











Reach out to us today to turn your outdoor area into an enchanting, shaded retreat!

A pergola is a freestanding structure built from joists and rafters that creates partial shade rather than full coverage. Depending on your yard, we can attach it directly to your Helotes home or build it as its own standalone structure.
The key difference comes down to the roof. A pergola uses an open lattice of crossing beams instead of a solid surface, so light and air still get through. A patio cover, by contrast, has a solid, permanent roof and is typically attached to the house or built freestanding over a patio area.
They do, just not the same full coverage you'd get from a solid roof. Most homeowners describe it as just enough shade to stay comfortable without feeling boxed in. If you want more coverage, we can widen the beam spacing or add a mesh canopy on top.
A pergola leans more toward decorative than purely functional, which is part of its appeal. The partial shade it casts also happens to be ideal for potted plants or garden greenery that need some sun but not full exposure all day.
Our go-to option is Alumawood, a lifetime product that needs essentially zero maintenance and holds up well for decades. If you want more of a rustic, natural look instead, cedar wood is the other route we build with regularly.
Plan on roughly 60 days from signed agreement to finished project, though that's mostly HOA approval timelines and waiting on custom-ordered materials rather than actual construction. Once materials show up, the physical install usually only takes 1 to 2 days.
Pricing depends entirely on the scope of what you're building, so there's no flat number we can quote upfront. We'll walk your property, understand what you want, and put together a free estimate based on that specific vision.
Yes. We can build your pergola to handle the extra weight an arbor or trellis adds, including whatever vines or climbing plants eventually grow on it. We'll also help plan the layout and pick materials that hold up well alongside your greenery long-term.
No, we don't build gazebos. We do offer other backyard projects: patio enclosures, patio covers, sunrooms, and custom outdoor kitchens. Reach out, and we can talk through whichever of those fits your plans.
