What the design covers
- Roof framing, beam and post sizing
- Wind uplift and tie-down connections for your address
- Attachment to the existing house and what it carries
- Footing and slab details for the new posts
Attached versus freestanding
Attached roofs load the existing house, so we check the connection and the part of the house that receives it. Freestanding roofs stand on their own footings. Both are designed to the current Florida Building Code wind requirements for your location.
How it works
Step 1: Send the address, a sketch or photos, and any plans or survey you have, or call us. Step 2: We confirm what the county needs and send a fixed written price. Step 3: Approve the quote and send the survey if one is required. Step 4: We prepare the calculations and drawings, review them and seal them. Step 5: You or your contractor submit the permit, and we answer the county's comments on our plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a covered patio?
Usually yes in Florida. Requirements depend on size and whether it attaches to the house. Your permit office will confirm.
Can you work from my contractor's sketch?
Yes. Send the sketch, dimensions and photos and we will design to it or recommend changes.
Do you also design the foundation?
Yes. Footings and slab details for the new posts are included.
How much does covered patio design cost in Tampa Bay?
Our fixed price starts at $1,150. Your exact price depends on the size and complexity of the project and what your county requires, and you get it in writing before you pay. There is no hourly billing. Typical turnaround is 5–7 business days.
Areas we serve most
Based in New Port Richey, we work across Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando and Hillsborough counties, including New Port Richey, Holiday, Port Richey, Trinity, Hudson, Odessa, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Spring Hill, Brooksville, Tampa, and projects throughout Florida.