jdkamerer

You need to read the easement agreement, the easement is typically below and above ground to the sky.   Underground utility (electric and/or communications) easements typically preclude "structure" within the easement, thus anything hanging over the easement may hinder the utility company to gain direct access in case of an emergency or repair to the line below ground.  In terms of can "it" be done, pretty much everything can be engineered,  just depends on how much you are willing to spend.

4 hours ago, Myersbrn said:

Can anyone recommend a builder .I need a  patio cover with brick columns and paving roughly 30ft x 15ft

What part of town? Is this residential or commercial? I'm in the Woodlands and have a contactor.

I check the Forbes List Every Year for Cities with the Most New Construction.

 

Houston has been in the Top 3.

It often goes

1. NYC

2. Dallas

3. Houston

 

Check out 2014 for some pinnacle of the boom bragging rights.

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2014/11/11/building-boom-towns-metro-areas-with-the-most-new-construction-in-2014/

For 2015 article head here:

www.forbes.com/sites/erincarlyle/2015/01/27/americas-fastest-growing-cities-2015/

01. Houston

02. Austin

03. Dallas

08. Fort Worth

10. San Antonio