Straight answers to the big questions.

The Shade starts at $38,000. Complete outdoor rooms commonly begin around $55,000, with kitchens and larger estate programs starting higher.

No. The pergola is one part of the room. We also design and coordinate privacy screens, electrical, lighting, fans, outdoor kitchens, fire features, counters, storage, and related finish work.

Often, yes. We inspect the slab, drainage, access, electrical capacity, gas or plumbing needs, and attachment conditions before confirming the scope.

SweatDecks is the Austin construction company behind Slat & Ember. It provides the shared build team, project controls, trade coordination, and SweatDecks Care.