Solid-roof patio covers
Full shade structure with a solid roof, typically matched to the house roof. Great for year-round outdoor use.
Pros
- Rain and sun protection
- Usable outdoor living room
Considerations
- Reduces light to adjacent rooms
Patio Covers & Driveways
Patio Covers & Outdoor Structures in California
Covered patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and driveways built to last.
Why it matters
What this service is really about.
Outdoor structures look simple but they're engineered construction — footings, attachment to the house, wind loads, and permitting all matter. A patio cover that's not attached correctly is both a code issue and a safety issue.
Driveways look simple too, until the base fails in the first rainy season. We do base prep, slope, and reinforcement correctly the first time.
Common problems
What we typically see.
- Patio covers pulling away from the house after a few seasons
- Open pergolas that provide no real shade when it matters
- Driveways cracking or settling from poor base prep
- Missing or failed permits discovered during a home sale
- Outdoor structures without proper drainage
- Electrical and lighting run without code-compliant protection
Options
Structures & driveways
A plain-language breakdown of the choices. Final pricing is always site-specific and provided in writing after an inspection.
Open pergolas (wood or aluminum)
Rafters only — filters light, defines the space, supports climbing plants or fabric.
Pros
- Architectural presence
- Still feels open
Considerations
- Limited rain protection
Louvered / motorized covers
Adjustable aluminum louvers that open and close. Premium but controls sun/rain on demand.
Pros
- Flexible shade
- Low maintenance
Considerations
- Higher cost
- Motors and controls to service
Concrete driveways
Standard poured concrete with proper base, reinforcement, and control joints.
- Lifespan
- 30+ years
Pros
- Long lifespan
- Clean look
Considerations
- Visible cracks if control joints aren't right
Paver driveways
Individual pavers on a compacted base — higher-end look, repairable, and long-lived.
- Lifespan
- 30+ years
Pros
- Beautiful
- Spot-repairable
Considerations
- Higher installed cost
- Joint maintenance
Materials & quality
What we install, and why.
Patio cover systems from Alumawood, Equinox louvered roofs, and custom wood builds. Pavers from Belgard and Angelus.
Where we work
Across California — coast to inland.
Los Angeles · Orange County · San Diego · Ventura · Santa Barbara · Inland Empire · Bay Area · Sacramento · Central Valley.
Recent work
Project photos.
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