Permanent roof systems engineered over existing or planned patios — designed for Wisconsin snow loads, proper drainage, and clean structural tie-in to your home.

We design and build roof structures over patios. If you’re looking for covered roof systems built over elevated decking, see our Covered Decks page.

We design and build permanent structural roof systems over concrete patios and paver surfaces. These are not freestanding shade kits or bolt-on covers — they are engineered roof structures supported by frost-protected footings and structural posts.

While most patio roof systems are structurally tied into the home, freestanding roof structures supported by frost-protected footings can also be engineered when site conditions require separation from the main structure.

Each roof is designed to integrate cleanly with your home, manage Wisconsin snow loads, and protect both the structure and the patio surface below.

Best results occur when the roof is planned before the patio is installed.

Roof attachment and flashing details determine long-term performance. We engineer ledger connections, beam sizing, and load transfer so the structure ties into the home without compromising the building envelope.

Proper roof pitch, drainage planning, and flashing integration are addressed before construction begins — not corrected after problems appear.

For a deeper breakdown of framing methods, inspection-critical details, and structural tie-in standards, see How We Build Patio Roof Structures. →

Patio roof systems can be designed to accommodate future screening or enclosure without redesigning the structural system. Post placement, beam spans, and roof framing are planned with flexibility in mind — while preserving airflow and structural integrity.

Roof form selection depends on existing home geometry, drainage direction, snow load requirements, and permitting considerations.

We build structural roof systems over existing or planned patios. Each project includes engineered post and footing design, structural framing, roof tie-in integration, and drainage planning — built to perform under Wisconsin snow loads and freeze-thaw conditions.

You can view completed patio roof structure projects in our Project Gallery. →

We do not install concrete flatwork, pavers, stamped concrete, or landscaping. If your project requires a new patio surface, that work is completed by your preferred flatwork contractor.

Our scope begins with structural footings and roof framing — not concrete or paver installation.

Planning the roof structure before the patio is installed allows for proper footing placement, elevation alignment, drainage control, and structural load paths. This results in cleaner integration and long-term performance.

Best: Roof planned first → patio installed after (optimal alignment)

Works: Existing patio → evaluated for footing feasibility

A roof structure cannot rely on patio concrete or pavers for structural support. We evaluate where frost-protected footings must be located, how water will drain, and how the roof ties into the home without compromising the building envelope.

• Post and footing locations relative to patio layout
• Frost depth and soil conditions
• Drainage slope and water management
• Structural attachment method to the home
• Permitting and inspection requirements

We design roof forms that integrate with the home and handle Wisconsin snow loads and water shedding requirements. Final roof selection depends on existing roof geometry, drainage direction, and the size of the covered area.

We commonly build shed-style roofs for straightforward tie-ins, as well as gable or hip roof forms when alignment and drainage allow. Final roof selection depends on existing roof geometry, drainage direction, and covered area size.

Every patio roof structure is planned before it is built.

• Site review and structural planning
• Post and beam layout with frost-protected footing design
• Permit documentation support (as required)
• Roof framing, tie-in integration, flashing, and water management
• Finish trim and soffit details (as applicable)

• Homeowners who want a permanent, code-compliant roof structure
• Projects where long-term durability matters more than lowest price
• Homeowners coordinating patio installation and wanting the roof planned correctly

• Looking for patio installation, pavers, or concrete included
• Seeking a kit cover or budget-first shade structure
• Needing a fully enclosed, conditioned sunroom addition

Curious what projects typically invest? See Investment & Project Expectations →

Structural clarity starts before construction begins — and prevents expensive corrections later.

Minimum project size begins at $20,000.