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Pergola Company in Laguna Niguel

Pergola Company in Laguna Niguel

California Pergola Systems helps Laguna Niguel homeowners create more comfortable outdoor living spaces with professionally planned and installed aluminum pergolas and patio covers.

Whether your home is near Bear Brand, Marina Hills, Rancho Niguel, Niguel Summit, Monarch Summit, Kite Hill, Beacon Hill, Crown Valley, or another South Orange County neighborhood, we help you compare pergola and patio cover options around your patio layout, sun exposure, views, privacy needs, roof style, accessories, and budget.

Aluminum pergolas and patio covers for Laguna Niguel hillside, backyard, poolside, and dining areas
Louvered, solid roof, retractable, freestanding, wall-mounted, and attached options
Designed around shade direction, outdoor dining, privacy, views, pool use, and evening comfort
Accessory-ready planning for screens, lighting, heaters, fans, sensors, and smart controls

Licensed California contractor | CSLB #1141430 | Serving Laguna Niguel, South Orange County, and nearby communities

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Choose the pergola setup that fits your Laguna Niguel home, view, and budget.

Tell us your patio size, roof preference, sun exposure, view conditions, HOA questions, and desired accessories. We will help compare louvered, solid roof, retractable, freestanding, wall-mounted, and screen-ready options before you build.

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Choose the Pergola Setup That Fits Your Laguna Niguel Home, View, and Budget

Tell us your patio size, roof preference, sun exposure, view conditions, HOA questions, and desired accessories. We will help compare louvered, solid roof, retractable, freestanding, wall-mounted, and screen-ready options before you build.

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Practical optionsLouvered, solid roof, retractable, freestanding, wall-mounted, and attached systems.
Laguna Niguel comfortHillside views, pool areas, privacy, airflow, outdoor dining, and low-maintenance materials.
Accessory-readyScreens, lighting, heaters, fans, sensors, smart controls, and privacy options.
Local focusLaguna Niguel, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, and South Orange County.
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Pergolas and Patio Covers for Laguna Niguel Homes

Laguna Niguel outdoor spaces are often shaped by hillside lots, open-space views, HOA guidelines, afternoon sun, coastal-close breezes, pool areas, and family backyard use. A pergola or patio cover should be planned around those real conditions, not selected only from a product photo.

A well-planned aluminum pergola can turn an exposed patio, balcony-level deck, poolside lounge, courtyard, outdoor kitchen, or backyard dining space into a more comfortable and more useful part of the home.

California Pergola Systems provides pergola installation in Laguna Niguel with a focus on clean design, durable aluminum materials, practical shade coverage, and configurations that fit the property instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all product.

Our goal is not to push one specific product. Our goal is to help you compare the best-fit pergola and patio cover options for your home, site conditions, outdoor living goals, and budget.

For regional context, visit our Orange County pergola installation page.

Shade by exposure

Plan coverage around morning light, west-facing glare, pool reflections, and the way sun moves across the patio during the day.

Hillside-aware layouts

Review post locations, slab conditions, retaining walls, view lines, access, and patio levels before selecting the structure type.

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Configured for your home

Choose between freestanding, wall-mounted, attached, louvered, retractable, solid roof, or accessory-ready systems based on roofline, patio shape, and use.

Accessory-ready planning

Review screens, lighting, heaters, fans, smart controls, sensors, and power access before the project is quoted and installed.

Quick answers

Pergolas Designed for Laguna Niguel Outdoor Living

These short answers help homeowners compare roof styles, materials, permits, and accessories before requesting a quote.

Best pergola for Laguna Niguel homes

The best pergola for a Laguna Niguel home depends on patio size, sun exposure, view conditions, budget and how the space will be used. Aluminum pergolas are a practical choice because they provide a clean modern look, low maintenance and compatibility with lighting, screens, fans, heaters and smart controls.

Pergola vs patio cover

A pergola is typically a shade structure that can be open, louvered, retractable or partially covered, while a patio cover often creates a stronger covered outdoor area. The right choice depends on whether you want filtered shade, adjustable shade, stronger cover, or an outdoor-room feel.

Permits in Laguna Niguel

Permit requirements for pergolas and patio covers in Laguna Niguel depend on structure size, attachment method, roof type, electrical work, site conditions, and city or HOA requirements. The safest approach is to review the project scope and address-specific requirements before final design or installation.

Low-maintenance materials

Aluminum pergolas are generally lower maintenance than many wood structures because they do not require the same repainting, sealing or long-term upkeep cycle. Powder-coated aluminum also supports a clean modern appearance for Southern California outdoor living spaces.

Popular accessories

Common pergola accessories include motorized screens, integrated LED lighting, ceiling fans, heaters, smart controls, rain sensors, wind sensors and privacy panels. Compatibility depends on the selected pergola system, electrical access, layout and project scope.

Practical premium value

The right pergola should improve comfort, shade, privacy, outdoor dining and everyday living. It should feel polished without pushing a luxury-only or custom-only solution that does not match the homeowner’s real use and budget.

Compare before you build

Not Sure Which Pergola Fits Your Laguna Niguel Patio?

We will help you compare louvered, solid roof, retractable, freestanding, attached, wall-mounted, and accessory-ready options based on your home, views, HOA questions, budget, and outdoor living goals.

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Find the Right Pergola Solution for Your Space

Every Laguna Niguel property is different. Some homeowners need shade for a compact patio near Crown Valley. Others want a view-friendly louvered roof in Monarch Summit, a solid patio cover in Rancho Niguel, a poolside pergola in Marina Hills, or a screen-ready structure in Bear Brand.

This practical comparison approach helps homeowners avoid guessing and makes the quote process clearer from the beginning.

Questions we help you answer

  • Which direction does the patio face and when is glare strongest?
  • Do you prefer adjustable louvers, a solid roof, a retractable roof, or filtered shade?
  • Should the pergola attach to the home or stand independently?
  • Do hillside, setback, HOA, view, access, or slab conditions affect the design?
  • Do you need privacy, lighting, heating, fans, screens, sensors, or smart controls?
  • What budget range makes sense before selecting upgrades?
Pergola and patio cover options

Pergola and Patio Cover Options in Laguna Niguel

Choose from shade systems that work for hillside patios, pool decks, outdoor kitchens, open-space-view lots, side yards, and everyday backyard dining areas throughout Laguna Niguel.

Freestanding Pergolas

A freestanding pergola can create a separate outdoor destination for poolside seating, lounge areas, gardens, outdoor kitchens, or fire-pit-adjacent spaces. For Laguna Niguel lots, footing conditions, slab quality, access, slope, and views should be reviewed early.

Wall-Mounted / Attached Pergolas

Attached pergolas can create a smooth transition from the kitchen, living room, or primary outdoor door to the patio. They are often used where the home already frames the outdoor living area.

Aluminum Pergolas

Aluminum pergolas are a practical choice for Laguna Niguel homes because they provide a clean modern look, lower maintenance, and durable performance compared with many traditional wood patio structures exposed to sun, moisture, and coastal-close air.

Configured and Tailored Options When Needed

Some projects are straightforward. Others need a more tailored layout because of hillside grades, rooflines, retaining walls, HOA requirements, narrow side access, existing slabs, demolition needs, or view considerations. We describe this as configured for the property, not custom-only.

Project styles

Aluminum Pergola Project Styles for Laguna Niguel Homes

Use these project-style examples to help homeowners visualize aluminum pergola layouts for Laguna Niguel homes — from hillside patios and open-space-view yards to poolside lounges, outdoor kitchens, and modern dining areas. Images should be treated as verified projects only when that proof exists.

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Modern Aluminum Pergola for a Hillside Patio

This concept fits Laguna Niguel homes where the patio has an open view or grade change nearby. The structure should provide shade and comfort without feeling bulky or blocking the landscape.

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Poolside Aluminum Pergola Installation

A poolside aluminum pergola can create a defined lounge area with shade, airflow, and a clean architectural line. It helps separate sunbathing, dining, and relaxing zones without fully closing the yard.

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Louvered Pergola for Outdoor Dining

A louvered aluminum pergola is a strong option when the patio needs adjustable shade throughout the day. It is useful for dining areas, outdoor kitchens, and spaces that shift between sun, breeze, and evening entertaining.

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Screen-ready pergolas for privacy

In neighborhoods where homes are closer together or patios face side yards, motorized screens or privacy accessories can improve comfort without turning the space into an enclosed room. Ask about pergola screens when privacy, low sun, or side exposure is part of the project.

Decision guide

Which Pergola Setup Fits Your Laguna Niguel Home?

The best pergola depends on how you plan to use your outdoor area. A small patio used for morning coffee may need a different solution than a hillside-view deck, poolside seating area, outdoor kitchen, or larger backyard used for family dinners.

Pergola Roof Type Comparison

Roof TypeBest ForMain BenefitPlanning Note
Motorized louvered roofHomeowners who want adjustable shade and airflowFlexible control of sun, shade and ventilationPlan electrical access and controls early
Solid roof patio coverDaily-use patios and dining areasStronger covered feel and shadeReview attachment, drainage and permit requirements
Retractable roofFlexible open-or-covered outdoor areasOpen sky when desired, shade when neededConfirm compatibility, size and control options
Freestanding pergolaPoolside areas, detached lounge zones, outdoor kitchensCreates a separate outdoor destinationFootings, slab and site access should be reviewed
Wall-mounted pergolaPatios connected to the homeSmooth indoor-outdoor transitionAttachment points and existing structure should be reviewed

Accessory Package Guide

Outdoor GoalRecommended AccessoriesWhy It Helps
More privacyMotorized screens, privacy panelsReduces neighbor views and side exposure
Evening useLED lighting, heaters, smart controlsMakes the patio more useful after sunset
Warm weather comfortCeiling fans, adjustable louvers, screensImproves airflow and shade comfort
Outdoor diningLighting, screens, solid or louvered roofCreates a more comfortable dining area
Smart operationRemote/app controls, sensorsMakes motorized features easier to use
Modern designCustom colors, wood-look finishes, integrated lightingImproves the finished appearance
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Built for Laguna Niguel Outdoor Conditions

Laguna Niguel outdoor spaces often need to balance hillside exposure, warm inland afternoons, coastal-close breezes, open-space views, privacy, pools, and HOA expectations.

Aluminum pergolas and patio covers are especially practical because they offer a clean look with lower maintenance than many wood structures. They do not require the same repainting, sealing, or long-term upkeep cycle that wood patio covers often need.

Depending on the property, screens, lighting, heaters, fans, sensors, and smart controls can also improve how often the patio is used — especially for evening dining, poolside entertaining, and family outdoor living.

Sun exposure

Plan shade direction and roof style around morning light, west-facing glare, and afternoon heat.

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Breeze and privacy

Review side comfort, nearby homes, view lines, and compatible screens before selecting accessories.

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Lower maintenance

Aluminum provides a clean look without the same repainting and sealing cycle as many wood structures.

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Evening use

Lighting, heaters, fans, and controls can help make the patio more useful after sunset.

Hillside planning

Review post placement, slab conditions, retaining walls, access, and view preservation early.

Poolside comfort

Plan shade, furniture zones, airflow, and walking clearance around pool and spa patios.

Accessories and upgrades

Pergola Accessories and Custom Features

The right pergola accessories can make a pergola more comfortable and useful throughout the day and evening. California Pergola Systems can help homeowners choose upgrades based on how they plan to use the space.

Not sure which accessories fit your pergola? We can help you choose a practical package based on your space, goals, budget, roof system, and electrical access.

  • Motorized screens
  • Integrated LED lighting
  • Outdoor heaters
  • Ceiling fans
  • Rain sensors
  • Wind sensors
  • Smart controls
  • Privacy panels
  • Wood-look finishes

Pergola Screens

Pergola screens can help reduce low sun, improve privacy, soften wind, and make the patio feel more comfortable. They are especially useful where patios face neighboring homes, side yards, pools, or open-space breezes.

Pergola Lighting

Pergola lighting can make your patio more useful after sunset for dining, entertaining, and relaxing. It helps the structure feel like a finished outdoor living space rather than only a daytime shade cover.

Pergola Heaters

Pergola heaters can improve comfort during cooler evenings and help extend the use of the patio during shoulder seasons or after sunset.

Ceiling Fans / Airflow Options

Pergola ceiling fans can improve airflow under the structure and make seating areas more comfortable during warm weather. They should be planned with roof type, wiring, and structure compatibility in mind.

Smart Controls and Sensors

Smart pergola controls and compatible sensors can make motorized features easier to operate. Rain and wind sensors may be useful for compatible systems, depending on product configuration and project scope.

Wood-Look and Finish Options

Some Laguna Niguel projects may benefit from wood-look finishes or custom color selections to better match the home exterior, HOA expectations, or existing outdoor design.

Outdoor living use cases

How Homeowners Use Pergolas in Laguna Niguel

A pergola should match the way you actually use your outdoor space. In Laguna Niguel, common goals include patio shade, view-friendly comfort, poolside lounging, privacy from neighboring homes, outdoor dining, BBQ areas, and a cleaner outdoor living layout.

Hillside Seating Areas

A pergola can make a view patio or backyard lounge more comfortable without taking away the open feel that many Laguna Niguel homes are known for.

Outdoor Dining Spaces

For homeowners who like to eat outside, a pergola can define the dining area with better shade, pergola lighting options, and a more finished outdoor room feel.

Poolside Pergolas

Poolside pergolas work well for shade, lounge seating, and comfortable zones near the pool without fully closing off the yard.

Outdoor Kitchens and BBQ Areas

Pergolas can help frame an outdoor kitchen or BBQ zone so cooking, serving, and entertaining feel more organized.

Patio Covers for Everyday Use

A patio cover can make a frequently used backyard patio more practical, especially when paired with lighting, pergola screens, fans, or heaters.

Evening Entertaining

For evening use, compatible lighting and pergola heaters can help make the patio more comfortable after sunset.

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Tell Us How You Want to Use Your Patio

Shade, dining, relaxing, poolside seating, privacy, BBQ, or evening entertaining — we will help you choose the right pergola setup.

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Installation and planning

Our Pergola Installation Process

A good pergola project starts with a clear understanding of the space. We review the patio layout, measurements, sun direction, attachment points, access, site conditions, and desired features before preparing a quote.

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Initial Consultation

We discuss your goals, preferred roof style, approximate size, budget range, accessories, and how you plan to use the outdoor space.

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Site Review

We review patio layout, wall or roof attachment possibilities, footing locations, access, slab conditions, slope proximity, and site limitations.

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Options and Quote

We help compare practical options and prepare a clear quote based on the selected configuration and accessories.

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Planning and Installation

Once approved, we coordinate the installation plan, materials, fabrication or ordering path, and schedule.

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Final Review

After installation, we review the system, operation, and any accessories included in the project.

Permits and project planning

Pergola Permits and Planning in Laguna Niguel

Permit requirements can vary depending on structure type, size, attachment method, electrical work, slope proximity, and city or HOA requirements. Attached pergolas, larger patio covers, and projects with lighting, heaters, fans, outlets, sensors, or automation may require additional review before installation.

The City of Laguna Niguel Building Division publishes patio cover guidance and uses an Online Permit Center for building permits. This page does not make legal guarantees; the project should be verified by address and scope before construction.

California Pergola Systems can help homeowners organize the planning conversation, identify likely submittal items, and clarify whether permits, engineering, HOA approvals, or accessory coordination may be needed before installation.

What may affect planning

  • Freestanding, wall-mounted, or attached configuration
  • Structure size, roof type, patio layout, and setback conditions
  • Electrical features such as lights, heaters, fans, outlets, sensors, or controls
  • Footings, slab conditions, slope proximity, post placement, retaining walls, and access
  • City review, HOA expectations, project scope, and inspection planning
  • OCFA or fire review if applicable to the specific property or scope
Licensed contractor trust

A Licensed Pergola Contractor for Laguna Niguel and South Orange County Homeowners

California Pergola Systems is a licensed California contractor focused on aluminum pergolas, patio covers and outdoor living upgrades. We help homeowners compare practical options, understand project requirements, review accessory compatibility and choose a pergola system that fits the home, patio layout and intended use.

Visible CSLB license

License number is shown clearly on the page and in the final contact area.

Clear company contact

Company name, phone, email and Huntington Beach business address are included consistently.

Planning process explained

The page outlines consultation, site review, options, planning, installation and final review.

No unsupported promises

Permit, HOA, structural and accessory statements are written as scope-specific planning items.

Real-photo rule

Visuals should be published as local completed projects only when verified.

Helpful internal resources

The page connects to the Orange County service hub, accessories hub, screens page and product pages.

Why choose us

Why Choose California Pergola Systems

Choosing a pergola company is not only about the product. It is about selecting the right configuration, planning around the property, getting a clear quote, and making sure the final result fits the home, HOA context, views, and daily use.

Practical Comparison

We help compare practical pergola and patio cover options instead of pushing one product type.

Comfort-Focused Planning

We focus on comfort, shade, usability, privacy, and long-term value for the way your patio is actually used.

Professional Installation

We offer professional installation and project guidance from planning through final review.

Clearer Decisions

We help homeowners avoid unnecessary complexity and choose a buildable, useful solution.

Accessory Guidance

We can discuss screens, lighting, heaters, fans, sensors, smart controls, and other compatible upgrades.

Licensed in California

California Pergola Systems is licensed in California: CSLB #1141430.

Homeowner trust

What Laguna Niguel Homeowners Say

Use this section for verified reviews from real customers. To avoid unsupported testimonial claims, the publish-ready version below focuses on common project priorities until confirmed customer review text is available.

“We want shade without losing the open feel.”

Many homeowners want a pergola that improves afternoon comfort while keeping the patio airy, clean and connected to the landscape.

“We need the patio to work for dining and family time.”

Outdoor dining, poolside seating, BBQ areas and evening comfort are often the real reasons homeowners request a quote.

“We want to understand options before building.”

The strongest lead conversations usually start with roof style, accessory fit, budget range, HOA questions and site conditions.

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Nearby service areas

Serving Laguna Niguel and South Orange County

California Pergola Systems serves homeowners in Laguna Niguel and nearby Orange County communities. We can help with pergola installation, patio covers, aluminum pergolas, louvered roof systems, and outdoor living upgrades.

If you are outside Laguna Niguel, visit our Orange County pergola installation page or contact us to ask about your city.

Dana PointLaguna BeachAliso ViejoMission ViejoLaguna HillsSan Juan CapistranoSan ClementeIrvineNewport CoastOrange County
Neighborhood intent

Pergola Installation Across Laguna Niguel Neighborhoods

We help homeowners throughout Laguna Niguel, including Bear Brand, Marina Hills, Rancho Niguel, Niguel Summit, Monarch Summit, Kite Hill, Beacon Hill, Crown Valley, Laguna Heights, Palmilla, San Joaquin Hills, and nearby hillside and coastal-close neighborhoods.

AreaLikely Homeowner IntentRecommended Page Angle
Bear BrandHigher-end properties, privacy, polished outdoor living, HOA reviewDesign-conscious aluminum systems, screens, lighting, and clean finish options.
Marina HillsFamily backyards, pools, outdoor diningShade, poolside comfort, louvered roofs, lighting, and screens.
Rancho NiguelEveryday backyard use, practical upgradesClear product comparison, patio covers, low-maintenance aluminum.
Niguel SummitViews, hillside exposure, outdoor entertainingView-conscious layouts, breeze comfort, shade without bulk.
Monarch SummitHillside homes, views, design sensitivityDurable finishes, privacy, evening use, visual gallery examples.
Kite HillFamily patios, established homes, shade needsOutdoor dining, family comfort, attached and freestanding options.
Beacon HillPrivacy, slopes, older outdoor layoutsScreens, heaters, lighting, site review, configured solutions.
Crown Valley / Laguna HeightsConvenient family outdoor spacesPatio usability, quick comparison, practical quote path.
Pergola FAQ

Laguna Niguel Pergola FAQ

What type of pergola is best for Laguna Niguel homes?

The best pergola depends on your patio layout, sun exposure, view conditions, privacy needs, roof preference, budget, and how you plan to use the space. Aluminum pergolas are popular because they provide a clean modern look, lower maintenance, and compatibility with accessories such as lighting, screens, heaters, fans, and smart controls.

Do you install patio covers in Laguna Niguel?

Yes. California Pergola Systems installs pergolas and patio covers for Laguna Niguel homeowners, including louvered roof systems, solid roof patio covers, retractable roof options, freestanding pergolas, wall-mounted pergolas, attached configurations, and accessory-ready systems.

How much does a pergola cost in Laguna Niguel?

Pergola cost depends on size, roof type, attachment method, accessories, installation complexity, permits, engineering, access, and site conditions. The best way to get accurate pricing is to request a quote based on your actual patio size and preferred configuration.

Can a pergola be attached to my Laguna Niguel home?

In many cases, yes. Wall-mounted or attached pergolas can create a clean transition from the home to the patio. Existing structure, attachment points, roofline, drainage, access, and city or HOA requirements should be reviewed before finalizing the design.

Do pergolas need permits in Laguna Niguel?

Permit requirements may vary depending on structure size, roof type, attachment method, electrical work, property location, and city or HOA requirements. Laguna Niguel homeowners should review the project scope before installation rather than assuming all pergolas follow the same path.

Can I add screens, lighting, heaters, or fans to my pergola?

Yes, many pergolas can be planned with accessories such as screens, lighting, heaters, ceiling fans, sensors, and smart controls. Compatibility depends on the selected system, layout, and electrical access.

Do aluminum pergolas work well in Laguna Niguel?

Yes. Aluminum pergolas are a practical option for Laguna Niguel because they provide a clean modern look, lower maintenance than many wood structures, and compatibility with motorized louvers, screens, lighting, fans, heaters, and controls.

Do you only offer custom pergolas?

No. We help homeowners compare different pergola and patio cover solutions. Some projects are straightforward, while others require a more tailored configuration. The goal is to choose the right setup for the home, not to push one type of pergola.

What areas near Laguna Niguel do you serve?

We serve Laguna Niguel and nearby Orange County communities including Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Irvine, and nearby areas.

Are motorized louvered pergolas worth it?

For many homeowners, yes. A motorized louvered pergola can make the patio more usable because the roof can adjust for sun, shade, airflow, and comfort throughout the day. It is especially useful when the space is used for dining, entertaining, poolside seating, or evening use.

Free consultation

Ready to make your Laguna Niguel outdoor space more comfortable?

Send us your city, approximate patio size, preferred pergola style, and desired accessories. California Pergola Systems will help you choose a practical solution and prepare a clear pergola quote.

California Pergola Systems LLC 16142 Moonglow Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Call: (213) 851-1178 sales@californiapatiocover.com State License #1141430

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