Salt Lake County — Utah's Most Diverse Landscape Market
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Shade Coverings in Salt Lake County - Our Project Impact
Pitt Landscape has completed 16 shade coverings projects in Salt Lake County, totaling $188K in sold work at an average project value of $12K, with crews active in Draper, Murray, Riverton, Salt Lake City and 3 others throughout Salt Lake County. We've been delivering this work here since February 2021, and that kind of long-standing local presence gives people confidence that we're here to stay.
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Total Estimates
$283K
Estimate Revenue
16
Projects Sold
$188K
Sold Revenue
$128K
Top 10 Full-Scope Project Avg
Our largest installs combine landscape design ($83K) and construction ($45K) per project
$83K
Design
$45K
Construction
Project Coverage in Salt Lake County
Track where we're building shade coverings projects throughout Salt Lake County.
City Summary
| City | Sold Jobs | Sold Revenue | Avg. Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $66,653 | $13,331 | |
| 4 | $54,188 | $13,547 | |
| 1 | $21,000 | $21,000 | |
| 3 | $20,556 | $6,852 | |
| 1 | $14,975 | $14,975 | |
| Grand Total | 16 | $188,232 | $11,765 |
- Sold Revenue
- $66,653
- Avg. Ticket
- $13,331
- Sold Revenue
- $54,188
- Avg. Ticket
- $13,547
- Sold Revenue
- $21,000
- Avg. Ticket
- $21,000
- Sold Revenue
- $188,232
- Avg. Ticket
- $11,765
Shade Coverings in Salt Lake County
Custom Shade Structures & Outdoor Coverings for Utah Homes. Enjoy comfort under the sun with Pitt Landscaping's stylish shade coverings. Our crews tailor each project to local site conditions, property goals, and the long-term performance expectations for Salt Lake County.
Customer Reviews in Salt Lake County
Pitt was absolutely amazing. They took the design and brought it to life, with a very difficult back yard project that required a lot of changes. They kept to cost (even came down in a couple of places) and were remarkably fast. My back yard is now a…
I recommend the Pitt team for both Landscaping and construction and yes I had them do both. They did my backyard and my basement over a 2 year period. I have been satisfied with everything they delivered and really appreciate all there outstanding …
Pitt Landscape was great to work with and I would totally recommend them to anyone looking to do some landscaping, big or small! We did a Localscapes conversion through Utah Water Savers and the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Ryan took our…
Pitt Landscape designed and constructed a backyard renovation for us. They were great to work with from the design phase through construction. Ryan was very easy to work with and made sure that all of the work was completed to our satisfaction. I wou…
Salt Lake County Landscape Conditions by Area
East Bench (Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights): Clay-heavy soils, mature tree canopies, established landscapes that need renovation rather than starting from scratch. Irrigation systems are often 20–30 years old and underperforming. Retaining walls are common on the hillside lots transitioning from flat valley to canyon terrain.
South Valley (Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Herriman, Riverton, Bluffdale): Mix of new construction and 1980s–2000s builds. Lot sizes are larger than the urban core. Outdoor living investment is high in this market — patios, outdoor kitchens, and fire features are among the most common project types. Newer construction often has compacted soil and minimal landscaping from the builder.
Urban Core (Salt Lake City, Murray, West Jordan): Smaller lots, more urban design constraints, strong demand for space-efficient outdoor design. Rooftop decks and elevated outdoor spaces are more common here than anywhere else in the county. Historic properties in Federal Heights and Avenues neighborhoods require sensitivity to neighborhood character.
Choosing Construction in Salt Lake County
With this much variety under one county designation, the most important thing we do before any Construction project in Salt Lake County is site assessment — understanding the specific soils, drainage, existing vegetation, HOA restrictions, and intended use of the space. A landscape design that works perfectly in Draper may be completely wrong for a Federal Heights hillside lot. We don't apply county-wide assumptions when the conditions are this varied. Every Salt Lake County project starts with an on-site evaluation, and the design follows from what the site actually needs.
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Custom Shade Structures Built to Utah Standards
Shade structures in Utah need to survive more than sun. Snow load from wet spring snowstorms, sustained winds through the valleys, and the UV intensity at 4,000+ feet all place real demands on pergola and patio cover construction. At Pitt Landscape & Construction, every shade structure we design and build is engineered for Utah's specific conditions — heavy timber or powder-coated aluminum framing rated for snow load, post footings set below frost depth, and hardware selected to resist UV degradation over time.
We have completed 18 shade structure and pergola projects across the Salt Lake Valley, representing $359,000 in installed work. Average project value is $14,341. These are not prefab kit installs — they are custom-built structures designed for each specific site, integrated into the surrounding hardscape, and permitted where required.
Pergolas, Patio Covers, and Shade Structure Types
The right structure depends on how much shade you want, your yard's orientation, and how the structure will integrate with your home and existing hardscape.
Open-roof pergola — The most common choice. Heavy timber or aluminum beams with open slat spacing overhead. Provides filtered shade, defined outdoor room feel, and is ideal for climbing plants or string lighting. Works best on south or west-facing yards where filtered light is preferred over full shade.
Louvered pergola — Adjustable aluminum louvers that rotate from fully open to fully closed. Controls shade and rain protection without a permanent roof. Premium option; mechanized versions can be motorized.
Solid patio cover (attached) — A full roof structure attached to the home's fascia, typically matching the roofline pitch. Provides complete weather protection. Requires a permit in most Utah municipalities and must be engineered for snow load.
Freestanding shade structure — Not attached to the house. Can be positioned anywhere on the property — over a pool deck, at the far end of a patio, or at the center of a large yard. Foundation requirements depend on size and local wind exposure.
Permitting and Structural Requirements in Utah
In most Utah municipalities, a shade structure or pergola attached to the home requires a building permit. Freestanding structures above a certain square footage typically require permits as well. The threshold varies by city — Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, and South Jordan all have different requirements.
As a licensed general contractor, Pitt Landscape & Construction handles permit submission on your behalf. We produce the structural drawings, submit to the building department, and manage the inspection schedule. You do not have to navigate the permitting process yourself. For HOA-governed properties, we review the CC&Rs before design is finalized and produce renderings for HOA approval submissions when required.
Unpermitted structures can create problems at sale — title companies and buyers' inspectors flag them. Building permitted with a licensed GC protects the investment from day one.
Shade Structures Integrated Into the Full Outdoor Living Design
The shade structures that work best on a property are the ones that were part of the design from the beginning — not added as an afterthought to an existing patio. When a pergola is designed alongside the patio below it, the post footings land in the right place, the electrical rough-in for lighting and ceiling fans is coordinated with the concrete pour, and the overhead structure frames the view from inside the house the way the owner intended.
At Pitt Landscape & Construction, shade structures are typically part of larger outdoor living builds: a pergola over an outdoor kitchen, a patio cover anchoring one end of a full hardscape installation, or a freestanding structure defining the entertainment zone of a complete landscape build. The license and experience to coordinate structural, electrical, concrete, and landscape scope under one contract is what makes these projects work.
Shade Structure Cost in the Salt Lake Valley
Cost for a shade structure or pergola in Utah depends on material, size, roof type, electrical integration, and whether the structure is attached or freestanding.
Open-roof cedar or pine pergola (12×16 ft, freestanding, basic footings): $8,000–$14,000
Pressure-treated or cedar attached pergola with electrical (16×20 ft): $14,000–$22,000
Powder-coated aluminum pergola (louvered, motorized): $18,000–$35,000+
Solid attached patio cover with permit (matching roofline, 12×20 ft): $20,000–$40,000+
These ranges are for the structure only. When the pergola is part of a larger outdoor living project — which is typical — the surrounding patio, outdoor kitchen, or landscape work is estimated separately as a combined project.
Starting Your Shade Structure Project in Salt Lake County
Every shade structure project at Pitt Landscape & Construction starts with a site consultation in Salt Lake County. We assess your yard's orientation, existing hardscape, and HOA requirements, then produce a design that fits your space and budget before any work begins. For permitted structures, we manage the process through design, permit, build, and final inspection.
Contact us to schedule your consultation. We serve Salt Lake County and surrounding communities across Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Summit counties.
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