Having a timber canopy built costs roughly €3,500 to €15,000 in 2026, including foundations, roofing, installation and 21% VAT (indication, 2026 price level).
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Having a timber canopy built costs roughly €3,500 to €15,000 in 2026, including foundations, roofing, installation and 21% VAT (indication, 2026 price level). A simple 3 by 3 metre canopy sits at the lower end, a spacious bespoke covered patio with decking, a side wall or glass sliding panels at the upper end. Canopy costs depend on the size, the type of wood, the type of roof and the extras. For a fixed amount, ask for a tailored quote.
With a canopy it all comes down to size, type of wood and roof. A 3 by 3 metre canopy against the rear wall is a manageable job. If it gets wider or deeper, heavier beams are needed and more posts with a foundation underneath. Freestanding in the garden requires a different structure again from one against the house.
The indications below assume a timber canopy with a closed roof, including foundations, installation and VAT.
Douglas fir is a widely used wood for canopies: strong, affordable and attractive as it turns grey. Hardwood lasts longer but is more expensive. Glulam timber is very stable and is often used for larger spans. More about that choice under a timber canopy.
For the roof you can choose polycarbonate, glass, tile profile sheets or a flat roof with EPDM. Polycarbonate lets light through and is affordable, glass looks better but costs more, and a closed roof gives the most shade and keeps it cooler under the canopy.
A canopy in the back garden can be permit free under certain conditions. That depends on its position on the plot, the size, the height and your municipality's zoning plan (omgevingsplan). Always check with the municipality or via the Omgevingsloket before you start. Read more under building without a permit.
A canopy stands on posts that must be firmly anchored, often on concrete pad foundations. On soft ground or with a large canopy, a heavier foundation may be needed. That is an item you want to see separately in a quote, as is the drainage of rainwater.
For our bespoke canopy beside a chalet we built a timber canopy in Douglas-type wood, with a roof of tile profile sheets, timber decking, a balustrade and an open corner section with a climbing plant. A canopy like that is fully tailored to the spot and to how you want to use it.
We do not quote fixed prices for canopies. Shahiro Daal comes to have a look, discusses the options and you receive a tailored quote. More about the service under canopy carpentry. If you also want a garden house, see garden house costs. The places we work in are listed under the working area.
A 3 by 4 metre timber canopy costs, as an indication, roughly €4,500 to €7,500 including foundations, roof, installation and VAT. Glass sliding panels, lighting or decking come on top. A tailored quote shows what your plan will cost.
With good wood, a sound structure and a roof that drains water quickly, a canopy generally lasts many years. Keep the feet of the posts dry and check the fixings now and then. Treat the wood if you want to keep its colour.
Often yes, if the structure has been prepared for it. So discuss it at the design stage, so that posts and beams are in the right place. Adding them afterwards without preparation is more work.
Every job is different. After a no-obligation chat, and a visit on site where needed, you receive a quote tailored to you.
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