Illinois design and installation
Motorized Pergolas, Screens & Glass in Cook County
EDG Patio & Shade serves homeowners throughout Cook County with motorized pergolas, exterior screens, and operable glass. From compact city patios to wider suburban yards, we design the system around the property, coordinate the local review, and install and care for the finished work.
Request a QuoteChoose the system by the problem
An adjustable roof, side screens, and operable glass solve different needs. EDG compares systems from multiple manufacturers against the space you have and the way you want to use it.
Shade and shelter overhead
A motorized louvered pergola adjusts the roof above an open patio. Structure placement, drainage, and power shape the design.
Explore pergolasComfort at the open sides
Exterior retractable screens can help with insects, glare, and privacy under an existing cover or a new pergola.
Explore screensA room that opens up
Operable glass creates a more enclosed outdoor space. Roof, threshold, drainage, and seasonal use guide the plan.
Explore glassCook County has more than one kind of patio
The same product is not the answer for every space. A city roof deck, a close-lot patio, and a larger garden each place different demands on structure, privacy, access, and the way water leaves the roof.
City patios and roof decks
Limited access, neighboring views, structure, and drainage can control the design. EDG begins with the site and the correct review path before choosing a pergola or enclosure.
North Shore and suburban yards
The roof should sit comfortably beside the home and landscape. We compare spans, post locations, sightlines, and whether screens add the side comfort the patio needs.
Covered porches and outdoor rooms
An existing roof may already solve overhead exposure. Retractable screens or operable glass can be a better next step when insects, privacy, or seasonal use are the main concerns.
Local review follows the address
Chicago, incorporated suburbs, and unincorporated Cook County have different building authorities. The permit and zoning path follows the actual address and scope. EDG checks that path and develops the drawings and product information needed for the chosen system. Cook County Building and Zoning handles unincorporated property; incorporated properties start with their city or village.
Cook County building permits for unincorporated propertyHow EDG carries the work
EDG starts with the way you use the space, then visits the site to review structure, views, water, and power. We compare manufacturer options, plan the approval package, coordinate installation, and explain operation and care afterward.
Request a QuoteExplore local planning
These pages answer common project questions in individual communities. EDG serves towns throughout Cook County, including places without a dedicated page. You can request a quote from any town in the county.
Glenview pergolas
A louvered roof planned around the patio, garden, trees, and Village review.
Chicago pergolas
Structure and access questions for city patios and roof decks.
Northbrook pergolas
Motorized roof choices and local planning for Northbrook homes.
Wilmette pergolas
Louvered roof planning around architecture, views, and side comfort.
Winnetka pergolas
Structure placement and outdoor-room planning for larger properties.
Barrington-area pergolas
Siting, drainage, screens, and address-specific review.
Cook County project questions
Does EDG serve my Cook County town?
Yes. EDG serves towns throughout Cook County. Many communities do not have a dedicated website page, but you can request a quote for a pergola, screen, or glass project there.
Can EDG help with a small city patio?
Yes. A compact space calls for careful structure, access, drainage, and privacy planning. EDG reviews the actual site before recommending a roof, screens, glass, or a combination.
Does Cook County approve every project?
No. Incorporated cities and villages have their own review processes. Cook County Building and Zoning handles unincorporated property. EDG confirms the correct authority for the address and proposed work.