Concrete
Backyard Concrete Patio: Cover, Kitchen & Turf
Dallas–Fort Worth
Overview
The concrete at the center of a full outdoor renovation: a wide, reinforced patio slab poured to carry a free-standing cedar patio cover and a stacked-stone outdoor kitchen, with artificial turf laid up to its edges so the whole yard stays clean and usable year-round.
- Scope of work
- Site prep, compacted base, and forms set to drain away from the house
- Reinforced concrete patio slab sized for the patio cover and outdoor kitchen
- Footings for the cover posts
- Control joints cut on a proper grid
- Clean edges for the turf to meet
- Materials
- Rebar-reinforced concrete
- Compacted base
- Broom finish
Resources
Homeowner guides
Do You Need a Permit for a Patio Cover in Dallas-Fort Worth? (City-by-City Guide)
Yes, most DFW cities require a building permit for patio covers. Here's a city-by-city guide covering Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and more — plus how Structure1 handles permits for you.
Best Patio Cover Materials for Texas Weather: Wood vs. Aluminum vs. Vinyl
Choosing the right material for your patio cover in Texas makes all the difference. Here's a head-to-head comparison of cedar, pressure-treated pine, aluminum, and vinyl — with honest pros, cons, and what drives the cost of each for DFW homeowners.
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