Add backyard shade and protection for relaxing and entertaining.
Explore covered patio ideas with shade, roof coverage, post placement, ceiling finishes, lighting, and backyard comfort.
We look at the existing slab, yard, home connection, sun exposure, and use goals.

We design roof coverage, post placement, drainage, ceiling, and connection details.

We review lighting, fans, finishes, access, and future enclosure possibilities.

Our team builds the cover and completes the related outdoor living details.

A covered patio should make your backyard more comfortable for dining, relaxing, and entertaining.


A covered patio adds shade and overhead protection for backyard dining, grilling, relaxing, and entertaining. These questions explain roof style, posts, drainage, lighting, fans, and future enclosure options.
Many decks, porches, sunrooms, screen rooms, enclosures, and roofed outdoor structures require zoning approval, building permits, or both. The exact requirements depend on the locality and scope. ModExt can identify the likely permit path, but the final requirements are determined by the city or county reviewing the property.
Yes. ModExt Construction serves homeowners in Hampton Roads for custom decks, porches, sunrooms, screen rooms, porch and patio enclosures, patio covers, pergolas, pavilions, louvered roofs, and related outdoor-living improvements. Service availability is confirmed using the project address and scope.
A framed porch or deck works well where elevation, crawl space, or covered construction is needed. Concrete provides a durable continuous surface with many finish options. Pavers offer modular patterns and easier localized repair but require proper base preparation. Drainage, height, appearance, and maintenance should guide the choice.
Expect site preparation, deliveries, demolition when required, structural work, inspections, installation, finish work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough. Access to parts of the yard may be limited, and weather or inspections can affect the sequence. ModExt will communicate major schedule changes and items needing homeowner decisions.
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Call us at (757) 600-5100
Tell us a little about your project, and our team will help you understand the best next step.