Patio Covers
A patio cover shades the slab through July highs averaging 97 degrees and is framed for the 32 wind reports Kaufman County logged from 2021 through 2025.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Kemp, TX
Patio covers, pergolas, screen rooms and sunrooms for Kemp, TX homes on Kaufman County clay. Family-owned since 1984, crew about 39 miles away. Free 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 patio covers and screen rooms in Kemp, TX?
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, insulated covers, pergolas, screen rooms, sunrooms and all-season rooms for homes in Kemp and the 75143 ZIP code. We are a family-owned company, in business since 1984, with our office at 401 Crowley Rd in Arlington. A crew based near Red Oak, about 39 miles away, serves Kemp. A specialist visits, checks the slab, the clay around it and your roofline, and leaves a firm written estimate at no charge. Call (469) 949-5909 or book online.
Patio covers and outdoor rooms in Kemp
Also available: replacement windows, siding, doors and attic insulation.
Insulated Patio Covers
Insulated panels keep heat off the patio and soften the sound of hail, which reached 3.5 inches in the county. A strong base if you want screens or glass later.
Pergolas
A pergola gives filtered shade over a table or walkway. On clayey Blackland Prairie subsoil, each post sits in a footing sized for the load and the soil.
Patio Enclosures
A screen room keeps mosquitoes out in a subtropical-humid climate, with the breeze still moving through. Screens can often be added to a sound existing cover.
Sunrooms
A sunroom adds a bright room to a house built around 1977. Because clay can move a slab, we check it for cracks and level before glass walls go on.
All-Season Sunrooms
An all-season room is insulated in walls, roof and glass, so it stays comfortable on a 33-degree January morning and can share your heating and cooling.
How does Kaufman County clay affect a patio cover or sunroom in Kemp?
In Kemp, clay under the topsoil is the main thing that shapes footings and slabs. Kaufman County soils have dark to light loamy surfaces over clayey subsoils, and clay swells when wet and shrinks in dry spells. A structure tied to the house has to live with that movement. We check the existing slab for cracks and tilt, size each footing for the post load and the soil, and plan the connection at the wall with care. For a sunroom addition, the slab must be level and stable before any glass is set.
How much hail and wind does a Kemp patio cover need to handle?
A Kemp patio cover needs to handle frequent, large hail and strong thunderstorm wind. The NOAA Storm Events Database lists 52 hail reports in Kaufman County from 2021 through 2025, and 46 were an inch or larger, with a largest size of 3.5 inches. The county also logged 32 wind reports and no tornado reports in those years. March, April and May had the most hail. We size posts, beams and connectors for wind and load and recommend a solid or insulated cover over lattice or fabric.
Where does roof water go from a new patio cover in Kemp?
On a Kemp patio cover, roof water should be carried well away from the slab and the house, because the county gets real rain and the ground is flat. Kaufman County averages 39 inches of rain a year, its terrain is level to gently undulating, and the county recorded 19 flood reports from 2021 through 2025. Water that collects at a slab edge soaks the clay below and can make it move. We size gutters and downspouts for heavy bursts and direct them to where the yard drains, so a new covered patio does not create a wet spot.
Is a screen room or an all-season room better for Kemp?
For Kemp, a screen room is the better fit if insects are the problem, and an all-season room is better if you want the space in January too. Kaufman County’s climate is subtropical-humid, with July averaging 72 to 97 degrees and January 33 to 54. A screened enclosure keeps mosquitoes out and lets air move, but it does not change the temperature. An all-season room has insulated walls, roof and glass and can tie into your HVAC. We write up both at the estimate.
Do Kemp homes built around 1977 need new windows, doors or attic insulation?
Many Kemp homes built around 1977, the town’s median year, are due for windows, a better patio door or more attic insulation. Kaufman County is in climate zone 3A, and 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 insulation, Andersen windows and sliding glass doors. When a cover makes the patio part of daily life, the door to it gets used far more.
How far is your crew from Kemp, and how does a project run?
Our crew is about 39 miles from Kemp, based near Red Oak. The first step is a free visit, where a specialist measures, checks the slab and writes a firm estimate at your table. After you approve it, we draw plans, confirm whether the city or Kaufman County reviews the work and file the paperwork. The crew then sets footings, frames the structure and installs the roof, screens or glass. After the final inspection, we walk through the finished space with you. Financing programs are available.
Why Kemp homeowners call 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.
Kemp facts at a glance
Kemp has 451 households, and 64% of homes are owner-occupied, per the 2019–2023 census survey. The median home was built in 1977, so many still have original windows and sliding doors and a slab that has sat on clay for decades. Water in town comes from the City of Kemp system, which draws on surface water and serves 1,283 people.
Kaufman County covers 788 square miles of the Blackland Prairie, on level to gently undulating land from 300 to 550 feet above sea level. Its slightly acidic soils have dark to light loamy surfaces over clayey subsoils. The East Fork of the Trinity drains the west of the county, Cedar Creek drains the east into Cedar Creek Reservoir, and rainfall averages 39 inches a year.
Checked against: data.census.gov, ncei.noaa.gov, tshaonline.org, en.openei.org.
- County
- Kaufman County
- Ground
- Blackland Prairie
- Nearest crew
- Based near Red Oak, about 39 miles away
- Water
- City of Kemp
Do you need a permit in Kemp?
For a Kemp address inside the city limits, the city reviews the project. Outside them, it goes through Kaufman County. We confirm which at the estimate and file the paperwork.
Which office reviews the job depends on whether your address is inside the City of Kemp or in unincorporated Kaufman County. We confirm that at the estimate and file the paperwork ourselves.
Our DFW permit guide covers the rest, including how an HOA submittal fits in.
Kemp patio and screen room questions
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, pergolas, screen rooms and sunrooms in Kemp. We are a family-owned company in business since 1984, with an office in Arlington and a crew based near Red Oak, about 39 miles away. Call (469) 949-5909 for a free in-home estimate.
Yes. Kaufman County soils have loamy surfaces over clayey subsoils that swell and shrink with moisture. We check the slab, size footings for the soil and send roof water away from the slab edge so the ground under the cover stays as stable as possible.
Size, whether a sound roof is already in place, the screen and door type, footing and drainage work, and extras like fans and lights. A specialist measures at a free in-home visit and gives you a firm written estimate.
Take photos, call your insurance company and do not hand a large deposit to anyone at the door. Coverage depends on your policy. We can inspect the structure and write a free estimate for repair or replacement.
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What DFW homeowners say
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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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Page last updated November 13, 2026.
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