Covered Patio Builders in Wichita
The crew that shows up at your house matters as much as the materials they're using. Here's who's actually building your patio cover, and how we're set up differently from a lot of outfits in this market.
In-house crews, not a rotating cast of subcontractors
A common complaint we hear from homeowners who've used other companies is that the person who sold them the job and the crew who actually built it were two completely different outfits — a sales rep took the deposit, then a subcontracted crew the homeowner never met showed up weeks later, sometimes with a different scope than what was quoted. We build with our own in-house installation crews. The estimator who measures your patio is working from the same standards and material specs the framing crew will follow, so what gets quoted is what gets built.
That matters most when something needs adjusting mid-project — a drainage detail that needs rethinking once posts are dug, or a beam that needs resizing because of an unexpected roof condition. A crew with direct accountability to the company that sold the job can make that call on-site. A subcontractor with no relationship to the estimate usually can't, and the delay while everyone gets on the same page falls on you.
What to Expect From Our Crews
- Licensed and insured, with proof of coverage available on request before work starts.
- Background-checked installers — reasonable, since they're working in your backyard, sometimes while you're at work and your family's home.
- A single point of contact throughout the project, from estimate through final walk-through.
- Site cleanup at the end of each work day, not just at project completion.
- Written warranty on workmanship, separate from manufacturer warranties on materials.
Questions Worth Asking Any Builder Before You Sign
Who's actually swinging the hammer?
Ask directly whether the company uses in-house crews or subcontractors, and whether the crew changes between projects.
What's the engineering basis?
Ask whether the structure is engineered to local wind and snow load codes specifically, or built to a generic national minimum.
Who pulls the permit?
Confirm in writing whether the builder handles permitting or expects you to. This affects both cost and legal responsibility if something's built out of code.
Our Background
We're a Wichita-based company focused specifically on patio covers and outdoor structures — not a general contractor adding patio covers as a side offering. That focus means our crews are building this same type of structure week after week, which shows up in the details: flashing done right the first time, drainage that actually works, and finish carpentry that matches the house instead of looking like an add-on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use subcontractors or your own crews?
We build with in-house installation crews. The team that frames and roofs your cover works for the same company that provided your estimate, using the same specs and standards.
Are your builders licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, and can provide documentation before your project starts.
How experienced are the crews building my patio cover?
Our installers work on patio covers and outdoor structures specifically, on an ongoing basis, rather than as an occasional side job alongside unrelated construction work.
Will I have one point of contact throughout the project?
Yes, you'll have a consistent contact from your initial estimate through the final walk-through, rather than being passed between a sales rep, an office scheduler, and an unfamiliar crew.
Do you offer a workmanship warranty separate from material warranties?
Yes. We provide a written workmanship warranty on our installation in addition to whatever warranty the material manufacturer provides on the panels, framing, or roofing components themselves.
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Meet the Crew That Builds It
Schedule a free on-site estimate and talk directly with the people doing the work.