SERVING SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Patio Covers in Southlake, TX
A Southlake patio cover should look like the architect drew it with the house. The Collective Outdoors designs every cover in house, shows it to you in 3D first, then builds it with our own crews out of Fort Worth.
See your cover in 3D before a single post goes in
Guessing is expensive. A roof pitch that looks fine on paper can block a second-floor window, and a beam that is six inches too low can make a big patio feel cramped. That is why our designers build every Southlake patio cover as a 2D plan and a 3D rendering before we price lumber or pull a permit.
You will see the cover from the kitchen window, from the yard and from the street side if it shows. We adjust post spacing, ceiling height and stain color on screen with you, so the version we build is the one you already approved. Changes cost nothing at this stage. After framing starts, they cost real money.
Matching tall rooflines and custom Southlake exteriors
Many Southlake houses are custom builds with steep roofs, layered brick and stone accents. A flat aluminum panel stuck to the back wall will never blend in. We tie attached covers into the existing roof, carry the shingle or metal to match, and wrap columns in stone or brick that reads as original.
Columns get serious attention on our jobs, because large-scale masonry is the trade our team came up in. We pull brick and stone samples from the showroom, compare mortar color in daylight, and set column bases on proper footings. If your home sits in Monticello, Chimney Hill or Cambridge Place, or anywhere with an architectural committee, those details are often exactly what the reviewers look at.
Attached covers
Tied into your roofline for a seamless look. Best when the patio already sits against the back of the house and you want one continuous roof.
Freestanding covers
Set out in the yard on their own posts. A good fit when the best shade spot is away from the house or the existing roof cannot take a tie-in.
Covers with a kitchen
Sized around an outdoor kitchen so the cook stays out of the sun and the grill hood vents properly. We plan both together from day one.
Built for west-facing afternoons
Larger Southlake lots tend to leave patios exposed. A west-facing slab here soaks up the full Texas afternoon, and by July the concrete can be too hot for bare feet. Square footage matters less than where the shade lands at 5 PM.
We study sun angles during design and orient the cover to block the worst of it. Then we add the pieces that make the space usable in summer: ceiling fans from our showroom floor, recessed lighting, Infratech heaters for winter evenings and motorized shades on the low side. Wiring goes in during framing, so you never see a conduit stapled to a beam.
If you would rather have open, filtered shade out in the yard, take a look at our pergola options for Southlake yards. Many clients pair a solid cover by the house with a pergola farther out.
Permit drawings, HOA packets and the build
The City of Southlake lists patio covers among its most common building permits, and applications run through the Building Inspections and Code Enforcement department online. Our permit set includes framing details, footing sizes and elevations, so the reviewer has what they need.
Southlake neighborhoods with an HOA get their own packet from us too, listing materials, colors and setbacks. After the city and the committee both sign off, construction starts with our crews plus the framers, masons and electricians who have been on our jobs for a decade and a half. One schedule and one point of contact, start to finish. Read more about how our process works.
Want to cook under the new roof? Our Southlake outdoor kitchen builds are designed alongside the cover so the hood, vents and outlets all land in the right place.
Southlake patio cover questions
Does a patio cover in Southlake need a city permit?
In most cases, yes. The city names patio covers among its most frequent permit types. We draw the plans and help you confirm requirements with Building Inspections and Code Enforcement before construction starts.
Can the cover match my existing shingles and brick?
That is the goal on every job. We match roofing material, pitch and trim color, and we pull brick or stone that blends with your exterior. Bring a photo to the showroom and we will compare options side by side.
How long does a cover project take?
Design and approvals usually take longer than the build itself. Once permits are in hand, framing and roofing move quickly. We give you a realistic schedule at the design stage instead of a best case guess.
Can I finance a patio cover?
Yes. Our financing runs through LYON Financial, and the lender makes the approval call. Mention it when we sit down for your consultation and we will get the ball rolling.
Start your Southlake patio cover design
Text or email two or three shots of the back of the house, and mention whether the patio gets more use at breakfast, after work or late at night. We will set up a visit and walk you through a rendering before any construction money changes hands. Browse every outdoor living service in Southlake too.
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621 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed