Covered Patios in Austin, TX
For 40+ years, All Seasons has built custom covered patios for Austin homeowners. 1200+ outdoor projects completed across Travis County. Fixed pricing, full warranties, same crew start-to-finish.
We Know Austin Backyards
Austin homeowners know outdoor living isn't a luxury — it's how you actually use your house for nine months of the year. For 40+ years, we've built decks, covered patios, pergolas, and gazebos across every Austin neighborhood from Westlake to East Austin to South Congress. Our Austin builds are engineered for 100°+ summer surface temps, the occasional hard freeze, and the expansive clay soil that destroys poorly built outdoor structures.
"Austin is where we've done more work than any other city — thousands of projects since 1984. What we've learned: the soil varies more than people realize. Tarrytown, Clarksville, and Rosedale are often on limestone or rock; Circle C, Mueller, and the east side tend to be expansive clay. Same deck, different footings. We engineer each project to the lot, not a template."
— Peter Toomey, Founder
Why Covered Patios Matter Here
In Texas, an uncovered south- or west-facing patio is unusable 6 months of the year. It's simply too hot. A properly designed patio cover can reduce temperatures underneath by 20-30 degrees and cut your home cooling costs by blocking direct sun on windows and doors. It transforms dead space into living space.
Reduce Cooling Costs
A patio cover blocking afternoon sun on windows and doors can noticeably reduce your AC load. We have had customers report 15-20% drops in summer electric bills.
Usable Year-Round
With proper design, your covered patio becomes a three-season room - or four seasons with added features. Rain, shine, or Texas heat, you'll use this space.
Outdoor Kitchen Ready
We coordinate gas lines, electrical, and plumbing during construction. Want a built-in grill, refrigerator, or pizza oven? We plan the infrastructure from day one.
Engineered for Your Home
Proper attachment requires structural engineering specific to your home. We handle the calculations, permits, and inspections - protecting your home and your investment.
Austin-Specific Considerations
Expansive Clay Soil
The challenge: Much of Austin — especially east of MoPac and the southeast — sits on highly expansive clay that swells when wet and contracts in drought. Cheap footings fail within 3-5 years.
How we handle it: We assess each lot individually. On clay, we install deeper footings that reach below the active soil zone, plus proper drainage to keep water moving away from the structure. On limestone, we drill directly into rock for rigid support.
Full-Sun Texas Summers
The challenge: Surface temps on unshaded decks exceed 140°F in peak summer. Composite boards can scorch bare feet; wood can check and split.
How we handle it: We select materials engineered for Texas heat — specific composite lines that reflect more light, cedar and ipe that handle sun better than pine. We also design shade into the build with pergolas, covered roofs, or strategic orientation.
Austin Permit + Tree Ordinance
The challenge: Austin has one of the strictest permit processes and protected-tree ordinances in Texas. Unpermitted or poorly documented projects can delay home sales or trigger fines.
How we handle it: We've pulled thousands of Austin permits and know the tree preservation requirements inside out. We coordinate with arborists when needed and ensure every project is fully permitted and inspected.
HOA & Historic District Rules
The challenge: Neighborhoods like Tarrytown, Hyde Park, and parts of East Austin have active neighborhood associations with architectural standards or historic preservation rules.
How we handle it: We've submitted hundreds of designs to Austin HOAs and historic boards. We design for first-time approval and handle the submission paperwork.