Patio Covers, Pergolas & Ramadas in Phoenix

In Phoenix, shade is the difference between a patio you use and one you avoid eight months of the year. We build and install pergolas, patio covers, and ramadas across the metro, including assembling pergola kits homeowners buy themselves from Amazon and the home centers, and we anchor every one in concrete footings so it stands up to the sun and the monsoon wind. A shade structure is only as good as how it's attached to the ground, and that's the part we get right.

Pergola, Patio Cover, or Ramada?

People use these names loosely, so here's how we sort them out:

• Pergola: an open or louvered roof that filters light and lets air through. A louvered pergola has adjustable slats, and motorized models open and close by remote, so you can dial in full sun to near-solid shade.
• Patio cover: a solid roof for full shade and rain protection, usually attached to the house over an existing patio.
• Ramada: a freestanding, solid-roof structure that stands on its own anywhere in the yard, the classic Southwest backyard shade spot.

We'll talk through which one fits your space, your shade needs, and your budget. The right call depends on whether you want filtered light or full shade, freestanding or attached, and the look you're after. Our pergola vs. patio cover guide compares open and solid roofs side by side, with 2026 Phoenix prices for each.

Anchored to Last: Why the Footings Matter

This is the part that separates a structure that lasts from one that works loose. A cover or pergola is a big, sail-like thing, and a Phoenix monsoon hits it with two forces: uplift trying to lift it and racking trying to shove it sideways. We set the posts in real concrete footings dug into the soil so the structure resists both, and we keep the frame square and level so the connections hold. We don't surface-bolt posts to pavers or thin slabs for a structure this size, because there's not enough there to hold it down in a storm.

Building Over an Existing Patio or Pavers

Most of our covers go over a patio that's already there. On a paver patio we cut an opening at each post, dig and pour the footings into the soil below, anchor the posts, and patch the pavers back so the patio still looks clean. On a concrete slab we core for the footings or anchor to a properly sized slab. If you don't have a patio yet, we can pour the concrete and build the cover as one project.

Materials: Aluminum and Wood

Powder-coated aluminum is a popular choice in Phoenix because it shrugs off the heat, won't rot or check, and comes in clean modern profiles, including louvered systems. Wood gives a warmer, more traditional look and works well for ramadas and rustic pergolas, with the right finish to handle the UV. We'll match the material to the look you want and how much maintenance you want to deal with.

Bought a Pergola Kit? We'll Install It

Louvered pergolas have taken off, and a lot of homeowners buy a kit online or at a warehouse store, then realize that assembling and anchoring it is a real job. We assemble and permanently install the kits people buy themselves, including these popular brands:

• PURPLE LEAF: budget-friendly aluminum louvered kits sold on Amazon and direct from PURPLE LEAF.
• SunVilla: the motorized Stratus and the Fairmont louvered pergola, sold at Costco.
• PERGOLUX: manual and motorized aluminum louvered kits sold direct from PERGOLUX.
• Paragon Outdoor: aluminum louvered pergola kits sold at Costco and direct from Paragon.
• Sunjoy: steel, aluminum, and cedar pergola kits with adjustable and retractable canopies, sold at Costco, Home Depot, Walmart, and direct from Sunjoy.

StruXure, Azenco, and Equinox louvered roofs are sold through each brand's authorized dealers. If you're weighing one of those against a louvered kit or a custom-built patio cover, we'll price the kit install or the custom cover so you have a real number to compare.

Whatever kit you've bought, or are about to buy, we'll assemble it, set it in proper concrete footings, and make sure it's level, square, and anchored to handle the Arizona wind. Not sure which to get? We'll help you choose a kit that fits your patio and budget.

What Affects the Cost

The biggest factors are the structure itself (a basic kit, a louvered kit, or a custom-built pergola, cover, or ramada), the material, the number of posts and footings, and the patio work to cut and patch around them. Installing a customer-supplied pergola kit runs $2,000 to $5,000 or more in labor, separate from the cost of the kit itself, with the larger louvered kits at the top of that range. Installed prices for custom covers, ramadas, and louvered roofs are in what a pergola or patio cover costs in Phoenix.

Why Hire a Licensed Contractor

A shade structure that isn't anchored right is a real hazard in monsoon season. As a licensed Arizona contractor, ROC #365090, we set the footings, build it square, verify the local permit requirements, and stand behind the result. One crew handles the footings, the assembly, and the patio patch-back, so it's done right and done once. If you're finishing the whole yard, we can also handle fencing and desert landscaping in the same project.

Patio Covers & Pergolas Across the Phoenix Metro

We build pergolas, patio covers, and ramadas in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and Peoria.

Patio Cover & Pergola FAQ

Do you install a pergola or patio cover I bought myself?

Yes. We assemble and permanently install customer-supplied pergola and patio-cover kits, and we also build custom covers and ramadas. You pick the kit you want; we make sure it goes up square, level, and anchored to last.

Can you price a pergola and a solid cover for the same patio?

Yes. Send us a photo of the patio and tell us which way it faces, and we'll price both side by side, plus a louvered kit install if you're weighing one.

Do you pull the permit and check the HOA rules?

Yes. We confirm the city's permit rules and your HOA's design rules for your address before we lay out the posts, and we pull the building permit when the structure needs one.

How long does it take to install a patio cover or pergola?

It is typically a two-visit job. We set the posts in concrete footings and let them cure before loading the frame, then return to complete the assembly. The build itself goes quickly once the posts are solid. We give you a timeline with the estimate.