Patio covers in Tulsa.

Outdoor living in Tulsa is a real thing from March through November. The other months are bonus. A covered patio is what makes the outdoor space usable on rainy spring afternoons, on hot July evenings after the sun drops, and on cool fall days when you want to be outside but the wind picks up. Without a cover, you are at the mercy of every weather event that comes through.

The failure points on most patio covers are the ledger attachment and the drainage. An attached cover that is not flashed properly at the house connection creates a slow moisture intrusion that shows up as interior wall damage two years later. A solid cover without adequate slope and drainage directs water onto the patio instead of away from it.

AE Roofing builds patio covers as a structural addition to your home. We pull permits. We flash the ledger. We size the drainage for Oklahoma rain rates. The solid covers use the same roofing materials and installation methods as the main roof, because they are subject to the same weather.

Four styles. The right one for your outdoor space.

Attached solid patio covers connect to the house at the ledger and carry a full roof. Rain drains off. Full shade in summer. This is the most functional option for year-round Tulsa outdoor use. It adds usable square footage to your home's living footprint.

Freestanding covered patios stand on their own footings away from the house. Useful when the lot configuration does not allow attachment, or when you want a structure over a detached garage or pool area.

Pergolas provide open lattice shade and structure without blocking weather. They define a space and add visual interest. In Tulsa's summer, they provide partial shade but will not keep you dry. A retractable canopy can extend their weather protection.

Screen enclosures add insect protection to a covered patio. Common in areas with tree coverage or near water features. The screen panels are set in aluminum framing that integrates with the patio cover structure.

What drives the price on a patio cover project.

Size and style are the primary variables. A solid attached cover over 300 square feet costs more than a pergola over the same footprint because of the roofing materials and additional structural requirements.

Permit fees vary by municipality. We include permit costs in the total project estimate. No surprises when the permit comes back.

Storm-damaged existing patio covers can be included in a homeowners insurance claim when the damage is documented. We scope patio cover damage as part of the full storm restoration inspection. Adjusters who receive documented structural damage evidence approve replacement.

A patio cover built by a roofing contractor who pulls permits.

Handymen and general laborers build a lot of patio covers in Tulsa. Some of them are fine. Many are not permitted. Some have ledger connections that will eventually cause moisture intrusion. Others have flat roofs with no drainage that will deteriorate inside of five years.

AE Roofing is a licensed Oklahoma general contractor with a roofing background. When we build a solid patio cover, the roofing is done the same way we roof a house. Because it is a roof. We understand how water moves off a structure, how flashing works at a wall intersection, and how to spec drainage for the rain rates this area gets.

Permits, inspections, and code compliance are not optional on structural additions. We pull them. Your siding, windows, and patio cover all run under the same licensed contractor when they are part of the same project. One crew, one PM, one outcome you can stand behind.

Patio covers across Tulsa and surrounding cities: