Average price to put a roof over a patio slab?

[Hmbre97]

Now that I have a new patio slab, I want to look at putting a cover over it. I'm not sure what a sane price should be or how it gets priced. When I was getting quotes for my slab, prices were all over the place but I had a general idea what it should cost. With putting a cover over it, I am clueless.

I would like something simple like this:



I need something roughly 14x16

[bard]

I received bids for a 30x12 patio cover last year that were between 17 and 21 per foot. This was for a simple shed roof. Changing to a gabled roof like you have pictured would be more because the amount of materials goes up considerably. The companies I spoke with about doing the gable recommended going flat with a gabled accent in the middle. I ended up buying a Jeep instead

[forbes]

what is pictured is one of the worse designs i have ever seen. you never have 2 roofs meet like that.. that is just a leak waiting to happen.

[Vertnut]

what is pictured is one of the worse designs i have ever seen. you never have 2 roofs meet like that.. that is just a leak waiting to happen.

Even worse, that outer-most post is set in dirt. They couldn't even pour a footing? Not the best pic to advertise your work to the world.

[Lone Sailor]

Even worse, that outer-most post is set in dirt. They couldn't even pour a footing? Not the best pic to advertise your work to the world.

A little quick to make accusations don't you think? You can't see below grade in the pic he posted, ergo you can't see if there is concrete there or not. Since you're a builder, you of all people should know that. I'm not saying that it would it the right way to do it, but some people don't pour flush with grade.


I also like how the downspout is directed toward the patio and also hanging up in the air 6" or better as well as hanging out over the landscaping brick. I bet that would feel great to come around the corner and slice open your shin on that thing.

[mikec]

what is pictured is one of the worse designs i have ever seen. you never have 2 roofs meet like that.. that is just a leak waiting to happen.

True that!


Also that valley cut is faaarrrr from straight. How freaking hard is it to pop a line?

[ceyko]

I would like something simple like this:

IMO, that is not all that simple. Anytime you're re-doing the roof line expect to pay more. You need to decide...

-If you want it attached to the roof
-Want ceiling fans?
-Lights?
-If you want it peaked on the interior like that one or a little lower? (I opt for lower for hanging things, cleaning and so forth (if you do low ceiling, make sure they build in access to make it easier - even if there is access via the attic)
-If you plan to do a hot tub or anything, additional electrical may need to be run and it's nice to do it while being built
-Painted or not? (DIY, or have them do it)

Around 8 years ago I generally paid around 6K for a ...14x25 I think. However, that was slab, electrical, roofing work to get it all correct and so on. That's labor and materials

[ceyko]

True that!


Also that valley cut is faaarrrr from straight. How freaking hard is it to pop a line?

Yeah, it took quite a bit of work on the house - just to get it re-framed a little and prep'ed for attachment of the patio. When done right though - it looks/works nice. You're correct though, that is way too level on that one side.

[forbes]

are you going to tie it into a hip or a gable end?can you post a pic of the area?

[Hmbre97]

My patio is on the back corner of the house. I have a hip roof so I'm guessing it would make sense for the one side of the roof to just extend out off the hip ridge and follow the ridge up to the roof peak.

At this point though, I think we may just get a nice gazebo instead of a permanent structure. I've got some other more pressing projects that I could allocate that $$$ for.

[Vertnut]

A little quick to make accusations don't you think? You can't see below grade in the pic he posted, ergo you can't see if there is concrete there or not. Since you're a builder, you of all people should know that. I'm not saying that it would it the right way to do it, but some people don't pour flush with grade.


I also like how the downspout is directed toward the patio and also hanging up in the air 6" or better as well as hanging out over the landscaping brick. I bet that would feel great to come around the corner and slice open your shin on that thing.

LOL...you trying to school me?
I would use a visible pier, but I believe in quality. Call me crazy, but when it comes to something structural (like this example), out of sight, out of mind.

[95DRGT]

Other options:
1. aluminum frame and canvas awning- I have a 14x16 I'm pretty pleased with
2. Metal framing and metal roof

Both could use the eaves to attach some the framing but not joined to existing roof

[forbes]

look at texsun arbors, i use those for my clients, i'll see if i can get you a contact
texsun patio
contact:John Lewis
469-667-6220

tell him Mark Brown recommended u

[ceyko]

Other options:
1. aluminum frame and canvas awning- I have a 14x16 I'm pretty pleased with
2. Metal framing and metal roof

Both could use the eaves to attach some the framing but not joined to existing roof

How long have you had #1 and how does it hold up to wind - or do you retract it prior to storms...etc?

[95DRGT]

How long have you had #1 and how does it hold up to wind - or do you retract it prior to storms...etc?

It was on the house when I bought it 7 yrs ago- it's been through the ringer with hail, wind storms, acorns... It just now starting to show wear. Its a permanent structure (frame) so no retracting.

I checked on replacement cost of the awning material and it's close to 2k but comes with 20yr warranty