Custom Shade Structures in Utah
Transform your backyard into a comfortable outdoor living space with a custom shade structure designed for your home, lifestyle, and budget. At Modern Utah Landscape & Construction, we design and build a wide variety of shade structures, including custom wood pergolas, modern aluminum pergolas, pavilions, and shade sails for homeowners throughout Salt Lake City, Utah County, St. George and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking to create a shaded patio for relaxing, an outdoor dining area, a poolside retreat, or a fully covered space for entertaining, we'll help you choose the right solution for your property.
Not every backyard requires the same type of shade, which is why we take the time to understand how you plan to use your outdoor space. An open pergola offers filtered sunlight and creates a beautiful architectural focal point, while a pavilion provides complete protection from Utah's intense summer sun and unexpected rain. Modern aluminum and steel pergolas offer a sleek, low-maintenance option that complements contemporary homes. Every shade structure we build is customized to fit your home's architecture and can be paired with features like outdoor kitchens, lighting, ceiling fans, privacy screens, fireplaces, and custom patios to create a backyard you'll enjoy for years to come.
Modern Pergolas
Steel pergolas are having a moment in Utah… and for good reason. A properly fabricated steel structure holds its edge for decades, handles Utah's freeze-thaw cycles without complaint, and requires almost no maintenance beyond the occasional wipe-down. Our modern pergolas are fully welded and built with the kind of clean geometry that photographs well and ages even better. We treat every build as art. Thin profiles, deliberate proportions, hardware that disappears into the design. Our builds pair beautifully with concrete patios, outdoor kitchens, and fire features, and because we're a full landscaping company, we design all of it together rather than handing you off to four different contractors.
Warm Wood Pergolas
Not every yard calls for steel, and honestly, some spaces are made for wood. There's a presence to a well-built timber pergola that's hard to replicate. The texture, the natural variation, the way it holds climbing plants and string lights differently than metal ever could. We work with cedar and quality timbers sized for Utah's climate, built with the same attention to proportion and detail we bring to every project. A wood pergola done right feels like an extension of your home… unhurried, layered, genuinely comfortable. We'll help you choose the right stain or finish to complement your existing landscape, and because we handle the surrounding hardscape and plantings too, the final result feels like it was always part of the plan.
Covered Pavilions
Enjoy your outdoor space in any season with a custom pavilion designed for complete shade and weather protection. Unlike pergolas, pavilions feature a solid roof that provides relief from Utah's summer sun while protecting your patio from rain and snow. Whether you're creating an outdoor kitchen, dining area, or comfortable gathering space, a custom pavilion adds lasting beauty, functionality, and value to your backyard.
What Is The Difference?
PERGOLA
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Open Slatted Roof
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Provides Partial Shade
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Allows Filtered Sunlight
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More Open, Airy Feeling
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Best For Patios & Lounging
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Can Support Retractable Canopies
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Often Lower Cost
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Great For Climbing Plants and Lighting
PAVILION
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Solid Covered Roof
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Provides Full Shade
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Blocks Direct Sunlight
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More Enclosed
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Ideal For Outdoor Kitchens
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Naturally Weather Protectant
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Typically A Larger Investment
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Great For Fans, TV, Lighting
SERVING ALL ACROSS UTAH
We design and build custom shade structures for homeowners throughout the Salt Lake Valley and beyond, including Salt Lake City, Draper, Sandy, Murray, South Jordan, West Jordan, Herriman, and Riverton, as well as Davis County communities like Bountiful, Centerville, and Farmington. We also regularly complete projects throughout Utah County, including Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, American Fork, and Pleasant Grove. We're proud to have expanded into St. George and are excited to bring our custom pergolas, pavilions, and outdoor living spaces to homeowners in Southern Utah. If you're anywhere along the Wasatch Front or in the St. George area, we'd love to help you create the perfect shade solution for your backyard.
