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Custom covered patio and outdoor roof system by Ace of Decks

Covered Patio & Roof Systems · Chicago Suburbs

Your backyard deserves
a roof worth keeping.

Motorized louvered roofs, fixed patio covers, and fully custom outdoor rooms — designed to handle Midwest weather and built to outlast everything else on the market.

Louvered Roof Systems Fixed Patio Covers Screens & Lighting Starting From $45K
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Custom louvered pergola and outdoor room

More Than Just Shade

Shade is the minimum.
This goes further.

A covered patio system should do more than block the sun. It should make your backyard easier to use, more comfortable to entertain in, and better connected to your home — through more of the year.

We look at the full picture — structure, sunlight, drainage, privacy, lighting, screens, heaters, fans, and how the space will actually be used day to day.

From $60,000
From $45,000
From $125,000
Remote, App, or Wall
Motorized louvered pergola in Plainfield Illinois

Built for Serious Outdoor Living

Not a kit. Not a canopy.
A real structure.

We specialize in fully custom outdoor structures designed for long-term use — not big box store pergola kits, temporary canopies, or basic shade products. If you want something built to last decades, this is what we do.

  • Custom-designed around your home and layout
  • Built for Illinois freeze-thaw cycles and Midwest weather
  • Integrated with lighting, screens, heaters, and fans
  • Residential and select commercial projects
  • Fully permitted — we handle every filing
Covered outdoor living space
Louvered RoofFull Outdoor Room
Covered patio with lighting
Fixed CoverLighting + Protection
Covered patio with screens
Hybrid SystemCover + Screen Integration
Waterside outdoor covered space
Complete SpaceDining + Covered Room

System Options

Three ways to cover
your space. One right answer.

Every project starts with deciding what kind of cover makes the most sense for your home, your budget, and how you want to use the space.

Motorized louvered roof system
Premium Option
Louvered Roof Systems

Motorized louvers adjust for sun, shade, airflow, and rain protection. Ideal for homeowners who want full control and a high-end outdoor room feel. The same commercial-grade product used in restaurants and hotels.

Typical range: $60K–$150K+
Fixed covered patio structure
Classic Protection
Fixed Patio Covers

A permanent roof structure designed to match your home and provide consistent shade and rain protection without moving components. Clean, durable, and built to last.

Typical range: $45K–$125K+
Hybrid outdoor room with screens and features
Full Outdoor Room
Hybrid Outdoor Rooms

Combine a roof system with screens, heaters, fans, lighting, kitchens, deck upgrades, or patio improvements for a complete outdoor environment built around how you actually live.

Typical range: $125K–$300K+

Why Add a Cover?

Stop losing your backyard
to sun and weather.

A covered structure turns an occasionally usable space into one you actually use — all season long.

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Control Sun & Glare

Create usable shade during the hottest parts of the day without closing off the entire outdoor space.

🌧️
Manage Midwest Rain

Covered systems protect furniture, finishes, and gatherings from unexpected Illinois weather — including hail.

💡
Integrate Features

Recessed lighting, heaters, fans, smart controls, speakers, and retractable screens all built in cleanly.

📅
Extend Your Season

Use your outdoor space from early spring through late fall — not just the handful of perfect-weather days.

Compare Your Options

Louvered vs. fixed.
Know before you choose.

Both can be great options. The right choice depends on how much control, flexibility, and integration you want.

Louvered Roof System
Sun ControlAdjustable louvers — full shade or open sky
Rain ProtectionCloses and drains through the system
AirflowOpen louvers for full airflow
InvestmentHigher starting point — more flexibility
Smart ControlsRemote, app, or wall — fully motorized
Best ForPremium outdoor rooms, flexible use
Fixed Patio Cover
Sun ControlFixed shade coverage
Rain ProtectionConsistent protection from rain
AirflowDepends on structure design
InvestmentMore predictable investment range
Smart ControlsNot applicable
Best ForConsistent shade, covered patio feel

Investment Ranges

Covered patio pricing
without the runaround.

Every project is custom, but these ranges help you understand where most serious covered outdoor living projects land.

Covered Patio System
$45K–$90K
Fixed Cover or Simple Structure

Smaller fixed covers or simpler shade structures with clean integration and practical comfort upgrades.

  • Smaller patio or deck coverage
  • Fixed roof or simple structure
  • Basic electrical or lighting options
  • Designed for practical shade and cover
Complete Outdoor Room
$175K–$300K+
Full Environment

Complete covered outdoor environments with screens, heaters, fans, kitchens, decks, patios, and lighting.

  • Louvered or hybrid roof system
  • Retractable screens
  • Heaters, fans, and lighting package
  • Outdoor kitchen or entertainment wall
Every project is fully custom — these are starting ranges based on real completed builds. We provide real pricing during your consultation — no vague estimates, no surprise change orders.

How We Work

The A.C.E. Method.
Every project. Every time.

Full Process Details
Phase A — Align

Discovery & Consultation

A free 15-minute call to discuss your space, goals, and budget range. In-person site visit to review layout, structure, sun exposure, and realistic system options.

$0 — $150
Discovery call free · In-person consultation $150
Phase C — Create

3D Design & Planning

3D design, selections, scope direction, and a detailed project plan. Walk through your finished covered space before anything is built. $1,500 applied toward your build.

$3,000
$1,500 applied toward your build
Phase E — Execute

Permits, Build & Walkthrough

We coordinate permitting, production, and installation from start to finish. Thorough final walkthrough at completion — every detail reviewed together.

Fixed Price
Locked in from your approved design — no surprises
The Result

A Space You Actually Use

Not just a structure — a covered environment designed around how you live, built to perform through every Illinois season for decades.

Year-Round
From early spring through late fall

Common Questions

Questions people ask
before they call.

Answered honestly so you know what to expect before reaching out.

Is the discovery call really free?+
Yes. The first call is used to understand your goals, budget range, and whether your project is a good fit for the next step. No pressure, no obligation.
Why is the in-person consultation $150?+
The site visit allows us to review the actual structure, access, layout, existing conditions, and realistic system options before giving deeper guidance. It's a serious assessment, not a sales visit.
Is a louvered roof waterproof?+
When closed, the louvers are designed to shed water through the system. Performance depends on layout, slope, drainage, and installation conditions — all of which we review during the design phase.
What is included in the $3,000 design process?+
The design phase includes 3D renderings, layout planning, material selections, scope direction, and budget refinement. $1,500 is applied toward your build when you move forward.
Do you build fixed patio covers too?+
Yes. We help you compare a fixed cover, louvered system, or hybrid approach depending on your budget and how you want to use the space. No single solution fits everyone.
What areas do you serve?+
We focus on the Chicago suburbs including Naperville, Aurora, St. Charles, Geneva, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Plainfield, and nearby areas in DuPage, Kane, and Will County.
Custom Design-Build Team
Louvered & Fixed Systems
Residential & Commercial
Serving Chicago Suburbs

Part of Something Bigger

Most covered patio projects evolve into complete outdoor environments — decks, pavers, retractable screens, outdoor kitchens, and lighting. We plan everything together so it all works as one system. See complete outdoor rooms →

Get Started

Tell us what you're
trying to build.

Start with a quick discovery call. We'll walk through your space, your goals, and whether a louvered roof, fixed cover, or hybrid system makes the most sense — before you commit to anything.

  • Free Discovery Call
    15 minutes to understand your space and goals. We'll tell you honestly whether your project is a good fit.
  • In-Person Consultation — $150
    Full on-site review of your space, structure, layout options, and realistic pricing ranges. 60–90 minutes.
  • 3D Design & Planning — $3,000
    Full renderings, scope, and project plan. $1,500 applied toward your build when you move forward.
  • Serving DuPage, Kane & Will County
    Naperville · Aurora · St. Charles · Geneva · Hinsdale · Downers Grove · Plainfield and surrounding areas.
Start With a Free Discovery Call
Free call · $150 in-person consultation · $3K design package

Free discovery call · In-person consultation $150 · 3D Design $3,000 ($1,500 applied toward your build)

Ace of Decks LLC builds custom covered patio systems, louvered roof structures, fixed patio covers, and complete hybrid outdoor rooms across the Chicago suburbs. We serve Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Barrington, Hinsdale, St. Charles, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Palatine, Wheaton, Plainfield, and surrounding communities in DuPage County, Kane County, and Will County, Illinois.

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