Patio cover questions, answered straight.

Most installed patio covers in the Las Vegas valley run between $4,000 and $12,000. A small lattice cover can start around $3,000, while a large insulated or louvered adjustable roof runs $12,000 and up. Size, material, and roof style drive the price, and your written estimate is always free and exact.

Yes. Attached patio covers in Clark County require a building permit, and larger freestanding structures do too. Desert Shade Co. handles the entire permitting and engineering process, so your cover is inspected and fully code compliant.

Alumawood, which is aluminum with a wood-grain finish, is the local favorite because it will not warp, crack, or fade in extreme heat and needs almost no maintenance. For the coolest patio, an insulated foam-core cover keeps the space underneath up to 25 degrees cooler.

Most residential patio covers are installed within one to two weeks of permit approval. Simple covers can go up in a day or two once materials arrive; larger custom or louvered systems take a little longer.

Yes. We offer 0% and low-monthly financing options so you can get shade in place for this summer instead of waiting for next year. Ask about current plans when you get your estimate.

We cover the entire Las Vegas valley, including Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Enterprise, Spring Valley, Centennial Hills, the southwest master plans, Paradise, and Boulder City.

A well-built, permitted patio cover adds usable living space and curb appeal, both of which help resale in a market where an outdoor room is a real selling point for most of the year.