Patio Covers
A solid roof that shades a Perrin patio and is anchored for wind in a county with 18 thunderstorm wind reports from 2021 through 2025. Tied into a 1960s roofline with care.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Perrin, TX
Perrin, TX patio covers, pergolas, screen rooms and sunrooms from a family-owned builder, with a crew based in Fort Worth about 47 miles away.
- 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 sunrooms in Perrin, TX?
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, insulated covers, pergolas, screened enclosures, sunrooms and all-season rooms in Perrin. We are a family-owned remodeler, in business since 1984, with our office in Arlington. Perrin projects are handled by a crew based in Fort Worth, about 47 miles away. At a free visit we measure the patio, check the slab, the roof and the ground, and explain the options in plain language. Then you get a firm written estimate. Call (469) 949-5909 or book your estimate online.
Patio covers and rooms for Perrin homes
Also available: replacement windows, siding, doors and attic insulation.
Insulated Patio Covers
Insulated panels keep heat and hail noise off the patio, with a finished ceiling for fans and lights. A good first step for a Perrin home if you may screen or glass in later.
Pergolas
A pergola gives partial shade and a defined sitting area. Louvered tops let a Perrin homeowner block the hottest July sun, when Jack County highs average 97 degrees.
Patio Enclosures
Screens under a roof keep mosquitoes and flies off the patio in humid climate zone 3A, where Jack County averages about 30 inches of rain a year.
Sunrooms
A glass room on a slab we check first, since Jack County’s deep reddish clayey subsoils swell and shrink with moisture. Adds light to an older Perrin floor plan.
All-Season Sunrooms
Insulated walls, roof and glass for a room you can use from a 31 degree January morning to a 97 degree July afternoon, with an optional link to your heating and cooling.
How strong are storms around Perrin?
Storms around Perrin bring both hail and strong wind. The NOAA Storm Events Database lists 26 hail reports in Jack County from 2021 through 2025, 22 of them one inch or larger, with a largest size of 3.25 inches. The county also logged 18 thunderstorm wind reports and 5 tornado reports. April, May and March saw the most hail. Wind is what lifts and racks a cover, so posts set in footings, solid connections and a roof fastened to the house framing matter most. Our patio covers are engineered and permitted for local wind and load.
Does clay subsoil near Perrin affect a cover or sunroom?
Yes, the clay subsoil near Perrin affects how footings and slabs behave. Jack County has light-colored loamy soils over very deep reddish clayey subsoils, with shale and sandstone below. Clay takes on water and swells, then shrinks in a dry spell, so a post set too shallow can move and an older slab can crack or tilt. We set posts in proper footings and check slab level before planning a sunroom. Gutters that carry roof water away from the slab edge help keep the ground under it steadier through wet and dry spells.
Is a screen room worth it in Perrin?
A screen room is worth it in Perrin if mosquitoes or flies keep you off the patio. Jack County averages about 30 inches of rain a year and sits in climate zone 3A, a warm, humid zone, so insects have plenty of standing water after storms. A screened enclosure under a solid roof keeps them out while letting air through. Pet-resistant mesh and a self-closing door make it practical day to day. Screens do not cool the air, so plan a ceiling fan when the roof goes on, while the wiring is easy to run.
Sunroom or all-season room: which suits Perrin?
In Perrin, an all-season room suits year-round use, while a sunroom suits spring and fall. Jack County’s January temperatures average from a 31 degree low to a 57 degree high, and July runs from 73 to 97. An all-season room uses insulated glass, walls and roof and can share your HVAC. A standard sunroom is lighter and costs less to build, and the county’s generally mild winter days suit it well. Summer is the harder season for glass, so roof and glass choices matter. See examples in our sunroom photo gallery.
What do Perrin homes from the 1960s need besides a patio?
Perrin homes built around 1965, the median year, often need windows, an exterior door or siding work along with a patio cover. Windows of that age leak air on a 97 degree July day, and siding on the patio wall should be sound before a ledger is fastened. We install Andersen replacement windows, sliding patio doors and vinyl siding. Perrin has 68 households, and 34 percent are owner-occupied, so this work is for owners. Renters should check with their landlord before planning any project.
How far does your crew travel to Perrin?
Our crew travels about 47 miles to Perrin from its base in Fort Worth. We book the free in-home estimate for ZIP code 76486 at a time that suits you, then order materials and file any permit once you approve the written estimate. Install days are scheduled together so the crew can work steadily. Perrin is a small community of about 1.6 square miles, so we check site access and parking at the estimate. At the end, we walk through the work with you. Financing programs are available for every service we offer.
How American Eagle Builders works for Perrin homeowners
- 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.
Perrin, TX by the numbers
Perrin has 68 households, and 34 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home was built in 1965, so half the houses are about sixty years old or more. For owners, windows, doors and siding are likely due, and the patio wall should be checked before a cover is attached.
Jack County sits in the North Central Prairies, on undulating to hilly land with light-colored loamy soils over very deep reddish clayey subsoils, shale and sandstone. The West Fork of the Trinity River cuts across the county from northwest to southeast, and altitudes run from 800 to 1,350 feet. Rainfall averages about 30 inches a year.
Checked against: data.census.gov, ncei.noaa.gov, tshaonline.org, en.openei.org.
- County
- Jack County
- Ground
- Eastern Cross Timbers
- Nearest crew
- Based in Fort Worth, about 47 miles away
Do you need a permit in Perrin?
Permits for Perrin go through Jack County for unincorporated addresses, or through a city if the address is inside its limits. 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 Perrin or in unincorporated Jack 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.
Perrin patio and remodeling FAQs
Our crew for Perrin is based in Fort Worth, about 47 miles away. We plan the free in-home estimate and the install days so the drive does not slow the job. Call (469) 949-5909 to set up a visit at a time that works for you.
A properly anchored one can. Jack County logged 18 thunderstorm wind reports and 5 tornado reports from 2021 through 2025. We set posts in footings, fasten the roof to the house framing and build to a design engineered for local wind and load. No cover is storm-proof.
Only with your landlord’s written approval, since a cover is attached to the house and usually needs a permit. If the owner agrees, we can meet with them for the free estimate and put everything in writing for both of you.
Size, glass, standard or all-season construction, slab condition on clay subsoil and any electrical or HVAC work. We do not give flat numbers. A specialist measures at a free in-home visit and gives you a firm written estimate.
Patio covers, pergolas and sunrooms: photos
Ask about any of these at your free estimate in Perrin, TX.
Free in-home estimate
A specialist visits, measures and talks through what you need. No obligation.
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What DFW homeowners say
Reproduced word for word. Rated 4.4 on Google from 206 reviews.
“American Eagle Builders did a fantastic job on our patio. From the concrete, the patio cover and the sliding patio door, their attention to details and professionalism were top notch. Their building staff can be trusted to effectively communicate with you throughout the phases and to do the job right the first time without cutting corners.”
DDonald J MatthewPatio cover & sliding door
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Page last updated November 13, 2026.
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