HL Posey Builders

(239) 893-3700

Cape Coral, FL

Local Builder of

Pergolas & Shade Structures

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Builders of  Pergolas, Pavilions & Shade Structures in Cape Coral, Naples and Estero, FL

Customized Shade Solutions to Elevate Your Lifestyle

Add Aesthetic Beauty to Your Backyard

Increases the value of your property and is an attractive feature for potential buyers with a pergola or customized shade element.

Designated Area to Relax and Entertain

Having multiple gathering areas enhances your backyard lifestyle. Friends and family will love it.  Utilize more of your outdoor space.

Tames the Heat Monster

(the Sun)

Provides another outdoor living space to escape from the sun. Protect your family and friends from the Florida Heat.

Pergolas are opened roof structures constructed with beams, rafters and purlins that filter the sun to provide shade.

  • Pergolas can be designed to block up to 60% of the sun.
  • They can be free standing or attached to your house or other structure.
  • Use your imagination or tap into ours, they don't just have to be squares or rectangles.
  • Build with wood species cedar, cypress, pressure-treated pine or Brazilian IPE or Tiger Wood.
  • If maintenance is a concern, they can be built with aluminum, powder-coated steel, PVC composites or Vinyl.

Each municipality and HOA have different codes and rules for what you can build. We guide you through the turmoil of bureaucracy to help you get what you want.

We know that finding out the price tag is driving you crazy.

We have a process so you can find out quickly.

We Listen:


We get an idea of what materials you want, the size, and information about where you want to put it.

We Crunch Numbers:


We enter your perameters into our WAG system.

(Wild @*s Guess)

And compare it to other similar projects.

And Voila:


In a few days you have a low, high and average investment cost based on actual jobs. Now you can choose which direction you want to go.

Tell Us Your Ideas

How the pergola is designed, engineered, and built determines how good it looks.

Most pergola builders utilize conventional hurricane clips and straps to build pergolas. They are ugly and drastically take away from the look. We hate them.

We've worked with our engineers to develop a building system that hides 95% of the fasteners in wood pergolas.


  • Double main beams.
  • Double notched rafters for interlocking strength.
  • Special screws and bolts that do not have to be visible.
  • Aluminum posts with steel and concrete, wrapped with wood.

You will never hear friends and family say, "wow they had to use a lot of ugly connectors to put this together". It's harder, so we have to use the best craftsman but it will look fantastic - if we build it.


With HL Posey Builders' skillful craftsmanship, homeowners in Cape Coral, Naples, and Estero, Florida, can experience beautiful pergolas, pavilions, and shade structures tailored to their unique tastes. Adding these architectural pieces to your backyard not only increases your property value but also provides designated spaces for relaxation and entertainment. Pergolas, built with openness and filtering beams, offer up to 60% of sun-blocking capabilities. Customize your pergola with various material options, such as cedar, cypress, pressure-treated pine, Brazilian IPE, Tiger Wood, aluminum, powder-coated steel, PVC composites, or vinyl. Delight in the modern touch of aluminum pergolas, requiring almost zero maintenance, and appreciate the aesthetic appeal our building system offers by hiding 95% of fasteners. Alternatively, enhance your outdoor area with pavilions, equipping them with outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fireplaces, and seating areas to match your backyard style. Investing in a thoughtfully designed pavilion significantly improves your outdoor lifestyle. At HL Posey Builders, we strive to make everyone a Hangout Hero and create long-lasting backyard memories.

Aluminum Pergolas reduce maintenance to almost zero.

Why are aluminum pergolas a good option to build?

  • They can add a modern touch.
  • They can have graining that gives the appearance of wood.
  • They come in many pre-finished colors.
  • They are durable to all the elements mother nature tosses at them.


But the main reason is...

Low or no Maintenance Pergola Design.

Let's Start Your Design

Builder of Motorized Pergolas with Open & Close Louvers.

Aluminum Motorized Pergolas give you a classic pergola feel, that with a touch of a button send the rain to a gutter.

Cardinal Architectural helps us give you that power. It is a motorized louver system.

  • It can be maneuvered to still be open but completely block the sun, any time of the day. 
  • Completely closed when it rains so the happening can keep on happening. 

Pavilions and Shanty's are amazing additions.

The shade and shelter of a backyard pavilion creates an ultimate outdoor living space for hanging out, entertaining and cooking.

  • It can be designed and built to match the style of your backyard.
  • It can be equipped with an outdoor kitchen, firepit, fireplace or seating areas. Better yet, include them all.
  • Pavilions are highly desirable to potential buyers.



A well thought out pavilion can be just as functional as the beauty it will add to your backyard lifestyle.

  • Make a list of three everyday type activities you can see yourself doing.
  • Make a list of holiday events you would want to host and how you could utilize the pavilion.
  • Imagine any special events that might pop up, like a wedding rehearsal dinner.


Pavilions are a substantial investment and you need to avoid "I wish I would've" situations. We don't want your pavilion to be a pretty yard ornament, we want you to enjoy living life in it.

Let's Start Your Design

We believe everyone should have a beautiful backyard and become a Hangout Hero. Check out these Pergola Designs.

  • Custom Pavilion Estero, FL

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We Have Fun!


Construction is hard, hot, dusty, and sweaty leaving us a bit stinky.



If you see us goofing off a little here and there... we're merely surviving the day or shooting a Public Service Announcement.


They installed our outdoor kitchen. They were great, on time with high quality work. 


We would highly recommend them.



Emmett Pearson | Google Review

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