Patio Covers
A patio cover built to meet the low roofline common on houses built around 1961, with gutters that carry water off the slab. Framed for Eastland County’s wind reports.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Eastland, TX
Covered patios, pergolas, screened enclosures and sunrooms for Eastland, TX homes, built by a family-owned company since 1984. Free in-home estimate.
- 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 covered patios and sunrooms in Eastland, TX?
American Eagle Builders builds covered patios, insulated covers, pergolas, screened enclosures, sunrooms and all-season rooms in Eastland. We are family-owned, in business since 1984, and our office is in Arlington. The crew that serves Eastland is based near Clyde, about 40 miles away. A specialist comes to your home, checks the roofline and slab, talks through how you want to use the space and leaves a firm written estimate at no charge. Call (469) 949-5909 or book online.
Outdoor rooms and covers in Eastland, TX
Also available: replacement windows, siding, doors and attic insulation.
Insulated Patio Covers
Insulated panels keep the patio cooler under summer heat averaging 96 degrees and dampen hail noise. The finished ceiling can carry a fan and lighting.
Pergolas
A pergola over a table or grill area gives filtered shade and an open feel. Louvered tops let you adjust the light. Posts sit on dug footings.
Patio Enclosures
A screened patio keeps mosquitoes and leaf litter from post oak and pecan trees off the slab, so evenings outside are easier. Screens can go on an existing sound cover.
Sunrooms
A sunroom brings daylight into a 1961-era floor plan that may feel dark at the back. We check the slab and wall before framing glass walls on it.
All-Season Sunrooms
An all-season sunroom has insulated walls, roof and glazing for use in every season, including Eastland County winters that average 32 degrees.
Which outdoor upgrade makes the most sense for an Eastland home?
For most Eastland homes, a solid or insulated patio cover is the first upgrade that makes sense, with screens or glass added later if you want more. Summers in Eastland County average 96 degrees, and shade is what makes the patio usable at all. From there the choice depends on what bothers you most: insects point to a screen room, cold mornings point to a four-season room, and wanting an open sky points to a pergola. We write up more than one option at the estimate so you can compare.
How should a patio roof join a 1961-built house in Eastland?
On an Eastland house built around 1961, the town’s median year, a patio roof often has to work with a low eave. If there is not enough height to slope the new roof off the existing one, we can attach it to the wall below the eave or build it freestanding. Either way, the flashing has to be right so water does not get behind the siding. We also check the rafters and fascia for rot before attaching anything. An insulated roof is thin enough to fit under many low eaves.
What storm risk should Eastland homeowners plan a cover for?
Eastland homeowners should plan a cover for hail and strong wind. Eastland County had 20 hail reports between 2021 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database, all one inch or larger, with a largest size of 3 inches. The county also recorded 15 wind reports, 3 tornado reports and 4 flood reports. April, May and March were the busiest hail months. We engineer the post, beam and fastener layout for the load, and a solid roof sheds hail far better than lattice or fabric.
Are Eastland’s older windows and doors worth replacing with the patio?
Yes, for many Eastland homes it makes sense to look at windows and doors with the patio, since 66% of homes are owner-occupied and the median one was built in 1961. A new cover often makes the back door the busiest door in the house, and a drafty one gets noticed. We install Andersen windows, entry doors and patio doors, plus vinyl and fiber cement siding. Doing the wall work first means the patio roof is flashed against new material, not old.
Should an Eastland attic get more insulation before a sunroom goes on?
An Eastland attic is worth checking before adding a sunroom, because Eastland County is in climate zone 3A and older attics are often thin. ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic in climate zone 3, or R-38 if 3 to 4 inches are already there. We install blown-in attic insulation and can measure what you have at the same visit. A better-insulated attic helps the whole house stay cool in a 96-degree summer, including a new room off the back.
What Eastland homeowners get with American Eagle Builders
- 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.
Eastland, TX at a glance
The 2019–2023 census survey counts 1,463 households in Eastland, with 66% of homes owner-occupied and a median build year of 1961. Houses built around then often have low, simple rooflines, which affects how a patio roof can tie in. Windows, siding and doors on homes that age are frequently due for replacement.
Eastland County covers about 952 square miles of the West Cross Timbers, with hills and rolling land from 1,200 to 1,800 feet. Soils range from sandy to loamy, and the Leon River and its tributaries drain most of the county. Rainfall averages 27.09 inches a year.
Checked against: data.census.gov, ncei.noaa.gov, tshaonline.org, en.openei.org.
- County
- Eastland County
- Ground
- Eastern Cross Timbers
- Nearest crew
- Based near Clyde, about 40 miles away
- Water
- City of Eastland
Do you need a permit in Eastland?
For an address inside Eastland’s city limits, the city reviews the work. Outside them, it goes through Eastland County. We confirm this at the estimate and file everything.
Which office reviews the job depends on whether your address is inside the City of Eastland or in unincorporated Eastland County. We confirm that at the estimate and file the paperwork ourselves.
Our permit guide covers the rest, including how an HOA submittal fits in.
Eastland outdoor living questions
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, pergolas, screened enclosures and sunrooms in Eastland. We are family-owned, in business since 1984, with an office in Arlington and a crew based near Clyde, about 40 miles away. Call (469) 949-5909.
It depends on the size, whether a roof already exists and is sound, the screen type, doors and any fans or lights. We do not give flat numbers over the phone. A free in-home visit gives you a firm written estimate.
Take clear photos, contact your insurance company and be wary of anyone asking for a big deposit at the door. What is covered depends on your policy. We can look at the structure and give you a free written estimate.
Yes. Many Eastland homes built around 1961 have low eaves. We can attach the cover to the wall below the eave, use a thin insulated panel, or build it freestanding, and we show you the options at the estimate.
Towns near Eastland
More cities we serve: Energy, Farmersville, Forreston.
Patio covers, pergolas and sunrooms: photos
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“I had a patio cover installed. They first said the work would begin about six weeks out but to my surprise it began three weeks out. Jim was my installer and he went above and beyond to ensure I had a strong and properly supported patio cover built. Very pleased with the result and received a very favorable and fair price.”
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