Adam
Poor On-Time Shipment / Terrible Communication
Order was placed in early May 2026 with an estimated leadtime of 6 - 8 weeks. At the end of July (9 weeks), I called their customer service to check on delivery status. I was informed that there was a quality control issue that delayed shipment until the end of August. I informed the service representative that if there were issues with the order, they should have contacted me, so that I can reschedule contractors. This is basic customer service. With the new timeline, I scheduled the Pergolux recommended installation team, pulled my awning down and prepared for delivery. In late August, I called to check on shipment, since I had (again) heard nothing. This time, I was informed that my order was placed on hold due to material supply issues. I asked the customer service agent to cancel the order, and they threatened to charge me a 10% cancellation fee. I reminded them that I was not cancelling willfully, but only because Pergolux could not fulfill my order within the stated leadtime, and that Pergolux's own T&Cs state that if there significant leadtime issues, the customer can cancel. Since I don't have any leadtime at this point, and we are a month after the stated leadtime, I would expect a full refund. Apparently, a manager is going to email me in 24 hours. Communication is extremely poor for a "high-end" system. For any "high-end" company, any changes to the order should result in a communication to the customer about the change and what to expect next. This is basic customer service, especially when contractors might be involved (since they also have cancellation fees).
Response from PERGOLUX USAAug 26, 2026
Adam, we’re truly sorry for the experience you had with us. You were given an expected lead time, and we understand how frustrating it was to make plans around that timeline—especially when contractors and other preparations were involved—and then not receive timely updates when things changed. You were right to expect better communication from us, and we’ll be taking this feedback back to our team to help us do better going forward. We also understand why you ultimately chose to cancel. Given the circumstances surrounding your order and the delays you experienced, we made an exception to our standard cancellation policy and processed a full refund. While we’re disappointed that we didn’t deliver the experience you expected, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback regarding communication is something we take seriously and will use to improve how we handle delays going forward. We sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this caused. The PERGOLUX Team



