Covered Decks & Aluminum Patio Covers

A covered or custom deck with an integrated roof runs $60,000 to $150,000 or more, compared to $15,000 to $30,000 for a standard open composite deck, so the jump is substantial because you are adding real roof structure, not just a shade feature. The premium is not just materials; it is engineering the frame to actually carry roof loads.

Almost always yes. A roofed structure attached to your home requires a permit and engineered connection details, more so than an open deck, because the roof adds real structural load and often ties into your home roofline. We pull the permit and handle the engineering and inspections as part of the build.

It can, if the cover is not planned with light in mind, but it does not have to be. We can add skylights or gaps in the roofing, and pair the cover with good lighting design underneath, so the space stays bright and usable rather than becoming a dim cave. It is worth discussing at design time, since retrofitting light into a finished solid roof is a lot more work than planning it upfront.

Yes, it is one of the most popular combinations we build, since the cover protects the appliances and the cooking area from sun and rain. Once you put a grill under any solid roof, though, a proper vent hood becomes essential for heat and smoke, and skipping it can even void appliance warranties, so we design the ventilation in from the start.