We wanted shade that felt like it was always supposed to be there — not an afterthought bolted to the house. Arbor delivered something that made the architect ask who built it.
Free 30-minute on-site consultation
Selected Work
Three Projects.
Three Different Problems.
Every project starts with a specific need. Here's how we solve them — from a simple freestanding gazebo to a full outdoor living pavilion.
The Hawthorne Gazebo
14×14 freestanding octagonal gazebo · western red cedar · Hawthorne District, Portland
"We had this concrete slab behind the house for six years and just called it the sad patio. We wanted somewhere to sit outside that didn't feel like a parking lot."
— Daniel & Priya K., Hawthorne
Eight hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joints. No metal brackets. The cedar was milled locally, air-dried six months, and fitted with drawbore pegs for a connection that tightens with age.
"The neighbors asked if it came with the house."
— Daniel & Priya K., 14 weeks after install
The Sellwood Pergola
12×20 attached pergola · pool-side · ipe decking integration · Sellwood-Moreland, Portland
"We spent $80k on the pool and then realized we'd cooked ourselves out of using it between noon and 4pm. We needed shade that matched the house — not a sail shade, something architectural."
— Marcus W., Sellwood
Helical pier footings rated for 50-year wind loads. The ipe decking integration required matching the existing board spacing to ±1/16". Ledger attachment was engineered to the home's rim joist, not the siding.
"The architect who designed our addition came over for a barbecue and spent twenty minutes examining the ledger connection. He took photos."
— Marcus W., 8 months post-install
Your yard has a story waiting to be built.
We visit, measure, and sketch — no obligation, no pressure.
The Dunthorpe Pavilion
20×24 freestanding pavilion · electrical · built-in kitchen surround · Dunthorpe, Lake Oswego
"We entertain twelve months a year and we were tired of moving the party inside when the weather turned. We wanted a proper outdoor room — with a grill, a sink, lights, and a ceiling fan."
— Christine & Robert L., Dunthorpe
A 20×24 timber frame with a 6:12 pitch roof. Electrical runs through hollow cedar posts — no exposed conduit. The kitchen surround is poured concrete board with a bluestone cap, set by our masonry partner. Three ceiling fans, eight pendant lights, two 20-amp circuits.
"We've hosted Thanksgiving outside twice now. The structure is so solid that the first time it snowed we genuinely debated leaving the furniture out."
— Christine & Robert L., 2 years post-install
Investment Ranges
What to Expect
These ranges set honest expectations. Final scope depends on your yard, your brief, and the details that make it yours.
Octagonal · 12×12 to 16×16
Freestanding Gazebo
$18,000 – $32,000
- Hand-joined western red cedar frame
- Mortise-and-tenon joinery, no brackets
- Concrete pier footings
- Standard cedar shingle or open-rafter roof
- Stain / sealant application
Most common starting point for backyard transformations.
Rectangular · up to 20×24
Attached Pergola
$22,000 – $48,000
- Engineered ledger attachment
- Helical pier or spread footing
- Custom rafter spacing & shadow patterns
- Optional ipe, teak, or composite decking integration
- Electrical rough-in available
Ideal for pool-side shade or extending indoor living space.
Freestanding · up to 24×30
Outdoor Pavilion
$55,000 – $120,000+
- Full timber frame, 6:12 or 8:12 pitch roof
- Electrical, fan, and lighting package
- Built-in kitchen surround (masonry partner)
- Bluestone, flagstone, or concrete countertops
- Permit coordination included
For clients who want a true outdoor room, not just shade.
Every yard is different — let's walk yours.
A site visit takes 30 minutes and costs nothing. You'll leave with a clear sense of scope, timeline, and what's possible.