Guide
What a cedar patio cover costs in Texas
Roofed cedar patio cover pricing per square foot in Dallas-Fort Worth and East Texas, from a signed job, with worked examples and what's not included.
McKinney, Collin County
Patio covers in McKinney
A cedar frame on engineered piers and a roof that ties into the house. Built to keep a McKinney patio dry in May and shaded in August. About 35 minutes from our Royse City base.
Building in McKinney
What to know before you cover the patio
Stonebridge Ranch and Craig Ranch are the big master-planned communities on the west side, and Tucker Hill and Trinity Falls are newer HOA neighborhoods. The historic downtown square, Towne Lake and Erwin Park round out the town.
Permits and HOA
City of McKinney Building Inspections issues residential permits. Most of McKinney is HOA subdivisions, and HOA approval usually comes before the city permit. Outside city limits, Collin County has little or no residential permitting.
The ground under the posts
Blackland clay with high plasticity. Pergola and patio cover posts go on engineered piers below the active zone, sized for the roof they carry.
What a cover needs
01
Posts on piers
A slab edge isn't a footing. Every post lands on an engineered pier or a spot the engineer signs off on.
02
A clean tie-in
Flashed at the fascia or on a ledger, pitched to match. If the tie-in leaks, nothing else matters.
03
Water somewhere
Gutters and downspouts carry the new roof's water away from the slab, not onto the foundation.
What it costs
Roofed cedar patio cover, priced off a signed job. Design and permits are one flat line. Concrete and power are only there if you need them.
| What | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar post-and-beam patio cover | Western Red Cedar post-and-beam frame on engineered piers with concealed standoff bases, doubled perimeter beams, exposed rafters, corbels at every post, standing seam metal roof sloped for drainage, full stain finish. | $119/SF$20,000 minimum |
| Design, engineering and permits | Engineered plan set for a roofed structure, structural detailing of the post anchorage and roof framing, the permit application and the city's permit fees. | $2,200 |
| Reinforced concrete patio | Base preparation, forming, reinforcement, expansion joints, 4 in placement and broom finish. Patios, walkways and pads. | $19/SF$6,000 minimum |
| Outdoor electrical | Dedicated GFCI-protected circuit from the existing panel, trenched and in conduit, ending at two weather-rated outlets. Rough-in and final trim. | $1,450 |
Covers over 300 SF price lower per SF. Run a size in the cost calculator or see the pricing page.
Is this a fit
We're probably not your builder if
- You want a kit dropped off and nothing else.
- You need a repair on a structure someone else built.
- The budget is under $20,000 for a roofed cover.
We're a fit if
- You want a cedar pergola or a roofed patio cover built right the first time.
- You want one contractor to handle design, permit, build and stain.
- You live in Dallas-Fort Worth or East Texas.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in McKinney?
City of McKinney Building Inspections issues residential permits. Most of McKinney is HOA subdivisions, and HOA approval usually comes before the city permit. Outside city limits, Collin County has little or no residential permitting. A roofed cover is a structure, so plan on it. Our $2,200 design and permit line covers the engineered plans and the city's fees.
How much is a patio cover in McKinney?
$119 per SF with a $20,000 minimum on covers up to 300 SF, plus $2,200 for design and permit. Bigger covers come in lower per SF because the engineering and setup spread over more area. We price those at the visit.
Can the cover tie into my roof?
Usually. We tie in at the fascia or run a ledger, flash it, and match the pitch so water sheds off both roofs. If your roofline is too low for a clean tie-in, we build it freestanding a few inches off the house.
What does the ground in McKinney mean for the posts?
Blackland clay with high plasticity. Pergola and patio cover posts go on engineered piers below the active zone, sized for the roof they carry.
Do you actually build in McKinney?
Yes. About 35 minutes from our Royse City base. We build patio covers, pergolas and covered outdoor kitchens across Collin County.
Before you call anyone
Guide
Patio cover permits, HOA approval and engineering in Texas
What a patio cover or pergola permit takes in DFW and East Texas. City permits, HOA approval, engineering, inspections, and why Blackland clay sets pier depth.
Guide
Pergola or patio cover: which one you actually need
The real difference between an open cedar pergola and a roofed patio cover in Texas. Shade, rain, heat, permits and what each one costs.
Want shade without a roof? See pergolas in McKinney.
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