Patio Cover Installation Cost by Size Guide
Patio covers priced by the square foot installed: 100, 240, and 400 square feet priced apart, each inside its own frame.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Costs shown as ranges — your quote will vary by installer and scope
The by-size readings, priced apart by frame
| Size reading, as quoted | Frame A reading | Frame B reading |
|---|---|---|
| 100 square feet, small 10-by-10 | average $2,000, range $2,000-$5,000 | at $20-$60 per square foot |
| 240 square feet, medium 12-by-20 | average $5,500, range $4,800-$9,000 | at $20-$60 per square foot |
| 400 square feet, large 20-by-20 | average $10,000, range $8,000-$20,000 | at $20-$60 per square foot |
| 10-by-20 cover, 200 square feet | no separate 200 row in Frame A | by-material rows, installed apart |
| Permanent covered patio, whole | band at $4,500-$12,000, average $8,500 | at $10,000-$22,500 |
Each reading is one frame's own counting. Frame A prices every size on its own row, average and range apart; Frame B counts one per-square-foot band and prices size by material on a 10-by-20 cover. No band is multiplied into a size total here.
The Frame A lines behind the size rows
| Line, as published | Frame | 2026 band |
|---|---|---|
| Professional installation band | Frame A | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Average / per square foot | Frame A | $8,500 / $20-$50 |
| Attached cover, average by type | Frame A | $4,000 |
| Solid roof cover, average by type | Frame A | $8,500 |
| Lattice cover, average by type | Frame A | $4,500 |
| Installation labor, per hour overall | Frame A | $50-$120 |
| Permit fees, per job | Frame A | $100-$500 |
The band and type lines print inside Frame A beside the size rows. Frame B lines stand apart.
The Frame B lines behind the size rows
| Frame B material, 10-by-20 cover | Per square foot | Installed |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | $20-$50 | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Wood lattice | $20-$40 | $4,000-$8,000 |
| Solid wood | $60-$120 | $12,000-$24,000 |
| Vinyl | $25-$80 | $5,000-$16,000 |
| Glass | $20-$50 | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Insulated aluminum panels | $30-$60 | $6,000-$12,000 |
| Fiberglass | $30-$65 | $6,000-$13,000 |
| Stucco | $40-$100 | $8,000-$20,000 |
Frame B answers by material at one size: its band stands at $20 to $60 per square foot on average, up to $120 for solid wood, and a permanent covered patio stands at $10,000 to $22,500. Neither frame prints a separate posts-and-footings or labor line on its size rows; posts, footings, material, and labor sit inside the installed readings.
Sizes priced apart, neighbours named apart
Named apart, never a row here: sunrooms, an enclosed and conditioned room addition; pergolas, freestanding open-roof garden structures; and awnings and shade sails, fabric and retractable covers. Frame B names its fabric lines apart -- a shade sail canopy at $150 to $500, retractable awnings at $200 to $3,000 manual and $1,000 to $6,000 motorized.
Reading a by-size quote, by frame
- Size named beside every figure
- Each figure read on its own frame only
Frequently asked questions
What does a 100-square-foot patio cover cost, as reported?
Frame A prints 100 square feet averaging $2,000 on a $2,000 to $5,000 range, at $20 to $50 per square foot inside a $4,500 to $12,000 band. Frame B prints no 100 row; its band stands at $20 to $60 per square foot on average, up to $120 for solid wood.
What does a 240-square-foot patio cover cost, as reported?
Frame A prints 240 square feet averaging $5,500 on a $4,800 to $9,000 range. Frame B prices size by material on a 10-by-20 cover, a different counting: aluminum at $4,000 to $10,000 installed, wood lattice at $4,000 to $8,000, and vinyl at $5,000 to $16,000.
What does a 400-square-foot patio cover cost, as reported?
Frame A prints 400 square feet averaging $10,000 on an $8,000 to $20,000 range, its largest size row. Frame B prints no 400 row; its whole-ticket reading is a permanent covered patio at $10,000 to $22,500, and its solid wood row stands at $60 to $120 per square foot and $12,000 to $24,000 installed.
What do the by-material rows print at the 10-by-20 size, as reported?
Frame B prints insulated aluminum panels at $30 to $60 per square foot and $6,000 to $12,000 installed, fiberglass at $30 to $65 and $6,000 to $13,000, stucco at $40 to $100 and $8,000 to $20,000, and glass at $20 to $50 and $4,000 to $10,000. Frame A prints no by-material rows.
Do the size rows change with cover type, as reported?
Frame A prints type averages apart from its size rows: an attached cover averaging $4,000, a lattice cover averaging $4,500, and a solid roof cover averaging $8,500, beside labor at $50 to $120 per hour and permit fees at $100 to $500. Sunrooms, pergolas, and awnings and shade sails are separate purchases, named apart, and print no rows here.