Patio cover cost · DFW
What a patio cover or pergola costs in DFW
Typical per-square-foot ranges for cedar pergolas and attached patio covers. A pergola has an open top. A patio cover has a solid roof tied into the house, with engineering and a permit behind it, so it costs more.
Typical cost per square foot
| Build | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Freestanding cedar pergola | $75 to $100 per sq ft | Open top. Smaller pergolas land at the high end. |
| Attached cedar patio cover, solid roof | $90 to $130 per sq ft | Roof tied into the house, shingles or metal, gutters. |
These are typical ranges only. Every job is priced in writing after a site walk. Size, access, materials, and HOA or city rules change the number.
Two common sizes
12x12 cedar pergola (144 sq ft)
$10,800 to $14,400
12x20 attached patio cover (240 sq ft)
$21,600 to $31,200
Small structures cost more per square foot. The posts and footings do not shrink with the size.
What the range includes
- Cedar posts, beams and rafters on steel bases
- Footings set for North Texas clay
- Roof decking and roofing matched to the house (patio covers)
- Gutters (patio covers)
- Plans, engineering and the permit when the city requires one
- Stain
What moves the number
- Size and the longest open span
- Freestanding or attached to the house
- Roof type and matching the house roof
- A tongue-and-groove ceiling
- Fans, lights and the circuit to run them
- Stone or wrapped columns
- Tearing out an old structure first
- City permit and HOA review
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Common questions
Why does a patio cover cost more than a pergola?
A patio cover has a real roof. It ties into the house, carries roof decking, shingles or metal and gutters, and needs engineering and a permit. A pergola is open framing.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover?
Usually, for an attached cover. Most cities around Rockwall want plans and a permit. We handle the plans, engineering and permit as part of the job.
Can I finance a patio cover?
Yes. Projects over $1,000 can be financed through Acorn Finance. Checking your options does not affect your credit score.
A range is a starting point. Your job gets one price.
Free site visit, written scope, set price.