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Serving Cypress, CA and surrounding areas. (657) 337-7090
If your backyard sits empty from late morning to late evening because it is simply too bright and too hot, a properly built patio cover turns that wasted space into somewhere you actually want to spend time.
Covered decks and patio covers in Cypress are permanent or semi-permanent roof structures built over your outdoor living space - attached to your home or freestanding in your yard - protecting you from sun, light rain, and debris so you can use the space year-round, with most construction phases taking three to ten business days once permits are approved.
Cypress sits in Orange County where summer temperatures regularly climb into the 90s and UV exposure is intense from May through October. A patio without overhead cover is often just wasted square footage for half the year - too hot to sit on, too bright to enjoy. A quality patio cover changes that equation completely. Homeowners who add a covered structure typically find they spend significantly more time outdoors than before, and the covered space becomes part of their daily routine rather than something they avoid. Most Cypress homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s on modest lots, and a well-designed attached cover makes that limited backyard feel larger and more livable.
For homeowners who want to enclose the covered space rather than leave the sides open, our screened-in porches and screened decks service combines a covered roof with screen walls to keep insects and wind-blown debris out. We can walk you through both options on the same estimate visit.
If you avoid your patio from late morning through early evening because it is too hot or too bright, that is the clearest sign a covered structure would change how you live at home. In Cypress, where summer sun is intense and the season runs long, an uncovered patio is often just wasted square footage from May through October.
Southern California's UV exposure is hard on outdoor furniture, cushions, and flooring. If you are replacing cushions every year or noticing your patio surface bleaching out, a cover would protect your investment and reduce ongoing replacement costs. The items underneath a good patio cover last significantly longer than those left exposed to full sun.
If you already have a patio cover but notice it leaning, separating from the house, or showing visible deterioration, it may be at the end of its safe life. Older aluminum covers from the 1980s and 1990s are common on Cypress homes, and many are reaching the point where repair no longer makes sense compared to full replacement with a properly anchored, permitted structure.
If a previous Santa Ana wind event rattled your existing cover, lifted panels, or caused any movement in the structure, that is a sign it was not built to current standards. Cypress and the surrounding Orange County area experience wind gusts of 50 miles per hour or stronger each fall and winter - a properly engineered replacement gives you peace of mind when the next event arrives.
Every project starts with an on-site estimate where we measure the space, look at your exterior wall and roofline, and talk through design options. We file the City of Cypress permit application on your behalf and keep you updated throughout the approval process. For attached covers, we use flashing and waterproofing details appropriate for stucco exteriors - which is the standard wall finish in Cypress - so water does not get behind the wall after installation. Post footings are set with enough depth and concrete to account for Santa Ana wind loads, not just the minimum required by code.
Homeowners who want a more decorative open-air structure rather than a solid roof cover may be better served by a pergola. Our pergola installation team builds lattice structures that provide partial shade and a defined outdoor room feel without a full solid roof - we can show you both side by side during the estimate so you can compare the look, the cost, and the function before deciding.
For homeowners who want a covered outdoor area that connects directly to the house and feels like a natural extension of the interior living space.
For homeowners who want overhead shade in a specific area of the yard, away from the house wall, with more flexibility on placement and design.
For homeowners who want a cover that can be painted or stained to match their home's trim and exterior - best when appearance and customization matter.
For homeowners who want low maintenance and durability - aluminum covers require almost no upkeep and hold up well in Southern California's sun and wind.
For properties with an existing patio cover that has reached the end of its life - includes demo, haul-away, and a new permitted replacement built to current standards.
For homeowners in HOA neighborhoods - we prepare the submission package and file the city permit in parallel so both approvals move on the same timeline.
Cypress summers are long and bright, with intense direct sun from May through October and temperatures that regularly hit the 90s. Without overhead cover, most Cypress backyards are genuinely uncomfortable for the hottest part of the day - and the fall Santa Ana wind events that bring 50-plus mph gusts test anything that is not properly anchored. A patio cover built and permitted to California standards handles both conditions. The permit and inspection process in Cypress is not just a formality - it is how the city verifies that the structure meets wind resistance and load requirements before anyone occupies it. Skipping that step saves time in the short run and creates real problems when you sell or file an insurance claim.
We build patio covers throughout the Cypress area and into neighboring communities. Homeowners in Westminster and Garden Grove face the same sun exposure and wind conditions as Cypress, and the same permit and HOA considerations apply throughout the region. If you are close to either of those areas, we can typically visit your property within a few business days of your first call.
Reach out by phone or the contact form and we respond within one business day. We will ask a few questions about your space and your HOA situation upfront so we can prepare properly before the estimate visit.
We come to your home, measure the space, look at your wall and roofline, and talk through your material and design options. You leave with a written estimate covering the full scope - including any old cover removal - before you commit to anything.
Once you sign, we submit the city permit application and, if you have an HOA, prepare the submission package for them at the same time. Permit review typically takes two to six weeks - we keep you updated so you are not chasing the status.
Construction takes three to ten business days once permits are in hand. The city inspector verifies the finished work matches the approved plans - your contractor schedules and attends that inspection. After it passes, we walk the finished structure with you and hand over any warranty documents.
We come to your property, measure the space, and give you a written estimate you can compare against anyone else's - no obligation.
(657) 337-7090Most Cypress homes have stucco exteriors, and attaching a patio cover to stucco requires specific flashing and waterproofing details to prevent moisture from getting behind the wall. We use attachment methods appropriate for this wall type - not a generic approach that works on wood framing but creates leaks on stucco. That detail separates work that holds up for decades from work that creates water damage within a few years.
Every post and wall connection point is set and fastened to account for the 50-plus mph gusts that come through Orange County each fall and winter. That means deeper footings with more concrete than the minimum, and wall connections that are flashed and bolted rather than surface-mounted. You will not be out in the yard at midnight trying to hold the structure down during a wind event.
We pull the city permit before any work begins and prepare your HOA submission package at the same time if you need it. An unpermitted patio cover in Cypress can create real problems - with your insurance, with buyers during a sale, and with the city. Every project we build is on record and passes inspection before we call it done.
Any contractor building a permanent structure in California must hold a valid CSLB license. You can verify any contractor on the California Contractors State License Board website before signing anything. We carry the required license, insurance, and bonding - and we encourage every homeowner to check before hiring anyone for this type of project.
Every patio cover we build is permitted, inspected, and attached to your home with methods that account for Cypress's sun exposure, wind conditions, and stucco exterior walls. The result is a structure that actually lasts and does not create problems when you need to use your homeowner's insurance or sell your home.
A lattice-style open structure for partial shade - the decorative alternative to a solid patio cover for homeowners who prefer the look of an open-air room.
Learn MoreAdd screen walls to a covered structure to keep insects and Santa Ana wind debris fully out of your outdoor living space.
Learn MorePermit slots fill early in the year - contact us now and your covered patio can be ready before the heat of summer arrives.