Custom Covered Patios & Pergolas Built for Texas Summers

A well-built patio cover or pergola turns backyard square footage you avoid in July into space you actually use. We design and build to your roofline, your yard, and North Texas weather — not a catalog template.

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Cedar pergola under construction by RGS General Contracting — On site — cedar pergola build

What's Included

Outdoor structures engineered to last, not just to look good on day one

Every cover and pergola we build is anchored, permitted, and constructed with weather-resistant materials so it holds up long after the first season. Tying a new cover into an existing roofline is structural work, not decking — it is why this sits with a general contractor rather than a fencing crew, and why the permit and inspection are part of our scope. We build outdoor structures across the Metroplex, with most of the work in Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Rockwall, Mansfield and the neighbourhoods around Dallas and Fort Worth.

Custom covered patios tied into your existing roofline
Wood & aluminum pergolas, built to spec
Wood decks & elevated deck structures
Structural concrete footings & pressure-treated framing
Custom-engineered roofing to match your home
Permitting handled on your behalf

How It Works

From backyard walkthrough to first cookout

Site Walkthrough

We measure your yard, review your home's roofline, and talk through how you actually want to use the space.

Design & Estimate

A written estimate with material options — wood or aluminum, open pergola or fully covered patio.

Permit & Build

We pull permits, pour footings, and frame and roof the structure on the schedule we agreed to.

Final Walkthrough

We check every anchor point and finish detail with you before we call the project complete.

Recent Work

Outdoor living projects across the Metroplex

Custom covered patio built by RGS General Contracting

Wood deck construction by RGS General Contracting

Covered patio ceiling with fan and exposed wood framing by RGS General Contracting

Custom pergola under construction by RGS General Contracting

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Next Step

Talk to the crew that will do the work

Every estimate is free and starts with a walkthrough. Call and speak to RGS General Contracting directly — no call centre, no sales handoff.

Call (903) 570-6651 Request a Free Estimate

Other work we handle across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

Pay Over Time

Backyard dreams, financed

Outdoor living is exactly what Lyon Financial has specialized in since 1979 — and it's why RGS partnered with them: to make sure our clients are offered the lowest rates available. Loans up to $250,000 with low, fixed rates and terms up to 20 years, so the covered patio goes up this season, not someday.

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Official Financing Partner

Lyon Financial — making backyard dreams come true since 1979. Loans up to $250,000, low fixed rates, terms up to 20 years, veteran owned.

Frequently Asked

Patio & pergola questions we hear most

Is it better to build a deck or a patio cover?

It depends on your yard and how you plan to use the space. A patio cover creates shaded, protected living space attached to your home; a deck raises the living area and works well on sloped or uneven lots. We'll walk your yard and recommend what actually fits.

Does a covered patio or pergola add value to a home?

Both are consistently ranked among the higher-return outdoor improvements in North Texas, since they extend usable living space in a climate where shade matters most of the year. A fully covered, permitted patio typically adds more resale value than an open pergola.

What's the best pergola material for Texas weather?

Pressure-treated or cedar wood and powder-coated aluminum both hold up well in North Texas heat and storms. We'll go over the tradeoffs in upkeep, cost, and lifespan for your specific project.

Do I need a permit to build a covered patio or pergola?

Most DFW-area municipalities require a permit for a covered patio and often for a pergola attached to your home. RGS General Contracting handles the permitting process as part of every build.

How much does a covered patio or pergola cost to build?

Cost depends on size, roofline, materials, and whether we're tying into existing structure. You'll get an itemized, written estimate after a free on-site walkthrough — no vague per-square-foot guesses.

How long does it take to build a covered patio?

A typical covered patio build runs one to three weeks once permits are approved, depending on size and roof complexity.