Outdoor structures: patios, covers, and decks

Outdoor structures in Sacramento County are about shade and use as much as looks: a patio cover that makes a backyard usable through summer, a pergola that filters sun without closing off the sky, or a deck that extends living space outdoors. The choice between them is mostly about how much shade, how much weather protection, and how the structure attaches to the house.

Creative Patio Works Inc is the verified nearby business for patio covers, with a Sacramento address and a directory record for patio covers, pergolas, and shade structures. It is not a North Highlands business.

Nearby verified business (not North Highlands)

Outdoor structures — nearby, not North Highlands

Creative Patio Works Inc.

1832 Tribute Rd, Ste G, Sacramento, CA 95815

Nearby business — not located in North Highlands.

4.7/5 from 17 reviews on Birdeye

(916) 923-3555

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What to compare

• Cover type: solid cover, lattice, or pergola — and how much shade each actually gives in summer.
• Attachment: how the structure connects to the house, and what that means for the existing wall and roof.
• Materials and finish: what the structure is made of, and what maintenance it needs.
• Scope: whether lighting, fans, or drainage are included, or separate.

Questions people ask

Does a patio cover need a permit?

It depends on size, attachment, and current rules. Ask the contractor and check with the county before assuming — this page does not state permit requirements.

Is a pergola the same as a patio cover?

No. A pergola filters sun through an open top; a solid cover blocks rain as well as sun. They suit different uses, and the quote should name which one is priced.

License verification pending — confirm with CSLB before hiring, unless a license number is stated by the business itself. Any license number shown is stated by the business, not verified by this directory.