Pergola and Patio Cover Cost Calculator for Phoenix (2026)

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How the estimate works

The calculator multiplies your area by the published installed rate for each structure. Patio cover rates are Phoenix installers’ starting prices, so it shows a “from” figure; the others are national installed ranges. Estimates leave out permits, electrical work and add-ons, which are usually quoted separately.

Structure	Rate per sq ft, installed	Source
Lattice or solid aluminum patio cover	From $25	Royal Covers, Chillax Patios
Insulated aluminum patio cover	From $40	Royal Covers, Chillax Patios, HomeGuide
Fixed aluminum pergola (heavier sections)	$47–$84	EstimationPro
Louvered pergola, manual	$45–$110	HomeGuide
Louvered pergola, motorized	$55–$125	HomeGuide
Louvered pergola, motorized with sensors	$75–$175	HomeGuide
Louvered pergola, premium brand	$120–$200	EDG Patio Shade

Range chart of installed cost per square foot: lattice or solid aluminum patio cover from $25 to $30 (Phoenix starting prices); insulated patio cover $40 to $55; fixed aluminum pergola $47 to $84; manual louvered pergola $45 to $110; motorized louvered $55 to $125; motorized with sensors $75 to $175; premium louvered brands $120 to $200. — Installed cost per square foot: patio covers start around $25; louvered pergolas run $45–$200 depending on the system.

Rates checked September 2026. Phoenix dealers mostly sell premium louvered brands; see the louvered pergola cost guide and cost by size.

Permits at a glance

In Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Gilbert, a detached, unwired structure under 200 square feet can usually skip the building permit (Scottsdale still requires plan approval). Chandler requires a permit for any open-air ramada, and wiring needs a permit everywhere. See the permit guide.

Bar chart of pergola sizes by area: 10×10 is 100 sq ft, 10×12 is 120, 12×12 is 144, 12×16 is 192 and 14×14 is 196, all under the 200 sq ft line; 12×17 at 204, 14×20 at 280 and 20×20 at 400 are over it and need a building permit. Chandler requires a permit for any open-air ramada, and wiring needs a permit at any size. — Sizes up to 14×14 (196 sq ft) stay under the Valley’s usual 200 sq ft line for detached, unwired structures; Chandler and any wiring are the exceptions.

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