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Serving High Point, NC and surrounding areas. (743) 600-8003
High Point summers are hot, humid, and full of afternoon thunderstorms that cancel outdoor plans. A covered deck or patio cover gives you a shaded, rain-protected space you can actually use - from May through October and beyond.
Covered decks and patio covers in High Point, NC add a permanent roof structure over an existing or new deck or ground-level patio, giving you a shaded, weather-protected outdoor space. Most projects take one to three weeks of active construction once permits are in hand.
If your outdoor space sits unused through High Point's hottest months because the sun is relentless or a passing shower sends everyone inside, a covered structure is the most direct solution. Unlike a patio umbrella or temporary canopy, a built cover is permanent, moves with your home's value, and can handle the fast-moving thunderstorms the Piedmont Triad gets every summer. If you also want to keep insects out, our screened-in porches and screened decks service pairs naturally with a covered structure - we can do both at once.
We handle the full project from design and permits through framing and roofing, so you are not coordinating separate contractors or figuring out what the city permit office needs.
If your outdoor space sits unused during High Point's hottest months because the sun makes it unbearable, a covered structure is the most direct fix. A roof overhead can make your patio genuinely usable again through the afternoon heat - not just in the early morning or after dark.
South- and west-facing decks in the Piedmont get the harshest afternoon sun, which also fades furniture and makes the deck surface too hot to walk on barefoot. If you find yourself avoiding your deck after noon, a cover changes the math entirely.
High Point averages around 45 inches of rain per year, spread across all seasons. If a passing shower consistently sends you inside and ends your outdoor time, a covered structure lets you stay out through light rain and makes your space usable on overcast days too.
If you are replacing cushions or furniture every couple of years because sun and rain are destroying them, a cover pays for itself over time by protecting what is underneath. Faded, cracked, or waterlogged outdoor furniture is a practical sign that your space needs overhead protection.
We build attached covered structures for both new and existing decks, and for concrete or paver patios at ground level. For homeowners who want shade and airflow but prefer an open-beam look, our pergola installation service is a strong alternative - a pergola can be combined with partial screening or shade fabric for a more relaxed feel. If you want both overhead protection and insect screening, we can build a covered, screened room in a single project with our screened-in porches and screened decks work. Every project includes a written quote that covers all labor, materials, and permit costs before we start.
Roofing options include asphalt shingles (which match your home's existing roof), metal panels (durable and low-maintenance), and polycarbonate panels (translucent, so natural light still comes through). We walk you through the trade-offs for each option during the estimate visit so you can make a choice that fits your budget and the look of your home.
Best for homeowners who want a new deck with a permanent roof structure built and permitted as a single project.
Best for homeowners with a deck in good shape who want to add overhead protection without replacing the whole structure.
Best for homeowners with a ground-level patio who want a permanent cover without building a raised deck first.
Best for homeowners who want both overhead protection and insect screening - built as one complete project.
High Point sits in the Piedmont Triad, where summer temperatures regularly reach the low-to-mid 90s and humidity makes uncovered outdoor spaces nearly unbearable from June through August. That is exactly why covered decks and patio covers are consistently in demand here - they convert a space that is practically unusable into one your family uses every day. The Piedmont also gets around 45 inches of rain per year with fast-moving afternoon storms, so the roof pitch and drainage design of your cover matter: a contractor who knows local weather patterns will build a roof that sheds water away from your house, not toward it.
High Point has a large number of homes built in the 1950s through 1980s, particularly in neighborhoods like Emerywood and Sherwood Forest. Attaching a covered structure to an older home sometimes reveals issues with the existing wall or framing - we look for those issues before we start, not mid-project. The red clay soil common throughout the area also expands and contracts with the seasons, so footings need to be set correctly from the start. We serve homeowners across the region, including High Point and neighboring Winston-Salem, and we know what local building departments expect from a properly permitted covered structure.
We reply within one business day. We will ask a few quick questions - your space size, whether you have an existing deck or patio, and what you want the covered area for - so we can give you a rough range before anyone visits your home.
We visit your home, measure the space, look at how your house is built, and walk through your options for roof style and materials. A written estimate follows within a few days - not a verbal number that changes later. Any HOA guidelines you are aware of get factored in during this visit.
We submit the permit to the City of High Point Development Services or Guilford County depending on your address. You do not have to do anything during this step. Plan for one to three weeks for permit approval before construction can begin - we keep you updated throughout.
The crew arrives, sets posts, builds the overhead frame, and installs the roofing. A city or county inspector verifies the work at required stages. Once they sign off, we do a final walkthrough with you and clean up all debris before we leave.
Free written estimate. We handle permits, footings, and all the details - you just show up for the walkthrough at the end.
(743) 600-8003The red clay soil throughout the High Point area expands when wet and contracts when dry - posts that are not anchored in deep concrete footings will shift over time. We dig footings to the right depth for local soil conditions on every project, so your structure stays level and stable for years.
Many High Point homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and attaching a new covered structure sometimes turns up issues with the existing wall framing or ledger board. We look for those issues before we start, not mid-project, so you are never hit with an unexpected bill halfway through the job.
Many newer High Point subdivisions have active homeowners associations with design guidelines governing roof color, post style, and footprint size. We have worked in HOA communities throughout the area and know how to prepare submissions that get approved the first time - no delays or do-overs.
A legitimate contractor pulls the permit before starting work - that is how the North American Deck and Railing Association defines professional standards in this trade. We handle the full permit process through the City of High Point Development Services, including scheduling inspections, so you get a structure that is legal and documented.
These are the things that matter when you are adding a permanent structure to your home - not just a contractor who shows up and builds fast. Contact us today and we will walk you through what your project would look like and what it would cost.
An open-beam overhead structure that creates shade and airflow without a solid roof - a lighter alternative to a full covered deck.
Learn MoreAdd screening to your covered structure to keep insects out and make your outdoor space comfortable through High Point's full summer season.
Learn MoreHigh Point contractors book up fast heading into spring - reach out now to lock in your estimate and get your outdoor space ready before the summer heat arrives.