Patio Covers
A patio cover gives a 1982-era house real shade and a dry place to sit, framed for Erath County hail and tied cleanly into the existing roofline.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Stephenville, TX
Patio covers, pergolas, screened patios and sunrooms for Stephenville, TX homes, from American Eagle Builders, family-owned since 1984. Free written 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, screened patios and sunrooms in Stephenville, TX?
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, insulated covers, pergolas, screened patios, sunrooms and all-season rooms in Stephenville. We are a family-owned company, in business since 1984, with our office in Arlington. Stephenville is served by a crew based in Fort Worth, about 64 miles away. A specialist comes to your home, measures, checks sun, slab and roofline, and gives you a firm written estimate free of charge. Call (469) 949-5909 or book online.
Outdoor living in Stephenville, TX
Also available: replacement windows, siding, doors and attic insulation.
Insulated Patio Covers
An insulated cover blocks July heat averaging 96 degrees and keeps rain and hail quieter. It leaves a finished ceiling ready for a fan and lighting.
Pergolas
A pergola adds partial shade and a defined outdoor space in a Stephenville backyard. Louvered tops let you adjust the light through the day.
Patio Enclosures
A screened patio keeps mosquitoes and pollen out while the breeze comes through, so evenings on the patio are easier from spring into fall.
Sunrooms
A sunroom adds a bright room with glass on three sides. Homes built around 1982 usually have slabs in fair shape, but we check before setting walls.
All-Season Sunrooms
An all-season room is insulated in its walls, roof and glass and can tie into your heating and cooling, so it is usable on a 34-degree January day.
Is an insulated patio cover or a pergola better for Stephenville’s heat?
For Stephenville’s heat, an insulated patio cover gives the coolest shade, while a pergola gives lighter shade and a more open yard. Erath County temperatures average 96 degrees in July, and a slab that faces west can stay hot well into the evening. An insulated cover blocks the sun completely and keeps the ceiling from radiating heat. A louvered pergola lets you close the blades at midday and open them at night. One common layout is a cover by the back door and a pergola farther out in the yard.
What hail risk should a Stephenville patio cover be built for?
A Stephenville patio cover should be built for hail that arrives from spring into early summer. The NOAA Storm Events Database shows 35 hail reports in Erath County from 2021 through 2025, 30 of them an inch or larger, with the largest at 2.75 inches. April, June and May had the most. The county also logged 10 wind reports and 2 tornado reports. We size posts, beams and fasteners for wind and load and recommend a solid or insulated roof, which takes hail far better than lattice or fabric.
What do Stephenville homes built around 1982 need besides a patio?
Stephenville homes built around 1982, the town’s median year, often need patio doors and windows upgraded when a cover goes in. Builder-grade sliders from that era tend to stick and leak air, and once the patio is shaded, that door gets used far more. We install sliding patio doors, entry doors, Andersen replacement windows and vinyl or fiber cement siding. With 46% of homes owner-occupied, owners who want to update the back of the house all at once can plan it together, which avoids redoing trim and flashing.
Do I need more attic insulation for a Stephenville home?
Many Stephenville homes can use more attic insulation, especially those built around 1982 that still have their original depth. Erath County is in climate zone 3A. ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic in climate zone 3, or R-38 if 3 to 4 inches are already in place. We install blown-in attic insulation and spray foam, and the specialist can measure what you have during the same visit as the patio estimate. A better attic helps the whole house through July heat.
How does a Stephenville project run from estimate to final inspection?
A Stephenville project starts with a free visit, where a specialist measures and writes a firm estimate. Once you approve it, we draw plans, confirm whether the city or Erath County reviews the work and file the paperwork. Our crew, based in Fort Worth about 64 miles away, then sets footings, frames the structure and installs the roof, screens or glass. When the inspector signs off, we walk through the finished space with you. You can browse the sunroom gallery first, and payment options are available.
Why Stephenville homeowners work 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.
Stephenville by the numbers
The 2019–2023 census survey counts 8,204 households in Stephenville, with 46% of homes owner-occupied. The median home was built in 1982, newer than most of the area. Houses built around then often still have their first windows and builder-grade patio doors, which owners tend to upgrade along with a patio project.
Stephenville sits near the center of Erath County. The Western Cross Timbers, with sandy and red clay soils under post oak, covers the county’s northwestern two-thirds, and the Grand Prairie, with dark limy soils, covers the southeastern third. Elevation ranges from 900 to 1,750 feet, and the Paluxy and Bosque rivers flow to the Brazos. Rainfall averages 29 inches a year.
Checked against: data.census.gov, ncei.noaa.gov, tshaonline.org, en.openei.org.
- County
- Erath County
- Ground
- Eastern Cross Timbers
- Nearest crew
- Based in Fort Worth, about 64 miles away
- Water
- City of Stephenville
Do you need a permit in Stephenville?
Inside Stephenville’s city limits, the city reviews patio and sunroom work. Outside them, Erath County does. We confirm which at the estimate and file the paperwork for you.
Which office reviews the job depends on whether your address is inside the City of Stephenville or in unincorporated Erath 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.
Stephenville patio and sunroom FAQs
American Eagle Builders builds sunrooms, all-season rooms, patio covers, pergolas and screened patios in Stephenville. We are family-owned since 1984, based in Arlington, with a crew based in Fort Worth, about 64 miles away. Call (469) 949-5909 for a free estimate.
A roofed structure usually needs one. Whether the City of Stephenville or Erath County reviews it depends on whether your address is inside the city limits. American Eagle Builders confirms which at the estimate and handles the paperwork.
Size, whether a sound roof is already there, screen and door type, footings, and add-ons like fans and lights all affect the cost. A specialist measures at a free in-home visit and gives you a firm written estimate.
Often yes, if the posts and roof are sound and square. We check the frame and footings first. If they are in good shape, we add screen panels and a door without rebuilding the cover.
Yes. Financing programs are available for patio covers, sunrooms, windows, siding, doors and insulation, with options for various credit levels. The specialist can go over them at your free in-home estimate, next to the written numbers.
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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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