Question 1

What's the difference between a patio cover and a pergola cover?

Accepted Answer

A patio cover has a solid metal or canvas top that fully blocks Texas sun and rain. A pergola cover uses a fabric top — Commercial 95 knitted shade mesh or Phifertex Plus vinyl mesh — over an open-rafter pergola, filtering light while letting heat escape. We build both on welded aluminum frames in our Seguin shop.

Question 2

How much does a custom patio cover cost in San Antonio, Austin or the Hill Country?

Accepted Answer

Most residential patio covers in San Antonio, Austin and the Hill Country run $3,500–$12,000 depending on size, frame style, fabric vs metal top, and post count. Free-standing patio covers and outdoor-kitchen pavilions price higher. Send photos and rough dimensions and we'll come back with a written estimate same business day.

Question 3

Do I need a permit for a patio cover in San Antonio or Austin, TX?

Accepted Answer

Most attached residential patio covers under 200 sq ft don't require a permit, but San Antonio and Austin city codes vary. We help San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels and surrounding-city customers identify whether their patio cover build needs permitting and provide engineered drawings when required.

Question 4

Can you install a custom patio cover on my existing concrete slab?

Accepted Answer

Yes — most Texas patio cover installs anchor directly to your existing concrete slab. If you don't have a slab, we coordinate with a local concrete contractor or set the patio cover on engineered footings.

Question 5

What fabric do you use for pergola covers?

Accepted Answer

We build pergola covers in two fabrics: Commercial 95 (a knitted HDPE shade fabric that blocks ~95% of UV while letting air and heat escape) and Phifertex Plus (a vinyl-coated polyester mesh — heavier, longer life, more privacy). The right one depends on whether you want max airflow or max durability and screening.

Question 6

How much does a custom pergola cover cost?

Accepted Answer

Replacement rod-pocket and wave tops typically run $400–$1,800 depending on size and fabric. Full pergola builds with welded aluminum frames + fabric tops generally run $4,500–$18,000. Send dimensions or a photo and we'll quote it the same business day.

Question 7

Can you make a cover to fit my existing pergola?

Accepted Answer

Yes — pergola re-covers are most of what we do. We pattern Commercial 95 or Phifertex Plus to your existing posts and beams, sew rod-pocket sleeves or cable channels, and ship or install across Texas.

Question 8

Do pergola covers handle Texas wind and storms?

Accepted Answer

Both fabrics are engineered for sustained sun and wind, but no fabric top is hurricane-rated. We design rod-pocket and wave tops so they can be slid back or removed in under 60 seconds before a major storm. Fixed panels use marine-grade lacing and stainless hardware.

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