An extra living space, in the shade.

The price of a pergola in Mauritius depends on the area covered, the type (aluminium bioclimatic, timber, bamboo or fabric), whether it is lean-to or freestanding, and the options: electric blinds or curtains, lighting, a fan. Our agent surveys the terrace during a free visit, then draws up a detailed quote, with no obligation.

A bioclimatic pergola has a roof of aluminium louvres that can be tilted, by hand or with a motor depending on the model. Partly open, they let air through and filter the sun; closed, they keep off the rain, and the water drains away through gutters built into the structure. Aluminium doesn’t rust, which suits the Mauritian climate, and simply needs washing with water.

An aluminium bioclimatic pergola lets you tilt the louvres to adjust shade and ventilation, closes against the rain and needs little maintenance. A timber pergola brings warmth, blends in with a tropical garden and filters the sun, but needs regular upkeep. In Mauritius, our agent advises you based on how you use the terrace, its exposure and your budget.

A timber and bamboo pergola, covered with bamboo screening, gives soft shade and a tropical feel, in the garden or by the pool. A fabric pergola, with a retractable canopy, opens or closes with the sun and folds away before bad weather. Both are lighter options than a bioclimatic pergola: our agent talks you through the possibilities during the visit.

That depends on the type of pergola: a bioclimatic one with its louvres closed, or a suitable fabric, keeps off the rain, whereas open timber slats or bamboo screening mainly filter the sun. If you want to use the terrace during the downpours of the austral summer in Mauritius, tell our agent: the choice of roofing will reflect that.

Yes: the sides of a pergola can be closed with electric blinds or electric curtains, open-weave or semi-open, for protection from the wind, the low late-afternoon sun or prying eyes. They roll up as soon as you want the view back. Our agent includes them in the pergola plan from the start so the power supply can be built in.

For a pergola in Mauritius, it depends on the local authority and the project: area covered, lean-to or freestanding, position on the plot. Our agent tells you which formalities to plan for during the visit, before work starts.

When strong winds are forecast in Mauritius, fold away the fabric, raise the blinds, put away light furniture and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the louvres of a bioclimatic pergola, as well as official guidance. From the design stage, our agent takes wind exposure into account when choosing the structure and anchoring of the pergola. Afterwards, a visual check of the fixings is advisable.

Pergola upkeep depends on the material: timber needs regular feeding with a stain or wood oil to withstand sun and humidity, the aluminium of a bioclimatic pergola simply needs washing with water, and fabric is brushed and rinsed. By the sea in Mauritius, rinsing with fresh water limits salt deposits. How long it lasts depends on the material, the exposure and this upkeep.

A lean-to pergola is fixed to the house wall and extends the living room out onto the terrace. A freestanding pergola stands on its own posts and can go in the garden, by the pool or facing the view. Our agent advises you based on the terrace, the condition of the wall and how you plan to use it.

Yes: spotlights, pendant lights, LED strips and a ceiling fan are planned into the pergola design, so the cables run neatly through the structure. A fan makes the terrace more pleasant on hot evenings during the austral summer in Mauritius. Nova fits the lighting and the fan along with the pergola.

How long it takes to install a pergola depends on its dimensions, the type of pergola, the anchoring and the options (blinds, lighting, fan). Timescales are set out in Nova’s quote, after the visit and once the plan is approved.

Yes: Nova also builds timber decks, concrete slabs, outdoor lighting and green spaces in Mauritius. The pergola and the terrace are then done as one job, with a single point of contact and a single itemised quote.

For a pergola, describe your project in a few clicks in Nova’s quote request, with photos of the terrace and the view if you can. Our agent will call you back within 24 to 72 hours, on WhatsApp or by phone, to arrange a free visit anywhere in Mauritius. You then receive a detailed, itemised quote, free and with no obligation.

Yes, Nova works across the whole of Mauritius: the North (Grand Baie, Triolet, Pereybère), the West (Tamarin, Flic-en-Flac, Rivière Noire), the Centre (Moka, Quatre Bornes, Curepipe), the East (Flacq, Belle Mare, Trou d’Eau Douce) and the South (Mahébourg, Souillac, Bel Ombre). Give your town or village in the quote request: our agent will call you back within 24 to 72 hours to arrange a free visit to your home.