Pergolas, Patio Covers & Outdoor Structures

Extend Your Outdoor Living Season

Pergolas and patio covers transform your outdoor space from occasionally usable to year-round enjoyment. They provide shade on hot summer days, shelter during light rain, and define outdoor rooms that feel like natural extensions of your home. In Thousand Oaks where we enjoy great weather most of the year, a covered area lets you take full advantage of our climate.

These structures also add significant value and appeal to your property. They create architectural interest, provide framework for climbing plants and lighting, and make your outdoor space more functional for entertaining and relaxing. Whether attached to your home or freestanding in the yard, a well-designed pergola or patio cover becomes a focal point that enhances your entire landscape.

Pergola and Patio Cover Options

We design and build various outdoor structures to match your needs and home style. Traditional pergolas feature open-beam roofs that provide partial shade and support for vines or fabric covers. Solid patio covers offer complete weather protection with roofing materials that keep you dry. Louvered roof systems let you adjust shade and ventilation with rotating slats.

Your structure can be customized in countless ways:

• Material choices including wood, aluminum, vinyl, or composite
• Attached to house or freestanding in yard
• Open lattice roof or solid weatherproof covering
• Integration with existing decks or patios
• Built-in features like fans, lights, or speakers
• Custom sizing to fit your specific space

Designing Your Perfect Outdoor Structure

We work closely with you to design a pergola or patio cover that complements your home's architecture and meets your functional needs. Size and placement are critical considerations. The structure should be proportional to your house and yard, provide coverage where you need it most, and not overwhelm the space or block desirable views.

Many homeowners add pergolas when building or upgrading their deck. This creates a cohesive outdoor living area perfect for dining, lounging, or entertaining. If you are planning a new deck, we can design both elements together for a unified look. For existing decks, we ensure new structures integrate seamlessly with what you already have, matching materials and styles wherever possible.

Enhancing Functionality

Modern outdoor structures can incorporate features that make your space even more livable. Recessed lighting or hanging fixtures extend usability into evening hours. Ceiling fans improve comfort on warm days. Privacy screens or curtains create intimate spaces while blocking wind and sun from specific directions. Electrical outlets and speaker systems support entertainment and convenience.

We also consider practical details like drainage if you choose a solid roof, proper anchoring for wind resistance, code-compliant construction for permits, and maintenance access for cleaning and upkeep. If you already have a deck that needs updating, adding a pergola can be part of a larger restoration project that breathes new life into your entire outdoor area.

Pergola and Patio Cover Questions