Brentwood, CA · East Contra Costa
Patio Covers and Pergolas in Brentwood, CA
Aluminum covers, pergolas and louvered roofs for East Contra Costa homes. Compare options, see real cost ranges and Brentwood permit rules, then request a quote from an independent local contractor.
- Solid and lattice aluminum covers
- Insulated covers with fans and lights
- Wood and aluminum pergolas
- Louvered roofs, manual or motorized
- Replacing old wood covers
- Brentwood permit rules explained
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Four decisions before you hire anyone
Every patio cover quote comes down to the structure, the material, the price and the builder. Each one has its own page, written plainly and with sources.
Which structure
Solid cover, open pergola or a louvered roof. Shade, rain and the room behind the patio decide it.
Which material
Aluminum, wood-grain aluminum or real wood: lifespan, upkeep, heat and looks.
What it costs
Published per-square-foot ranges worked out for 10×20, 12×20 and 20×20 patios, with sources.
Who to hire
The bid checklist, the permit question, the red flags and how to check a license.
Brentwood requires a permit for any patio cover or pergola, whatever the size. See what the city requires, or call and get a contractor who handles it.
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Three ways to shade a Brentwood patio
Example photos, not projects by this site. Each structure has its own page on options, permits and price drivers.
Aluminum patio covers
Solid, lattice or insulated roofs attached to the house or freestanding. Full shade, and solid roofs keep the rain off.
Pergolas
Open beams in wood or aluminum. Filtered shade that frames a dining or garden area without closing it in.
Louvered roofs
Aluminum blades that rotate open for light and close for shade or rain. The premium option, manual or motorized.
Which one fits?
Shade, rain, or both
A solid cover blocks the afternoon sun and keeps the table dry in winter. A pergola filters the light. A louvered roof opens and closes, so you get winter sun and summer shade from the same structure. West-facing patios in Brentwood usually want the most shade they can get.
Real numbers
What a patio cover typically costs
Published national ranges (HomeGuide 2024–2026, Angi 2026), so you can sanity-check a quote. Bay Area jobs often land in the upper half. Your price comes from the contractor who measures the patio.
See the full cost guideHow it works
From bare patio to a quote
No accounts, no obligation.
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Tell us about the patio
Rough size, what you want over it, and a photo if you have one. Thirty seconds on the form, or just call.
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We pass it to a local builder
Your request goes to an independent contractor who builds patio covers and pergolas in East Contra Costa, not a national call center.
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Get a quote and decide
The contractor measures, quotes the design and handles the permit. You're never obligated to hire anyone.
Service areas
Serving Brentwood and East Contra Costa
Brentwood is the primary service area. Oakley and Antioch each have their own page on what's different about patios and permits there.
Patio covers in Brentwood, CA 94513
Hot, west-facing afternoons
Brentwood summers are long and hot, and many back patios face west or south. A cover that stops late-afternoon sun on the glass changes how the family room feels, which is why insulated panels and louvered roofs are popular here.
A permit for every cover
Since May 2023 the city requires a permit for any patio cover or pergola, whatever the size, with set limits on how close an attached cover can come to the property line.
HOAs and subdivision lots
Much of Brentwood was built from the 1990s through the 2000s, and many neighborhoods have HOA design review. Expect to submit the design and color before work starts.
Summerset and Trilogy at the Vineyards are 55+ communities, and several neighborhoods have HOAs with architectural review. Check your CC&Rs before you settle on a color or roof style.
- Shadow Lakes
- Deer Ridge
- Brentwood Hills
- Garin Ranch
- Apple Hill Estates
- Rose Garden
- Summerset
- Trilogy at the Vineyards
- and the rest of Brentwood
Also Discovery Bay, Byron and Knightsen. Choose "Other nearby" on the form or just call.
Patio cover guides
Straight answers before you call
Do You Need a Permit for a Patio Cover in Brentwood, CA?
The City of Brentwood requires a permit for every patio cover and pergola, whatever the size. What that means for setbacks, HOA review, who pulls it, and selling a house with an unpermitted cover.
6 min readPergola vs Patio Cover vs Louvered Roof
Three structures, three different jobs: full shade and rain cover, filtered shade, or a roof you can open. How they compare on heat, rain, cost and upkeep, and which fits which yard.
6 min read
Check any contractor, including one you find here
- Ask for the contractor's CSLB license number and look it up at cslb.ca.gov. The CSLB site also explains when a California contractor license is required.
- Get the quote in writing, naming the size, the product line and roof type, the footings, who pulls the permit, and the warranty terms.
- Be wary of large deposits or cash-only terms. Ask who pulls the permit, and what happens if the city or the HOA asks for changes.
- Ask whether engineering and plans are included, and get HOA approval in writing before you sign a start date.
This site is an independent referral service, not a contractor. Your request goes to an independent local patio cover contractor, who gives the quote and does the work. How this works
Patio cover questions
What is the average cost of a patio cover?
Angi's 2026 guide puts the average patio cover at about $8,500, with most jobs between $4,500 and $12,000, or about $20–$50 per square foot; HomeGuide lists the same per-foot range for aluminum. See the cost guide.
How much does a 12×20 patio cover cost?
Angi lists a 12×20 patio cover at about $4,800–$9,000, and HomeGuide's $20–$50 aluminum range multiplies out to $4,800–$12,000. Solid wood roofs with finished ceilings cost much more. The math is on the cost guide.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Brentwood, CA?
Yes. Since May 1, 2023, the City of Brentwood requires a permit for any patio cover, pergola or other accessory structure with a roof or cover, regardless of size. Details on patio cover permits in Brentwood.
Pergola or patio cover: which should I get?
A solid patio cover gives full shade and keeps rain off; a pergola gives filtered shade and is open to the sky; a louvered roof does both, at a higher price. See pergola vs patio cover.
Which cities do you serve?
Brentwood is the primary service area, plus Oakley and Antioch, and nearby Discovery Bay, Byron and Knightsen. See all service areas.
Are you a builder?
No. This site is an independent referral service. When you call or send a request, it goes to an independent local contractor who serves your area. The contractor provides the quote and does the work. Ask for their license number and verify it at cslb.ca.gov.
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