Cost guide
Alumawood and aluminum patio cover cost in Phoenix (2026)
Phoenix installers publish starting prices of $25–$30 per square foot for lattice or solid aluminum patio covers and $40 for insulated ones. That puts a 12×20 cover at about $6,000 and up, or $9,600 and up insulated; Arizona projects commonly land between $8,000–$22,000 installed.
In the Phoenix metro: patio covers from about $8,000, with a written quote before any work. Installation is done by a licensed Arizona contractor. Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler. Call (602) 557-3625
How much does an Alumawood patio cover cost per square foot in Phoenix?
Aluminum patio covers, also called Alumawood covers or patio awnings, are priced by the square foot, and the panel type sets the rate. Phoenix installers’ published starting prices sit a little above national averages.
| Panel type | Phoenix, from (per sq ft) | National range (per sq ft) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice (Alumawood-style) | $25–$27 | $18–$22 | Filtered shade; one installer rates it at 50–80% |
| Solid, not insulated | $25–$30 | $20–$35 | Full shade and rain cover |
| Insulated (foam core) | $40 | $36–$55 | Full shade, with less noise and radiant heat below |
Phoenix figures are published starting prices; totals rise with size, height, span and add-ons.
Patio cover cost by size
| Size | Area | Lattice or solid, from | Insulated, from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10×12 | 120 sq ft | About $3,000 | About $4,800 |
| 10×20 | 200 sq ft | About $5,000 | About $8,000 |
| 12×20 | 240 sq ft | About $6,000 | About $9,600 |
| 14×24 | 336 sq ft | About $8,400 | About $13,440 |
Starting price times area, before fans, lights, permits and other extras. Arizona projects commonly run $8,000–$22,000 installed.
What moves the price of a patio cover
- Panel type. Insulated panels cost the most per square foot; lattice and solid start at about the same rate.
- Size and span. Longer spans need larger beams, and past the standard framing tables they need engineering.
- Attachment. Most covers attach to the house wall or fascia; repairs to stucco or the roof edge are usually quoted separately.
- Add-ons. Fans, lights and the electrical work behind them add cost and a permit.
- Permits. One Phoenix installer lists its full permit package at $1,500.
- Material prices. The same installer says a basic lattice cover averaged $19 a square foot in 2019 and now starts around $27, driven by aluminum and labor costs.
What’s included in a patio cover quote, and what’s extra
A patio cover quote usually includes the aluminum panels, beams, posts and footings; electrical work, permits, HOA submittals and stucco or roof-edge repairs are usually quoted separately.
| Usually included | Quoted separately | Not offered |
|---|---|---|
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| DIY kits, shade sails and commercial projects |
Scope varies by installer, so compare written, itemized quotes line by line.
Lattice, solid or insulated: which is worth it?
Lattice gives filtered shade and airflow at the lowest price, but it doesn’t keep rain out. Solid panels block sun and rain for about the same starting price. Insulated panels cost more, and their foam core cuts noise and the radiant heat that comes off a sun-baked roof, which matters most on a cover that faces afternoon sun or joins a room of the house.
Do you need a permit for a patio cover in Phoenix?
A patio cover usually needs a permit in the Phoenix metro. In Phoenix, an attached cover falls under the city’s Residential Patio Covers guideline: one story, no taller than 12 feet and open on at least two sides. Scottsdale requires a building permit for patio covers, Mesa says one may be required for light metal covers, Gilbert requires one for any structure connected to the house, and Chandler requires one for any open-air ramada. Adding fans or lights needs a permit everywhere. The permit guide has the details by city.
Patio cover vs. louvered pergola
A patio cover gives fixed shade for a fraction of a louvered pergola’s price: about 12×12 feet of louvered roof runs $12,000–$34,000 in the Phoenix metro. The louvered roof earns that only if you’ll open and close it. Compare the two in detail.
Sources
Prices are published figures, not quotes; checked September 29–30, 2026. Permit rules are paraphrased from each city’s own guidance, and they change, so the installer confirms them for your address.
Prices
- Royal Covers, Phoenix patio cover and pergola pricing
- Chillax Patios, Alumawood Pricing
- HomeGuide, Alumawood Patio Cover Cost
- HomeGuide, Covered Patio Cost
- Fenn Rogers Custom Homes, Outdoor Living Spaces in Arizona
- AE Outdoor Living, Phoenix pergola pricing
- City of Phoenix, Residential Patio Covers Guideline
Permit rules
- City of Phoenix, Work Exempt from Permit (PBCC 105.2)
- City of Phoenix, Residential Patio Covers Guideline
- City of Phoenix, Residential Over the Counter Permits Guideline
- City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office, Approvals and Guidelines
- City of Scottsdale, Sheds, Detached Garages, Pergolas, etc.
- City of Scottsdale, Permit Services
- City of Mesa, Residential Construction FAQ
- City of Mesa, Residential Construction
- Town of Gilbert, Municipal Code & Land Development Code FAQ
- City of Chandler, Detached Buildings & Structures Chart (Jan 2025)