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A patio cover is a structure that has to carry snow, so it's built to code with real footings and connections. We're a licensed and insured Utah contractor. Ask for our license details at your estimate.
West Valley City, UT
Patio Covers & Pergolas in West Valley City, UT
Love your deck but can't stand the afternoon sun? Add shade that's built for Utah summers and winters.
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Patio Covers and Pergolas for West Valley City Homes
A patio cover is a roofed structure over your deck or patio that blocks sun and rain. A pergola is an open-beam structure that gives partial shade and a defined outdoor room. West Valley Deck Builders builds both for homes across West Valley City, either over an existing deck or patio or as part of a new deck. Every project starts with a free estimate.
Why us
Why Homeowners Choose Us for Patio Covers
01Built for Utah Snow Loads
Salt Lake City's building code sets a minimum ground snow load of 28 pounds per square foot at lower elevations, and Utah State University's snow load map gives a site-specific value for every address. We size posts, beams and roofs for snow, and footings go below the 30-inch frost depth used around the valley.
Designed Around Your Sun
We look at where the afternoon sun hits your deck or patio and design the cover or pergola to shade it when you actually use it. Then you get a clear plan and price at your free estimate.
Signs You Need a Patio Cover or Pergola
- Your deck is too hot to use on summer afternoons.
- Composite boards get warm in direct sun.
- You want to sit outside in light rain or keep patio furniture dry.
- The backyard feels exposed and you want a defined outdoor room.
Patio Cover and Pergola Options
Solid-roof patio covers
Full shade and rain protection, attached to the house or freestanding. These carry the most snow load, so engineering matters most.
Pergolas
Open beams for partial shade and a defined space. Add slats or a shade cloth for more coverage.
Covers over new or existing decks
We can build a cover as part of a new composite deck or add one to the deck you have, as long as the structure can support it. Adding a roof puts more weight on the posts and footings, so we check the existing framing first and add new posts or footings where they're needed.
What drives the cost
Size, solid roof vs. open pergola, materials, whether it's attached to the house, and the footings and permits involved. A solid-roof cover generally costs more than an open pergola of the same size because of the roof and the heavier framing it needs for snow. Your free estimate gives you an exact price.
Patio Covers in West Valley City: What to Know
Hot afternoons, snowy winters. West Valley's backyards get strong summer sun, which is why shade is often the first upgrade after a deck. The same structure has to stand up to snow all winter, so patio covers here are built heavier than in milder climates.
Permits. Patio covers and pergolas are structures, and permits are commonly required, especially for covers attached to the house. In West Valley City, permits come from the Building Inspection Division, which usually wants a site plan. We'll confirm the requirements and setbacks first, which matters on smaller lots like Chesterfield's.
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What's the difference between a patio cover and a pergola?
A patio cover has a solid roof for full shade and rain protection. A pergola has open beams for partial shade.
How much does a pergola or patio cover cost?
Size, materials, solid roof vs. open beams, and footings make the biggest difference. Our deck cost guide covers what drives outdoor project prices, and your free estimate gives you an exact number.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in West Valley City?
Usually, yes, especially if it's attached to the house. Permits come from the city's Building Inspection Division.
Can you add a cover to my existing deck?
Often, if the deck's structure can carry the added load. We'll check the framing and footings at your estimate.
Let's Add Some Shade
Call (385) 398-8451 or send the form for your free patio cover or pergola estimate.
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