Answer
Do pergolas need foundations?
Yes, the posts need proper foundations sized to the structure and ground.
In short
Yes. A pergola needs its posts set on proper foundations to stay solid and square, sized to the structure and the ground. A flat-pack kit often skimps this, which is why it loosens over time. A bespoke pergola is built to stand for years.
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