Is the Hansø Kit worth it?
Our verdict: Strong published numbers without a motor: 120 mph, 25 psf and a 10-year warranty. $4,931.55 for 10×13 on November 15, 2026, freestanding or wall-mounted. The catch: it is made to order, quoted at 10–14 weeks, and some buyers waited longer.
All-aluminum, 120 mph and 25 psf per Hansø, 10-year warranty, and a hand crank with nothing to break. It ships made to order. It scores 9.3/10 on our published formula, No. 2 of 15 kits. Best for: buyers who plan ahead and want aluminum without a motor.
The catch: Made to order: the store quotes 10–14 weeks, and Black Friday orders are announced for late May 2027.
Who should buy the Hansø Kit, and who should not
Buy it if
- You are planning for next spring and can order now
- You want aluminum and a long warranty without paying for a motor
- You want the same kit freestanding or attached to the house
Skip it if
- You need it this month
- You want a motor or more than four sizes
- You cannot absorb a delay on a fixed project date
Not the right fit? The PERGOLUX Pergola 4 Pro is the alternative we would look at first: higher published ratings and a motor, $6,495 at 10×13.
How much does the Hansø Kit cost?
Prices of every size at the Hansø store on November 15, 2026, kit only, before tax and installation. The price per square foot is our own calculation on the roof size.
| Size (ft) | Roof area | Price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10×10 | 100 sq ft | $3,060 | $30.6 |
| 10×13 (reference) | 130 sq ft | $4,931.55 | $37.94 |
| 13×13 | 169 sq ft | $6,751.55 | $39.95 |
| 13×19 | 247 sq ft | $8,658 | $35.05 |
Where to buy it
- Hansø store: $4,931.55 for 10 × 13 ft (the store showed a $7,587 list price; we use the price you pay).
Home Depot, Lowe's, Wayfair and Amazon also list many of these brands; their prices and sellers change often, so we only quote stores we checked on the day. Our louvered pergola cost guide adds the pad, anchors and installation.
Sizes and clearance height
The Hansø Kit comes in 4 sizes: 10×10, 10×13, 13×13, 13×19 ft. Hansø did not print the overall height on the page we read; ask for it before you order if the pergola sits near a door or window.
Frame and louvers: aluminum or steel?
Hansø cuts the frame from 6063-T5 aluminum, finishes it in what it calls a 3-layer powder coat, and stands it on reinforced aluminum baseplates. The louvers are aluminum too, mounted with what Hansø calls WindLock. Hansø does not print a post section or overall dimensions on the product page we read, so you cannot compare it to PERGOLUX inch for inch. Four sizes: 10×10, 10×13, 13×13 and 13×19.
Crank, wand or motor?
A hand crank, and Hansø presents that as a feature: nothing electric to fail. Close the louvers for rain and midday heat, open them for sun. If you want a motor from Hansø, its Horizon model is motorized and priced higher; it is not part of this comparison.
Does the Hansø Kit keep the rain out?
Hansø calls the kit waterproof in its marketing copy. In its own FAQ the answer is more careful: close the louvers and the roof sheds rain into hidden gutters inside the posts, and "in an exceptional downpour you may see minor overflow". We like that honesty. See our waterproof guide.
Wind rating and snow load
Hansø says the 120 mph rating is "independently certified and tested" and asks for anchoring per the manual. It does not name the lab or the standard on the product page; ask for the report if the rating matters for your permit.
We never call a pergola "wind-proof": these are the brand's figures, under the brand's conditions. Our wind rating and snow load guide puts every kit side by side.
How hard is the Hansø Kit to install?
Hansø says two people, 2 to 4 hours, with pre-assembled parts. An owner who reviewed his Hansø after ten months on r/patio says it took him and his brother 6 to 7 hours with breaks, that the instructions were "pretty good" with some diagrams that "could have been a little better", and that nothing was broken or missing in the nine boxes (thread, 2025).
Video: “How To Build The Hanso Aluminum Pergola | Freestanding Hanso Pergola Assembly Video” (Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers on YouTube). Plays from youtube-nocookie.com after you click.
Step-by-step advice for any kit is in our louvered pergola installation guide.
Options: screens, walls, lights
Sun shades and heaters, and the wall-mount version at the same price as the freestanding one. Two colors: Dark Gray and White.
Warranty, returns and delivery
10-year warranty and 100-day returns are advertised on the product page. The store said "shipped in 10–14 weeks" on November 15, 2026, and announced late May 2027 delivery for Black Friday orders. Those are the brand's estimates, not guarantees.
What owners say
The same r/patio owner says his kit arrived in 8 weeks against the 10–14 quoted and calls the pergola "very sturdy". Delivery is where complaints concentrate: a complaint filed with the BBB on September 18, 2026 describes a 13×19 ordered on March 30 with a 10–14 week window that ran past it (BBB, Hanso Home, Inc). We read both; neither proves a rule. Order with time to spare.
What's in the box, and the costs on top
In the box
- 6063-T5 aluminum frame and louvers
- Hand crank
- Aluminum baseplates and hardware
- Manual (Hansø also has an installation team: [email protected])
Hidden costs to plan for
- Freight delivery scheduling and a place to store 9 boxes
- A pad or footings
- Shades or heaters
Questions to ask the seller before you pay
- What is my written ship date?
- Which lab certified the 120 mph rating, under which standard?
- What does the 100-day return cost me after assembly?
Hansø Kit vs its closest rivals
The same facts for the Hansø Kit and the two kits we would compare it with, prices checked the same day.
| Criterion |  Mirador 111DA9.2/10 · $2,39910 × 13 ft · Nov 15, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.3/10 · Excellent | 9.5/10 · Excellent | 9.2/10 · Excellent | 8.9/10 · Very good |
| Price checked | $4,931.55 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $6,495 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $2,399 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $1,799 for 12 × 10 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only |
| Price per sq ft | $37.9 | $50 | $18.5 | $15 |
| Sizes sold | 10×10, 10×13, 13×13, 13×19 | 10×10, 10×13, 10×16, 13×13, 10×19, 13×16, 13×19 | 10×10, 10×13, 10×20, 13×13, 13×20 | 10×10, 12×10, 14×10, 16×10, 18×10, 20×10 |
| Frame / louvers | 6063-T5 aluminum / Aluminum (single-layer, WindLock mounting) | 6063-T5 aluminum / Double-wall aluminum | Aluminum / Double-layer aluminum | Powder-coated galvanized steel / Galvanized steel |
| Roof control | Hand crank, no motor | Motorized roof by remote, app or voice (HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home); panels tilt up to 130° | Hand crank, louvers open to 98° | Included wand |
| Mounting | Freestanding or wall-mounted | Freestanding or wall-mounted | Freestanding | Wall-mounted (attaches to the house) |
| Wind (brand) | 120 mph | 165 mph | 102 mph | 100 mph |
| Snow (brand) | 25 psf | 65 psf | 26.6 psf | 17.5 psf (our calc.) |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty | 10-year PERGOLUX warranty (excludes damage from exceeding the wind or snow limits) | 4+1 years: 4 years, plus 1 with product registration | 5-year warranty |
| Returns | 100-day returns advertised on the product page | 100-day risk-free trial advertised on the product page | Return, refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt | 30 days; 15% restocking fee |
| Buy | Check price at Hansø | Check price at PERGOLUX | Check price at Mirador | Check price at Backyard Discovery |
- PERGOLUX Pergola 4 Pro (9.5/10): Higher published ratings and a motor, $6,495 at 10×13.
- Mirador 111DA (9.2/10): Aluminum, 102 mph, ships faster, $2,399 at 10×13.
- Backyard Discovery Evanston (8.9/10): A cheaper attached option in steel, $1,799 for 12×10.
Head-to-heads: Pergolux 4 Pro vs Hansø Kit · Pergolux 4 Pro vs Mirador 111S.
Hansø Kit specifications
| Brand / model | Hansø Aluminum Pergola Kit |
|---|---|
| Sizes sold (ft) | 10×10, 10×13, 13×13, 13×19 |
| Price at reference size | $4,931.55 for 10 × 13 ft (checked November 15, 2026) |
| Price per square foot | $37.94 (our calculation) |
| Frame | 6063-T5 aluminum |
| Louvers | Aluminum (single-layer, WindLock mounting) |
| Post section | Not published |
| Metal thickness | Not published |
| Roof control | Hand crank, no motor |
| Mounting | Freestanding or wall-mounted |
| Drainage | Integrated gutters |
| Wind rating (brand) | 120 mph wind rated — Hansø says "independently certified and tested"; anchoring per the manual |
| Snow load (brand) | 25 PSF snow load |
| Dimensions | Not published |
| Weight | Not published |
| Assembly (brand) | Hansø says two people, 2 to 4 hours, with pre-assembled parts. |
| Colors | Dark Gray, White |
| Options | Sun shades, heaters, wall-mount version at the same price |
| Warranty | 10-year warranty |
| Returns | 100-day returns advertised on the product page |
| Availability | Made to order: the store says "shipped in 10–14 weeks"; Black Friday orders are announced for late May 2027 delivery |
| Sold by | Hansø store |
Sources, read on November 15, 2026: hansohome.com.
Hansø Kit: questions buyers ask
Is Hanso still in business?
Yes. The store was taking orders on November 15, 2026, with made-to-order shipping quoted at 10–14 weeks.
How much does a Hanso pergola cost?
From $3,060 (10×10) to $8,658 (13×19) on November 15, 2026; $4,931.55 for 10×13. Same price wall-mounted.
How long does Hanso take to install?
Hansø says 2 to 4 hours with two people. One owner reports 6 to 7 hours with two people.
What are the Hanso pergola dimensions?
Four roof sizes: 10×10, 10×13, 13×13 and 13×19 ft. Hansø did not print overall heights on the page we read; ask before you order.
Written by Laura Benson for the Best Louvered Pergola editorial team. Updated November 15, 2026. Scores come from our methodology; prices move, so check the seller's page before you buy.