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Gazebo Cost: Per Square Foot in 2026
Estimate gazebo cost per square foot — with the free pergola calculator.
A gazebo is the backyard's showpiece — a permanent structure that needs a foundation and assembly. Kits are cheap; custom builds are not. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Gazebos run $60–$100+ per sq ft custom-built in 2026; kit assembly runs $5–$10 per sq ft. A typical 12×12 kit build runs $8,000–$14,400. Materials run $55–$90 per sq ft. The concrete pad adds $2,000–$4,000.
What it costs
A custom-built gazebo runs $60–$100+ per sq ft including materials and labor. Kits run $3,000–$8,000 plus $5–$10 per sq ft assembly. A 12×12 (144 sq ft) kit build runs $8,000–$14,400. The concrete pad adds $2,000–$4,000.
- Custom-built: $60–$100+ per sq ft
- Kit assembly: $5–$10 per sq ft
- 12×12 kit build: $8,000–$14,400
- Concrete pad: $2,000–$4,000
Gazebo vs pergola
A gazebo has a solid roof and usually closed sides — full weather protection. A pergola has open slats for partial shade at $10–$25 per sq ft. Gazebos cost 3-4× more but give you a true outdoor room.
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