Outdoor Living Spaces in Austin, TX
Covered patios, pergolas, decks, and outdoor kitchens — engineered for Texas sun and built so you actually use the back yard between May and October.
- Licensed & insured in Texas
- Free on-site estimates
- Written fixed-price contracts
- English & Español
Quick Answer
What does a covered patio cost in Austin?
An attached covered patio generally runs $18,000–$45,000 depending on span, roof style, and whether you are matching the existing roofline. Adding an outdoor kitchen, fans, lighting, and a fireplace moves it up from there.
The best square footage you own
A Covered Patio Is What Makes an Austin Back Yard Usable
You already own the land. It just becomes unusable for five months a year.
An open patio in Austin is a slab you look at from June through September. Put a properly engineered roof over it, add fans and lighting, and the same slab becomes the room your family actually lives in — for a fraction of what enclosed square footage costs to build.
We design the cover to tie into your existing roofline so it reads as part of the house, not a carport bolted to the back.
- Attached covered patios engineered and permitted
- Cedar and steel pergolas
- Composite and hardwood decks
- Outdoor kitchens with gas, water, and electrical runs
- Fans, recessed lighting, and outdoor-rated circuits
- Stone and paver patios, fire pits, and seating walls
Reference PhotoHow It Works
How We Build a Patio Cover — Timeline and Cost
Free Walk-Through
We come to your home, measure, listen to what you actually want, and flag anything that could turn into a surprise later.
Fixed Written Quote
You get a line-item scope and a fixed price — not a vague range. Materials, labor, and permits all spelled out before anyone starts.
We Build It
One point of contact, a posted schedule, and a crew that cleans up daily. You always know what happens tomorrow.
Walk-Through & Warranty
We go room by room with you, fix the punch list, and back the workmanship in writing.
Answers
Outdoor Living and Patio Questions in Austin
What does a covered patio cost in Austin?
An attached covered patio generally runs $18,000–$45,000 depending on span, roof style, and whether you are matching the existing roofline. Adding an outdoor kitchen, fans, lighting, and a fireplace moves it up from there.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover?
A permanent roofed structure attached to the house requires a permit and, in most cases, engineering for the beam and footings. Freestanding pergolas sometimes do not, depending on size. We confirm for your specific project and pull whatever is required.
Will it make my house hotter?
Done right, the opposite. A properly sized cover shading west and south glass cuts direct solar gain into the house — in Austin that is one of the few upgrades that improves comfort indoors and adds usable outdoor space.
What holds up best in Central Texas?
Cedar and steel both work. Cedar looks better and needs periodic sealing; steel costs more upfront and is essentially maintenance-free. We will show you both and let you pick based on how much you want to maintain it.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen?
Yes — masonry or framed islands with grills, sinks, refrigeration, and the gas, water, and electrical runs to serve them, all permitted where required.
How long does a patio project take?
Typically 3–6 weeks on site after permits, plus lead time on any custom steel or specialty materials.
Service Area
Serving Austin and 35 Miles Around It
If you are within about 45 minutes of downtown Austin, we can be at your home for a free on-site estimate — usually within 48 hours.
- Austin
- Round Rock
- Cedar Park
- Pflugerville
- Georgetown
- Leander
- Lakeway
- Bee Cave
- West Lake Hills
- Buda
- Kyle
- Manor
- Bastrop
- Dripping Springs
- Hutto
- San Marcos
- Wells Branch
- Sunset Valley
- Rollingwood
- Elgin
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Everything We Build in Central Texas
Make the Back Yard Usable Again
Send us a photo of your back yard on WhatsApp. We will sketch what fits and what it costs.