One: building on unlevel ground — every later step fights it. Two: skipping anchors, or using the wrong ones for the surface. Three: not counting parts before starting — missing hardware mid-build means a half-built pergola sitting in the yard. Four: ignoring HOA or permit rules until the letter arrives. Five: treating the shade cover as weatherproofing — it is not. A kit that looks like a weekend project often runs long; a professional assembly is measured, leveled, and anchored the first time. Call or text (689) 323-9794 — TechPro Renovation builds and assembles pergolas in Apopka and greater Orlando. Service page: https://techprorenovation.com/services/home-improvement/pergola-building-installation-150708289