Plan around the space and its support.
The patio, access and support locations shape the project. Exposed supports in this model show what deserves discussion; they are not a foundation design.
What support and site work does this property need?
Start with the space you want covered and how you use it. SCS helps you identify the decisions that belong in the plan before a patio cover becomes part of your home.

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See what goes into the workBring measurements or photos if you have them, along with the activities you want the cover to accommodate. Review the existing patio, doors, windows and access before settling on a layout.
Explore an attached or freestanding cover. Look at the support, connections and water route as well as the space underneath.
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Know the work before you commit to it.
Get my free estimateDiscuss how the proposed cover will be supported and how it meets the existing building or surrounding space. Identify drainage considerations and confirm which property-specific approvals and design requirements apply before work starts.
A useful proposal identifies the cover, supports, finish and preparation. Confirm removal, site work, drainage, cleanup and any separate work instead of assuming they are included.
Start with the condition and the way you want to use the space. Your project manager helps turn that conversation into a written scope before you approve the work.
No. Start with the space, intended use and any reference photos. Discuss the layout and available options as the project scope is developed.
Yes. Mention concrete work in the request so the order of work and the limits of each scope can be reviewed together.
Requirements depend on the property and proposed work. Confirm the applicable approvals and responsibility for obtaining them before construction begins.
Get a free on-site estimate. See what needs attention, why the work is recommended and what is included in the price, so you can make a decision you understand.