Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler
Louvered pergolas, patio covers and ramadas across the Phoenix metro
Louvered pergolas from about $12,000
Installation is done by a licensed Arizona contractor.
Tell us what you want to shade. A licensed installer visits, measures and gives you a written, itemized quote before any work starts.
- Arizona ROC-licensed installation
- Written quote before any work
- Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler
Pergolas, patio covers and ramadas, with typical prices
Four ways to shade a Phoenix backyard. Ranges are for installed systems; the installer confirms the price in writing after measuring.
Louvered pergolas
An aluminum pergola with roof blades that rotate: open for breeze and light, closed for shade or rain.
$12,000–$34,000 for a 12×12 system, depending on the brand; $32,000–$55,000 for a 14×20 with fans, lights and heaters
Aluminum pergolas
An open aluminum pergola with fixed roof slats: filtered shade at a lower price than a louvered system.
$5,500–$18,000 for a fixed-roof aluminum pergola, 12×16 to 16×20
Patio covers
A roof attached to the house over your patio: solid for full shade, lattice for filtered light, insulated to keep heat off the room below.
$8,000–$22,000 for an Alumawood-style aluminum patio cover
Ramadas and shade structures
A freestanding shade roof on posts, open on the sides: the classic Arizona shelter by a pool, play area or outdoor kitchen.
$18,000–$32,000 for an entry ramada (10×12 to 12×14); $28,000–$55,000 for 14×18 to 16×20
Which shade structure fits your yard
| Option | Roof | Rain | Placement | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louvered pergolas | Blades rotate to open or close | Closes and drains through the posts | Attached or freestanding | Highest |
| Aluminum pergolas | Fixed open slats | Doesn’t keep rain out | Attached or freestanding | Lower |
| Patio covers | Solid, lattice or insulated panels | Solid and insulated panels keep rain out | Usually attached to the house | Lower |
| Ramadas and shade structures | Solid roof on posts | Keeps rain out | Freestanding | Similar to louvered |
Cities covered
Live elsewhere in the Valley? Send a request and you’ll hear back whether an installer covers your area. All cities covered.
How a request works
Tell us the project
Pick the structure, the rough size and your city. It takes about a minute.
An installer visits
They look at the space, sun and wind exposure, and any permit or HOA requirements.
Get a written quote
You get an itemized quote in writing. Nothing is built until you approve it.
Guides for Phoenix homeowners
Licensed Arizona installation
Installation is done by a licensed Arizona contractor.
Before you sign with any contractor, search the company name or license number on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website. The listing shows the license class, status and any complaints.
Questions homeowners ask
What do pergolas and patio covers cost in the Phoenix metro?
Published ranges: aluminum patio covers from about $25–$30 per square foot ($40 insulated), fixed aluminum pergolas $5,500–$18,000, louvered pergolas $12,000–$34,000 for about 12×12, and ramadas from $18,000.
Who does the installation?
Installation is done by a licensed Arizona contractor. You can check the license on the Arizona Registrar of Contractors website.
How fast will I hear back?
An installer calls you back soon, and every job is quoted in writing before any work starts.
Which cities are covered?
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler. If you live elsewhere in the Valley, send a request and you’ll hear back whether an installer covers your area.
Do I need a permit for a pergola or patio cover?
Often. In Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Gilbert, a detached structure under 200 square feet with no electrical work can usually skip the building permit, though setbacks still apply. Anything attached to the house, larger than that, or wired for motors, lights or fans needs one, and Chandler requires a permit for any open-air ramada.
More answers in the pergola and patio cover FAQ, or see how a request works.
Get a written quote
Leave your name and number. A licensed installer calls you back, visits to measure, and quotes the job in writing before any work starts.