Cedar, painted wood and aluminum pergolas with posts set in real concrete footings and rafter profiles you pick yourself.
A pergola turns a patio you avoid in July into one you actually use. The two real questions are how much shade you want and how the posts are anchored, because a structure that is not properly footed becomes a problem the first time a real storm comes through.
We build in cedar, painted wood and powder-coated aluminum, freestanding or attached to the house, with posts set in concrete footings sized to the span. Louvered aluminum roofs and solid metal panels are both options where you want real rain protection rather than filtered light.
A pergola frames the patio without closing it in. Ours are built on real footings, sized to the space, and finished with the rafter tails and stain you choose from a physical sample catalog.
Posts set in concrete footings sized to the structure
Cedar, painted wood or aluminum, depending on the upkeep you want
Slat spacing or solid roof set to the shade you are after
Workmanship warranty in the contract, on top of the manufacturer warranties on materials.
An attached pergola ties into the house and feels like an extension of the room behind it, but it has to be flashed and fastened correctly or it becomes a water problem at the wall. A freestanding structure is simpler, can go anywhere in the yard, and is easier to permit in most cities. Where the patio sits relative to the sun usually decides which one makes sense.
Coverage is the second decision. Open slats give filtered shade and let rain through. Tighter slat spacing or an added canopy blocks more sun. A solid metal or polycarbonate roof gives real rain protection and turns the space into something you can use during a storm, which is what most people actually want once they think it through. Each step up costs more and changes the framing underneath.
We walk the property with you, measure, and talk through how you actually want to use the space. Free, no pressure.
We recreate your yard in 3D and show you the finished space, with materials picked from real samples, plus an itemized written price.
We pull city permits and prepare your HOA packet, then give you a start date and keep it.
Our own crews build it. Forms pulled, debris hauled, site swept — your neighbors only know we were there by the finished work.
Free walkthrough, free 3D design, itemized price in writing. Financing available so the project doesn't have to wait.
Cedar looks warmer and costs less up front but needs staining every couple of years to hold its color in this sun. Powder-coated aluminum costs more and never needs refinishing. If you do not want a maintenance chore, aluminum is worth the difference.
It depends on the city, the size and whether it attaches to the house. Attached structures with a solid roof usually do require a permit. We check for your address and tell you before we build.
Often yes, if the slab is thick enough and in good condition to carry the post loads. If it is a thin four-inch slab we may need to cut in footings. We check before quoting rather than finding out on install day.
Yes. We handle city permits and inspections for covered patios, pergolas, electrical and gas work across Rockwall, Royse City, Fate, Heath, Rowlett, Wylie, Forney, Garland, Dallas and the surrounding municipalities, and we prepare HOA submittal packets using your 3D design. Permit costs are a line item in your estimate.
Yes. A written workmanship warranty on every project, on top of the manufacturer warranties on pavers, turf, aluminum and materials. The terms are in your contract, not buried somewhere.
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