Shade Structure Installation in the Greater Sacramento Area

Your Local Experts for Custom Pergolas, Gazebos & Patio Covers

Sacramento summers are intense, often making backyards unusable for months. At South Canyon Construction, we build high-quality, permanent shade structures in El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer counties in Greater Sacramento. Unlike flimsy kits that fail after a few seasons, we engineer custom pergolas, gazebos, and patio covers that are built on a solid foundation, designed to withstand the elements and provide lasting value and comfort for your home.

Our focus is on structural integrity and professional craftsmanship, ensuring your new shade structure is not just beautiful, but a durable, long-term investment.

Types of Shade Structures We Build

Every shade structure we create is custom-designed to fit your home’s architecture and your family’s needs. We handle the entire process, from design to final installation, ensuring a seamless experience and a finished product you’ll love.

Custom Pergolas

Pergolas are a perfect choice for defining an outdoor space while allowing for filtered sunlight and open airflow. They add architectural elegance to patios, walkways, and gardens. We construct our pergolas from high-quality materials like premium lumber (cedar, redwood) or low-maintenance vinyl, guaranteeing they resist warping and cracking in the Sacramento heat. Each design, from traditional to modern, is built to last.

Gazebo Installation

For complete overhead protection, a gazebo offers a fully-covered roof, creating a true outdoor room. Ideal for dining areas or quiet retreats, gazebos provide full shade and shelter from the elements. We build gazebos in a variety of styles, including octagonal, square, and rectangular designs, with options for wood, vinyl, or metal frames to perfectly match your landscape.

Patio Cover Contractor Services

A patio cover is a practical and effective way to extend your home’s living area into the outdoors. Attached directly to your house, a solid or lattice patio cover provides excellent shade and protection for your patio furniture and guests. We design and build custom patio covers that integrate flawlessly with your home’s existing structure, handling all necessary permits and ensuring a professional, watertight installation.

The South Canyon Difference: Built for Sacramento Summers

Many shade structures fail because they aren’t built to handle our region’s specific conditions. Our construction process is centered on longevity and durability, addressing the common points of failure from the very first step.

Stability Starts with Solid Concrete Footings

The single most important part of any structure is its foundation. We don’t use surface mounts or shallow posts. Every structural post is set into a deep concrete footing (typically 24-36 inches), engineered to provide a stable anchor that prevents leaning, sagging, and shifting over time. This is the professional standard and the key to a structure that lasts for decades.

High-Quality, Weather-Resistant Materials

We select materials specifically for their ability to perform in Sacramento’s hot, dry climate. This includes using pressure-treated lumber for foundational posts, premium woods or commercial-grade vinyl for visible elements, and corrosion-resistant stainless steel hardware. Proper material selection guarantees your shade structure not only looks great but also resists weather damage year after year.

Professional Craftsmanship & Code Compliance

Our team consists of experienced carpenters and builders, not just assemblers. We follow precise building practices and adhere strictly to local Sacramento, Placer, and El Dorado County building codes. We handle all necessary permits and inspections, guaranteeing that your shade structure is built safely, legally, and to a professional standard that protects your investment.

Our Service Area

We proudly serve homeowners throughout the Greater Sacramento Area, including:

Get a Free Quote for Your Shade Project

Ready to add a quality shade structure to your Sacramento area home? South Canyon Construction provides free, no-obligation estimates for all shade structure projects.

South Canyon Construction is a fully licensed and insured contractor specializing in outdoor living spaces and shade structures. We take pride in our craftsmanship and stand behind every project we complete