Service · Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
Pergolas & Patio Covers
in Ventura and Santa Barbara, CA
Cedar Sun Construction designs and builds custom pergolas, patio covers, and outdoor shade structures across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
About our pergola and patio cover work
What Cedar Sun does on a pergola and patio cover project.
Shade structures are a signature part of our portfolio — nearly a quarter of the projects in our gallery are pergola and patio cover builds. We build freestanding and attached pergolas, typically in western red cedar or redwood, plus covered patios when you want fuller shade. Every structure starts with properly set concrete footings, and attached designs get an engineered ledger connection to the house so the structure carries load the way it should. We can rough in electrical during the build for outdoor lighting and ceiling fans. Whether it's a backyard pergola over a new deck, a covered patio off the kitchen, or a poolside shade structure, we design it to fit the house and build it to handle coastal sun and wind.
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Scope
What's included in our pergola and patio cover scope.
Freestanding and attached pergolas
Covered patios and patio covers
Concrete footings and post bases
Engineered ledger connections for attached designs
Electrical rough-in for outdoor lighting and fans
Stain, seal, and finish work
Permit pulling when required
Where we work
Pergolas & Patio Covers across both counties.
We provide pergola and patio cover services in every incorporated city across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Click your city for local details.
Recent pergola and patio cover jobs include projects in Oxnard, Goleta, and Oxnard.
Related
Other services we commonly pair with pergola and patio cover.
Decks & Patios
Wood, composite, concrete, and pergolas built to last.
View →Concrete
Foundations, flatwork, and structural concrete done right.
View →Electrical & Plumbing
Licensed code-compliant electrical and plumbing work.
View →New Construction
Ground-up residential and commercial builds, foundation to finish.
View →ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Detached, attached, and garage-conversion ADUs, fully permitted.
View →See our full services index for everything we do.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about pergola and patio cover.
What's the difference between a pergola and a patio cover?
A pergola has an open or slatted roof that filters sunlight without fully blocking it. A patio cover has a solid roof for full shade and rain protection. Both can be freestanding or attached to the house, and we build both — the right choice depends on how you want to use the space.
Do I need a permit for a pergola or patio cover?
It depends on the size, the height, and whether the structure attaches to the house. Attached structures and larger freestanding ones typically require a permit; small freestanding pergolas often don't. We confirm the requirements with your city or county and pull the permit whenever one is needed.
What wood do you build pergolas with?
Most of our pergolas are western red cedar or redwood. Both are naturally resistant to rot and insects, weather well in the coastal climate, and can be stained or sealed to match your home.
Can you add lighting or a ceiling fan to a pergola?
Yes. We rough in the electrical during the build so outdoor lighting and fans are wired cleanly through the posts and beams instead of being surface-run afterward.
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