Custom Patio Covers in Colorado Springs
Built to Last, Designed Around Your Home, by Rocky Mountain Custom Decks
Shade & Protection Year-Round
Colorado sun is no joke, especially at more than 6,000 feet. A custom patio cover turns your deck or patio into a shaded outdoor room you can enjoy through the hottest summer afternoons and well into cool evenings.
At Rocky Mountain Custom Decks, we design gable and lean-to covers that tie into your home's roofline, so they look like part of the original architecture.
We handle the footings, framing, roofing, electrical, permits, and inspections under one contract, so you never have to coordinate separate trades. Add recessed lighting, ceiling fans, heaters, and audio, and your cover quickly becomes the room everyone gravitates to.
Gable vs. Lean-To Patio Covers: Which Fits Your Home?
The two most popular patio cover styles are gable and lean-to. A gable cover has a peaked, triangular roof, while a lean-to cover has a single roof plane that slopes away from your home. Both can be built over a new or existing deck or patio, and both can be finished to match your home's siding, trim, and roofing.
Lean-To Patio Covers:
- Single sloped roof that attaches to your home's wall or ties in at the roofline
- Clean, understated look that works well on single-story homes and lower rooflines
- Open-beam or tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling options
- Simple, efficient design that leaves room in the budget for lighting and fans
Gable Patio Covers:
- Peaked roof that adds height and a strong architectural presence
- Room for a vaulted, finished ceiling with recessed lighting and ceiling fans
- Sheds snow in two directions, a big plus in heavy-snow areas like Monument and Woodland Park
- A natural fit for larger decks and outdoor living spaces with stone or stucco columns
We'll recommend the right style during your site visit based on your roofline, the height of your deck, and how you plan to use the space.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PATIO COVERS
- How much does a patio cover cost in Colorado Springs?expand_more
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Most patio covers we build cost between $70 and $95+ per square foot. That includes design, permits, demolition and haul-off, labor, and materials.
- Starter ($70 to $80 per sq ft):
Lean-to cover with pressure-treated framing, roofing matched to your home, an open-beam finish, and gutters. - Mid-Range ($80 to $95 per sq ft):
Lean-to or gable cover tied into your roofline, a tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling, matched siding and trim, and recessed lighting. - Luxury ($95+ per sq ft):
Full gable cover with a vaulted finished ceiling, stone or stucco columns, recessed lighting, fans, heaters, audio, and skylights.
For example, a 15x20 mid-range patio cover typically runs $24,000 to $28,500. Adding a cover to a new deck usually prices lower, since the permits and setup are shared.
To see a far more detailed breakdown of what's included in each cost range, access our cost guide.
- Starter ($70 to $80 per sq ft):
- Can you add a patio cover to my existing deck?expand_more
- Yes, in many cases. We'll evaluate your deck's framing and footings during the site visit to confirm they can support a roof structure. If they can't, we'll add new footings and posts so the cover is properly supported and fully permitted.
- Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Colorado Springs?expand_more
- Almost always, since a patio cover is a roofed structure. We prepare the plans, pull the permit, and schedule every inspection as part of your project.
- Will a patio cover make the inside of my home darker?expand_more
- It doesn't have to. We consider the pitch and height of your cover and how much light reaches nearby windows. Skylights are also an option, letting natural light through while still giving you plenty of shade.
- Will a patio cover hold up to Colorado snow and wind?expand_more
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Yes, when it's built with the right materials and methods. Here's how we build every cover:
- Foundation:
Engineered footings anchor each post into the ground, so the structure stays put through high winds and freeze-thaw cycles. - Framing:
We frame with pressure-treated lumber and sturdy 6x6 posts, and we add engineered trusses where the design calls for them to carry heavy snow loads. - Roof tie-in:
When your cover connects to the house, we open the eave and tie the new roof into your existing roofline, creating a solid, weathertight connection. - Roofing:
Shingle or metal roofing is matched to your home and paired with gutters and downspouts to move snowmelt and rain away from your deck.
Every cover is built from fully permitted plans and inspected to confirm it meets local snow and wind load requirements.
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Our Design-Build Process
We walk the finished project with you and take care of any final details. Then we back our work with a 5-year written warranty from a company that'll still be here to honor it.
Features for Your Patio Cover:
Outdoor Living Space Cost Guide
Plan your outdoor getaway with real cost averages based on real local project costs. Included in our comprehensive cost guide:
- Costs of custom decks, pergolas, and patio covers
- Multiple cost ranges per project type
- What could be included in each cost range
Where We Work
Rocky Mountain Custom Decks has been building custom decks, patio covers, and pergolas in Colorado Springs since 2006. Most of our projects are in El Paso and Teller counties, and we're now taking select projects in lower Douglas County. If your town isn't listed, give us a call, because there's a good chance we already build near you.
Our Service Area
- Colorado Springs
- Divide
- Falcon
- Fountain
- Larkspur
- Monument
- Palmer Lake
- Peyton
- Woodland Park
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Make Your Deck or Patio the Coolest Room in the House
Custom patio covers designed to match your home and your view
Rocky Mountain Custom Decks designs and builds gable and lean-to patio covers across Colorado Springs, with lighting, fans, and heaters ready when you are. Book your patio cover consultation today.