Patio Covers in Houston, TX
Strong Landscaping designs and builds custom patio covers that keep your Houston patio dry and cool all year. A solid roof means full shade in the summer sun and a spot to sit through a Gulf downpour. With 20+ years and 500+ projects across the Houston area, we handle the permits, the engineering, and the attachment to your home so the cover is clean and built to last.
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A bare patio bakes in summer and floods you out when the rain comes. A solid patio cover gives you real shade and rain protection, so the space works in July heat and a July storm alike. We build each cover to tie into your roofline and stand up to Houston sun, humidity, and wind, not a one-size template bolted to the wall.
- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 4.6/5 Average Rating
Outdoor Structures Services
Pergolas
Want partial shade and airflow instead of a solid roof? An open pergola makes a shaded outdoor room over your patio.
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Gazebos
Want a shaded spot away from the house? A freestanding gazebo becomes a destination out in the yard.
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Outdoor Kitchens
A covered patio is the perfect spot for a built-in grill, counters, and storage that stay usable rain or shine.
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Outdoor Lighting
Add fans and lighting under your cover so the patio stays cool, bright, and usable long after sunset.
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How We Build a Patio Cover in Houston
01 Consultation & Site Evaluation
We start on your property with a free consultation. We look at your patio, your roofline, and where the sun and rain hit, and we check the soil and drainage, since those conditions shape how we attach and support the cover in Houston.
02 Custom Design & Layout
We draw the cover in-house: the size, the pitch, how it meets your roofline, and any fans or lights. You pick solid or insulated panels and see the layout before we build, so the finished cover matches your home and the shade lands where you sit.
03 Materials & Proposal
We choose the material and finish together, aluminum or wood, insulated or standard, in a color that suits the house, then present a clear, itemized proposal. You know exactly what your cover includes and what it costs before anyone breaks ground.
04 Permitted Build & Attachment
We pull the City of Houston permits and any engineering, set support posts on footings sized for our clay soil, and attach the cover to your fascia or roof so it resists wind uplift. A dedicated site lead oversees every detail, from the first post to the last panel.
05 Final Walkthrough & Care
We check the drainage, the flashing where the cover meets your home, and any fans or lights with you, then walk the finished patio together. We show you how to keep it looking right, so the cover stays a dry, shaded space you use for years.
Trusted By Local Homeowners
Strong Landscaping, led by the creative genius, Thomas, has been doing my landscaping for 10 years. I used to pass by his work and just drool over it, never thinking I could afford it, but one day I asked him for a quote and was so shocked… Read more
Strong Landscaping has completely transformed the way I think about landscaping! They do amazing work, are professional, kind, and helpful. Before starting work at my house, they met with me several times to understand my priorities and were flexible when I wanted to do work in phases.… Read more
We used Strong to do a full front yard overhaul, new walkways, bed shaping etc. They listened to what we wanted and what was important to us, provided options and designs to meet our needs and when they went to execute it was remarkably organized, efficient, and we love the finished product.… Read more
Strong Landscaping installed my front and back patios from dirt to a beautiful, long-lasting hardscape (many) years ago. I enjoyed working with Thomas who helped design and oversee the work. It is difficult to keep pavers on solid footing in Houston with our clay soil issues.… Read more
We had an awesome experience with Strong Landscaping to refresh the backyard. The team was very enthusiastic, hardworking and responsive, plus they came with a great vision and ideas for my yard. Everything they planted looks healthy and I finally feel like I can enjoy my backyard.… Read more
The Strong team was great from start to finish on our yard overhaul and since then we have started weekly maintenance with them as well as seasonal refreshes with flowers and greenery that are seasonally appropriate and able to thrive in the wild Houston seasons. Would not hesitate to recommend to others.
For the last few years, Strong Landscaping has made our storefront look better than ever! The plants are healthy and eye catching. When our Peggy Martin roses are in bloom, clients comment almost daily about how lovely it all looks.… Read more
Thomas is brilliant! His team executes his vision flawlessly! Very professional. Superb workmanship and incredible attention to detail! Strong takes great pride in their work and creates beautiful spaces.… Read more
I am absolutely thrilled with Strong Landscaping's transformation of my yard into an oasis. Their expertise in design, creativity, and dedication to quality were critical to the project's success. I greatly appreciated their attention to detail and commitment to doing things the right way!… Read more
I recently worked with Strong Landscaping—specifically Thomas, Leah and their fantastic team—on a project to rejuvenate my front porch, and I couldn't be happier with the results. They cleared out debris from past storms, repaired and enhanced the stonework and pathways.… Read more
Cannot recommend highly enough. The team is responsive and went above and beyond in coordinating my landscaping to my interior design style and suggesting options that will have long term benefits like privacy, curb appeal, and (hopefully!) property value.… Read more
Strong landscaping is THE BEST!! Even though I live in San Antonio they have been helpful by offering advice on drought tolerant plants and helping plan out the flower beds around the front of the house. They also provided design suggestions regarding a playground in the backyard. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
Strong landscaping is awesome. Thomas and Leah are the A Team! We are working with them for synthetic grass in the backyard and they helped us design the front. Repeat customer for life.
Alan and Thomas did a great job on my yard. Unfortunately, they had to fix a mess of the yard that another landscaper had done. They went beyond what they had promised just to get the yard going in the right direction. Super creative and finish the work in a timely manner.
Great service by a great team. This company stands out to me as a quality customer oriented company. I wouldn't look anywhere else. These guys are awesome.
Thomas is a genius when it comes to design! I love working with him and his team! Love my family over at Strong Landscaping.
What Sets Our Patio Covers Apart
Plenty of crews will screw a metal roof onto your fascia and call it done. We build patio covers as part of the house: engineered attachment, footings sized for our clay soil, and materials chosen for the Gulf Coast. With 20+ years in Houston and 500+ projects done, we plan around sun, heavy rain, and hurricane wind.
Houston Outdoor Living
Solid Roof, Full Sun and Rain Cover
A patio cover has a real roof, so it keeps you dry in a Gulf downpour and shaded in July, unlike an open pergola. The space under it stays usable when the weather is at its worst.
Engineered to Beat Houston Wind
The attachment to your home is what fails in a storm, so we handle the permits and engineering and anchor the cover to resist wind uplift, instead of a quick screw-and-go job that peels off.
Insulated Aluminum That Stays Cool
We spec aluminum that does not rot, warp, or feed termites, and insulated panels that reflect heat and quiet the rain, so the patio stays cooler and comfortable through a Houston summer.
Patio Covers Built for How Houston Lives Outside
A patio cover in Houston has to earn its keep in the worst weather, not just a nice weekend. That means long, humid summers, sudden Gulf downpours, and the high wind that comes with a hurricane season. We set support posts on properly sized footings so the clay soil under your yard cannot heave or crack the slab, and we slope and flash the cover so water sheds away from your home instead of pooling or leaking.
Materials matter just as much. We build in aluminum that does not rot, warp, or invite termites the way wood can in our humidity, and we offer insulated panels that reflect heat and keep the space under the cover cooler through summer. Add ceiling fans and lighting and a covered patio becomes a room you use on a Tuesday, not just for parties. Where your neighborhood has an HOA or deed restrictions, we help you get the plans approved before we build.
Because an attached cover changes your roofline and carries a wind load, the City of Houston usually requires a permit and sometimes engineering for the house connection. We pull those permits and handle the engineering so your cover is safe, insurable, and ready to pass inspection. The result is a patio cover that looks like it was always part of the house and keeps your outdoor space dry and shaded for years.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Local Communities
Strong Landscaping provides premium landscaping and outdoor living services throughout surrounding neighborhoods and service areas, delivering tailored outdoor solutions designed for each property and environment.
- Downtown Houston
- East Downtown (EaDo)
- West University Place
- Montrose
- Rice Military
- The Heights
- Near Northside
- Garden Oaks & Oak Forest
- River Oaks
- Memorial
- Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Greenway Plaza
- Spring Branch
- Galleria
- Westchase
- Energy Corridor
- Upper Kirby
- Bellaire
Outdoor Transformations Designed To Last
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a patio cover cost in Houston?
Patio cover cost depends on the size, the material, whether the panels are insulated, and how the cover ties into your home. A basic aluminum cover over a small slab costs far less than a large insulated cover with fans, lights, and a matched roofline. That is why we give a free on-site consultation and an itemized quote before any work starts. After 20+ years and 500+ projects in Houston, we can walk your patio and give you an honest range the same visit.
What is the difference between a patio cover and a pergola?
A patio cover has a solid roof, so it blocks both sun and rain and keeps the space under it dry. A pergola has open beams or slats, so it gives partial shade and airflow but lets light and rain through. If you want to sit outside during a Houston downpour, a patio cover is the right call. If you want a shaded, open outdoor room, look at our pergola installation. We build both and can help you pick during the consultation.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Houston?
In most cases, yes. An attached patio cover changes your roofline and carries a wind load, so the City of Houston typically requires a building permit, and an attached cover may need engineering for the house connection. If you are in a master-planned community, your HOA or deed restrictions may also require approval of the plans. We handle the permits and any engineering so your cover is safe, insurable, and ready to pass inspection.
Aluminum or wood patio cover, which is better in Houston?
Aluminum holds up better in our climate. It does not rot, warp, or feed termites the way wood can in Gulf humidity, and insulated aluminum panels reflect heat and keep the space under them cooler. Wood can look great and we build it when a client wants that natural look, but it needs sealing and upkeep to survive Houston sun and rain. During design we match the material to your budget, your home, and how much maintenance you want to do.
Will a patio cover hold up to Houston storms and wind?
It will when it is built and attached the right way. Attached covers have to resist wind uplift, so the connection to your fascia or roof structure is the critical part, and it often needs engineering. We set support posts on proper footings sized for our expansive clay soil, and we anchor the cover to handle Gulf Coast wind. A cover bolted on without that care is the kind that peels off in a storm, which is why we do the permits and engineering, not a quick screw-and-go job.
Should my patio cover be insulated?
In Houston, an insulated cover is usually worth it. Insulated aluminum panels cut down the heat that radiates through a plain metal roof, so the space under the cover stays noticeably cooler in summer, and they muffle the sound of heavy rain. A non-insulated cover still keeps you dry and shaded and costs less, so it can be the right pick for a shadier spot or a tighter budget. We walk through both during design so you spend where it matters for your patio.
