A motorized louvered pergola costs $20,000–$40,000 installed in 2026. The base structure runs $150–$300 per square foot, and the price climbs with size, motor count, sensors, screens, LED, and heating.

A rain sensor detects the first drops and closes the blades within about 30–60 seconds; a wind sensor opens them past a rated threshold to shed load before a storm. Add app control and scene programming and the roof protects itself

A louvered pergola is the only garden structure that works in all four seasons: blades open flat for low winter sun, tilt to 45 degrees for summer shade, and seal fully against rain with water draining away inside the columns.

A quality louvered pergola costs $4,000–$7,000 for a manual system and $20,000–$40,000 installed for a motorized one.