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.
Richardson, Dallas County
Patio covers in Richardson
A cedar frame on engineered piers and a roof that ties into the house. Built to keep a Richardson patio dry in May and shaded in August. About 35 minutes from our Royse City base.
Building in Richardson
What to know before you cover the patio
Canyon Creek and Richardson Heights are established neighborhoods with mature trees and deep backyards. Breckinridge Park and the Cottonwood Creek trail run through the residential side, and US 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike frame the city.
Permits and HOA
City of Richardson Building Inspection issues residential permits for patio covers and pergolas. Many neighborhoods have an HOA or a neighborhood association, and HOA approval usually comes before the city permit. The city straddles the Dallas and Collin county line.
The ground under the posts
Blackland clay under established neighborhoods. Posts go on engineered piers set below the active zone, and older lots can have old slab patios and buried lines where a pier needs to go.
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 Richardson?
City of Richardson Building Inspection issues residential permits for patio covers and pergolas. Many neighborhoods have an HOA or a neighborhood association, and HOA approval usually comes before the city permit. The city straddles the Dallas and Collin county line. 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 Richardson?
$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 Richardson mean for the posts?
Blackland clay under established neighborhoods. Posts go on engineered piers set below the active zone, and older lots can have old slab patios and buried lines where a pier needs to go.
Do you actually build in Richardson?
Yes. About 35 minutes from our Royse City base. We build patio covers, pergolas and covered outdoor kitchens across Dallas 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 Richardson.
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