FAQs
Urgent Troubleshooting Process
What do I do when things goes wrong?
Stay Calm and email or call us. Most of the problem can be resolve fairly quickly with our pro team members.
How do you get best customer service?
Be nice. And we will 100% do our best to help you right away.
How do I reach someone during installation?
Give us a call 949-716-3678 and leave voice mail if we didn't pick it up right away. (text us at 949-704-0358 and explain would also be a way of getting short cut if you need installation help)
Shipping / Delivery
How long does it take to recieve my pergola?
We usually ship your pergola out within 3-5 days. You should receive your pergola within 5-10 days from your purchase. For example: If you are in California, you should receive it in 5-8 days. If you are in Florida, you should receive it in about 8-14 days. (If we are out of stock, we will list our delivery time on the product.)
What does my pergola looks like when delivered?
Your pergola will be delivered with 4-8 boxes on a pallet. (if you need a white glove service to unload, please select under shipping during check out.)
Once the pergola is near you, our partner LTL company will contact you to arrange a delivery appointment and deliver with one driver to the address you provided.
*Please note, we recommend at least two people for unloading. (You can also order the white glove service if you need additional help) More detail follows:
Villa Pergola: Our Villa pergola comes on a long pallet with straps and wraps around it. You will simply have the trucker cut the straps and wraps on the pallet, so you or your contractors can unload them box by box. You can either unload with the driver ( with some tips ) or have your contractors or friends helping you.
Weatherproof Pergola: Contractors/Installer unloading recommended. Our Weatherproof pergola comes in a wooden crate, so once it arrive, pry open the crate and move them piece by piece into where you are going to install your pergola.
Please be sure to help the driver or have your contractor unload your order.
How long is the pre - order?
If a pergola is out of stock, we will list the back in stock time on the product itself. Usually it should be max of 2 months.
Payment
Do you offer finance plan?
We do offer finance plan with a fee. Feel free to contact us directly.
Below are the options up to $30,000.
- Bi-weekly installments for 6 weeks at 0% APR
- Monthly installments for 6 months at 0% APR
- Monthly installments for 6–24 months at 6–36% APR (determine by shopify)
Troubleshooting
What should I do if the pergola arrives damaged or missing parts?
If you receive a slightly damaged product, please write DAMAGED or MISSING PARTS on the BILL OF LADING (BOL) or RECEIPT when signing for the delivery. If you receive a pergola that is completely damaged, please refuse to accept the product. Please take photos of the damage as it will help upon arranging you the necessary replacement or repair.
You must be present at the time of delivery to receive and inspect your shipment. It is important to be as detailed and descriptive as possible on the delivery receipt that the delivery driver will give you before you sign for your items. A signature indicates acceptance. If you sign without inspecting the box or its contents, then you are accepting the shipment "as is." We will not be able to file a damage claim with the shipper on your behalf unless you notate any damages at the time of delivery. If the box is compromised in any way, please notate "box damaged, exposed product, damage to product" on the delivery receipt. Any damages must be reported to our customer service department within 5 days of receipt of the item. If there are any damages or missing pieces, please note this on the delivery. If the box/packaging are not available for your inspection, be certain to note that on the delivery receipt. Remember that if you sign the delivery receipt without notating damages, we cannot be responsible for assisting you in the repair or replacement of the merchandise.
Replacement Parts Shipment Notes
If you find damaged parts during the shipment, please report it within 14 days after your pergola arrives. The insurance company will not accept any claim after 14 days.
Please identify all damaged parts, and we will send replacement parts. Shipping cost is included for the first replacement. If more damaged parts are identified after the first shipment, we will need to ask you to pay for the shipping as shipping over length and heavy items are costly.
How To Return & Refund
Your item must be in NEW condition with original packaging and shipping ready condition to be returned within 30 days from the date you receive it, unless there is a manufacturer defect. And please email us your request to our email: hello@bonpergola.com
Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for return shipping fees unless manufacturer defects or shipping damages.
Restocking fee (if returned): All items are subject to a minimum 15% restocking fee. We do not refund shipping and handling fees.
Transaction fee: we will not be able to return the transaction fee as our payment company (Stripe.com) will not return any transaction fee to us.
Labor: Please note, we will not be able to refund any of the labor from your side.
You must be present at the time of delivery to ship your shipment. It is important to be as detailed and descriptive as possible for the photo taken on the condition that is going to return to us to avoid possible confusion on the possible damage that could occur during transportation.
NOTE: CUSTOM UNIT IS NOT ABLE TO RETURN AS IT IS CUSTOM MADE DEDICATED JUST FOR YOUR PLACE!
What if the motor stopped working?
Villa Pergola:
Situation A: it is often that the screw and nuts are too tight in between the louver and the connecting pieces on the top. Remove the driver louver connecting section with the motor and test if the louver can be open and close smoothly and easily by hands. If not, they have to be loosen to not give too much friction to the motor.
Situation B: if the motor was working and stopped working, please check if the power is going through the wire to the motor with a simple voltage pen. (Meanwhile, please make sure the remote is blinking blue (so it has power)). Please also check if the motor still trigger a beep sound (very little so you might need to be next to it to hear it) when unplug and replug in. If you can still hear the beep sound, you might simply need to reprogram it by following the instruction page.
If else, please email us.
Weatherproof Pergola:
Check if you are on the correct louver channel which should be the center bottom. Please also check if the light will be able to turn on or not. Please also check if the power is going through the wire to the motor with a voltage pen.
If else, please email us.
Assembly / Installation
Can I adjust the height and the length?
Please Refer > Instructions & Modification Method
Where do I mount screens , heaters ,etc
Remember to mount onto the post/beam, not the gutter. (to prevent leakage)
How long does it take to assemble your pergola?
With experience, it takes around 3-4 hours for 2 people to assemble the pergola. This depends on the situation and hands on experience.
Typically, our manual screens will be set up in 1 hour. The set up time for the motorized screen could be extended.
What is the recommended ground mounting surface?
The most common ground mount is concrete with at least 3-4 inches of thickness, 1x1x1' ft concrete block (some area require 1x1x2'), wooden deck, or composite wood deck. Feel free to ask any questions if you have any concern. >ASK A QUESTION!
Do I need to hire a contractor to do installation?
No, our pergola is designed to be assembled by average people and recommended to have at least 2 people for assembly. If you are not comfortable doing so, you can find a local contractor or handyman of your choice on Handy.com or Angi.com for help. (sometime, we do have dealer around your area, so feel free to ask)
Do I need an electrician to install / assemble my villa pergola?
Our villa pergola’s motor is already integrated with the lighting transformer inside its unit, so you do not need an electrician to complete your villa pergola. You simply need to twist tight the lighting wires and plug the plug into a regular 110V outlet to make it start working!
If you want to hard wire into your breaker, then you would need to hire an electrician to do so.
Why Bon Pergola?
We are the leader in the industry.
Not only we have sold more than 50,000 pergolas worldwide, but we also have 10 years of experience in fashion and 46 years of experience in manufacturing, making indoor and outdoor shading systems. We have not only true know-how, but years of developing good products from the heart.
Peace of mind.
Our pergolas are engineered to withstand wind and snow, and come with an industry-leading 10-year warranty.
Our pergolas can withstand strong wind.
The VILLA PERGOLA is tested and engineered to withstand up to 80 mph winds while its louvers are closed. That's low hurricane-force wind!
If the wind is over 80 mph, you can open the louvers to let the wind go through. We have many customers in Florida reported back to us that their Villa Pergolas lasted through a hurricane while keeping the louvers open.
The WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA and GRAND RETRACTABLE PERGOLA are tested and engineered to withstand up to 120 mph winds while the louvers are closed.
The WIND-RESISTANT SCREEN is tested and engineered to withstand up to 60 mph winds while closed. We recommend opening the screens during strong winds.
Our pergolas can withstand snow.
We are proud to say the VILLA PERGOLA is engineered to withhold 15 psf snow load.
The WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA and GRAND RETRACTABLE PERGOLA is engineered to withhold 25-30 psf. That's a lot of snow!
If the snow is over this amount, we recommend opening the louvers to let the snow fall through.
If you have a mix of wet and dry snow, this means the pergola can hold approximately 1 foot of snow on top while the louvers are closed. We recommend opening the louvers during a snowstorm or during your snow season.
Our pergolas are waterproof.
The VILLA PERGOLA and WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA are engineered to withhold a good amount of water. Water flows from the louvers into its gutter system on the side, which then empties out to the corner posts at ground level.
Our pergolas reach 13-19 feet in width with 4 posts.
The VILLA PERGOLA is engineered to be 13 feet apart without a center post. Our biggest pergola with 4 posts is the 13x13’ pergola with louvers that are 13 feet wide.
The WEATHERPROOF PERGOLA is engineered to be 19'8" apart without a center post.
We have a real factory with real US professional customer service.
BON Pergola is one of only a few companies in the market to build A-Z and retail in the same time.
We have an innovative development team that constantly travels around the world to research and acquire the latest technology to produce great pergolas.
We have an industry-leading 10-year warranty.
We offer an industry-leading 10 year limited warranty on the structure (frame, posts, and beams) and 2 years on fabric and electrical parts.*
The VILLA PERGOLA is built to last 20+ years.
*If the purchase is made on our own platform.
We provide accessories to customize your pergola.
Accessories include:
- Screens
- Smart System
- Heaters
- Sensor
- Slat Fencing
- Sliding Glass
- and many more to come!
Our pergolas win awards.
The VILLA PERGOLA received these awards:
- the 2023 Silver Award in Global Innovation from NAHB
- the 2022 Silver Award for Most Valuable Product — Outdoor Living from ProBuilder
Our pergolas are smart.
With the integration of the Bond Bridge smart home system, your pergola, its lights, and its screens will connect into the Bond home app so you can control it directly from your phone!
You don't have to hand-crank our pergolas—they're motorized.
The VILLA PERGOLA comes with motorized louvers and LED lighting.
Our pergolas are easy to assemble.
Two handy people + 4-6 hours = Villa in your backyard.
Through our years of experience making aluminum-louvered pergola kits, we've identified the DOs and DON'Ts of pergola assembly—and we've made it as smooth and as fast as possible. Even the lighting simply twists in and it's ready to go!
Our pergolas are a good investment.
The VILLA PERGOLA not only adds shade to your yard, but they also protect your loved ones from heat and sunburn, your furniture from damage, and your appliances from rust and weathering. That's the true value of a VILLA PERGOLA.
Our pergolas adjust with aluminum louvers.
Step into a world where the louvers on top your pergola open and close, giving you complete control over the amount of protection you desire. Say goodbye to concerns about rust or rot—this is a durable solution that will stand the test of time!