Solar pergolas. Solar patio covers. Solar patio roofs. We build patio covers around shade, energy planning, and the way you actually want to live outside.
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Solar Patios By Design™ exists for homeowners who want more out of their backyard than a basic shade structure. A lot of Southern California homeowners like the idea of going solar but aren’t thrilled about covering their main roof in panels. Others come to us with a simpler goal in mind: they just want their patio to stop being unbearably hot in the afternoon.
A solar pergola or solar patio cover can actually do both. Done right, it gives you shade, sets you up for solar, and turns a part of your yard you’ve been ignoring into somewhere you’ll actually want to sit.
Here’s the problem, though. These projects fall into a gap between two industries. Patio cover companies generally don’t touch solar. Solar companies generally don’t build structures. But a solar patio cover needs both — structure, design, engineering, permits, electrical work, and finish details — all figured out together from day one, not bolted on after the fact.
That’s the gap we built Solar Patios By Design™ to close.
So Who Is Solar Patios By Design™, Exactly?
Solar Patios By Design™ is the consumer-facing brand behind TeamAllStarConstruction.com. We focus on solar pergolas, solar patio covers, solar patio roofs, Alumawood patio covers, and solar-ready shade structures for homeowners across Southern California.
The brand is operated by Team All Star Construction, CSLB #1009760. TeamAllStarConstruction.com gives homeowners one place to actually understand their options — what’s out there, how the project types differ, and how to plan something where shade, solar, structure, and outdoor living all work together instead of fighting each other.
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We Live in the Space Between Patio Covers and Solar
Most homeowners don’t walk in asking for a complicated construction project. It usually starts smaller than that.
They want the backyard to feel better. More shade. A patio they can actually use in July without melting. Or maybe they want solar, but their roof just isn’t the right spot for it.
A solar pergola or solar patio cover can solve more than one of these problems at once — but only if it’s planned that way from the start. We treat the structure, the solar layout, post placement, the electrical path, permitting, and your outdoor living goals as one conversation, not five separate ones.
That matters a lot in Southern California, where intense sun, roof limitations, outdoor kitchens, pools, and HOA rules all end up shaping the final design.
View Patio Covers With Solar PanelsWhy a Solar Pergola Isn't Just a Pergola
A regular patio cover is built around shade and comfort, full stop.
A solar pergola or solar patio cover has to carry more weight — literally and figuratively. The structure needs to hold panels. The layout has to account for sun exposure, where the posts land, how the electrical gets routed, and what the utility company requires. On top of that, there’s structural review, permits, inspections, and the simple fact that it all needs to look finished, not improvised.
That’s why solar can’t be a “we’ll figure that out later” detail.
If you want an open-air structure with panels mounted above, a solar pergola is probably your fit. If you’re after something more finished — a flat-roof cover or a true patio roof — a solar patio cover tends to make more sense. Some people just call it a solar patio roof, which is really the same concept: a roof over your patio that creates shade below and supports panels above.
Why a Solar Pergola Isn't Just a Pergola
A regular patio cover is built around shade and comfort, full stop.
A solar pergola or solar patio cover has to carry more weight — literally and figuratively. The structure needs to hold panels. The layout has to account for sun exposure, where the posts land, how the electrical gets routed, and what the utility company requires. On top of that, there’s structural review, permits, inspections, and the simple fact that it all needs to look finished, not improvised.
That’s why solar can’t be a “we’ll figure that out later” detail.
If you want an open-air structure with panels mounted above, a solar pergola is probably your fit. If you’re after something more finished — a flat-roof cover or a true patio roof — a solar patio cover tends to make more sense. Some people just call it a solar patio roof, which is really the same concept: a roof over your patio that creates shade below and supports panels above.
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A patio cover contractor knows posts, beams, footings, and Alumawood inside and out — but most have no idea how to plan solar layout, electrical integration, battery backup, or EV charging.
A solar company knows panels and electrical systems cold — but most have never built a patio structure or coordinated the engineering for something that needs to look like it belongs on your house.
A solar pergola or solar patio cover needs both sides talking to each other from the beginning. That’s the whole reason we exist.
One Contractor. One Design. Coordinated Permitting. One Finished Project.
Solar Pergolas and Solar Patio Covers Are Our Whole Focus
TeamAllStarConstruction.com isn’t a general contractor site with a solar tab tacked onto the navigation menu.
We built it to be the go-to resource for solar pergolas, solar patio covers, solar patio roofs, patio covers with solar panels, and solar-ready outdoor structures across Southern California — because these projects genuinely need more thought than a standard shade structure. Sun exposure, panel layout, post placement, your home’s architecture, roofline connections, electrical routing, permits, and how you actually plan to use the space all matter here.
Our core project categories:
- Solar Pergolas
- Solar Patio Covers
- Solar Patio Roofs
- Solar Panel Pergolas
- Solar Powered Pergolas
- Patio Covers With Solar Panels
- Attached Solar Patio Covers
- Detached Solar Patio Covers
- Solar Carports
- Battery Backup Options
- EV Charging Readiness
No two properties are alike. What’s right for your home depends on your yard, your structure type, your solar layout, local rules, and what you’re actually trying to accomplish long-term.
Patio Covers Still Matter
Not everyone is ready to jump straight into solar, and that’s fine.
Some homeowners just want better shade. Others want to start with an Alumawood patio cover now and keep solar on the table for later. We support that too — patio covers are still very much part of what we do.
A lot of people start with shade, and once they understand how the structure and orientation work, they decide to explore solar down the road.
Our patio cover options:
- Patio Covers
- Alumawood Patio Covers
- Attached Patio Covers
- Detached Patio Covers
- Insulated Patio Covers
- Lattice Patio Covers
- Outdoor Kitchen Patio Covers
If solar might be in your future, mention it early. It can genuinely change how we approach the structure and engineering from the start.
Built Around Southern California Homes
Southern California backyards have to deal with intense sun, hot afternoons, and year-round outdoor living — there’s no off-season here.
In Los Angeles County, that might mean working around older homes, hillside lots, narrow yards, or tight roof space. In Orange County, homeowners tend to care more about clean lines, curb appeal, pools, and HOA approval. Riverside and San Bernardino tend to push shade higher up the priority list, given the heat. Ventura’s coastal air and breezes shape things a little differently again.
Local conditions genuinely change the design — which is why we don’t treat every project the same. A solar shade structure should look like it was meant to be there, give you real usable shade, and support your solar setup in a way that fits your home.
We serve:
A Process That Starts Coordinated — Not Ends That Way
A solar pergola or solar patio cover shouldn’t feel like two separate projects awkwardly stitched together at the finish line.
We start by looking at your property itself — home orientation, backyard layout, shade goals, structure type, solar potential, local requirements — before we ever get into design. From there, the project moves through design, engineering, permitting, construction, solar integration, and inspections.
Permit requirements shift depending on your city, county, project type, electrical scope, and property conditions. The same goes for battery backup, EV readiness, rebates, and tax credits — all of which depend on current program rules. We’d recommend confirming tax and incentive details with a qualified tax professional or your solar provider.
Our job is to make all of that clearer before you ever break ground.
A Brand Built on a Licensed Entity
Trust And LicenseTransparency matters, especially in home improvement.
Solar Patios By Design™ is the brand you’re seeing on TeamAllStarConstruction.com — your way into learning about solar pergolas, patio covers, costs, permits, and how all of it fits together.
The licensed entity actually doing the work is Team All Star Construction, CSLB #1009760.
That distinction is worth knowing. Solar Patios By Design™ is the brand. Team All Star Construction is who’s licensed and doing the building.
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People reach out wanting more than just a number.
They want to know if a solar pergola, solar patio cover, solar patio roof, or carport actually makes sense for their property. They want to understand costs, financing, permits, and whether solar belongs on the roof, the patio, or somewhere else entirely.
A better project starts with better conversations.
We help you walk through your property, compare attached vs. detached, weigh Alumawood against other options, and think through solar layout before construction ever starts.
Built for Homeowners Who Want It Done Right
A solar pergola or solar patio cover can genuinely change how your home feels.
It creates shade exactly where your yard needs it. It makes your outdoor kitchen, pool, or dining area something you’ll actually use. And when the layout makes sense, it supports real solar planning too.
That kind of project deserves more than disconnected decisions made on the fly. From your first conversation about shade to the final plan, we keep the structure, solar layout, and your outdoor living goals moving together.
Shade. Energy. Outdoor Living. All In One Upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Solar Patios By Design™?
We’re the consumer-facing brand behind TeamAllStarConstruction.com, focused on solar pergolas, solar patio covers, solar patio roofs, Alumawood patio covers, and coordinated outdoor living projects across Southern California. Solar Patios By Design™ is operated by Team All Star Construction, CSLB #1009760.
Is Solar Patios By Design™ the licensed contractor?
Solar Patios By Design™ is our consumer-facing brand. The licensed operating entity performing the construction is Team All Star Construction, CSLB #1009760. Officially: Solar Patios By Design™ is operated by Team All Star Construction, CSLB #1009760.
What does Solar Patios By Design™ actually build?
Solar pergolas, solar patio covers, solar patio roofs, patio covers with solar panels, Alumawood patio covers, attached and detached patio covers, insulated and lattice patio covers, outdoor kitchen patio covers, and other solar-ready shade structures.
What makes a solar pergola different from a regular one?
A regular pergola is about shade and style. A solar pergola adds panels above the covered area, which means the structure, panel layout, posts, electrical, and permits all need to be planned together up front.
What makes a solar patio cover different from a regular patio cover?
A traditional patio cover is built for shade and comfort. A solar version supports panels while still giving you shaded space underneath — which usually means more engineering, electrical work, and permitting involved.
Why not just put the panels on my roof?
Roof solar works great for plenty of homes, but not all of them. Limited roof space, older roofing, shade issues, or just not liking how it looks are all reasons homeowners look at a solar pergola or patio cover instead.
Do solar patio covers need permits?
Pretty much always, though the exact requirements depend on your city, county, project type, and electrical scope. We evaluate this for your specific property.
Can Alumawood patio covers work for solar?
Sometimes. It depends on the structure, layout, and engineering — but in plenty of cases, yes.
Can a solar pergola actually power my home?
It can help, but how much depends on panel count, sun exposure, system size, your electricity usage, and the layout. We’d need to look at your property specifically before estimating output.
Can a solar patio cover support battery backup or EV charging?
Often, yes — depending on the solar design and your electrical setup. We go over this during planning.
Start With a Patio Cover. Plan for More.
A solar pergola or solar patio cover can be more than just shade — it can change how your whole backyard works and how solar fits into your home’s future.
Whether you’re picturing a full solar patio cover, a simple Alumawood structure, a detached carport, or something bigger, it all starts with one conversation.