Riverside County covers more ground than almost any county in Southern California, and a patio that works in Corona won’t necessarily work in Palm Desert. Western cities like Riverside, Corona, Norco, Eastvale and Jurupa Valley get hot, dry summers and fall Santa Ana winds. The I-215 and I-15 corridor through Moreno Valley, Perris, Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula runs hotter still, with large newer tracts and plenty of HOA communities. The Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Indio, sees some of the most intense summer heat in the state. Pick your city below for a local guide, or read on for how to choose.
Riverside County Cities We Serve
We cover all of Riverside County and the surrounding areas. Each city below has a local guide, with links to more specific articles for that area.
- Banning
- Beaumont
- Blythe
- Calimesa
- Canyon Lake
- Cathedral City
- Coachella
- Corona
- Desert Hot Springs
- Eastvale
- Hemet
- Indian Wells
- Indio
- Jurupa Valley
- La Quinta
- Lake Elsinore
- Menifee
- Moreno Valley
- Murrieta
- Norco
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Perris
- Rancho Mirage
- Riverside
- San Jacinto
- Temecula
- Wildomar
Built for Inland Heat
Heat is the main design problem across most of the county, and it shapes every recommendation:
- Dual pane glass on sunrooms, which blocks harmful UV and holds the room’s temperature better than single pane.
- Insulated roofs on patio rooms and solid patio covers, available in 3, 4 and 6 inch panels. Thicker panels mean more insulation where the sun is strongest.
- Heating and A/C that ties into your home’s system or runs as a standalone unit, so the room is usable in July and August.
- Fans, lighting and retractable shades, with wiring hidden inside the frame.
For many desert and inland homes, an insulated patio room or a garden room with a solid roof makes more sense than an all-glass sunroom. A glass room with dual pane glass and shades still works well on east or north-facing patios.
Patio Covers for Shade
If you mainly want shade, an aluminum wood patio cover is the fastest option, usually installed in one to two days. It won’t crack, peel, warp or rot, needs no painting, and termites aren’t a concern. Lattice covers give filtered shade for gardens and pool decks. Solid insulated covers block the sun completely and keep rain off in winter. Already have a solid cover? You can enclose it with glass or insulated walls.
HOAs, Permits and Lot Types
Many newer communities in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Eastvale and the Coachella Valley’s country club developments have HOA architectural guidelines. Rooms are custom made to order, so colors, roof style and proportions can be matched to your home. Cities may also require a building permit for room additions and some covers, which is reviewed at your estimate. Larger lots, such as horse properties in Norco and parts of Riverside, give more room for freestanding covers and larger additions.
How It Works
- Free in-home estimate. We measure, talk through options and give you a written price.
- Design and approvals. You choose the style and features. Plans are prepared if your city or HOA needs them.
- Factory build. Your room is made to order in California.
- Installation. Most rooms install in about three to five days once materials arrive. Covers take one to two days.
Products carry a lifetime transferable manufacturer warranty, and financing is available. Call 866-765-9153 or request an estimate online. We’re open seven days a week and serve all of Riverside County and the surrounding areas.
