10×12 pressure-treated open pergola
$7,500
PT posts, beams, rafters, slats; normal layout; normal cleanup; one-year workmanship warranty.
Real Standards · 2026
Pergola & Patio Cover Cost in DFW (2026)
Open cedar pergolas from $7,500 (10×12 pressure-treated), $14,500 (12×16 cedar), $30,000 (20×20 cedar). Finished patio covers from $37,500 (12×20 lean-to), $62,000 (20×20 standard), $114,000 (20×30 gable). All-in pricing, written scope before deposit.
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Get a pergola / cover quote
Tell us the footprint and whether you want an open pergola or a finished cover. Free on-site visit.
Open Pergolas
Posts, beams, rafters — open overhead.
Partial shade, visual definition, light wind buffer. Cedar reads premium and weathers gracefully; pressure-treated is the cost-conscious option for a clean modern frame.
12×16 cedar open pergola
$14,500
Cedar posts, beams, rafters, slats; normal finish; normal cleanup; one-year workmanship warranty.
20×20 cedar open pergola
$30,000
Large cedar pergola — heavier timbers, code-compliant spans, normal finish, normal cleanup.
Pergola with polycarbonate roof panels
$115/SF
$12,500 minimum
Pergola structure plus polycarbonate cover (sun/rain protection), standard normal cleanup.
Finished Patio Covers
Real roof, real shade, real rain protection.
Shingle or metal roof tied into the existing house. Engineered structure, fascia, soffit, ceiling finish, and code-compliant load review. This is the category you want for usable year-round outdoor space.
12×20 finished lean-to patio cover
$37,500
Shingle roof, posts, fascia, finished soffit, normal tie-in to existing structure, normal cleanup, and one-year workmanship warranty.
20×20 finished roofed patio cover
$62,000
Default finished patio cover standard — shingle roof, posts, fascia, soffit, normal tie-in, normal cleanup, and one-year workmanship warranty.
20×30 finished roofed patio cover
$93,000
Large finished patio cover, shingle roof, posts, fascia, soffit, normal tie-in.
20×20 gable / A-frame patio cover
$76,000
Gable roof, shingles, fascia, soffit, normal tie-in to existing structure.
20×30 gable / A-frame patio cover
$114,000
Large gable patio cover, shingle roof, posts, fascia, soffit, normal tie-in.
Common Upgrades
What homeowners add to the standard.
Patio-cover electrical rough-in allowance
$3,500
Basic lights / fan / switch / outlet allowance for a patio cover.
Finished tongue-and-groove ceiling upgrade
+$18/SF ceiling area
Decorative finished T&G ceiling upgrade.
All i30 Builders full-project prices include normal mobilization, ordinary protection of adjacent areas, labor, standard materials listed in the scope, project coordination, normal cleanup, and a one-year workmanship warranty on the listed scope.
Real i30 Project — Reference
One specific pergola build — Forney.
- Build
- Free-standing cedar, stained
- Size
- 240 SF cover
- Timeline
- 5 business days
- Lighting
- Low-voltage on a house switch
Real build, real inputs. Footprint, post system, freestanding vs attached, stain, lighting, and weather windows all moved this number — and every pergola moves differently. Use the per-SF and per-LF standards above as a starting band; the case study shows what one specific design actually looked like. Your pergola will be quoted on the design, materials, and site we walk together.
Read the full case study →What Drives the Final Number
Up and down — the honest answer.
Pushes price up
- Finished cover vs open pergola (jumps to $37K–$114K range)
- Gable / A-frame roofline vs simple lean-to
- Cedar vs pressure-treated lumber on open pergolas
- Polycarbonate roof panels added to a pergola ($115/SF, $12,500 min)
- Tongue-and-groove finished ceiling upgrade (+$18/SF)
- Electrical rough-in for fans, lights, outlets ($3,500 allowance)
- Outdoor kitchen or fireplace integration
- Complex roof tie-in to existing house line
- Engineering review for oversized timbers or unusual spans
- New slab below the structure (priced under concrete scope)
Keeps price down
- Open pergola vs finished roof cover
- Pressure-treated lumber on open pergolas (instead of cedar)
- Smaller footprint (10×12 instead of 20×20)
- Simple lean-to tie-in vs custom gable
- Defer electrical (we can pull a circuit later if you change your mind)
- Standard cedar grade (no premium / stain-grade upgrade)
Common Cost Questions
Frequently asked
How much does a pergola or patio cover cost in DFW?
Depends on whether you want an open pergola or a finished (roofed) cover. Open pergolas: 10×12 pressure-treated $7,500, 12×16 cedar $14,500, 20×20 cedar $30,000, pergola with polycarbonate roof panels $115/SF ($12,500 min). Finished patio covers: 12×20 lean-to $37,500, 20×20 standard $62,000, 20×30 standard $93,000, 20×20 gable $76,000, 20×30 gable $114,000.
What's the difference between a pergola and a patio cover?
A pergola is an open structure — posts and beams with rafters and slats overhead, no solid roof. It gives partial shade and visual definition. A patio cover (or covered patio) has a real shingle or metal roof tied into the house, and it stays dry in the rain. Pergolas run $7,500–$30,000 depending on size and material; finished covers start at $37,500 and go up substantially with size and roof style.
Why does a finished patio cover cost so much more than an open pergola?
A finished patio cover is essentially building part of the house — engineered structure tied into the existing roof, shingles or metal roof, fascia, soffit, ceiling finish, and code-compliant load engineering. The 20×20 finished cover at $62K reflects all of that, vs $30K for a 20×20 open cedar pergola where you're really just buying timbers, posts, and rafters. Different scopes entirely.
Can I add electrical for fans and lights?
Yes — $3,500 electrical rough-in allowance covers basic lights, fans, switches, and outlets on a patio cover. Anything beyond that (subpanel upgrade, smart controls, trenching to a remote subpanel, low-voltage landscape lighting) is scoped separately.
Tongue-and-groove ceiling vs painted soffit?
T&G adds $18/SF over a standard painted soffit. It's a meaningful upgrade visually — stained cedar or pine T&G under a roof reads premium, where a painted soffit reads functional. For a 20×20 cover (400 SF ceiling area), that's about $7,200 added.
Do I need a new concrete slab under the cover?
Depends on what's there. If you have an existing concrete patio in good condition, the cover can sit over it (posts anchored into the slab). If the slab is failing or you don't have one, that's a separate concrete scope — usually $14/SF for a new slab over 300 SF.
What's included in the price?
All i30 Builders full-project prices include normal mobilization, ordinary protection of adjacent areas, labor, standard materials listed in the scope, project coordination, normal cleanup, and a one-year workmanship warranty on the listed scope.
Get a written pergola or patio cover quote
Tell us your approximate footprint, whether you want open pergola or finished cover, and any upgrades (electrical, T&G ceiling, outdoor kitchen integration). Free site walk; itemized scope back within 5 business days.