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I highly recommend Donnie, Brent and their crew at Diamond Decks. During initial consultation every detail was planned out. From shape, color scheme, to material and electrical. When demo day came the crew worked efficiently and kept my property clean. Carefully not leaving behind nails or debris that my children could accidentally step on. The construction crew came shortly after. As a single mom feeling safe is a high priority. Every single member of the team treated my home and the kids and I so respectfully. The kids would get off of school and would come check on progress. The guys were always friendly. Finally the end result is result is so stunning. I may be slightly biased but I feel like Diamond Decks constructed the prettiest deck in my neighborhood. Thank you so much for adding so much beauty and value to my home.Posted on Google
Chad AlloThey did an awesome job. The crew was very professional and kept up my yard during the process. I would recommend them to anybody. Check out the photos for yourself.Posted on Google
Lance SmithI contacted Diamond Decks to screen in my back patio but expanded the project financing and asked for ideas based on the proposed budget. The completed work FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. I had an idea of what I wanted and they made it come to life. Only negative is I wish I had given them a bigger budget because now I want to spend all my time on my back patio.Posted on Google
DavidJoseph from Diamond Decks just completed repairs on our poly textured front porch. Due to weather and lots of foot traffic, it needed some attention. We couldn’t be more pleased with his work. The original coating was applied by Diamond Decks in 2019 and is one of the best investments we have made in the home. The porch looks fantastic.Posted on Google
Stephanie RiebenToday I am enjoying my beautiful patio arrangement. I must say I am blown away by the looks and quality of work done. Diamond Decks made the process smooth. My HOA had been the only hold up but Donnie with Diamond Decks took care of everything. I had made a last minute change in design and without any delay it was completed. I had so many questions during the process but they answered all. I can’t wait to enjoys years of beauty from this investment!!Posted on Google
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To start off, communication was great. Always kept us informed. Every step was was organized. They were very respectful of our property. I was throughly impressed with the quality of work. Diamond Deck gave us the Deck we were looking for, High Quality work from a professional Deck builder.Posted on Google
Browe 17Alex, Jesse and Fernando work well and are strong skilled team. The project went smoothly and with no delays on their part. They showed up every day with the best attitude and persistent professionalism. I enjoyed communicating with both throughout the project. They were mindful and thorough with all parts of the project. They made sound recommendations and I am very appreciative of their hard work and input. I would not think twice about hiring for future projects and want to make sure these guys get the recognition they deserve!Posted on Google
michael bradenGreat costumer service. They were always here at the time they said they would be. Very smooth process overall.Posted on Google
LaRue ButcheeDiamond Decks did an amazing job of removing my existing arbor which was above my existing deck and replaced it with their bronze Renaissance aluminum arbor. Joshua, Brent, Alex and his team (Felix and Jesse) were extremely professional, focused and exceeded my expectations. I will not hesitate to recommend Diamond Decks to friends and family!
Pergola vs Patio Cover: Which Is Right for Your Backyard?
Homeowners usually come to us saying one of two things: “I want shade” or “I want an outdoor room.” Which structure you need depends on which of those you really mean. Pergolas and patio covers look like cousins, but they solve different problems. We build both across San Antonio and the Hill Country, so here is the straight comparison.
Option A
What a pergola does best
A pergola is an open structure: posts, beams, and a slatted or lattice top. It filters sunlight rather than blocking it, defines an outdoor space visually, and looks fantastic over a patio, a spa, or a garden path. Add a retractable shade or climbing plants and you can tune how much light comes through. If your goal is style, dappled shade, and an open-sky feel, the pergola wins. Browse examples on our Pergolas and Arbors page.
What a pergola does not do is keep the rain off. An open top means the furniture underneath lives outdoors in every sense.
Option B
What a patio cover does best
A patio cover has a solid roof. That single difference changes everything: full shade all day, dry furniture in a storm, and a space that works as a genuine extension of your house. Fans, lighting, TVs, and outdoor kitchens all live happily under a solid roof. In San Antonio heat, a covered patio can run noticeably cooler than open sun, especially with an insulated roof. See our Patio Covers gallery, including our newest line of insulated aluminum patio covers with woodgrain finishes that never need staining.
The tradeoff: a patio cover is a bigger structure with a real roof, so it is generally the larger investment of the two, and it changes the light coming into adjacent rooms more than an open pergola does.
Side by side
Pergola
Patio Cover
Sun protection
Filters it
Blocks it completely
Rain protection
No
Yes
Summer comfort
Open sky
Runs cooler underneath, especially insulated aluminum
Style
Open-sky garden feel
Reads as part of the house
Maintenance
Wood: periodic staining
Aluminum: essentially none
Cost drivers
Generally less than a comparable solid-roof cover
Size, material, roof type, electrical extras — see cost guide
Permits & HOA
Usually required — we handle it
Usually required — we handle it
Which one is right for you?
Choose a pergola if you want defined outdoor space, filtered light, and a garden feel, and you are fine moving cushions inside when weather turns. Choose a patio cover if you want to use the space daily through a Texas summer, keep furniture and a TV outside year-round, or build toward a full outdoor kitchen and living room. Plenty of our projects combine both: a covered core with an open pergola wing over the grill or spa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a pergola cheaper than a patio cover?
Usually yes for a comparable footprint, because there is no solid roof system. Materials and extras can narrow the gap.
Can a pergola block rain?
Not on its own. Some pergolas take a polycarbonate or retractable canopy top, but if rain protection is the goal, a solid patio cover is the honest answer.
Which is better for resale?
Both add usable outdoor living space. A well-built covered patio tends to function as extra living area, which buyers in San Antonio notice in summer.
Can you combine the two?
Yes, and it is one of our favorite builds: a solid cover over the seating and kitchen zone with an open pergola section beyond it.
