Yards from the 1970s through the 1990s often get rebuilt in one go, and a roof over the patio gives that refreshed space shade for the long afternoons. Serving DeSoto and all of Dallas County.
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Most DeSoto homes went up between the 1970s and the 1990s, and a back yard that age often needs its patio rethought along with its fence. A solid cover tied into the house gives that space real shade through the long afternoon heat, which makes the yard worth using again.
A roof that is three or four decades old needs a careful look before anything ties into it. We check the decking, rafters and flashing where the cover will meet the house, and flag repairs up front so they happen before the new roof goes on. On a full yard rebuild, we also lay out cover posts with the rest of the project in mind, so gates line up with paths and the crew works the yard once.
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Framed into the existing roof so the cover drains with the house.
A standalone cover out in the yard, away from the older roofline.
Cover and new fence designed together when the whole back yard is redone.
Fans and lights wired into a finished ceiling under the new roof.
Some owners like to see the roof pitch and post spacing before they commit. We can model the cover against your house in 3D so you can try a different size or finish on screen.
Mention it when you book the measuring visit in DeSoto.
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DeSoto has a handful of HOA communities, including the gated Enclave at Thorntree, Avondale and the Estates of Briarwood, and those associations typically review exterior additions like patio covers. The city itself tells owners to check their HOA’s deed restrictions and covenants. Estrada matches the roof pitch, shingle or metal finish and trim color to the house and prepares the plans for the HOA submission.
Source: City of DeSoto, When is a Permit Required City of DeSoto Building Inspection FAQ
DeSoto names covers among the structures that need one, and fan or light wiring usually adds an electrical permit on top. Estrada sorts out the classification with the city and handles both filings.
Call us for a site visit. We look at the roof, the slab and the yard, then ask the city whether it counts as an addition or an accessory building. You get drawings to review, and we file everything online for you, including the wiring permit if you want fans or lights.
Yes, but that means opening the ceiling and pulling another permit for the wiring. Running the circuit during the build is simpler. If you are unsure, we can install the boxes and wiring now and leave the fan itself for later.
Not always. We look at whether the cracks have shifted or settled. The posts sit on their own footings, so a slab with hairline cracks can often stay. If it has heaved or sunk, replacing it before the cover goes up is usually the better order of work.
We walk your DeSoto yard, give you a straight price, and show you how the cover is built and tied in.