A Pergola

So as you may remember, when we did the pool we lost a lot of the decking/patio we had planned to the easement along the back fence and the inconvenient location of the gas line. So, we have decided to extend the patio out the left side of the house and for some extra shade, build a pergola. Well, we're not building it ourselves of course!

Over the last few months we've interviewed contractors, looked at models, checked references, filed for permits etc. As of today we have the plans approved and permits in hand.

Here's a shot from the back fence looking toward the house. The decking and pergola will come out from the existing decking into what is grass at the moment.

Here's a shot looking back up the yard. The new section will be from the existing decking toward the side fence. We have a 5 foot easement on that side.
The new decking will (hopefully) match what we have already:

We have done our due diligence. Fingers crossed it all goes to plan!