Dawson Construction, Inc. has been designing and installing custom aluminum patio covers from our Cameron Park base since 1995. We serve homeowners across Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and the greater Northern California foothills.
1995
Founded
1,000+
Projects Completed
25+
Years Experience
CA
Licensed & Insured Contractor
⭐ 5-Star Reviews🏆 Family-Owned & Operated🛡️ BBB Accredited Business – A+ Rating
DCI Patios is a division of Dawson Construction, Inc., a family-owned contracting company based in Cameron Park, California. We were founded in 1995 with a straightforward idea: homeowners in the Sacramento region deserve a patio cover contractor who treats every project with the same care they'd put into their own home. Three decades later, that principle hasn't changed. We've grown from our earliest installations in the El Dorado County foothills to serving homeowners across Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, Sacramento, and communities throughout a 50-mile radius — but we've never outgrown the personal accountability that comes with being a family-run operation.
What started as a general construction company evolved into a focused specialty as we saw how much demand existed for quality patio covers in the Sacramento region. Northern California's climate — with summers that push well past 95°F and over 260 sunny days per year — makes outdoor living a priority for homeowners, but only if you have reliable shade. We made aluminum patio covers our focus because we believe in doing one thing exceptionally well. Every project we take on is designed, permitted, and installed by our team. We don't subcontract. We don't franchise. When you work with DCI Patios, you're working with the people whose name is on the business.
Over 1,000 projects later, our reputation is built on referrals and repeat customers. Many of our projects come from neighbors who saw our work on a nearby home and wanted the same quality for their backyard. That kind of visibility keeps us honest — and it's exactly the accountability we want. We've installed patio covers in communities across the region, from the custom estate homes of Granite Bay and Serrano in El Dorado Hills to the planned neighborhoods of Sun City Lincoln Hills, Whitney Ranch in Rocklin, and Empire Ranch in Folsom. Every project is different, and every homeowner's goals are unique, which is why our custom patio covers are designed around each home's architecture, layout, and outdoor living priorities. Our commitment to craftsmanship and clear communication stays the same. Explore recent projects in our gallery and review how we deliver projects from start to finish on our process page.
"We don't just build patio covers — we build outdoor spaces that families use every day, for years to come. Our name is on every project, and that's exactly how we want it."— The Dawson Family, DCI Patios
Our office is in Cameron Park, right along the Highway 50 corridor. That central location gives us efficient access to El Dorado County, Placer County, and Sacramento County — the three-county region where we do the majority of our work. We're not commuting from the Bay Area or driving in from the Central Valley. We live and work in the same communities we serve.
Some competitors offer patio covers as one of many services — alongside windows, siding, roofing, or general remodeling. We focus exclusively on aluminum patio cover design and installation. That specialization means deeper product knowledge, faster installations, and better outcomes. Every member of our team works on patio covers every day, not occasionally between other jobs.
Every patio cover in California requires a building permit, and every city has a different process. We navigate El Dorado County's eTRAKiT portal, Roseville's Accela OPS system, Folsom's eTRAKiT system, Sacramento County's Accela Citizen Access platform, Lincoln's Community Development Department, and the building divisions in Rocklin, Elk Grove, and every other jurisdiction we serve. We prepare the engineered plans, submit the applications, and schedule inspections. Our customers never have to visit city hall.
The Sacramento region is defined by HOA communities — from deed-restricted neighborhoods in Serrano, Blackstone, and the Village at Serrano in El Dorado Hills, to the 55+ communities of Sun City Lincoln Hills, and the master-planned developments of Fiddyment Farm, West Park, and Diamond Creek in Roseville. We prepare architectural review submittals that meet committee standards and handle revisions if needed. Our experience with dozens of HOA boards across the region means fewer delays and smoother approvals.
We provide detailed written estimates after an in-person visit to your property. Our pricing is straightforward — no hidden fees, no "deal expires today" pressure tactics, no bait-and-switch on materials. We want you to compare quotes, ask questions, and make an informed decision. That approach has earned us the referral-based business model we depend on.
Most of our patio cover installations are completed in one to three on-site work days. Our crews arrive on time, protect your landscaping and hardscape during construction, and leave your property clean when the job is done. We treat your home the way we'd want a contractor to treat ours.
DCI Patios operates under Dawson Construction, Inc., a licensed California contractor. We carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every project. Our work is backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty on the aluminum finish — covering blistering, peeling, flaking, and cracking — plus a workmanship warranty on our installation.
We stand behind our work with clear communication, dependable scheduling, and responsive follow-through after installation. If an issue ever arises after completion, we address it promptly and professionally.
Not all patio cover materials are equal — especially in Northern California's climate. We build exclusively with aluminum because it outperforms every alternative for our region.
Aluminum doesn't rot, warp, split, or attract termites. It never needs painting, staining, or sealing. Sacramento's wet winters and hot, dry summers accelerate wood degradation — aluminum is engineered to handle both extremes indefinitely.
Aluminum is structurally stronger, supports greater spans, and won't become brittle or discolor with UV exposure over time. Vinyl can flex in heat and crack in cold; aluminum holds its shape year after year.
Aluminum won't rust, is lighter weight (reducing structural load on your home), and is available with factory-applied finishes in multiple colors that are baked on and won't chip or fade.
Our aluminum patio covers feature heavy-gauge framing, interlocking panel systems, and factory-applied finishes available in white, beige, sandstone, bronze, and earth tones. Every cover is engineered to meet California building code requirements for wind and snow loads applicable to the specific city and elevation where it's installed.
From our Cameron Park base, DCI Patios serves homeowners throughout the greater Sacramento region — covering El Dorado County, Placer County, and Sacramento County. Our core service area includes:
& surrounding communities within our 50+ mile service radius
Schedule your free, no-obligation on-site consultation with DCI Patios. We'll visit your property, discuss your outdoor living goals, review your options, and provide a detailed written estimate — all at no cost.