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Patio Covers in Austin, TX

We build custom patio covers in Austin that give you full shade and protection from sun and rain. Our solid-roof covers and roof extensions turn your backyard into comfortable living space you can use all year.

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Solid-Roof Patio Covers for Austin Homes

A patio cover gives you a solid roof overhead, so you get full shade and real protection from sun and rain. Unlike an open pergola, it seals out the weather, which means you can use the space on a blazing July afternoon or during a sudden Texas downpour. As part of our patio cover and pergola work, we handle the framing, roofing, and finishing so your patio cover feels like a true extension of your home.

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Why 512 Luxury Landscape Design

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Us for Their Patio Cover

A solid-roof patio cover is a long-term addition to your home, so every structural choice matters.

  • Rated 4.8 on Google

    28 homeowners have reviewed us on Google, with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Read our Google reviews

  • Designing and Building Since 2018

    One in-house team designs and builds your project, so there is no handoff between a designer and a separate crew. The owner stays involved from the first walk-through to the final cleanup.

  • Flashing, Footings, and Deep Overhangs

    We flash the joint where the cover meets the house and plan drainage for heavy spring storms. Each post sits on a footing sized for our clay. Deep overhangs block the west and south sun, and framing connections are engineered for wind and hail.

Patio Covers & Roof Extensions in Austin, TX

SOLID-ROOF PATIO STRUCTURES FOR YEAR-ROUND USE

A patio cover is the difference between a backyard you look at and one you actually live in. With a solid roof overhead, the space stays usable through the hottest part of summer and the wettest spring storms. We design each cover to match your home and tie into the right drainage, then build it to stand up to Central Texas weather. Whether you want a quiet shaded corner or a full outdoor room with a kitchen and seating, a covered patio makes the outdoors part of your everyday life.

How We Build a Patio Cover

Building a solid-roof cover takes more planning than an open structure, so we work through each step carefully.

  • A site visit to measure the patio, check your roofline, and plan the layout.
  • A custom design that matches your home and handles water runoff the right way.
  • Framing and structural posts set on solid footings for long-term strength.
  • Roofing, ceiling finishes, and trim that tie the cover into your house.

Why Patio Covers Make Sense in Austin

Our summers are long and the sun is relentless, so an open patio often sits empty when you most want to use it. A solid roof changes that. It blocks direct sun, keeps the space dry during storms, and shades the back wall of your house, which can ease the load on your air conditioning. Add a fan and some lighting, and a covered patio becomes the coolest spot in the yard from late spring through fall. It is one of the most practical outdoor upgrades you can make in Central Texas.

Patio Roof Extensions

When your patio sits right against the back of the house, a roof extension is often the cleanest option. It carries your home's existing roofline out over the patio, so the new cover looks like it was always part of the house. Tying new roofing into an existing roof takes care, so we plan the connection before any framing goes up. We study your current roof and its pitch, tie the framing into the existing structure, and set it on solid support posts. Then we match the roofing, flashing, and trim so the extension blends in.

  • Matching shingle, metal, or tile roofing to suit your existing roof
  • Solid posts or columns wrapped in wood, stone, or stucco
  • Gutters, downspouts, and surface slope planned to send water away from your foundation

Because an extension uses the same roofing as your home, it ages and weathers in step with the rest of the house. It also shades the back wall, which can help keep nearby rooms cooler. If your patio sits away from the house, a freestanding patio cover may be the better fit, and we build those too.

The Cover and the Surface Underneath

A covered patio has two parts: the roofed structure and the patio surface below it. This page is about the cover. For the surface underneath, you have options.

  • A poured concrete patio for a smooth, durable, low-cost slab
  • A paver patio for a more decorative, custom-pattern surface
  • Roof styles that attach to the house or stand on their own posts
  • Ceiling finishes from exposed beams to a clean tongue-and-groove look
  • Built-in fans and lighting for comfort after dark

Planning both at once means the slab and the cover line up perfectly, and you only manage one project from start to finish.

Patio Covers Across the Austin Area

We offer patio covers for homes across Central Texas, including Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Leander, and Cedar Park. See every community we work in on our service areas page.

Planning ahead? Read pergola vs. covered patio for Austin homes.

Ready for a patio cover you can use all year? Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and start your patio cover design.

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Why Austin Summers Make a Patio Cover Such a Smart Choice

Austin gets over 300 days of sun a year, and the stretch from May through September can push temperatures well past 100 degrees. An open patio sits unused through most of that. A solid-roof patio cover changes the equation by creating a shaded room outdoors that stays usable through the hottest afternoons and the wettest spring storms.

We build every patio cover around the conditions unique to this part of Texas, from the angle of afternoon sun to the clay soil beneath the footings. Homeowners across Westlake, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, and Round Rock count on us for structures that match both their home and the Central Texas climate.

  • Long summer afternoons with direct west and south sun that demands deep roof overhangs for real shade.
  • Spring storms that can drop several inches of rain quickly, requiring solid drainage and proper flashing where the cover meets the house.
  • Expansive clay soil that shifts with the seasons, which we address with correctly sized footings for each post.
  • Occasional strong wind and hail that call for engineered framing connections and impact-resistant roofing choices.
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Questions & Answers

Patio Covers & Roof Extensions FAQs

  • What is the difference between a covered patio and a pergola?

    A covered patio has a solid roof that blocks sun and rain completely, so you can use the space in any weather. A pergola has an open or slatted top that filters light but does not fully seal out the elements.

  • Do you build the patio slab too, or just the cover?

    This page is about the roofed cover that goes over the patio. We also build the surface underneath, whether you want a concrete slab or a paver patio, so the slab and the cover can be planned together as one project.

  • Can a covered patio attach to my existing roofline?

    Yes. Many covered patios tie into the home's existing roof for a seamless look, while others stand alone. We check your structure and design the cover so it drains well and matches your house.

  • Will a roof extension match my existing roof?

    Yes. We match the pitch, materials, and trim of your current roof as closely as possible so the extension looks like part of the original house, not an add-on stuck on afterward.

  • How is a roof extension different from a freestanding cover?

    A roof extension attaches to and continues your home's roofline, while a freestanding cover stands alone on its own posts away from the house. An extension blends into the home. A freestanding cover works better for patios set apart from the structure.

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