A patio cover that makes the backyard usable in August, built by installers we have vetted
Aluminum patio covers are the Orange County standard: no painting, no termites, and a permit your city will actually approve. We match you with installers who handle the plan check, build it square, and come back if anything rattles.
What patio cover costs in Orange County (2026)
Patio covers are priced by the square foot, by style, plus the permit. Here is what Orange County homeowners typically pay.
Open lattice, attached to the house.
A full-width cover over a typical patio.
Full shade and rain cover; insulated panels allow lights and fans.
Lattice at the low end, insulated at the top.
Plus $800 – $2,500 for engineering when the span or the city requires it.
What moves the price
- Size and whether it is lattice, solid or insulated.
- Attached to the house versus freestanding.
- Electrical for fans and lights.
- Permit, plan check and, for larger covers, engineering.
Patio cover jobs we match every week
Tell us what is going on in plain words. We know which patio cover installer in the network is right for the job, the neighborhood and the timing.
One call. The right patio cover installer. No cost.
1. Tell us about the job
Call (714) 628-1225 or send the form below. A person from our Orange office answers, asks a few questions, and understands what you need.
2. We match you
We pick from the contractors we have already vetted for license, insurance and finished work. Want to compare? Ask for two or three.
3. They call you
The contractor contacts you to look at the job and quote it in writing. You decide. We follow up to make sure it went the way it should.
What we check so you don’t have to
Active with the Contractors State License Board, in the right classification for the work, checked again every renewal.
Liability and workers’ compensation certificates on file, so a problem on your property is their problem, not yours.
Years of finished jobs for Orange County homeowners, and the follow-up calls to prove it. Contractors stay in the network by keeping customers happy.
Written quotes, no bait-and-switch, and a deposit that respects California’s limit of $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less.
Patio Covers in Orange County: questions we get every week
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Orange County?
Yes, in nearly every city, and most HOAs want architectural approval too. Installers handle the permit; make sure it is in the quote.
Aluminum or wood?
Aluminum: no paint, no termites, no dry rot, a long warranty, and wood-grain finishes that look convincing from the patio. Wood looks warmer and costs more to keep.
How long does it take?
One to two days to build once the permit is issued; the permit itself takes two to six weeks depending on the city.
Can I add lights and a fan?
On a solid or insulated cover, yes; the electrician runs a circuit through the beam. Plan it before the cover goes up.
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Where we work
Patio Covers referrals in every Orange County city, from the same office in Orange since 1985.
Ready for the right patio cover installer?
Tell us about the job, or call. Free, no obligation, and a real person follows up.
Mon–Fri: 9:00AM – 5:00PM