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Outdoor Structures

Outdoor Structures Built to Belong There

Pergolas, premium sheds and custom outdoor structures should feel like part of the property - not something dropped into the yard afterward. MH Carpentry designs and builds outdoor structures around how the space will actually be used, how it connects to the home and how it needs to perform through Ontario weather.

  • $2M Liability Insurance
  • Working at Heights & WHMIS Trained
  • Written 30-Day Workmanship Warranty
  • Permit & Inspection Coordination

Pergolas & Outdoor Living

A pergola can do more than create shade. It can define an outdoor room, frame a seating area and make a deck or patio feel much more intentional. Before building, we consider sun direction, furniture layout, privacy, lighting, barbecue placement, future roofing or shade systems and how the structure connects to the rest of the yard.

  • Freestanding or attached?
  • Open-top or designed for a future shade system?
  • Built over a deck or patio?
  • Is added blocking/support required?
  • Will lighting be incorporated?
  • Could the structure need future upgrades?

Premium Garden Sheds

More Than a Big-Box Shed

MH Carpentry is best suited to homeowners looking for a more substantial, custom-built garden shed or utility structure - something designed around the property, storage needs and desired finish rather than simply assembling a standard kit. Custom shed projects can include framing, siding, trim, windows, doors, interior storage features and other details suited to the intended use.

Deck Integration

Adding a Structure to an Existing Deck

A pergola or covered structure adds loads the original deck may not have been designed to carry. Before adding anything substantial, MH Carpentry evaluates the existing framing and support conditions to determine whether additional structure or reinforcement is required.

Custom Prefabrication

Some projects make more sense to build off-site and move into place. MH Carpentry can take on select prefabricated structures where transportation, access or remote-property conditions make traditional on-site construction less practical.

Outdoor Structures FAQ

Do pergolas require permits?

Requirements depend on size, location, attachment and municipality. We review permit requirements during planning.

Can you add a pergola to my existing deck?

Possibly, but the existing structure needs to be reviewed to confirm it can properly support the additional loads.

Do you build shed kits?

MH Carpentry focuses more on custom and higher-quality structures than basic kit assembly.

Can you build on an existing concrete pad?

Potentially, depending on its size, condition and suitability for the proposed structure.

Do you do landscaping too?

No. MH Carpentry focuses on the carpentry and structure. Related landscaping or specialty work can be coordinated separately where needed.

Can you add lighting?

Lighting can be planned into the project, with appropriate electrical work handled through the proper trade.

Ready to Talk About Your Project?

Tell us what you are planning, where the project is located and what you would like to accomplish. We will review the details and get in touch to discuss whether MH Carpentry is the right fit and what the next step looks like.