Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Hawley, TX

Who builds patio covers and sunrooms in Hawley, TX?

In Hawley, American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, insulated covers, pergolas, screened enclosures, sunrooms and all-season rooms. We are a family business that has been working since 1984, with an office in Arlington and a crew based near Clyde, about 30 miles from Hawley. Every job starts with a free visit: a specialist measures the patio, looks at the slab and roof, and gives you a firm estimate in writing. Call (469) 949-5909 or set up a visit online.

Is an insulated cover or a pergola better for Hawley heat?

For a Hawley patio that takes full afternoon sun, an insulated cover is the better choice, and a pergola suits a patio that already gets some shade. Jones County’s average July high is 97 degrees. An insulated patio cover blocks that sun outright and keeps the roof surface from radiating heat down on you. A pergola filters light and keeps the space open to the sky, and a louvered version can close up at midday. Tell us when you use the patio most, and we will match the roof to that.

What exterior updates do 1970s homes in Hawley need?

Hawley homes built around 1974, the town’s median year, often still have their original windows and patio doors, and those are the first things to go. American Eagle Builders installs Andersen replacement windows and new sliding glass doors. A door that opens onto a new patio cover gets used every day, so it is worth doing at the same time. If the siding is tired, we install James Hardie fiber cement and insulated vinyl siding. With 88 percent of Hawley homes owner-occupied, most people are planning for years of use.

How often does hail hit Jones County, and what does that mean in Hawley?

Hail hits Jones County often enough that a Hawley cover has to be built for it. The NOAA Storm Events Database lists 56 hail reports in the county from 2021 through 2025, 52 of them an inch or bigger, with a largest stone of 4 inches. The county also logged 21 thunderstorm wind reports and 5 tornado reports. May, April and June saw the most hail. A solid, properly anchored roof sheds hail and wind far better than a light kit. If an old cover is already damaged, take photos before anything is moved and call your insurer.

How much attic insulation does a Hawley home need?

A Hawley home in climate zone 3B should have about R-49 in an attic with no insulation, according to ENERGY STAR, or R-38 if 3 to 4 inches are already there. Many houses from the 1970s have settled, thin insulation that falls well short. American Eagle Builders installs blown-in attic insulation for attics that just need more depth, and spray foam where air leaks are the main problem. Adding insulation also helps a sunroom or all-season room that ties into your home’s cooling.

What happens between the estimate and the final inspection in Hawley?

A Hawley project runs in a set order from the first visit to the final check. Our crew is based near Clyde, about 30 miles away. A specialist visits, measures and gives you a firm written estimate. Once you sign, we draw plans and confirm whether the City of Hawley or Jones County reviews the permit, then file it. Materials are ordered, the crew builds, and an inspection follows when one is required. You walk the job with us before final payment. Browse the pergola gallery for ideas before your visit.