Pergolas & louvered pergolas
Classic timber pergolas, or motorized louvered systems that open to the sun and close against the rain - with lighting and heaters built in.
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Covered patios & pavilions
Another room. No walls required.
Pergolas, louvered smart pergolas, patio covers, and pavilions - the structures that turn a Metro East backyard into a place you use from April to October, rain or shine.
Free walkthrough · itemized quote in days
Engineered for weather · snow & wind load rated
Locked start date · updates the whole way
Permits handled · built to code
What we build
From dappled shade to a solid roof.
Patio covers
A solid roof over your existing patio, attached and flashed to the house properly - full shade, full weather protection.
Pavilions
Freestanding, roofed, and substantial - the anchor for an outdoor kitchen, dining space, or poolside retreat.
Engineered, not assembled
A kit from a box won’t survive an Illinois winter. Ours will.
Footings below the frost lineEvery post set to depth for freeze-thaw ground - no surface-mount shortcuts that heave and lean.
Rated for snow and windStructures sized and braced for real Midwest loads, not sunny-state catalog specs.
Attached right, flashed rightHouse-attached covers tied into the structure and sealed properly, so water never finds its way in.
How it works
Four steps, and you always know where things stand.
OneWalk & quoteWe walk your space, talk through what you want, and hand you a clear plan and price.
TwoDesign & scheduleStructure designed, materials picked, permits pulled, and a locked start date.
ThreeBuildOne crew, start to finish - structure, roof, lighting, and finish.
FourWalk-throughWe finish clean, restore the yard, and walk the whole project with you.
Recent projects
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Built across the Metro East.
Louvered pergola & patio - Edwardsville
Timber pavilion - Troy
Attached patio cover - Glen Carbon
Pergola over composite deck - Maryville
Covered structure questions, answered straight.
What’s the difference between a pergola and a patio cover?
A pergola has an open, slatted roof - dappled shade, open sky. A patio cover is a solid roof - full shade and rain protection. Louvered pergolas split the difference: the roof opens and closes on demand.
What’s a louvered (smart) pergola?
An aluminum pergola whose roof louvers rotate - open for sun, closed tight against rain - usually motorized, with rain sensors, lighting, and app control. It’s the premium option, and the one we get asked about most.
Attached to the house, or freestanding?
Either. Attached covers extend your roofline over an existing patio; freestanding pergolas and pavilions can anchor any spot in the yard. We’ll walk both options at the quote.
Will it survive snow?
Ours will. We engineer for Midwest snow and wind loads and set every footing below the frost line - that’s the difference between a built structure and a big-box kit.
Can you build the deck or patio under it too?
Yes - that’s the point of one crew. Structure, deck, and concrete below it: one plan, one schedule, one team.
Let’s walk your space
Tell us about the space you’re picturing under cover.
A free walkthrough and a clear, itemized quote - usually within days, not weeks.
Call (618) 448-4565