Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Chico, TX

Who builds screen rooms, pergolas and patio covers in Chico, TX?

American Eagle Builders builds screened enclosures, pergolas, patio covers, insulated covers, sunrooms and all-season rooms in Chico. We are family-owned, in business since 1984, and our office is in Arlington. A crew based near North Richland Hills, about 47 miles away, serves Chico and the 76431 ZIP code. At a free visit, a specialist measures the patio, checks the slab and roofline, and gives you a firm written estimate. Call (469) 949-5909 or pick a time online.

Is a screened porch or a sunroom better for a Chico home?

For a Chico home, a screened porch is better if you want open air without bugs, and a sunroom is better if you want a closed room with glass walls. A screened porch enclosure fits under an existing solid roof and keeps the breeze. A glass sunroom gives you more months of use and a place for plants or a breakfast table. Wise County’s 33-degree January low and 96-degree July high are the reason some families go further, to an all-season room. We show the options side by side.

What storms should a Chico patio cover be built for?

A Chico patio cover should be built for large hail and strong wind. Wise County logged 67 hail reports from 2021 through 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database, with 57 an inch or larger and a top size of 4.5 inches. The busiest months were May, April and February. There were also 35 thunderstorm wind reports and 5 tornado reports. A solid frame on proper footings, with insulated hail-resistant panels, holds up better than a thin kit cover. Ask any builder how the roof is fastened at the house.

How do Wise County soils change a patio slab in Chico?

Wise County soils change a patio slab in Chico because clay under the surface swells when wet and shrinks when dry. In the county’s hilly western section, loam and sand sit over clay and limestone, and in the center, waxy surface soil covers deep red clay. An older slab may have settled or cracked. We check it at the estimate, set footings where needed and send roof water away from the foundation. Rainfall averages 29 inches a year, often in heavy bursts, so drainage gets planned up front.

What do Chico homes built around 1979 need in doors and windows?

Chico homes built around 1979 often need new doors and windows, since many still have aluminum frames or sliders that no longer seal. With 62 percent of homes owner-occupied, owners and landlords both ask about this. We install Andersen replacement windows and front entry doors, and we check the opening first so a new door hangs true. If the back wall needs siding work before a cover goes up, we include it in the written estimate so nothing comes as a surprise.

Does a Chico attic need more insulation?

Many Chico attics need more insulation, especially in homes built around 1979 that still have their original layer. Wise County is in climate zone 3A, and ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic there, or R-38 if 3 to 4 inches are already in place. We install blown-in attic insulation to bring a thin attic up to that range. The crew that serves Chico is based near North Richland Hills, about 47 miles away, so we plan insulation and patio work together where it makes sense.