Custom Shade Structures for Colorado Backyards
Shade, structure, and style for your backyard, built to handle Front Range sun and snow.
Lionheart Designz designs pergolas and covered patios that extend your outdoor living season.
A bare concrete slab or open paver patio only gets used a few months a year around Longmont. Once the June sun climbs high or a fall hailstorm rolls off the Front Range, most homeowners retreat indoors. A well-built pergola or covered patio changes that equation, giving you shade, shelter, and a defined outdoor room that works from April through October.
Our team designs every structure around your property's actual conditions. That means accounting for Colorado's clay soil and frost depth when we set posts and footings, engineering for the wind loads common along the foothills corridor from Longmont through Berthoud, and sizing rafters and beams to carry snow load through winter. We also check HOA guidelines early in the process, since many Longmont, Erie, and Louisville communities have specific rules on structure height, roofline, and setback from property lines.
Whether you want an open-slat cedar pergola for filtered light over a paver patio, or a fully covered patio with a solid roof and integrated lighting, we build to match your home's architecture and your family's use of the space. Every project starts with a real conversation about how you plan to live outside, not just a generic template.
A shade structure does more than block the sun. It adds usable square footage to your home, protects outdoor furniture, and creates a natural gathering spot for the entire year.
How We Build Your Structure
Every pergola or covered patio project follows a clear sequence, from the first walkthrough to the final walkthrough with you. We keep communication open at each stage so there are no surprises.
We visit your property to measure the space, discuss how you plan to use it, and talk through material and roof options that fit your home and budget.
We finalize footing depth, post spacing, and beam sizing for Colorado wind and snow loads, then handle any required permits or HOA submittals on your behalf.
Our crew sets footings below frost depth, builds the frame, and installs roofing or slat coverage, working around your existing patio, deck, or landscaping.
We walk the finished structure with you, check every connection and finish, and answer questions about maintenance so the space is ready to enjoy right away.
Why Choose Us
Building a pergola or covered patio is a long-term investment in how your family uses its yard. We treat every structure like it needs to last through Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles and intense sun for decades.
We use cedar, composite, and coated steel components rated for UV exposure, hail, and heavy snow load, so your structure holds up season after season without warping or fading.
From footing depth to beam connections and roof detailing, our crew treats each cut and joint as part of a finished feature, not just a functional frame.
You will know your timeline, materials, and cost before we break ground, and we walk you through the finished project so you understand exactly what was built and why.
Our Services
A pergola or covered patio works best as part of a complete outdoor living plan. These related services from Lionheart Designz round out the space.
Build a new deck as the foundation for your pergola or covered patio, sized and framed to support the structure above it.
Add privacy screening or railings around your covered patio for a finished, enclosed feel that blocks wind and neighboring sightlines.
Wire your pergola for integrated lighting that extends evenings outside and highlights the structure after dark.
Pair your new pergola with a paver patio base that gives you a durable, level surface for furniture and foot traffic.
We build pergolas and covered patios for homeowners throughout Boulder County and the surrounding Front Range communities.
What Our Clients Say
Isaiah is incredible. Not only does he treat his work with excellence but he also truly cares about others. He has great and transparent communication about work costs and timeline which helps when making a decision. He is a great reminder that there still are amazing people in the landscaping industry.
I had my front and backyard landscaped by Isaiah & his team at Lionheart designz and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The whole team was friendly, worked hard, and did an awesome job. Isaiah is someone I know personally, but I’d honestly recommend his business to anyone. He’s professional, easy to communicate with, and keeps you updated throughout the whole process. If you’re looking for a reliable landscaping company in Colorado, I’d definitely recommend giving them a call.
LionHeart Designz transcends conventional landscaping services. Their innovative outdoor living concepts, expertly crafted deck projects, and holistic design philosophy are truly impressive. Isaiah’s evident passion and dedication profoundly enhance the quality and creativity of every project.
Isaiah demonstrates profound expertise in hardscaping and outdoor construction. He invests time to clearly articulate every aspect of the project and exhibits exceptional attention to detail. For those considering the installation of a paver patio, walkway, or retaining wall, LionHeart Designz is unquestionably a highly recommended choice.
One aspect that truly impressed me was the exceptional customer service. Isaiah exemplifies honesty, responsiveness, and consistently treats clients with genuine respect. It’s truly refreshing to work with someone who is sincerely dedicated to both his clients and the quality of his craft.
I had an excellent experience collaborating with Isaiah at LionHeart Designz. He demonstrates a high level of professionalism, maintains clear and effective communication, and is genuinely committed to delivering quality workmanship. For anyone seeking landscaping services in Longmont or nearby areas, I highly recommend reaching out to them.
I had Lionheart do a very small landscape project for me. I found their work to be top notch and will use them again. They are very friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
Owner (Isaiah) and crew were always on time and polite. Very easy to work with. Isaiah was always ready to come over if I had any questions. The crew did a great job with the concrete steps that I had them install. I would be happy to use them again and highly recommend them.
Isaiah was wonderful to work with! He came out multiple times to help develop a quote with a tricky patio repair we had to do. Communication was excellent and we’re very happy with how our patio, fence and yard came out. Highly recommend!
Ready to shade your patio and add real living space to your backyard? Contact Lionheart Designz for a free, no-pressure estimate built around your property and budget.
