Guides
Patio Cover and Pergola Guides
Four guides answer the questions that come up before anyone measures: which roof style fits, what it costs, whether it needs a permit, and what fire-zone rules allow near the house.
Patio cover types comparedSolid, insulated, lattice, louvered and wood: shade, rain, heat, upkeep, permits and fire fit, plus attached vs freestanding.Patio covers in fire zonesWhat §504.11 of the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code requires within 3 feet of the house, and where Zone 0 stands.Patio cover costPer-square-foot ranges by type, with 10×20, 12×12, 12×20 and 20×20 examples.Permits, setbacks and HOAWalnut Creek's lattice exemption, setback limits, County rules and Blackhawk ARC steps.Choosing an installerLicense classes, contract rules, a quote checklist and red flags.Service areasDanville, Lafayette, Orinda and the towns around Walnut Creek.
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