Patio Covers, Sunrooms and Screen Rooms in Cedar Park, TX
Landmark Custom Exteriors builds custom aluminum patio covers, sunroom enclosures and screen rooms for Cedar Park homeowners, and we take care of the City of Cedar Park permit. Whether your patio has an aging cover you want to replace, a bare slab that needs shade, or a covered patio you want to close in, we start with a free in-home visit and give you an itemized quote.
Call (512) 777-9209.
Three projects we do most often in Cedar Park
Most Cedar Park homeowners who call us want one of these three things.
- Replace an aging patio cover or screen room. Older covers can sag, leak or run hot, and older screens tear. We remove the old structure and build a new insulated aluminum cover, or a new screen room, on the existing slab where it is sound. See patio covers
- Add a cover to a bare slab. Many homes were built with an open patio. A cover gives you shade, a place for a fan and a patio you can use in the afternoon. See patio covers
- Enclose the cover you already have. Screens give you airflow without bugs, and sunroom walls give you a finished room you can use in more months. See screen rooms or sunrooms
Cedar Park permits in plain English
Cedar Park requires a permit for most patio covers, and it requires one for any existing slab that is being covered with a structure.
The city’s deck and patio cover guideline lists what triggers a permit, including a structure attached to your house, anything over 200 square feet, and arbors. Because nearly every cover we build is attached to the house or over an existing slab, plan on a permit for yours.
The application goes in online through the MyGovernmentOnline portal. The city’s checklist asks for:
- A site plan showing your existing improvements, property lines, setbacks and public utility easements, plus the footprint of the new structure.
- A foundation plan with footing and anchoring details.
- Roof construction details, including elevations.
- Electrical details, if you are adding fans or lights.
We prepare these drawings and file the permit in our name, so you do not have to learn the system. The city’s Development Services office reviews the plans and inspects the work.
Setbacks and easements decide where the posts go
Your survey, not your fence line, determines how far a patio cover or sunroom can extend.
Cedar Park asks for setbacks and public utility easements to be shown on the site plan because a structure cannot sit on top of certain utility corridors, and it must keep required distances from property lines. That is why our first visit includes a look at your plat or survey. We design around these limits from the start, so the drawing that goes to the city is one that can be approved.
What to have ready for your visit
A few documents make your first visit and quote faster:
- Your survey or plat (often in your closing documents).
- Your HOA covenants and architectural guidelines, if your neighborhood has an HOA. A city permit and HOA approval are separate approvals.
- Photos of the patio, including any existing cover, screens, fans or lights.
- A rough idea of how you want to use the space: dining, lounging, a place for the dog, or year-round use.
Your first few weeks, step by step
- We visit and measure. We check the slab, survey, sun exposure and any existing structure.
- You get an itemized quote, so you can see the cost of each part before you decide.
- We file and wait for approvals. We submit the permit and support any HOA request.
- We build and close out. We schedule the work, coordinate the city inspections and finish with a walk-through. Your work is covered by our written workmanship warranty.
Nearby areas we serve
We are based in Round Rock and also build in Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville and across Central Texas.
Cedar Park FAQs
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Cedar Park?
Yes, in almost every case. Cedar Park requires a permit for a patio cover that is attached to the house, is over 200 square feet, or covers an existing slab. We confirm which applies to your project and file the permit for you.
How is the permit application submitted?
Online, through the city’s MyGovernmentOnline portal, with a site plan, foundation and anchoring details, and roof construction drawings. Landmark prepares and submits the package so you can focus on design choices.
What do I need to give you before you can quote?
Your survey or plat, your HOA guidelines if you have them, and a few photos of your patio. We can also pick up details at the in-home visit.
Can a patio cover go all the way to my property line?
Usually not. Setbacks and public utility easements limit how close a structure can be to a property line and where posts can go. We check these against your survey before we design.
Can you replace my old aluminum patio cover or screens on an older home?
Yes. We remove the existing structure and build a new one, often on the same slab if it is sound. Because the replacement is a new structure, we confirm the permit requirements with the city for your project before we begin.
Should I choose a sunroom or a screen room for my Cedar Park patio?
Choose a screen room if you want airflow and the feel of being outside without bugs. Choose a sunroom if you want a finished, climate-controlled room you can use in more months. Many customers start with screens under an insulated cover, then decide later. Our guide compares sunrooms and patio covers.
How do you make sure a cover holds up in Texas wind?
The city’s application requires foundation, footing and anchoring details, and we design the posts, beams and anchors to meet them. The inspection process then checks the work in the field. That is why we do not treat the permit as paperwork, but as part of the build.
What affects the price of a patio cover in Cedar Park?
Size, roof type, whether you add screens or sunroom walls, electrical work for fans and lights, slab condition and permit fees all change the price. For a full breakdown, see our patio cover cost guide.
Start your Cedar Park project
Call (512) 777-9209. Landmark Custom Exteriors is veteran-owned, serves Cedar Park and Central Texas, and is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.