Patio Cover Engineering
Patio Cover Engineering for Permit Approval
A new patio cover adds incredible outdoor living space — but almost every city and county requires structural engineering before issuing a permit. Roof structures carry significant snow, wind, and uplift forces, and the building department must verify the design is safe.
We make the process simple.
Why Patio Covers Need Engineering
A patio cover typically requires an engineer because:
- It attaches to the existing house
- It carries roof snow and wind loads
- Posts and beams must be sized for local code requirements
- Footings must be sized for soil capacity
- Connections must resist uplift and lateral forces
- No lateral support has been provided in the drawings
Without stamped engineering, most permits will not be approved.
What We Provide
Your engineering package includes:
- Beam and post sizing
- Roof load calculations
- Foundation/footing design
- Ledger or connection details
- Stamped drawings ready for permit submission
Designed for your exact project and location.
How the Process Works
- Send drawings of basic dimensions and photos
- We confirm details
- We produce stamped structural plans
- You submit to the building department
Fast turnaround. Clear communication. Permit-ready. Our turnaround time depends on our current workload, and is typically less than two weeks for Patio Cover projects.
Ready to Build Your Patio Cover?
FAQ — Patio Cover Engineering
In most jurisdictions, no — any roof structure requires engineering.
A simple homeowner sketch is often enough.
Typically the manufacturer provides engineering. For wood structures, we handle everything.
Most patio covers are engineered within a reasonable timeline. The exact timeline depends on our current workload, and is typically less than two weeks.