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Pergolas & Covered Patios
Custom pergolas and covered patios that extend your living space into the outdoors — and make it usable in the middle of summer.
What We Build
We build two kinds of shade structures: open pergolas and solid-roof patio covers, each in cedar or aluminum. We'll help you pick the style and material that fits your home and how you use the space.
Open-beam wood pergolas that frame a space with shade while keeping it open and airy.
Solid-roof, gable-style patio covers for full shade and a bigger sense of space.
Low-maintenance aluminum pergolas and patio covers built to last for years with little upkeep.
Adjustable aluminum louvers let you dial in shade or open the roof up on demand.
Difference Between a Patio Cover and a Pergola
A patio cover protects you from the rain, whereas a pergola only provides protection from the sun.
Depending on the orientation of your pergola, you can achieve upwards of 50% shade, whereas a patio cover nears 100%.
A patio cover lasts longer with a solid roof for consistent protection. A pergola, due to its open design, has a slightly shorter lifespan but offers a more natural and airy atmosphere.
A pergola is a more cost-effective means of creating shade and adding structure to your outdoor space.
How It Works
We walk your property, talk through what you want, and put together a design that fits your space and budget.
You choose stone, brick, or finish options, and we schedule the build around permitting and site prep.
Our crew builds it to spec, and we walk the finished project with you before calling it done.
A well-placed patio cover or pergola blocks direct sun and rain, so your patio stays usable well past the hottest part of the afternoon — not just at dusk.
A patio cover or pergola adds real curb appeal and gives you flexible space for outdoor dining, entertaining, or just relaxing — space buyers notice.
We match stone, brick, and paint to your existing exterior, so the structure reads as part of the house — not an add-on bolted to the back of it.
Beyond swapping a light bulb or fan blade now and then, a garden hose handles most of it — whether it's wood, cedar, or aluminum.
Unlike a wood-frame cover, an aluminum patio cover should last for decades with little to no maintenance. They're rated to withstand serious wind, including on rooftop patios.
No. The color is baked onto the surface during manufacturing, so an extra coat of sealant isn't necessary.
In theory, yes — the slats get pulled and replaced with an insulated panel. In practice it's a more involved retrofit than it sounds, so we'll walk you through what that actually takes for your structure.
A custom-built pergola costs more than a kit from a box store, since price depends on materials, electrical, and size — we'll price it at the initial consultation. And yes, nearly every element is up to you.
Figure on a lifespan similar to a wood fence — with proper care you'll get years out of it, and cedar posts can be trimmed to treated lumber so you replace the cedar accent instead of the whole structure. Whether it's worth it comes down to your budget, your goals for the space, and how long you'll be in the home — but it opens up real living space you wouldn't have otherwise.
A garden hose is usually enough. Treat the top the same way you'd treat a roof — a tarp isn't a real long-term fix, even though it's technically possible.
Yes. We demo the existing cover, clean up the area, and build the new one as if the old structure was never there.
Our standard footing for a traditional attached structure is 24"x24"x24" of caged rebar — deep enough to carry the structure properly, not just meet the minimum.
Built correctly and maintained normally, it should last as long as the home. Maintenance is mostly a garden hose, plus keeping an eye out for wasp nests, pollen buildup, or mold and mildew.
The structure itself should last as long as the home; any decorative trim or cedar accents will need replacing over time. Compared to a full home addition, a gabled patio cover is a cost-efficient way to add real living space and a different feel to your backyard.
A garden hose or a pressure washer on a low setting keeps it clean without damaging the finish.
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