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Serving Haltom City, TX and surrounding areas. (682) 271-0566
A patio that bakes in the Texas sun from June through September is one you never use. A properly built covered structure - permitted, inspected, and anchored for North Texas clay soil - turns your backyard into a space your family actually spends time in.
Covered decks and patio covers in Haltom City, TX mean building a permanent roof structure over your outdoor living space, pulling a city permit, and setting posts into concrete footings deep enough to handle the expansive clay soil underneath. Most projects take three to seven business days once the permit is approved - plan for one to three weeks of permit lead time before construction can start.
The most important detail in a covered patio build is the connection to your home. The ledger board - the horizontal piece that ties the structure to your wall - carries a significant share of the weight. If that connection is not made correctly, water gets behind it and rots your wall framing over time. We seal every ledger attachment with proper flashing before closing it up. If you want to take the build further and add screen panels to make the space fully enclosed, our screened-in porches and screened decks service pairs directly with this work.
Haltom City also has neighborhoods with HOA rules that go beyond what the city requires - covering structure height, materials, and setbacks. Before we file a permit, we ask you whether your neighborhood has an HOA so we can make sure the design clears both sets of requirements before any work begins.
If your outdoor space goes unused from June through September because the heat makes it unbearable, a covered structure with a ceiling fan can drop the perceived temperature under the structure enough to make it genuinely livable through the hottest Haltom City afternoons.
If the roof line of your current patio cover is no longer level or a post has started to tilt, the footings may have moved due to Haltom City's clay soil shifting underneath them. A leaning structure will continue to move on its own and can become a safety concern.
If water collects near your foundation or runs toward your back door after heavy rain, a properly designed covered patio with correct drainage can redirect that runoff. Haltom City's intense summer storms can dump several inches of rain quickly, making drainage planning a real priority.
Constant direct sun in North Texas breaks down outdoor furniture, fabrics, and finishes faster than in most climates. If you are replacing cushions or refinishing furniture every year or two, a covered structure would protect that investment and reduce what you spend over time.
The most popular build in Haltom City is a solid roof attached cover - continuous roofing that connects directly to your home and blocks rain and sun completely. Most families here choose this over a lattice or pergola-style cover because DFW afternoon thunderstorms arrive fast and dump a lot of rain in a short period. A solid roof keeps your furniture and flooring dry regardless of what the weather does. For homeowners who want something lighter with more of an open-air feel, pergola installation is a natural alternative with spaced beams that filter light rather than blocking it.
Freestanding covered structures work well for larger yards where you want a distinct outdoor room separate from the back wall of the house. We also build covered deck additions - roofing added over an existing or new elevated deck - which is a common request when homeowners want to protect a deck that took years to save up for. Every project includes a written, itemized estimate before the permit is filed, so you know the full cost upfront. And if you want to pair a cover with a fully enclosed screen room, our screened-in porches and screened decks service can be coordinated with this project in a single scope.
Continuous wood, aluminum, or insulated panel roofing attached to your home - blocks rain and direct sun completely, the most common choice for Haltom City backyards.
A stand-alone covered patio not attached to the house - suited for larger yards where you want to define a separate outdoor room away from the back wall.
Spaced slats or beams that filter light and provide partial shade without a solid roof - a lighter option for shaded areas or homeowners who prefer open-air feel.
Roofing added over an existing or new elevated deck, turning an open platform into a sheltered outdoor living space that can be used year-round.
Haltom City sits in Tarrant County, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees and the heat index can push well above that for weeks. An open patio without a cover is essentially unusable from late May through September for most families. A solid cover with a ceiling fan can make your outdoor space genuinely livable through the hottest months - and in a market like DFW where buyers pay attention to outdoor living space, that is also a real property value consideration. We see consistent demand for this work from Haltom City and throughout Richland Hills and the surrounding communities.
The other factor that shapes every covered patio project in this area is the soil. North Texas clay expands when it absorbs water and contracts during dry spells, and that movement can shift posts that are not anchored deeply. We build the same way in Fort Worth and across Tarrant County - footings sized and set specifically for local soil conditions so the structure stays level through wet winters and dry summers without you having to think about it. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has documented the expansive soil challenges common to this part of the state, and it is something every structural decision we make accounts for.
When you reach out, we will ask about the approximate size of your patio, whether you want attached or freestanding, and whether your neighborhood has HOA restrictions to work around. We schedule a free on-site visit within a few days and provide a written estimate that breaks down materials, labor, and permit fees.
Once you approve the estimate, we prepare drawings and submit a permit application to the City of Haltom City on your behalf. Approval typically takes one to three weeks. You do not need to do anything during this time - we handle the paperwork and let you know when we are cleared to start.
Most covered patio projects take three to seven business days on site. We start with footings, set posts, frame the roof structure, and seal the connection to your home with proper flashing. A Haltom City building inspector visits at key stages - your contractor schedules this, not you.
Once construction is complete and inspection is passed, we walk you through the finished structure - pointing out maintenance tips and where to check after heavy rain. Ask for copies of your permit and inspection records. You will want those if you ever sell the house.
Free on-site visit. Permits handled. You know the full cost before any work starts.
(682) 271-0566The City of Haltom City requires a permit for most covered patio and deck cover projects. We file the application completely on your behalf. A permitted structure is inspected by the city, and the documentation protects your investment when it is time to sell.
Haltom City sits on expansive clay that swells after rain and shrinks in a drought, and that movement will tilt posts that were not set deep enough. We dig to the depth required by the city and use properly sized concrete bases - the step that separates a structure that stays level from one that shifts within a few years.
Haltom City and the broader DFW area experience frequent severe thunderstorms and hail. We recommend materials that hold up to what this climate actually delivers - not the lightest option that looks good in a showroom, but the one that will still be solid after a bad spring storm season.
We have built covered patios and deck covers for homeowners across Haltom City and neighboring Tarrant County communities. That means we know the local permit office, the soil conditions, and what inspectors look for - local knowledge that protects your project from the first step.
A covered patio is a long-term investment, and the quality of the original build determines whether it lasts 5 years or 25. We hold our work to the standards of the North American Deck and Railing Association and build every covered structure to pass Haltom City inspection on the first visit - not because we have to, but because that is what a project done right looks like.
Open-beam shade structures for homeowners who want architectural interest and filtered light without a fully closed roof.
Learn MoreFully enclosed screen rooms that add bug protection to a covered patio - the logical next step once the roof is in place.
Learn MoreReach out now for a free estimate. We handle the permit and the city inspection so you can focus on enjoying the finished space.