Patio Covers
A solid roof tied into your roofline, engineered and permitted for local wind and load, with fan and lighting rough-ins if you want them. The straightforward way to make an Abilene patio usable.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Abilene, TX
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, pergolas, screened enclosures and sunrooms for Abilene, TX homes. Family-owned since 1984, with free in-home estimates.
- Since 1984Family-owned, one office in Arlington
- 15,000+North Texas homeowners served
- AndersenCertified contractor for windows and doors
- Four SeasonsAuthorized sunroom distributor
Who builds patio covers, pergolas and sunrooms in Abilene, TX?
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, insulated covers, pergolas, screened enclosures, sunrooms and all-season rooms for homeowners in Abilene, Texas. We are a family-owned company, in business since 1984, with our office in Arlington, east along I-20. We come to your home, look at your sun, slab and roofline, help you compare options and give you a firm written estimate at no charge. Call (469) 949-5909 or request your free estimate online.
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Also available: replacement windows, siding, doors and attic insulation.
Insulated Patio Covers
Insulated panels cut the heat coming through the roof, quiet heavy rain and give you a clean finished ceiling. Our usual pick for a west-facing patio or one you may enclose later.
Pergolas
Custom-built around your slab, fixed or louvered, so you can add shade in the afternoon and open it up in the evening. Best paired with a solid roof if you need shelter from rain.
Patio Enclosures
Screens keep insects and windblown debris out while the space stays open to the air and the view, with screen doors and pet-resistant mesh available.
Sunrooms
Glass walls under a solid roof, stick-built or insulated aluminum, for far more daylight than a conventional addition. We are an authorized Four Seasons distributor.
All-Season Sunrooms
Fully insulated walls, roof and glazing, and a room that can tie into your heating and cooling. For Abilene families who want to use the room in a cold snap as well as in summer.
Will a patio cover hold up to hail and wind in Abilene?
A well-built solid cover handles Abilene’s weather far better than an open frame, but no cover is hail-proof. NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists 78 hail reports in Taylor County from 2021 through 2025. Of those, 73 were one inch or larger, the largest was 3 inches, and 76 came between April and June. It also lists 50 thunderstorm wind reports. That is why our patio covers are engineered and permitted for local wind and load and tied into the existing roofline. Ask any builder how the structure is anchored and how a damaged panel gets replaced.
Is a sunroom worth it in Abilene’s heat?
A sunroom is worth it in Abilene if it is built for the sun, because a glass room with no shade gets hot. Plan for shade on the west side and ask about the glass rating. A sunroom has glass walls under a solid roof and brings in far more daylight than a conventional addition. An all-season sunroom adds full insulation and can tie into your heating and cooling, so it is the one to choose for year-round use. If you only need evenings outside, a screened enclosure may do the job with less work.
| Room | Year-round use? | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Screened enclosure | No, it stays open to the air | Evenings outside without insects and blowing debris |
| Sunroom | More of the year, with shade and the right glass | Daylight and a view from a real room |
| All-season sunroom | Yes, it is fully insulated | A room you use in every season |
Patio cover, pergola, enclosure or sunroom: which is right for Abilene?
For shade and storm protection, a solid or insulated patio cover is usually the first choice in Abilene, because an open pergola does not keep out rain or hail. A pergola suits you if you want filtered light and open sky, a screened enclosure if you want open air without insects, and a sunroom if you want a real room. American Eagle Builders builds all of them, so you can compare them side by side at a free estimate.
| Option | What it does | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Patio cover | Solid roof tied into your roofline | You want shade and shelter at a straightforward cost |
| Insulated cover | Insulated panels cut heat coming through the roof | The patio faces west, or you may enclose it later |
| Pergola | Open or louvered shade you can adjust | You want filtered light and open sky |
| Screened enclosure | Keeps insects and blowing debris out | You want open air without the bugs |
| All-season sunroom | Insulated room that can tie into heating and cooling | You want a true year-round room |
What does Abilene’s ground change about a patio project?
Abilene’s ground changes how footings and drainage are planned. Surface soils in Taylor County are loamy and reddish to brownish over clayey subsoil that often carries lime. The city sits on generally flat land and the county is semi-arid, with about 23.6 inches of rain a year, so water from a new roof still needs somewhere to go when a hard rain comes. Ask where a cover will send its water, and check the city’s flood map if your lot is near Cedar, Big Elm or Catclaw Creek.
Do you also replace windows in Abilene?
Yes. American Eagle Builders installs Andersen 100 Series, 400 Series, A-Series and E-Series replacement windows. Abilene falls in the South-Central zone on the ENERGY STAR map, where a certified window must have a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.23 or lower and a U-factor of 0.28 or lower, so ask to see the NFRC label for the window you are offered.
Do you also install siding and insulation in Abilene?
Yes. We install James Hardie fiber cement, insulated vinyl and standard vinyl siding, plus attic insulation. ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic in climate zone 3, or R-38 if there are already 3 to 4 inches, and Taylor County is in zone 3B.
Why choose American Eagle Builders in Abilene
- Family-owned since 1984More than 40 years improving homes across North Texas, still family-owned and operated.
- 15,000+ homeownersMany come back for a second project, or call twenty years later for a repair.
- Permits handledWe work with the city on the permit so the schedule does not stall on paperwork.
- Certified and authorizedCertified contractor for Andersen windows and doors, authorized distributor of Four Seasons sunrooms.
- Comprehensive warrantyEvery service is backed by a comprehensive warranty, with financing for various credit levels.
Abilene at a glance
Abilene homes take strong sun and spring storms. Taylor County is semi-arid, averaging about 23.6 inches of rain a year, and NOAA lists 78 hail and 50 thunderstorm wind reports there from 2021 through 2025. Most of Abilene is in Taylor County, and part reaches into Jones County.
Surface soils here are loamy and reddish to brownish, over clayey subsoil that often carries lime. Cedar, Big Elm and Catclaw creeks run through the area, so check the flood map for your address before planning a patio slab.
Checked against: ncei.noaa.gov, energystar.gov, tshaonline.org, abilenetx.gov.
- County
- Taylor County
- Ground
- Rolling Plains
- Water
- City of Abilene
- Permits
- Building Inspections, Planning & Development Services
Do you need a permit in Abilene?
Yes, for most work that adds to or changes a structure. The City of Abilene says a permit is required whenever an owner or agent plans to alter, build, enlarge or repair a building or structure, and a deck with a roof over it needs one.
Permit office: Building Inspections, Planning & Development Services, City of Abilene. We file and follow the permit through that office ourselves, and confirm its rules and fees again before we do.
Our permit guide covers the rest, including how an HOA submittal fits in.
Abilene exterior remodeling questions
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, pergolas, screened enclosures, sunrooms and all-season rooms for Abilene homeowners. The company is family-owned, in business since 1984, with its office in Arlington. Call (469) 949-5909 to book a free in-home estimate.
The cost depends on the size, the roof type, the footings and any fans, lighting or screens you add. American Eagle Builders does not publish flat prices because no two patios match. A specialist measures at a free in-home visit and gives you a firm written estimate, and financing programs are available for various credit levels.
In most cases, yes. The City of Abilene requires a permit to alter, build, enlarge or repair a building or structure, and a deck with a roof over it needs one. Building Inspections reviews the work and can be reached at 325-676-6273. American Eagle Builders files the permit and follows it through inspection.
Choose an insulated patio cover if the patio faces west or you may add screens or glass later. Insulated panels cut the heat coming through the roof and quiet heavy rain. A standard solid cover also keeps off sun and rain and is the simpler option if the patio is shaded for much of the afternoon.
Photograph the damage, then call your insurance company. Be careful with anyone who asks for money before a written contract. Whether a policy pays depends on its terms. American Eagle Builders can inspect the structure and give you a free written estimate.
American Eagle Builders is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, an authorized distributor of Four Seasons sunrooms and a certified contractor for Andersen windows and doors. Texas has no single state license for remodelers, so ask any contractor for proof of insurance as well.
Yes. American Eagle Builders offers home remodeling financing programs for various credit levels on every service. Ask about the options during your free in-home estimate.
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“American Eagle Builders designed and built a pergola over my back patio. It is beautifully done. Jim Sutton, the builder, did an incredible job. Materials and craftsmanship are both top-notch. I absolutely love it!”
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