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Aluminum patio cover with white posts attached to a house over a concrete patio with outdoor dining furniture

Patio Covers: Types, Materials and Costs

A patio cover can be a $120 shade canopy or a $30,000 gable roof. This Old House puts most patio roofs at $14,000 to $31,000, and the right type depends on whether you need shade, rain cover or snow strength.

September 27, 2026

Wood pergola over a flagstone patio with a white octagonal gazebo on the lawn behind it

Outdoor Living

Pergola vs. Gazebo: Differences and Costs

A pergola has an open, slatted roof that filters sun; a gazebo has a solid roof that blocks rain. Most pro-built pergolas cost about $2,100–$6,400, while a built 10x10 gazebo runs about $7,500–$10,500.

August 25, 2026