Patio cover and carport roofing for Los Angeles homes
Patio covers and carports are low-slope roofs that get forgotten until they leak onto the furniture or the car. We re-roof them with the right low-slope system, repair or replace aluminum and wood covers, and tie them into the house so water stays off the wall.
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Patio cover and carport roofing in Los Angeles covers re-roofing attached and freestanding covers, replacing worn carport roofs, and repairing aluminum and wood structures. Most covers are nearly flat, so we use low-slope membranes or panels and flash the connection to the house, where many patio cover leaks begin.
Updated September 2026
A patio cover is a roof, just a flatter one
Patio covers and carports are usually built with very little slope, and many were roofed with rolled roofing or shingles never meant to sit that flat. Water lingers, seams open, and the ledger where the cover meets the house lets water run down the wall. Sun and palm debris do the rest.
We look at the structure first: posts, beams, rafters and the ledger connection. Then we choose a covering that suits the slope, such as a modified bitumen or single-ply membrane, or metal panels on steeper covers. If the house roof needs work too, see roof replacement.
What patio cover and carport roofing costs depends on
These small roofs are priced by area and structure. Five things set the cost:
- Covering type
Membranes and metal panels price differently.
- Structural repairs
Rotted rafters, beams or posts add carpentry.
- Ledger flashing
Opening the wall to flash the connection properly.
- Drainage
A gutter or downspout at the front edge.
- Size
Setup is fixed, so small covers cost more per foot.
Which covering fits your patio cover or carport
The right choice depends on the slope and the structure.
| Covering | Slope it suits | Best for | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified bitumen | Very low slope | Wood patio covers | Needs a solid deck |
| TPO membrane | Very low slope | Covers near the house | Seams must be welded |
| Metal panels | Low to moderate | Carports, freestanding covers | Louder in rain |
Re-roofs, replacements and structural repairs
Patio cover re-roofing
We strip the old covering, repair soft sheathing and rafter tails, and install a low-slope membrane or metal panels suited to the cover's pitch. The ledger gets new flashing tucked behind the wall covering, and a drip edge and gutter carry water off the front instead of onto the patio. If the cover is too flat for any roofing to drain well, we can add a slight taper with tapered boards so water reaches the gutter instead of sitting in the middle.
Carport roof replacement
Carports take heat, sun and debris with no attic to buffer them. We replace worn roofing, rusted metal panels or failed membranes, fix sagging framing, and add drainage so water leaves at one edge instead of dripping on cars and walkways. On freestanding carports we also check the posts at the base, where concrete, water and steel meet and rust starts first, because a solid roof on weak posts isn't a repair that lasts. It's a quick check that saves a bigger job.
Aluminum and wood cover repair
Aluminum patio covers leak at panel seams, fasteners and the house connection; wood covers rot at rafter tails and posts. We reseal or replace aluminum panels and fasteners, repair or replace rotted wood members, and reset posts that have shifted. Aluminum covers are light, so we don't load them with heavy roofing; where a homeowner wants a quieter or cooler cover, we'll talk through insulated patio panels that fit the existing frame and still shed water well.
What our patio cover and carport work includes
Every job covers the structure as well as the roof.
- Post, beam and rafter check before roofing
- Ledger flashing tucked behind the wall covering
- Rotted sheathing and rafter tails replaced
- Low-slope membrane or panels suited to the pitch
- Drip edge and gutter to carry water off the front
- Seams and fasteners sealed on aluminum covers
- Debris hauled and the patio left clean
Los Angeles roofing work calls for coverings with fire, wind and cool-roof ratings, and the permit is typically pulled by the contractor. Many attached patio cover and carport rebuilds fall under that process, and LADBS roofing permits typically run $250-$1,200, about $370 for a standard home. We check whether your scope needs one and include it in the written price from the start.
How a patio cover or carport job runs
Check the structure
Posts, beams, rafters and ledger inspected.
Choose the covering
Membrane or panels matched to the slope.
Strip and repair
Old covering removed and rot replaced.
Roof and flash
New covering installed, ledger flashed into the wall.
Drain and clean
Drip edge and gutter added, area cleaned.
Patio cover and carport questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most about this job.
Other ways to reach usThe ledger connection was never flashed into the wall, so water runs behind the cover.
Only if the slope is steep enough. Most covers are too flat and need a membrane.
Yes, and we reseal seams and replace corroded fasteners on sound covers.
Many attached covers and rebuilds do. We check your scope and include it when needed.
Yes. A small gutter at the front edge keeps water off the patio.
Often, if the slope allows; otherwise we use a complementary low-slope system. Building a new one? See roofs for new structures and additions.
We repair or replace them first; see dry rot repair for how we handle rot.
Other exterior & roofline jobs we handle
Drip edge installation
Fascia and Soffit Repair.
Downspout repair and rerouting
Gutter Installation and Repair.
Ember-resistant vents and eaves
Wildfire Roof Hardening.
Eave dry rot repair
Roof Decking and Dry Rot Repair.
Skylight replacement
Skylight Installation and Repair.
