Patio Roofs and Pavilions in Kirkland & the Eastside
A pavilion is a roofed structure that stands on its own in the yard, away from the house: over an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, a dining table at the far end of the lawn, or a fire pit. Freestanding pavilions on the Eastside cost $25,000 to $90,000 installed depending on size, roof and finish, and they are the answer when the best spot in the yard is not next to the back door.
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Pavilion or attached cover
An attached cover shares the house's wall and is cheaper per square foot. A pavilion needs four or more posts, its own footings and its own lateral bracing, and costs more, but it can sit where the view is, where the sun sets, or where the noise of the house does not reach. Many yards get both: a short cover over the door and a pavilion at the destination. Covered Patio Options Compared sets all five options side by side.
Pavilion styles
| Style | Structure | Best for | Installed range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber-frame gable | Cedar or Douglas fir posts and trusses, shingle or metal roof | Kitchens, dining, a lodge feel | $35,000 – $90,000 |
| Modern flat or shed | Steel or timber, standing-seam metal roof | Contemporary homes, minimal lines | $28,000 – $75,000 |
| Louvered aluminum | Powder-coated frame, motorized slats, integrated gutters | Hot tubs, flexible sun and shade | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Hip-roof gazebo | Square or octagonal, cedar | Garden focal point, small seating | $25,000 – $55,000 |
Louvered roofs explained
A louvered system has aluminum slats that rotate open for sun and closed for rain, with gutters in the frame that carry water to the posts. Rain sensors close it automatically. The systems are engineered for snow load in the closed position and come with lighting, heaters and side screens as options. They are the most flexible roof for a hot tub or a dining area that needs sun at noon and shelter at dinner.
Building a freestanding structure
- Siting: sun path, views, drainage, distance to property lines and trees.
- Engineering: footings sized for the roof weight and uplift, knee braces or moment connections for lateral stability.
- Permit: freestanding roofs need one in every city we serve; some also count toward lot coverage.
- Footings, posts, beams, roof structure and roofing.
- Electrical trenching for lights, heaters and outlets, gas line where a kitchen or fireplace is planned.
- Floor: pavers, stamped concrete or a low deck.
A pavilion we built
Pavilion questions
Does a pavilion count toward lot coverage?
In most Eastside cities a roofed structure counts. On lots near the coverage limit, a pergola with an open roof may be allowed where a pavilion is not. We check at the design visit.
How close to the property line can it go?
Setbacks for accessory structures differ by city and by height; typically five feet or more from side and rear lines. Some cities allow less for small, low structures.
Can a louvered roof take a Northwest winter?
Quality systems are rated for the snow load in the closed position and drain heavy rain through the posts. We install only systems with published engineering for our region.
What floor goes under a pavilion?
Pavers or concrete for kitchens and fire features; a low composite deck where the ground slopes.
Mark the spot on a photo of your yard. We will design the pavilion around it.