Ramadas & Pergolas · Gilbert
Ramadas & Patio Covers in Gilbert, AZ
Attached patio covers, freestanding ramadas and louvered pergolas for Gilbert backyards, sized to shade the whole patio through the afternoon and designed to get through HOA review the first time.
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- 4.9★ on Google · family owned & operated
- Free on-site consultation & itemized estimate
- Permitting handled for you
Shade that works on a Gilbert afternoon
Many Gilbert homes came from the builder with a small covered patio, often just deep enough for a table. By mid-afternoon the sun is coming in low from the west, under the cover and across the furniture. Extending that patio cover, or adding a freestanding ramada out in the yard, is usually the single change that makes the backyard usable from spring through fall.
We size covers for the shade you'll actually get at 4 or 5 p.m. in July, not the footprint of the slab. That often means a deeper projection, a west-side screen or a second structure out by the pool or turf. A generous cover costs a little more up front, and it's the thing homeowners most often tell us they wish they'd done the first time.
Patio cover, ramada or pergola?
An attached patio cover extends the roofline of the house and gives you full shade right off the back door. A freestanding ramada sits out in the yard over a kitchen, fire pit or seating area and creates a second outdoor room. Louvered pergolas let you open the roof for winter sun and close it for summer shade. Open lattice covers give filtered shade at a lower cost, though they don't keep out rain.
Solid-roof structures also give you something to mount to: ceiling fans, lighting, heaters, misting lines and speakers. We rough in the electrical while the structure goes up, so there's no conduit running across a finished cover.
HOA approval in Gilbert's master-planned communities
A large share of Gilbert homes are in communities with design review, including Power Ranch, Val Vista Lakes, Seville, Agritopia and Morrison Ranch. Associations commonly set rules on patio cover materials, colors, height and placement, and many want the cover to match the house. We prepare the drawings and color selections your HOA asks for and build what they approve.
After HOA approval, most patio covers and ramadas need a Town of Gilbert building permit, along with permits for any electrical for fans and lighting. We submit the plans, coordinate the inspections and keep the job moving between the two approvals.
Planning shade for a new-build yard
Many Gilbert yards start as a slab, a block wall and dirt, which is a good time to plan shade. Footings go in before pavers and turf, electrical gets sleeved under future hardscape, and the cover is placed where it will work with the pool, kitchen or play area you add later. If you're building in phases, we design the whole yard first so each phase connects cleanly to the last.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Real Google reviews from Phoenix-area homeowners, posted to the profiles of AZ Pool Concepts, our sister company.
“I will start by saying I was not asked to leave a review and did not know of this company before hiring them for our pool remodel. We could not have had a better experience with Az Pool Concepts. Our pool looks amazing and the whole process was so easy and seamless. Shawn was in constant communication about what and when things were happening, he was here every day overseeing the work being done and was always available by text with any questions we had. He exceeded our expectations and I truly cannot recommend them enough.”
Dana Isom
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
“I hired Shawn and AZ Pool Concepts to demo and remove a permanent grill and fire pit to create more space, replace travertine that had been eroded by my salt pool with pearlescent limestone. Shawn and his team did an excellent job. His communication, integrity and customer service are all top notch, along with customer satisfaction in the project When I was looking to hire someone these are the attributes I was looking for. I highly recommend AZ Pool Concepts.”
Paul Ticen
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
“What a great experience... from the time we first contacted him to the finished product! Communication was quick and clear, the timeframe to start the job was excellent and the finished product looks amazing. We interviewed 6 companies and Shawn was the best candidate by far. We will use them again.”
Schreiner Realty
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
“Shawn responded to my email inquiry the next morning, and came out that day to bid on our Travertine Patio and walkway job. His pricing was very fair, and actually got the whole job done in three days!! We went on vacation the day the crew started, and came home to a perfect install, clean-up, and could not be happier!”
eric nicholson
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
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Ramadas & Patio Covers in Gilbert: Common Questions
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