Patio Covers in Stallion Springs, CA
Stallion Springs sits 53 miles south-east of Bakersfield, in Cummings Valley in the Tehachapi Mountains at 3,783 ft. Above the 3,500 foot line, so Kern County applies a 20 psf ground snow load. That alone rules out most valley-floor patio cover systems as supplied.
Structure carrying snowWhat shaped Stallion Springs
A rural mountain community in the greater Tehachapi area, almost entirely owner-occupied and with an older median age than the valley towns.
Above the 3,500 foot line, so Kern County applies a 20 psf ground snow load. That alone rules out most valley-floor patio cover systems as supplied.
Who decides here
Kern County Public Works, Building Inspection Division issues building permits here. The counter is at 2700 M Street, Suite 150 in Bakersfield, on (661) 862-8650, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Whichever department applies, the 120 square feet exemption does not cover an attached patio cover, and the openness threshold that separates a cover from an enclosure is a state rule that applies everywhere in California.
Planning ranges that apply in Stallion Springs
| Structure | Installed range | Unit | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lattice patio cover | $22 - $40 | per sq ft | $30 |
| Alumawood patio cover | $28 - $48 | per sq ft | $38 |
| Solid patio cover | $30 - $52 | per sq ft | $40 |
| Insulated patio cover | $38 - $68 | per sq ft | $52 |
| Louvered or motorised pergola | $75 - $150 | per sq ft | $110 |
Planning ranges for the Bakersfield market, not quotes. They cover the structure as installed and exclude the permit, which is set by the authority having jurisdiction and is not published as a fixed figure here.
Patio covers in Stallion Springs
Who issues a patio cover permit in Stallion Springs?
Kern County Public Works, Building Inspection Division issues building permits here. The counter is at 2700 M Street, Suite 150 in Bakersfield, on (661) 862-8650, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Is there a snow load to design for?
Yes. At 3,783 ft this is above the 3,500 foot threshold, so under Kern County Code of Building Regulations 17.06.140 Kern County applies a ground snow load of 20 psf. That is a structural requirement most valley patio cover systems are not supplied to meet.
What does a patio cover cost in Stallion Springs?
The same planning ranges apply across the county: roughly $22 to $40 per square foot for lattice, $28 to $48 for Alumawood, $30 to $52 for solid, $38 to $68 insulated and $75 to $150 for a louvered system. Distance from Bakersfield and site access can move the labour component.
Does the 120 square foot exemption apply?
No more here than anywhere else in the county. The 120 square feet exemption is for detached accessory structures, and Kern County reads that as sheds and playhouses rather than patio covers.
Does a contractor need a licence for this work?
Yes. The $1,000 minor-work exemption does not apply where a permit is required, and a patio cover requires one. Licence status is checkable free on the CSLB website.
Nearby communities
The permit path changes across Kern County more than the work does. Check the one that matches your address.