Our Story
Family-owned and operated by Tobias and Elizabeth Atwood — with 20+ years running home improvement businesses in Southern California. TLA USA is where they're now focusing their craft on premium Alumawood patio covers.
Why TLA USA exists
Most homeowners we meet have already sat through a three-hour pitch, a made-up "today only" discount, and a number that changed five times before they signed. That isn't how you treat someone making a real investment in their home.
Tobias and Elizabeth have built and managed home improvement businesses across Southern California for over 20 years, and the philosophy has stayed constant: do quality work, on time, and treat people the way you'd want to be treated. TLA USA is where they're now focusing all of that experience — building beautiful, durable patio covers for Southern California homes.
So the whole experience is built around respect for your time: a fifteen-minute visit, an honest same-day quote delivered digitally, and a premium cover built to last. The same crew that shows up when we promised stays on the job until it's finished — and most projects are completed in just one day.
"Never just perform a trade — do it better than anyone else."
Built by hand · Southern California
The people behind the work
Every project begins with trust, so we thought we'd start by introducing ourselves. We're Tobias and Elizabeth Atwood, the husband-and-wife team behind TLA USA.
Long before we started building outdoor living spaces together, we built a friendship. Today, we're not only business partners — we're truly best friends. We believe the strongest businesses are built on trust, and that's exactly how we've built our marriage and our company.
As a family-owned business, we believe the best moments in life happen when people come together. That's why we're passionate about creating outdoor spaces where families can share meals, celebrate milestones, relax after a long day, and make memories for years to come.
Tobias is a California licensed General Contractor whose passion is building things the right way. With decades of construction experience and specialized licenses in general building, ornamental metals, and glazing, he believes quality craftsmanship isn't optional — it's the standard.
Elizabeth is the heart behind the customer experience. From your first phone call to the final walkthrough, she's dedicated to making the process smooth, honest, and enjoyable. She loves helping homeowners bring their vision to life and believes great communication is just as important as great construction.
At TLA USA, we're not trying to be the biggest patio cover company — we're working to be the one people recommend to their family and friends. Every project is treated as if we were building it for our own home because our name and reputation go into every beam, every post, and every detail.
Thank you for considering our family to help create your outdoor space. We look forward to meeting you and building a place where you'll make memories for years to come.
Our promise
Every TLA USA project runs on the same four commitments. They're not marketing — they're how we've decided to do business.
We measure, we listen, and we leave. You get an honest, same-day quote delivered digitally — no all-evening sales pitch.
The same crew that shows up when we promised stays on the job until it's finished. Most projects are completed in just one day.
The look of real wood with none of the upkeep — engineered to hold up to Southern California sun, season after season.
One straight number, the same day we visit. No phantom discounts, no pressure, no games.
Let's talk about your backyard
Schedule a no-pressure, no-obligation visit. We'll measure, answer your questions, and have a quote to you the same day.