Pick the Right Kind of Shade
Aluminum patio cover
A solid or insulated metal roof on posts. Full shade and rain protection, low upkeep, and usually the lowest price per square foot.
Pergola
Open beams and rafters in wood, vinyl or aluminum. Filtered shade and a finished look. Add a shade cloth or climbing vines for more cover.
Louvered pergola
Aluminum blades that tilt open for sun or close for shade and rain. The most flexible option and the most expensive.
Attached cover
Ties into the house at the wall or roof line, so there’s one row of posts and a dry path from the back door.
Screened patio
Screen walls under a solid roof keep mosquitoes and wasps out on summer evenings.
Why Broken Arrow Patios Need Cover
Most Broken Arrow houses back up to a concrete slab patio facing a fenced yard, and plenty of them face west or south. In July that slab soaks up afternoon sun until late evening. A roof over it cuts the direct sun, protects grills and furniture from hail and spring storms, and keeps the glass on the back of the house cooler. A cover also makes the patio usable in a light rain, which matters during Oklahoma’s wet springs.
Wind is the other half of the story. Oklahoma storms bring strong gusts, so posts, footings and the connection to the house matter more than the trim. Ask any builder how the structure is anchored and what wind it’s designed for.
What Changes the Price
- Size. Most pricing is per square foot of covered area, so a 12′ × 20′ cover costs roughly twice a 10′ × 12′ one.
- Roof type. Open lattice costs less than a solid roof. Insulated panels cost more than single-skin metal. Louvered roofs cost the most.
- Attached or freestanding. Attaching saves a row of posts but adds flashing and roof tie-in work.
- Footings. A thick existing slab may carry the posts. Otherwise, new concrete footings are poured.
- Extras. Fans, lights, gutters, screens and electrical work add to the total.
The full breakdown, with sources, is in the patio cover cost guide.
Permits and HOAs
Permanent structures like attached covers and larger pergolas generally need a building permit in Broken Arrow. In most projects the contractor handles the permit. Confirm who is pulling it before you sign, and check with the City of Broken Arrow if you’re unsure. Many Broken Arrow subdivisions also have HOA rules on materials, colors and setbacks, so get architectural approval first.
How It Works
- Send the quote form. Tell us the type of cover, rough size and whether it attaches to the house.
- A local builder contacts you. Your request goes to an independent patio cover company that serves Broken Arrow.
- Site visit and written estimate. They measure, check the slab and roof line, and price the options.
- Permit, then build. Once approvals are in, most covers go up in a few days.
Areas Served
All of Broken Arrow, from the Rose District to the newer neighborhoods on the Wagoner County side, plus Tulsa, Jenks and nearby towns like Bixby, Coweta and Owasso when a builder is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a patio cover cost in Broken Arrow?
homeyou lists $1,857–$2,467 for a 215 sq ft metal patio cover or awning in Broken Arrow (updated Sep 22, 2026). Bigger, insulated, attached or louvered covers cost more. Get a written estimate for your yard.
How much is a pergola?
Angi reports a $4,253 U.S. average (updated Sep 23, 2026). HomeGuide lists $1,450–$5,750 for an installed 12′ × 12′ kit and $4,300–$9,350 for a custom wood build of the same size.
Do I need a permit?
Attached patio covers and permanent pergolas generally need a building permit in Broken Arrow. The contractor usually pulls it. Confirm with the builder and the City before work starts.
Aluminum or wood?
Aluminum needs almost no upkeep and won’t rot. Wood looks warmer but needs stain or sealer every few years in Oklahoma sun. See pergolas and aluminum covers.
Who builds it?
An independent local company. Broken Arrow Patio Covers is a referral service and isn’t a contractor. You hire and pay the builder directly.
Request a Patio Cover Quote
Tell us about the patio. A local Broken Arrow-area builder will call or text you back to look at the space and give you a written estimate.
Please note: Broken Arrow Patio Covers connects homeowners with independent local patio cover and pergola builders. We are not a contractor and do not do the work.