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Plan the cover around the way you live outside.

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.

attached solid-roof patio cover

Northshore & Greater New Orleans

See what goes into the work
Know what needs workPhotos and explained findings
Know what you’re buyingMaterials, scope and price in writing
Know who answers for itA named project manager through completion

Start with the space

Bring 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.

  • Area to be covered and desired clearance
  • Furniture, walking routes and access
  • Existing surfaces and adjoining work
  • Appearance and material preferences to discuss

What you don’t see matters.

Explore an attached or freestanding cover. Look at the support, connections and water route as well as the space underneath.

Choose a system

3D patio cover, attached cutaway showing supports
01 / Supports
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01 / Supports

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.

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What support and site work does this property need?

02 / Connections

The house connection needs a plan.

An attached cover meets the existing building. Discuss the condition, support and weather details of that connection before approving the work.

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How is the house connection included in the design and scope?

03 / Covering

Choose a roof as a complete assembly.

The solid roof is one cover. Confirm the actual covering, framing, finish and applicable design requirements for your project.

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Which covering, finish and framing are included?

04 / Drainage

Plan where the water leaves.

A finished cover changes the route rain takes around the patio. Discuss roof edges, gutters where included, and the discharge location with the rest of the work.

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Where will water go after it leaves the cover?

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Make the connections part of the scope

Discuss 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.

Agree on what is included

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.

From the first look to the final walkthrough

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.

  • Review the property, access and the work you are considering.
  • Compare the proposed materials, preparation, exclusions and price.
  • Have additional findings and changes explained before approving extra work.
  • Review the finished work against the agreed scope with your project manager.

Common questions

Do I need a finished design before contacting SCS?

No. Start with the space, intended use and any reference photos. Discuss the layout and available options as the project scope is developed.

Can the patio surface be discussed at the same time?

Yes. Mention concrete work in the request so the order of work and the limits of each scope can be reviewed together.

What about permits or neighborhood approval?

Requirements depend on the property and proposed work. Confirm the applicable approvals and responsibility for obtaining them before construction begins.

Before you commit.

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.

  • Photos that explain the condition
  • Materials, scope and price in writing
  • A final walkthrough of the completed work
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Tell us about the patio covers.

A few practical details help SCS prepare for the first conversation.

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