Design your patio cover with confidence.
PatioCAD takes a basic diagram and a few dimensions and gives you a drag-and-drop plan view, two elevation views, pier detail sheets and printable 8.5×11 drawings — ready for review and permitting.
What to bring
- A rough sketch or photo of the patio footprint.
- Outside dimensions (length × width) in feet and inches.
- Project location (country, state, ZIP) — used for applicable building codes.
- Where house walls and ledger attachments run.
- Block walls, fences, gates, and any clearance rules.
- Approximate post locations and counter / island layout.
What you get
- Interactive plan view with draggable posts and clearances.
- Two elevation views with adjustable view direction.
- Dimensioned print sheet (8.5×11) and pier detail sheet S-1.
- Upload images, diagrams, and documents per project.
- Optional AI assistant for code/spec questions (granted by an admin).
- Saved per-project — pick up where you left off.
Get started
Accounts require email verification and admin approval. Once approved, you can create as many projects as you like.