Boulder & western foothills

Lakewood outdoor living, planned around your patio.

Plan shade around changing ground levels and western views.

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Start with the site

Lakewood lies west of Denver toward the foothills. For an outdoor-living project here, the important distinction is the actual site: a level patio, an elevated deck and a sloping yard need different mounting and access discussions.

01

Measure from the finished outdoor surface

Bring a photo showing the house wall all the way down to the deck or patio. Door clearance, railing height and the position of stairs can limit where an awning or screen housing will fit. A view you want to preserve is worth marking on that photo before comparing fabrics or roof coverage.

02

Keep water movement in the design

For a proposed pergola, ask where drainage will discharge and whether it conflicts with steps, walkways or a lower seating area. An adjustable roof is not a substitute for a site-specific drainage and structural review. Discuss attachment conditions before selecting finishes, and obtain the applicable approval requirements for your address.

SunSetter retractable awning shading an outdoor seating area

Read before your consultation

Why Fall Is a Good Time to Plan Your Awning for Spring

Use the cooler months to plan awning size, mounting, fabrics and installation timing, without relying on promised lead times or a guaranteed spring date.

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FAQ

Plain answers before you get in touch.

Which Colorado communities do you serve?

Our current directory lists 28 communities from Boulder and the Denver metro through Colorado Springs to Pueblo and Pueblo West. Choose your community for planning advice, or contact us to confirm your exact address.

Is a consultation request a confirmed appointment?

No. Send your contact details and project interests. We will follow up to discuss your project and arrange a free in-home consultation; submitting the form does not reserve a date.

Do you have a showroom in every city?

No local storefront or city branch is represented by these pages. Our consultation process starts at your home, where we review the space and discuss a custom quote.

Free in-home consultation

Let's look at your Lakewood patio together.

We come to your home, measure, talk through how you actually use the patio, and send a transparent custom quote. No pressure.