Essex County is Breslow's home territory. Located just minutes from our Springfield headquarters, this is where we've built our deepest client relationships and completed our most ambitious projects. From the grand estates of Short Hills to the Arts & Crafts homes of Montclair, we know these neighborhoods — and we know what their homeowners expect.

Short Hills: Essex County's Premier Outdoor Living Market

Short Hills consistently ranks among New Jersey's most affluent communities, with median home values exceeding $1.5 million. Homeowners here invest heavily in their properties — and their outdoor spaces are no exception. Breslow has installed motorized louvered pergolas at some of Short Hills' finest estates, creating outdoor rooms that extend living space year-round with the touch of a button.

The typical Short Hills project starts at $80,000 and can exceed $250,000 for full outdoor living suites that include motorized pergolas, retractable screens, integrated lighting, and outdoor kitchen infrastructure. These aren't deck covers — they're architectural additions that increase property value and transform how families use their homes.

Why Essex County Homeowners Choose Breslow

Proximity matters. When you're investing $100,000+ in an outdoor structure, you want a company that's 15 minutes away — not flying in from another state. Breslow's Springfield headquarters means our project managers, designers, and installation crews are all local. Service calls are same-day. Design consultations happen at your convenience. And when your neighbors see our work and want the same, we're right around the corner.

As an authorized Azenco dealer, we offer the world's most advanced motorized louvered roof systems, backed by PE-stamped structural engineering for every installation. Our design team specializes in matching outdoor structures to New Jersey's diverse residential architecture — from the Tudor and Colonial Revival homes of Short Hills to the Victorian and Craftsman styles of South Orange and Glen Ridge.

The Azenco Advantage in New Jersey's Climate

New Jersey's four distinct seasons make motorized louvered roofs an ideal investment. Spring through fall, the R-Blade's rotating louvers provide infinite control over sunlight and airflow. In summer, they block 90%+ of solar heat gain while maintaining ventilation. When rain arrives, integrated sensors close the louvers automatically in under 30 seconds. In winter, the snow-rated structure (50+ PSF) keeps your outdoor space protected and usable with optional heaters and screens.

Towns We Serve in Essex County

✦ Short Hills / Millburn, NJ
✦ Montclair, NJ
✦ Livingston, NJ
✦ West Orange, NJ
✦ South Orange, NJ
✦ Maplewood, NJ
✦ Glen Ridge, NJ
✦ Verona, NJ
✦ Cedar Grove, NJ
✦ Essex Fells, NJ
✦ Fairfield, NJ
✦ Caldwell, NJ

NJ Permitting: Handled From Start to Finish

New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code applies statewide, but each municipality administers it differently. Breslow has pulled permits in every Essex County town and maintains working relationships with local building officials. Where approvals are required, we handle or assist with the entire process — zoning verification, permit applications, structural plan submissions, inspections, and final certificate of compliance. You never have to set foot in a building department.

4th Generation, Built in New Jersey

Breslow Design & Build has been a New Jersey company since 1924. Four generations of the Shaw family have built this business on a simple principle: do exceptional work and stand behind it. In Essex County, where neighbors talk and reputation travels fast, that commitment to quality has been our greatest asset for over a century.

What a Motorized Pergola Costs in Essex County

A complete motorized louvered pergola installed in Essex County typically starts around $65,000 for a ~320 sq ft system, with most residential projects falling between $75,000 and $135,000 depending on size. Every Breslow installation includes the structure, motorization, smart controls, integrated lighting, professional installation, and PE-stamped engineering — there are no stripped-down base prices.

Size	Approx. Area	Typical Investment
~16 × 20 ft	~320 sq ft	from ~$65K
~20 × 20 ft	~400 sq ft	~$75K – $90K
~20 × 23 ft	~460 sq ft	~$90K – $105K
~20 × 32 ft	~640 sq ft	~$115K – $135K

Larger multi-bay commercial systems typically run $190,000–$220,000 for a three-bay (~1,100 sq ft) installation, and $400,000+ for the largest projects. Site-specific factors — permitting, structural work, and rooftop lift logistics — are scoped into your written proposal, so the number you receive is complete. See the full pricing & size guide or get an exact figure in a free consultation.

Here’s What You’re Investing In

The simplest way to understand the number: you're extending your home. When you add a room in the conventional sense, the price is immediately understood. A Breslow motorized pergola is that addition — engineered, permitted, and professionally installed — except what you get is a durable, year-round outdoor room, not just an add-on to your house. And we'll be straight with you: we are not the cheapest — our mission is to make sure the job is done right the first time. That's our motto.

The louvered roof, opening and closing on demand — the heart of every Breslow pergola.

The gold-standard product in the industry. We install Azenco — hurricane-rated, manufactured in Miami, no long-term water issues, and the best warranty you can find. See why Breslow is a Platinum Elite Azenco dealer
Not the DIY pergola kits you see online. A $10K kit from an online brand is a bolt-together box shipped to your driveway — you assemble it, you maintain it, and it performs like it. An Azenco system is permanent and engineered: hurricane-rated, PE-stamped, permitted, and installed by a licensed team. A different product in a different league. The difference between DIY kits and a professional install
Fully turnkey — a full construction company, not just a pergola company. One of the most experienced design-and-installation teams you'll find — over 200+ residential and commercial installations across 9 states — with design, permitting, and an in-house engineering team, and installation handled end to end. If you want it done right the first time, we're your team — what you pay for is what you get, no unexpected costs, and we handle everything for you. Four generations of craftsmanship — our story
Custom styles that match your home’s architecture. We build custom columns, custom trim, and custom configurations — matching your existing column profiles, rafter details, and rooflines so the structure reads as original architecture. Classic and transitional designs for luxury homes across the Northeast, and modern when that’s the house. We don’t build things that look like cheap add-ons. Browse our custom styles portfolio ← swipe the photos
Virtual designs with pinpoint accuracy. Before we ever install, you know exactly what your space will look like — we design it virtually first, down to the trim. Design your own in our 3D pergola configurator
A true year-round outdoor room. Sun, rain, bugs, and wind handled at the touch of a button — the feeling of being outside without the discomfort, in every season. Click here to hear from our customers who now have a true season-proof outdoor space