Add shade, enclose your patio or build a true sunroom. Compare your options, then get free quotes from licensed local contractors.
From simple shade to a full extra room, here's how each option fits.
Getting a quote takes a few minutes. Here is what happens next.
Fill out the short form with your zip code, project type and timeline.
One licensed contractor who serves your area calls to answer questions and set up a visit.
They measure, go over options and give you a written quote. There is no obligation to move forward.
Every contractor in our network is licensed, insured and reviewed before joining. You can verify any license for free with the CSLB license lookup.
Patio covers, pergolas and outdoor rooms built by licensed local contractors.






General guidance. Your contractor will price and scope your exact project.
| Patio Cover | Pergola | Patio Enclosure | Sunroom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shade | Partial to full | Partial | Full | Full |
| Rain protection | Solid styles | No | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps out bugs | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Year-round comfort | No | No | Partly | Yes, insulated |
| Permit | Usually | Often | Usually | Yes, more involved |
| Relative cost | $ to $$$ | $ to $$$ | $$ to $$$ | $$$$ |
Every project is priced on a few main factors.
Open covers and pergolas cost the least; enclosures add panels, and sunrooms add insulation, windows and finish work.
Square footage drives material and labor on every project type.
Aluminum, wood, glass, screen and insulated panels all price differently.
Fans, lighting, electrical, flooring and HVAC tie-ins add to the total.
Many do. In the City of San Diego, patio covers of 300 square feet or less on a single-family home may be exempt, unless the home is in the Coastal Zone, a historic district or another listed exception. Enclosures and sunrooms almost always need one, and other cities and HOAs set their own rules.
A licensed contractor will know your city's requirements and usually pulls the permit for you.
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A patio enclosure adds screen, glass or vinyl panels to a covered patio and is usually not fully insulated. A sunroom is an insulated room with a finished roof, walls of windows and often electrical and climate control, so it's comfortable year-round.
Often, yes. A contractor will check whether your existing cover and footings can support enclosure panels before quoting.
Choose a patio cover if you want real shade and rain protection. Choose a pergola for an open, architectural look with filtered light.
Permits are usually the longest step. Patio covers and pergolas are typically built in a few days once approved; sunrooms take longer.
Yes. Your estimate is free and there is no obligation to hire anyone. We are paid by the contractors we work with, not by homeowners.
One licensed local contractor who serves your area, within 1 business day. They will call to answer your questions and set up a time to see your project.
Every contractor is reviewed before joining our network. They need an active California contractor's license in good standing, current workers' comp and liability insurance, no unresolved CSLB or BBB complaints, at least 3 years in business with a 4.5-star or higher Google rating, and a commitment to contact you within 1 business day. See our contractor standards.
No. We send your request to one contractor, not a list of companies, so you will not be flooded with calls.
It goes only to the contractor handling your request, and we never sell it. Read our privacy policy for details.
Every contractor we work with holds an active California contractor's license. Ask for the license number at your estimate and check it for free with the CSLB license lookup.
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