; do not improvise one. Keep the roof and drainage maintained and follow the supplied operating instructions.
Build a quote-ready project
Connect the motorized package to your destination, size, and load inputs.
The inquiry system keeps the product selection and engineering-screening values together for follow-up. Add the delivery country and postal code, preferred control locations, available power, desired lighting zones, any app or automation requirement, foundation information, drain direction, delivery access, and responsible electrician. The written response can then separate product, factory preparation, third-party equipment, and field work for long-term ownership.
