When you request a pergola OEM quotation, the clearest first reply usually starts with project information—not a generic catalogue number. This checklist explains what to send so a manufacturer can review the layout, roof and side options, and the quantity you actually need.
1. Start with the project location and use
Share the destination country, site type, and how the outdoor area will be used. A patio lounge, poolside area, restaurant terrace, and residential extension can require different layout discussions. If you have a photo, sketch, or marked-up plan, include it. Approximate information is enough to begin; the first message does not need to be a completed construction drawing.
2. Record the opening and installation position
Note the approximate width, projection, and height, plus the number of pergolas required. State whether the structure will be attached to a building or freestanding, and identify nearby doors, walls, drainage points, and circulation routes. Compare the attached pergola layout with a freestanding outdoor room if you are still deciding. The useful question is not only “what size pergola?” but also “where can the columns and access routes work?”
3. List the roof and side options
Tell the supplier which options should be included in the quotation: adjustable louvers, selected side screens, glass or privacy sides, lighting, finish, and drainage details. Keep confirmed requirements separate from preferences. For example, you can say “screen required on the west side” and “dark grey finish preferred.” This makes the quotation easier to compare and reduces the risk of pricing the wrong configuration.
4. Confirm quantity and buying stage
State whether you are checking one project, preparing a trade order, or comparing several layouts for a larger development. Include the requested quantity and target timing only when known. If you are collecting options, ask the manufacturer to identify what remains to be confirmed rather than presenting an assumed specification as final.
5. Ask for a quote that matches the agreed layout
Before you compare prices, ask what is included in the quoted configuration and which details still need confirmation. The final review should match the agreed opening, installation position, roof, side treatment, finish, and quantity. Oscar’s Pergola collection is a useful starting point for comparing layouts, while the contact page is the right place to send your project details.
Quick OEM quotation checklist
- Destination country and site type
- Approximate width, projection, height, and quantity
- Attached or freestanding installation
- Roof, screen, glass, privacy, lighting, and finish preferences
- Photos, sketches, or marked-up plans when available
- What is confirmed, what is preferred, and what still needs review
A focused first message helps a pergola manufacturer respond to the actual project instead of a generic model. Send the details you have, then use the quotation review to confirm the configuration before you place an order.