Cedar Park backyards get punishing afternoon sun. Most homes out here face the wrong way for it, and the slab patio the builder poured is unusable from June through September. A pergola or patio cover is the cheapest way to get that square footage back, and it's most of what we build in Cedar Park.
What we build for Cedar Park backyards
- Attached cedar pergolas. Tied into the house framing over an existing patio slab. The most common Cedar Park build, roughly $10,500 to $16,000 for a 12x12 and $16,500 to $26,000 once you get to 14x16 or larger.
- Freestanding pergolas and pavilions. Out in the yard, over a firepit or seating area, away from the house. Open-top freestanding cedar runs roughly $8,500 to $22,000 depending on size; add a solid roof and you're in patio-cover territory.
- Solid patio covers. Full roof, shingled or standing-seam metal to match the house, for real rain protection rather than filtered shade. Roughly $14,500 to $38,000 depending on size.
- Polycarbonate and clear-roof covers. Keeps the rain off without making the back rooms of the house dark.
- Tongue-and-groove ceilings. Pine or cedar T&G with recessed lighting, the upgrade that turns a cover into an outdoor room.
- Wired for fans and lights. Ceiling fans, recessed cans, and outlets run properly, not with extension cords.
Want the full breakdown? The 2026 Austin pergola cost guide has the size-by-size table and what drives the price.
Choosing between a pergola and a patio cover
This is the question almost every Cedar Park homeowner asks, and the honest answer depends on what's bothering you.
- If it's heat, an open cedar pergola with properly spaced rafters cuts the worst of the afternoon sun and stays breezy. Cheapest of the three.
- If it's rain, you need a solid cover. A pergola will not keep you dry, whatever anyone tells you.
- If it's both, and you want the room usable year-round, a solid cover with a T&G ceiling and fans is the build you actually want. It costs more and it's the one people are happiest with two years later.
Cedar Park's oak cover matters here too. On a lot with mature trees, a pergola is often plenty because the trees are already doing half the work. On a newer Twin Creeks or Reagan's Overlook lot with young landscaping, a solid cover usually wins.
HOA approval in Cedar Park
Most Cedar Park subdivisions require architectural review before a pergola or patio cover goes up, and several have specific rules on roof pitch, materials, and how close a structure can sit to the rear setback. We prepare the full ARC submission packet as part of the project, and pull City of Cedar Park permits when the structure needs them.
Cedar Park neighborhoods we serve
We build pergolas and patio covers across Buttercup Creek, Twin Creeks, Anderson Mill, Cypress Creek, Carriage Hills, Reagan’s Overlook, Block House Creek, Brushy Creek, and Forest Oaks, plus the rest of northwest Travis and Williamson counties.
Tricky lot? Cedar Park has the kind of terrain that scares off some contractors. We build on it every day. If you have slope, oak roots, drainage issues, or HOA architectural rules, that's just part of the project for us.
Design my project →Why Cedar Park homeowners pick us
- We do the homework on your lot. Slope, drainage, tree roots: we measure and plan before we quote.
- HOA approval handled. We submit the architectural review packet for you.
- Call or text anytime. John calls back every lead the day they reach out.
- Daily progress photos by text. You always know where the project stands.
- 5.0 stars on Google. Read the reviews from your neighbors.
Need more than a pergola in Cedar Park? See everything we build in town on our Cedar Park contractor page, or read about siding in Cedar Park.
Ready for a free quote in Cedar Park? Call (512) 587-3914 or design your project online.
Get my free Cedar Park quote →Cedar Park questions, answered
Do you build pergolas across all of Cedar Park?
Yes. We work across all Cedar Park neighborhoods including Buttercup Creek, Twin Creeks, Anderson Mill, Cypress Creek, and Carriage Hills, plus the rest of northwest Travis and Williamson counties.
How long does a Cedar Park pergola or patio cover take?
Most attached pergolas go up in about a week on site. A solid patio cover with a tongue-and-groove ceiling and electrical usually runs one to two weeks. The longer part is usually HOA approval, so it is worth starting that early.
Do you handle Cedar Park HOA approvals?
Yes. Most Cedar Park subdivisions require architectural review before a pergola or cover goes up, and we prepare the full submission packet as part of the project. We also pull City of Cedar Park permits when the structure requires them.