Free-standing and attached pergolas, ramadas, gazebos, and arbors built for East Valley sun. Alumawood and aluminum framing engineered to look like wood without the maintenance — designed and installed by Edward Bencomo's crew.
A well-built shade structure does three jobs at once: it pulls down the patio temperature, protects outdoor kitchens and furniture from sun and monsoon rain, and gives the yard a centerpiece. We start every project by asking what you'll do under it — dine, lounge, cook, entertain — and design the structure around the answer.
Four core forms, multiple material and finish options. Every structure is engineered for Arizona wind loads and permitted where the jurisdiction requires it.
The most popular residential shade structure. Free-standing or attached to the home, with a slatted roof that throws partial shade. We default to Alumawood — aluminum framing finished to look like real wood, with significantly longer lifespan and far less maintenance. Retractable shade canopies available for full coverage when you want it.
Solid-roof rectangular or square structures, free-standing, fully covered. The right choice when you want complete shade and rain protection — especially over outdoor kitchens where appliances need to stay dry. Engineered footings, permitted construction.
Solid-roof hexagonal, octagonal, or circular structures. Same full shade as a ramada, with a more architectural silhouette. Best for yards where the structure itself is a visual focal point — gardens, pool surrounds, lawn corners.
Smaller than pergolas, used as garden entryways, gate features, or pathway accents. Built to host climbing vines and plants for a layered, living visual over time. Pairs well with paver walkways and decorative concrete.
Our default for pergolas is Alumawood — aluminum framing with a wood-grain finish. It holds up to monsoon sun cycles that warp real cedar, doesn't rot, doesn't need annual sealing, and keeps its color for decades. We also build in powder-coated structural aluminum for cleaner contemporary looks, and in real wood when the design calls for it.
For ramadas and gazebos with solid roofs, we spec the roof material to the use: standing-seam metal for low-maintenance, tile to match a Spanish-style home, or wood-and-shingle for traditional builds.
Talk through materials →Most San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler jurisdictions require a permit for attached pergolas and any structure over a certain footprint or height. We pull the permits, work to the engineered drawings, and pour footings sized to the structure and soil — not a one-size-fits-all spec.
Arizona ROC# 311384. Licensed, bonded, and insured. Every install is documented and warranted in writing.
How we work →Three questions that shape every shade-structure design. Walk through them before the consultation and the bid moves faster.
Dining, lounging, cooking, or all three? Outdoor kitchens need a solid roof. Lounge areas often work with a slatted pergola and retractable shade. Tell us how you'll use the space.
Should the structure match the home's architecture or stand as its own feature? Spanish tile, contemporary aluminum, traditional wood — each reads very differently from the patio.
Pavers underfoot, lighting overhead, a fire feature nearby, a kitchen built in — most shade structures pair with other hardscape. Planning them together saves money and looks better.
Usually yes. San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and most East Valley jurisdictions require permits for attached pergolas, any structure over a certain footprint, and anything with electrical run to it. We pull the permits as part of the build — you don't have to navigate the municipality on your own.
Most HOAs in the area require architectural review before any shade structure goes up. We provide the renderings, material spec, and dimensions you'll need to submit. Plan on two to four weeks for HOA approval depending on the community — we time the build schedule around it.
For Alumawood pergolas, clear spans up to about 20 feet are standard with the right beam profile. Aluminum and engineered wood can go further with structural sizing. We spec each project to the actual load, wind exposure, and finish — no generic span tables.
Every structure we build is engineered to local wind load requirements — typically 90–115 mph design wind speed depending on jurisdiction and exposure. Footings, post anchoring, and roof attachment all spec to that rating. The engineered drawings get submitted with the permit application.
Alumawood costs more upfront than basic wood but less than premium cedar or redwood. It holds up dramatically longer in Arizona sun, never warps, never rots, and doesn't need annual sealing. For most East Valley homeowners it's the better long-term value. Real wood is the right call when you want a specific traditional look or are integrating with existing wood features.
Yes — we run conduit and wire for ceiling fans, can lighting, and outlet circuits during the build. Coordinating it now is far cheaper than retrofitting later. Tie-ins with our landscape lighting service give you a unified plan from house to yard.
On-site consultations with Edward to walk the yard, talk through use and aesthetic, and price the build. Licensed, bonded, and insured under Arizona ROC# 311384.