Aluminum patio covers in Lake Forest, built by our own crews out of Chino.

Yes. 10 Lake Forest homeowners hired us in 2026, in the 92630 and 92610 ZIP codes. That includes Foothill Ranch, which has been part of Lake Forest since 2000. Our shop is in Chino, about 30 miles north, and the free in-home consultation comes to you.

Yes, if the cover attaches to your house. The 120 square foot exemption in the California building code is for small detached sheds and playhouses, so an attached patio cover needs a City of Lake Forest building permit at any size. If your home is in a planned community, the HOA has to approve it too. We pull the permit and prepare the HOA submission as part of every install.

The City of Lake Forest Building and Safety Division at 100 Civic Center Drive. We'll prepare the plans and pull the permit, so you won't have to.

It depends on the size of your space and which product you choose. Lattice is the most affordable, solid and insulated sit in the middle, and premium Velaro louvered systems are the top tier. Rather than guess, get your fast, free estimate: answer a few quick questions and we'll send a personalized ballpark fast. Your exact, written number comes with your free in-home consultation.

Start with what bothers you about the patio now. Too much sun at lunch? A solid or insulated cover. Want to keep some light? Lattice. Want both on different days? Velaro louvered opens and closes. We bring samples to the free in-home consultation so you can pick in person.

Yes, and it is included. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we prepare the drawings and the submission and handle it with the HOA for you, so you are not chasing paperwork.

Five things in writing, covered for the life of the structure: leak-free for life, wind-damage protected, workmanship for life, 30-day completion guarantee with $100/day late penalty, clean build with daily comms.