Patio Covers Austin
Shade Yo Self!
Patio Covers Austin can throw you some shade today! Cool off now with an affordable carport, yard canopy, or garden patio cover.
Cover That Patio or Carport
Don't fight the sun! Relax in the shade instead
A Patio Cover for All Seasons
Austin Patio Covers installs all-weather UV-protected shade sails. These hardy patio covers are UV protected and ready to work.
Durable and Sturdy
Our patio covers and carport shades aren't just grommeted - they feature next-gen bolted attach points and inline stainless steel cables.
Don't Sweat It
We prep the site, install heavy-gauge metal posts, secure and tension your shade, and clean up any materials. Want misters and fans? No prob!
How Cool Is It?
Under a carport shade or patio cover, temps run 15 to 25 degrees F cooler. Your friends and family will agree that your newly upgraded space is the coolest!
Surprise! Even Freestanding Austin Carport Covers and Gazebos Can Require Permits
Patio Covers Austin wants you to know more before you buy that handsome DIY carport cover, pergola, or gazebo from the big box store. You might anger your back setting that thing up - it weighs 900 pounds! And then you might find out you've also angered the City of Austin and have to take it back down! Did we mention it's a giant spinner toy in high winds?
Patio Cover and Carport Budgets
If you’ve got any house pride at all, choosing your patio cover, pergola, or carport shade is a style decision. But it’s also a financial decision. How do the numbers line up? Are you really saving more with one of those cookie-cutter corrugated metal carport eyesores from a big-box store? How about a custom metal structure from a local installer? And what if your patio cover requires permits and an architect? Let’s run some numbers.
It makes sense that Patio Covers Austin is the best value against our competition. Our solution uses less material, is easier to install, looks great, and doesn’t run afoul of city permitting. Don’t hate us because we’re better! Instead, make the smart choice and get a free quote on your patio cover, carport, or gazebo today!
Not convinced? Check our work and let us know if we’ve goofed! We curated our info from Lowes.com, buyer experiences on Reddit, and ChatGPT.
| Carport/Patio Cover Feature | Small DIY Gazebo from Big-Box Store | Big-Box Freestanding DIY Metal Carport | "Minimal" Metal Carport from Local Installer | Patio Sunshade from Patio Covers Austin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requires stable, level, erosion-proof foundation | YES | YES | YES | No |
| Counts toward your household's Austin impervious cover limit | YES | YES | YES | No |
| Requires a city permit (due to door swing and maneuvering, it's not advised to build a carport smaller than 200 SF) | No | YES | YES | No |
| May be denied if near airport, septic, gas pipeline, large tree root zones, setbacks, storm sewers, or restrictive neighborhood plan | No | YES | YES | No |
| May need special review if near floodplain, in historic district, or modifying building older than 40 years | No | YES | YES | No |
| Needs city technical review if not submitted by an architect | No | YES | YES | No |
| Size | 168 sq ft | 280 sq ft | 280 sq ft | 280+ sq ft |
| Rustproof? | Mostly (powder-coated steel) | Mostly (powder-coated steel) | No | Yes; fabric UV protected and warrantied |
| Windproof? | DIY bolts to foundation - depends on your foundation and skill | Not secured, only tested to 50 MPH | To 90 MPH | To 90 MPH, cabled to anchored steel posts |
| Cannot be easily stored? | YES | YES | YES | No |
| Estimated weight | 750 pounds | 877 pounds per Lowes.com | 340-575 pounds | 165 pounds incl posts |
| Owner manhours to set up | 10-15 | 10-15 | 0 | 0 |
| Invasiveness of installation | Extreme | Extreme | Significant | Minor |
| Purchase Price | $2400 | $2425 | $5200 | $2000-3000 |
| Estimated Foundation Cost (Xeri+Pavers/Concrete) | $1500/3000 | $2500/4000 | $2500/4000 | Not needed |
| Estimated Permits and Plans Cost | $0 | $1250 | $1250 | $0 |
| Estimated TOTAL COST | $3900/5400 | $6175/7675 | $8950/10450 | $2000-3000 |
| Estimated Cost Per Square Foot (Assuming Xeri+Pavers Foundation) | $23.21/sq ft | $22.05/sq ft | $31.96/sq ft | $7.14-10.71/sq ft |
| Curb Appeal | Good | Good | Nope | Good to Great |
Why Patio Covers Austin?
We're Local and Full-Service
We’re Austin locals and Central Texas only. We stand behind our service. When we answer the phone, the voice you hear is human and right down the road, not an AI chatbot or a bored, outsourced conglomeroid.
We're Experienced!
Our veteran teams have been working in Austin yards for years. Have you seen us around? Come out and say hi!
Client Testimonials
Chico was very professional and kind. He rescued my cat from 50 ft up in a tree, and didn't charge me anything!
Steven M.
Chico and his team did a great job. The quote was very fairly priced and I can tell he cares about what he does.
Matt S.
Chico is awesome. His team was efficient, incredibly informative, and overall great to work with.
Dune B.
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Patio Covers Austin: We're Chillin' It
Carport and Patio Covers for Austin, Pflugerville, and Round Rock, Texas
(512) 553-8059
Austin, Texas 78751
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
We Accept Venmo, Zelle, Check, Cash, and Credit Card
Call or Email for a Free Estimate
(512) 553-8059
Austin, Texas 78751
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
We Accept Venmo, Zelle, Check, Cash, and Credit Card
Call or Email for a Free Estimate
