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Custom Aluminum Patio Covers in Southern California

Quality First Patios designs and builds aluminum patio covers in Southern California: solid, insulated, lattice and louvered covers made for SoCal heat and installed across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.

Licensed & insured, License #1138842

Permits handled for you

Free in-home design consultation

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CA Contractor License #1138842

Based in San Jacinto, serving 5 SoCal counties

What Homeowners Say About Quality First Patios

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We were looking for a patio cover that matched the style of our Pasadena home, and they delivered perfectly. The design process was easy, the installation was clean, and the finished product looks fantastic.

Thomas B.

“From design to installation, the team was thorough and reliable. They ensured everything was done to perfection, and we are thrilled with the results!”

Emma & Mark T.

We highly recommend Quality First Patios for anyone in Pasadena looking to upgrade their backyard. Our new insulated patio cover provides great shade and has added so much value and comfort to our home.

Mark & Jennifer H.

The entire experience was excellent. Our Newport Beach patio cover looks modern, durable, and perfectly designed for our outdoor lifestyle. The crew was friendly, efficient, and delivered beautiful craftsmanship.

Sophia T.

Quality First Patios did an amazing job on our custom patio cover in Yorba Linda. They understood exactly what we wanted and created a comfortable outdoor space for our family. Professional service from beginning to end.

Andrew L.

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Aluminum Patio Covers We Build in Southern California

Every backyard and budget is different. These are the six core styles we build, each fully customizable.

Solid Patio Covers

A fully enclosed roof for complete shade and rain protection. Our most popular, all-weather option.

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Insulated Patio Covers

Built-in insulation keeps the space cooler in summer heat. Ideal for inland cities like Menifee or Hemet.

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Lattice Patio Covers

Open-slat design that filters sunlight for a bright, airy feel while still cutting direct glare.

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Louvered Patio Covers

Adjustable louvers let you control sun and airflow on demand: shade when you want it, sky when you don't.

How louvers work

Non-Insulated Patio Covers

A lighter-weight, budget-friendly cover that still delivers reliable shade and rain coverage.

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Custom Patio Covers

Combine styles, add lighting or fans, match your roofline. Designed entirely around your home.

Plan a custom cover

Recent Aluminum Patio Covers We’ve Built in Southern California

Aluminum patio covers we’ve built for homeowners across Southern California.

Attached solid aluminum patio covers with recessed lights and ceiling fans over a raised patio on a home in Temecula, SoCal

Attached Solid Patio Cover

Recessed lights & ceiling fans
Black aluminum patio covers attached to a white stucco home in Palm Springs, CA, with ceiling fans over a concrete patio

Black Aluminum Patio Cover

Solid roof, black powder-coat finish
Dark brown aluminum lattice patio cover attached to a two-story stucco home over a concrete patio with turf strips

Lattice Patio Cover

Open slats over a backyard patio
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Watch Our Patio Covers Go Up

Installs, walkthroughs, and finished backyards from our crew.

Insulated patio cover installation

From bare slab to finished cover

Finished project walkthrough

Choosing the right patio cover style

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Why Homeowners Choose Our Aluminum Patio Covers

Licensed & insured

Every project is backed by California Contractor License #1138842 and full insurance coverage.

Designed around your home

No cookie-cutter kits. Each cover is planned to match your roofline, yard, and how you actually use the space.

Built for SoCal weather

Aluminum construction that stands up to inland heat, coastal salt air, and everything in between.

Permits handled

We know the permit process and HOA requirements in the cities we serve, and we take care of the paperwork.

How Our Patio Cover Process Works

From first call to finished patio, here’s what to expect.

1

You reach out

Call or fill out the form. A real person gets back to you about your yard.

2

We confirm the details

A quick chat or call to understand your project.

3

On-site consultation

We visit to measure, discuss styles, and quote your project.

4

Custom design

We finalize a style and layout suited to your space and climate.

5

Permit & installation

We handle permitting, then our crew builds your cover.

6

Final walkthrough

We review the finished project together with you.

The Quality First Patios team, a six-person crew based in San Jacinto, CA

The Team Behind Your Patio Cover

Quality First Patios is a local patio cover company based in San Jacinto, California. The people in this photo are the ones who answer your call, measure your backyard, pull your permits, and build your cover.

We’re licensed, bonded and insured (CA License #1138842), and every project starts the same way: a conversation about how you use your backyard, then a cover designed for your home and your city’s climate.
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Choosing Aluminum Patio Covers for a Southern California Backyard

Southern California’s climate is not one thing. It’s a dozen microclimates stitched together. A backyard in Hemet bakes under triple-digit summer heat, while a patio in Laguna Beach deals with salt air and marine layer humidity. That’s why the right patio cover in Menifee or Moreno Valley is often a different answer than the right patio cover in Costa Mesa or San Diego.

Inland cities: insulated solid covers

For inland cities with long, intense summers, an insulated solid cover does the most work. It blocks direct heat transfer and keeps the space usable well into the afternoon.

Coastal cities: lattice or non-insulated covers

Along the coast, where the concern is glare and salt exposure rather than raw heat, a lattice or non-insulated cover with corrosion-resistant aluminum construction often makes more sense, and costs less.

Flexible use: louvered covers

Adjustable slats let you dial in shade through the day, which suits homeowners who use their patio for everything from morning coffee to evening entertaining.

Unusual rooflines and HOA rules: custom covers

For homes with an irregular roofline, an HOA aesthetic requirement, or a specific vision, a fully custom design ties the cover into the house rather than looking like an add-on.

A well-built aluminum patio cover also reads to buyers as usable outdoor living space, not just yard. Our design consultation always starts with your city’s climate and HOA guidelines, not a generic recommendation.

Not sure which style fits?

Tell us your city and how you use your backyard — we’ll recommend a style before we ever talk price.
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What Aluminum Patio Covers Cost in Southern California

Our solid aluminum patio covers in Southern California start at $14.50 per square foot non-insulated and $20 per square foot insulated, on a 20×20 cover. Every quote is itemized after a free on-site visit. These are the factors that move the price most.

Size

Square footage is the biggest driver. Larger covers need more material and often more support posts.

Style

Insulated and louvered covers cost more than non-insulated or lattice covers of the same size.

Add-ons

Built-in lighting, ceiling fans, custom columns and gable designs add to the total.

Permits & HOA

Permit fees and HOA requirements vary by city. We include permitting in your quote.

Service area

Where We Build Aluminum Patio Covers in Southern California

From our base in San Jacinto, our crews design and install patio covers across five Southern California counties.

Cities served

132

Counties

5

CA license

#1138842

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0355 cities

Los Angeles County

San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities, from Pasadena to Long Beach.

All 55 cities in Los Angeles
  • Alhambra
  • Arcadia
  • Azusa
  • Baldwin Park
  • Bell
  • Bell Gardens
  • Bradbury
  • Carson (eastern edge)
  • City of Industry
  • Claremont
  • Commerce
  • Compton
  • Covina
  • Cudahy
  • Diamond Bar
  • Downey
  • Duarte
  • East Los Angeles
  • El Monte
  • Glendora
  • Hacienda Heights
  • Hawaiian Gardens
  • Huntington Park
  • Irwindale
  • La Habra Heights
  • La Mirada
  • La Puente
  • La Verne
  • Lakewood
  • Long Beach (inland/eastern portions)
  • Lynwood
  • Maywood
  • Montebello
  • Monterey Park
  • Norwalk
  • Paramount
  • Pasadena
  • Pico Rivera
  • Pomona
  • Rosemead
  • Rowland Heights
  • San Dimas
  • San Gabriel
  • San Marino
  • Santa Fe Springs
  • Sierra Madre
  • Signal Hill
  • South El Monte
  • South Gate
  • South Pasadena
  • Temple City
  • Valinda
  • Walnut
  • West Covina
  • Whittier

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  • Home base

13 cities

Riverside County

Our home county. Inland heat makes insulated covers the top pick.

San Jacinto

Hemet

Menifee

Temecula

Riverside

Corona

All 13 cities in Riverside

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55 cities

Los Angeles County

San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities, from Pasadena to Long Beach.

Pasadena

West Covina

Pomona

Downey

Whittier

Arcadia

All 55 cities in Los Angeles

05

26 cities

San Diego County

Coastal, inland and mountain communities across the county.

San Diego

Chula Vista

Escondido

Oceanside

Carlsbad

El Cajon

All 26 cities in San Diego

02

15 cities

San Bernardino County

Hot inland summers across the Inland Empire’s west end.

Rancho Cucamonga

Ontario

Fontana

Chino Hills

Redlands

Upland

All 15 cities in San Bernardino

04

23 cities

Orange County

North and central OC, from Brea down to Mission Viejo.

Anaheim

Irvine

Santa Ana

Fullerton

Orange

Mission Viejo

All 23 cities in Orange

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Aluminum Patio Cover FAQs

What's the difference between insulated and non-insulated patio covers?

Insulated covers have a foam core that blocks heat transfer, keeping the space noticeably cooler in direct sun a better fit for inland cities. Non-insulated covers are lighter and more budget-friendly, and work well for coastal areas or shaded yards.

The price depends on the size of the cover, the style (insulated and louvered covers cost more than non-insulated or lattice), add-ons like lighting and fans, and your city’s permit and HOA requirements. After a free in-home consultation we give you an itemized, no-obligation quote.

Most cities in our service area require a building permit for a patio cover. We handle the permitting process for you as part of every project, including any HOA approval where applicable.
Most standard patio covers are completed in 3–6 days once materials arrive; fully custom designs can take longer. We’ll give you a specific timeline during your design consultation.

Yes, we’re fully licensed (California Contractor License #1138842) and insured for every project we build.

We can discuss financing options during your free consultation so you can compare what fits your budget before committing to a design.

A home visit, a discussion of styles suited to your yard and city’s climate, and a detailed, no-obligation price quote, no pressure, no hidden fees.

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