If you’re looking for the go-to carport and pergola builder in Ellis County Texas and surrounding communities, then you’re in the right place!
Hi, my name is Ryan Hellwege, owner of Pergola, Patio Covers, Deck Builders at RHH Construction (meet me and my family below).
We design and build customized pergolas, carports, patios, patio covers, decks, and complete outdoor living spaces for families across Ellis County and most of the south Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Most of our clients want to transform their backyards into functional, beautiful outdoor living spaces without paying the crazy high prices you typically receive from those big luxury outdoor living builders and national chain contractors.
No sales reps.
No inflated pricing.
No pressure.
Just good old fashioned hard work done with integrity in service to our Ellis County and southern Dallas Fort-Worth communities!
View our custom pergola builds below, meet my family (see pic below), and request your free pergola and/or carport consult and estimate today…
*If you’re looking for patios and patio covers (attached to the home), then tap here
When shopping pergola builders in Ellis County Texas and pretty much all of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, you have two basic options…
First are the large luxury outdoor living contractors with quota driven sales teams, fancy show rooms, and high marketing budgets…
And then you have the small local pergola contractors and crews that more often than not actually do the work of designing and building the pergolas and outdoor living spaces that are sold by those large luxury outdoor living businesses…
We’re the second type.
When you work with us, you’re NOT hiring a quota driven luxury builder. You’re working with a neighboring family that lives in your community and cares about craftsmanship, service, integrity, and the details that make your pergola, patio, patio cover, deck, or any outdoor living project uniquely yours.
I run a small and highly skilled crew where you work directly with me (Ryan, the owner) through out your entire process. I handle your design, your estimate, and your permits (when necessary). This allows us to operate with low overhead which keeps our pricing fair and our build quality at the highest level.
The very first members of my construction team were my sons Keawe and Kainoa. And when you work with us, we’ll treat you like family.
We build custom pergolas for Ellis homeowners who want something clean, strong, and built to last through the intense heat, cold, and thunder stormy weather you get when living here in north Texas.
Your custom pergola should not look like it came out of a box.
It should fit your home, your space, and how you actually use your backyard.
By far the most popular pergola option with Ellis County neighbors is a traditional cedar pergola…
A cedar pergola is the most popular choice of pergola we see from homeowners in Ellis County and surrounding communities.
Cedar pergolas give you a warm, natural, high-end look that adds solid curb appeal to your outdoor living space. Plus we can seal and stain your cedar pergola to match the style of practically any home.
Cedar provides for a strong structure that organically resists moisture, insects, and rot better than most other types of wood.
And since we build your cedar pergola from scratch, it is very customizable so that we can easily adjust the height, design, and decorative features to match your home perfectly to your liking.
Those pre-fabricated pergolas you find online or at those big box stores don’t give you much room for customization.
Cedar does come with some maintenance as it should be sealed or stained every few years to keep the wood protected and looking sharp.
Not all pergolas are the same, especially in the unpredictable Ellis County Texas heat and rain.
The pergola roof you choose affects your level of shade, rain protection, and the aesthetic appeal of your custom pergola. We help you choose the right level of shade and protection based on how you intend to use your custom pergola.
The three most common roof requests we get from Ellis County neighbors are metal roofs, polycarbonate panel roofs, and lattice roofs…
A lattice roof is the classic style of pergola roof allowing partial shade with abundant light and air flow.
Because of the intense heat and unpredictable rain here in Ellis County, many homeowners contact us to cover their pergola with a more complete roof option only AFTER realizing their lattice roof pergola doesn’t proved them sufficient protection from the elements, especially the rain.
Polycarbonate pergola roof panels are a modern option that allows protection from the rain and heat while still allowing light through.
The downside to these plastic roofs are that North Texas hailstorms often do significant damage. Because of the high potential for hail damage to these polycarbonate roof panels, WE DO NOT offer these as an option for our clients.
The metal pergola roof is known as the best protection from both sun, rain, and hail we experience her in Ellis County and surrounding communities. Metal panels are strong, persistent, and very good at blocking heat, sunlight, rain, and hail.
Metal pergola roofs are often recommended when homeowners want a stronger structure to protect outdoor kitchens, dining areas, or outdoor living spaces that need consistent shade.
Carports are one of the most practical home upgrades you can make here. Ellis County weather can be tough on vehicles, especially with the heat, unpredictable thunderstorms, and hail.
We build custom carports that actually fit the specific style of your home instead of making your home look like a commercial parking garage.
Here are the two most popular carport options chosen by your fellow Ellis County neighbors…
Metal carports are the most common choice we get by Ellis County neighbors. These metal structures are strong enough to stand up to north Texas weather, affordable, and quick to install.
Metal carports typically consist a steel frame and a metal roof. Like our custom pergolas, metal roofs on custom carports doe a great job protecting your vehicles from the rain and hail we get here in Ellis County.
Homeowners like metal because they last many years without much maintenance, and are available in different sizes, making them a good option for multiple vehicles including boats, or even recreational vehicle (RVs) storage.
Custom wood carports can be framed various wood options including cedar or pressure-treated lumber. These tend to match your home better but they do require maintenance.
Custom metal or wood, either way, a carport is a great means to protect your vehicles from the unpredictable Ellis County weather.
Here’s what you can expect from us…
You can complete our free estimate form, or you can send us a text message, or give us a call today. My team will typically respond within a few minutes to a few hours (many times immediately).
Once you’ve been in touch with my team, I (Ryan) will reach out to you personally to schedule a time that is convenient for you to meet.
I’ll drive out to your home to learn more about your goals and vision for your pergola patio, and/or entire outdoor living space. I’ll answer all your questions and we can review images of various pergola styles and options you may be interested in.
I may take measurements of your pergola build area and I’ll begin mapping out a plan for your desired outdoor living space.
Within 1-3 days after my visit, I’ll provide you with a detailed no-obligation price estimate with no hidden surprises.
In most cases I provide 2-3 different pergola options that vary in price depending on level of finish you desire. Once you’ve decided to build your pergola with us, then we’ll schedule your start date.
You’ll stay in communication with me (Ryan) during the entire pergola build.
Me and my highly skilled crew will manage the entire process including permits (if necessary), delivering materials, and clean-up along the way.
Once your project is completed, I’ll walk you through the entire build to make sure you’re completely satisfied with every detail of your custom pergola so that you and your family can enjoy it for years to come!
That’s me, Ryan Hellwege (far left), with my family! We own Pergola, Patio Covers, Deck Builders at RHH Construction.
My son Kainoa (far right) still works on my crew to this day. He may even come out to meet you on your estimate appointment.
Feel free to request your Free Patio, Pergola, Outdoor Living space Estimate below and our front desk team will reach out to you to help you get scheduled for your free pergola and/or carport consult and estimate with me or Kainoa or both of us…
Over the years we’ve been fortunate to help hundreds of neighbors design custom pergolas, carports, patios, patio covers, decks, and full outdoor living spaces that enhance the way they enjoy their homes.
Most of our neighbors get in touch with me AFTER they’ve received an estimate from one of those large luxury pergola builders or large multi-national construction companies.
They were visited by a smooth talking sales rep and received a ridiculously priced estimate for their outdoor living project. Then they found out that the smooth talking sales guy isn’t even the same person that would be building their project.
That’s not how we work here at RHH. When you hire us, you work directly with me (Ryan) the entire time. From initial estimate consult with either me or my son Kainoa, to design, permitting, straight through to your final walk-through. I’ll be involved the entire time to make sure everything goes according to your plans.
That’s how we keep our builds on track and our pricing fair. We are your local family owned pergola builder near you in Ellis County with a small crew, low expenses, and decades of experience serving our Southern DFW metroplex neighbors.
This allows me and my team to focus on quality outdoor living construction and serving our fellow neighbors rather than the focus on hitting sales quotas like those large luxury builders.
And as you’ve seen from our Google reviews above, that is how we’ve built our reputation here as the top rated pergola builder in Ellis County and surrounding southern DFW communities.
(214) 609-1133
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Although we’re located in Ellis County Texas, we provide outdoor living building services to a big portion of the southern Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We operate primarily in Ellis County, Dallas County, Tarrant County , Johnson County, Navarro County, Kaufman County.
Some popular cities and towns in which we provide outdoor living building services include but are not limited to Waxahachie, Midlothian, Mansfield, Dallas, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Duncanville, DeSoto, Glenn Heights, Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Oak Leaf, Oak Cliff, Cockrell Hill, Ovilla, Red Oak, Palmer, Ennis, May Pearl, Venus, Ferris, Italy, and more.
If you have any questions regarding whether or not we provide services in your area, please feel free to reach out to us via the form above and we’ll happily let you know.
And if for any reason we are not servicing your area, chances are we are able to provide you with a referral directly to a reliable and high quality patio builder we trust that does serve your area.