Westchester County represents the pinnacle of suburban luxury in New York State. From the Tudor estates of Scarsdale to the waterfront properties of Rye, from the village charm of Bronxville to the country estates of Bedford, homeowners here invest seriously in their outdoor spaces — and they expect results that match the $2 million+ homes they're enhancing. Breslow Design & Build has been delivering that level of quality since 1924.
Why Westchester Homeowners Choose Breslow
Westchester County homeowners are discerning. They've seen what lesser contractors produce, and they want something fundamentally better. As an authorized Azenco dealer — the world's leading manufacturer of motorized louvered roof systems — Breslow offers a product and service level that no local deck builder or general contractor can match. Every installation is custom-engineered with PE-stamped structural drawings, ensuring code compliance and structural integrity for decades.
Our team runs every stage: site survey, architectural design, 3D visualization, permitting where required, fabrication, and installation. We don't subcontract our installations — our own trained crew handles every phase, ensuring the quality control that Westchester properties demand. From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, you work with Breslow people, not anonymous subcontractors.
The result speaks for itself in the referrals we receive. Westchester is a referral-driven market — neighbors talk, country club members compare, and architects remember who delivered. Breslow's presence in Westchester has grown primarily through word-of-mouth from clients who are proud to show their installations to friends and neighbors.
Premium Outdoor Living for New York's Gold Coast
Westchester's diverse architecture — from pre-war colonials in Bronxville to mid-century moderns in Pound Ridge to new construction in Harrison — requires a designer who understands how outdoor structures integrate with different home styles. Breslow's design team studies your home's architectural language before proposing a single beam dimension. The result is a motorized pergola that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Our Azenco R-Blade systems are engineered for New York weather: 50 PSF snow loads, 110 MPH wind resistance, and automatic rain-sensing closure. The 180° rotating aluminum louvers give you full control over sun, shade, and airflow — turning any patio, deck, or pool area into a year-round living space. Add retractable R-Shade screens for privacy and wind protection, and your outdoor room becomes as functional as any interior space.
Smart home integration is standard on every Westchester installation. The Azenco system works with Somfy, Crestron, Control4, and other home automation platforms, allowing you to control louvers, screens, lighting, and heating from the same system that manages the rest of your home. Voice control via Alexa or Google Home adds another layer of convenience.
Westchester County Project Scope
Our Westchester projects range from focused single-bay patio pergolas at $65,000 to comprehensive outdoor living suites exceeding $250,000. A typical mid-range Westchester project — a 16' x 20' motorized pergola with integrated lighting and two retractable screen walls — runs approximately $110,000 to $140,000 installed, including all engineering, permitting, and electrical work.
For larger properties in Scarsdale, Bedford, and Pound Ridge, we design multi-bay systems that create distinct outdoor zones: covered dining, open lounging, shaded pool areas, and protected outdoor kitchens — all under independently controlled motorized louver sections. These comprehensive installations typically range from $150,000 to $300,000+ depending on scope and site conditions.
Towns We Serve in Westchester County
Breslow provides full-service motorized pergola installation throughout Westchester County:
- ✦ Bedford, NY
- ✦ Pound Ridge, NY
- ✦ Chappaqua, NY
- ✦ Armonk, NY
- ✦ Harrison, NY
- ✦ Mamaroneck, NY
- ✦ Pelham, NY
- ✦ Katonah, NY
- ✦ Mount Kisco, NY
- ✦ Pleasantville, NY
- ✦ Irvington, NY
- ✦ Dobbs Ferry, NY
Westchester Permitting & Zoning Expertise
Westchester County's 45+ municipalities each have their own zoning codes, setback requirements, and building permit processes. Many historic districts — particularly in Scarsdale, Bronxville, Rye, and Irvington — require architectural review board approval. Coastal properties in Rye, Larchmont, and Mamaroneck face additional FEMA flood zone and coastal erosion regulations.
Where a permit is required, Breslow handles or assists with the entire process, drawing on years of experience navigating New York municipal regulations. Where a permit is required, we prepare complete permit packages including site plans, PE-stamped structural calculations, material specifications, and drainage plans. For properties in historic districts or with HOA restrictions, we create architectural review submissions with photorealistic 3D renderings and material samples to ensure smooth approval.
Our experience with Westchester's most demanding jurisdictions — Scarsdale's Committee on Architecture, Bronxville's ARB, Rye's Building Department — means we know exactly what reviewers expect and prepare accordingly. This translates to fewer revision cycles, faster approvals, and shorter project timelines for our clients.
Engineering for New York Weather
New York's building codes are rigorous, and for good reason. Heavy snow loads, ice storms, and hurricane-force winds from nor'easters are real threats. Every Breslow installation in Westchester County is backed by PE-stamped engineering drawings calculated for local conditions — not generic templates. Our structural engineer specifies footing depths, anchor types, beam dimensions, and connection details based on your specific site conditions, ensuring your motorized pergola performs flawlessly for decades.
For properties near Long Island Sound — Rye, Larchmont, Mamaroneck — we additionally address salt air corrosion, specifying marine-grade aluminum finishes, stainless steel hardware, and corrosion-resistant electrical components. These coastal specifications add longevity that standard installations can't match.
Commercial & Multi-Family Projects
Breslow's Westchester work extends beyond single-family residential. We've designed and installed motorized pergola systems for Westchester restaurants, country clubs, corporate office campuses, and luxury condominium developments. Commercial installations in Westchester require additional engineering for higher occupancy loads, ADA compliance, fire code requirements, and commercial-grade electrical — all standard practice for our team.
The Breslow Legacy in Westchester
In a market saturated with contractors, Breslow stands apart with 102 years of continuous family ownership. Our 4th-generation owner, Dana Shaw, brings the same commitment to quality and client relationships that founded this company in 1924. When you invest $100,000+ in a premium outdoor structure, you deserve a partner who will be here to service it — not just today, but for the life of the structure.
Our Westchester clients include repeat customers who started with a single patio pergola and have since added pool structures, outdoor kitchen coverage, and front entrance canopies. That repeat business — clients investing $200,000+ over multiple projects — is the strongest endorsement of our work.
What a Motorized Pergola Costs in Westchester County
A complete motorized louvered pergola installed in Westchester 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 |
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| ~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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
Each point, answered on camera — tap any video:
Struxure vs. Azenco — a direct comparison
Side by side: why we chose to install Azenco.
Our partnership with Azenco
Dana with Azenco co-founder Leslie — why we’re not the cheapest, and why that’s the point.
The gold-standard product in the industry
Why Azenco is the best motorized pergola brand.
Hurricane-rated, manufactured in Miami
Engineered to the strictest wind standards in the country.
Rainproof — no water issues, long term
The details that add up to a genuinely dry patio.
The best warranty & service you can find
Manufacturer warranty plus Breslow's own service, 102 years in.
One of the most experienced motorized pergola contractors
Our installation process, from first visit to finished build.
This is not a DIY project
Precision systems installed by professional crews.
Professionally installed, every time
What a professional install gets you that DIY can't.
You're extending your home
The same concept as a home addition — understood immediately.
A year-round outdoor room, not an add-on
Outside without the sun, rain, and cold-season discomfort.
It adds real value to your home
Why motorized pergolas increase what your home is worth.
Schedule Your Free Westchester Consultation
Ready to elevate your outdoor living? Breslow offers complimentary on-site design consultations throughout Westchester County. Call (973) 798-9328 or use the button below to schedule your visit. We'll walk your property, discuss your vision, and produce 3D renderings showing exactly what's possible.