Free Patio Cover Plans
A patio cover that ties to the house on a ledger and lands on posts out front — sized and costed for you.
- $257est. materials
- Beginnerdifficulty
- 11parts
- 3tools
A patio cover is a lean-to roof: a ledger on the house, a beam on posts out front, and rafters spanning between. The cut list below has every post, beam, and rafter this design needs, straight from the 3D model.
Set the width, the projection off the house, and the post height in the editor, and the framing and pressure-treated shopping list keep up. The build check confirms the rafters and beam aren’t over-spanned before you commit.
What you’ll buy
| Item | Qty | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 2×8 16' PT | 3 | $74.94 |
| 6×6 10' PT | 2 | $69.96 |
| 2×6 12' PT | 6 | $86.88 |
| Joist Hanger (hanger (+ hanger nails)) | 12 | $19.20 |
| Carriage Bolt (bolt + nut + washer) | 4 | $6.40 |
| Estimated total | $257 |
Prices are a national estimate. Open the plan in the app and set your local lumber prices for an exact figure — the total updates as you type.
Your cut list
| Qty | Stock | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6× | 2×6 PT | 11' |
| 3× | 2×8 PT | 16' |
| 2× | 6×6 PT | 9' |
Tools you’ll need
- Circular saw (or hand saw)
- Drill (pilot holes)
- Wrench or socket set
How to build it
- Gather your lumber and hardware. Pick up the boards and fasteners from the shopping list. It’s optimized to minimize offcuts, so buy the counts shown.
- Cut your pieces. Cut each piece to the lengths in the cut list. The app can print a per-piece cut diagram for every board.
- Dry-fit and assemble. Lay the pieces out on a flat surface, check for square, then fasten them with the hardware listed.
- Check it holds, then finish. Confirm the design passes the build checks (sag, fasteners), then sand and finish to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a patio cover cost to build?
The DIY framing cost is mostly lumber and hardware — see the estimate below, then set your local prices in the app. Roofing (panels or shingles) is added on top.
What size lumber do I need for a patio cover?
Posts, a beam, and rafters sized to the span. This plan picks structural sizes for the default dimensions and re-checks them when you resize.
Do I need a permit for a patio cover?
Usually yes, since it attaches to the house — check with your local building department before you start.