Outdoor Living Contractor in Atlantic Beach, FL

Backyards for Atlantic Beach homes, designed in person with you in AutoCAD. We manage every step, from permit to final walkthrough.

Atlantic Beach backyards are close to the ocean and close to the neighbors, under big oaks and in the salt air. AY Luxury Designs designs pergolas, covered patios, screened porches, outdoor kitchens and fire features for homeowners in Atlantic Beach (32233), with a design that respects the lot, the trees and the City's setback rules. We handle the design, any association paperwork, the City of Atlantic Beach permits and the build.

AY Luxury Designs LLC · Certified Building Contractor CBC1268168 · Amany Youssef: Registered Building Contractor RB29003947 · Registered Electrical Contractor ER13016631 · Registered Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor RU11066663

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Outdoor Living Services in Atlantic Beach

Every project is custom designed for your lot, your home's architecture and your neighborhood's guidelines.

Pergolas and Louvered Pergolas: open or adjustable shade, attached or freestanding.
Gazebos and A-Frame Gazebos: solid-roof outdoor rooms, freestanding or attached to your house.
Covered Patio Extensions and Lanai Extensions: more covered living space that looks original to the house.
Screen Enclosures: patio and pool enclosures that keep bugs out without losing the view.
Outdoor Kitchens and Summer Kitchens: you choose the layout and finishes, with the electrical handled with our licensed electrical partner and the gas and plumbing connections made by our licensed trade partners.
Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits and Linear Fire Features
Pavers & Patios and Seat Walls
Outdoor Lighting, Fans & Heaters and Outdoor Electrical, handled with our licensed electrical partner.
3D Backyard Design: see the whole backyard before anything is built.

Why Building in Atlantic Beach Is Different

Architectural review. Some Atlantic Beach neighborhoods, such as Selva Marina, have deed restrictions or associations, and the City has its own zoning and setback rules for every lot. We prepare a neighborhood-specific package with a scaled site plan, elevations, materials and 3D renderings. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Permits. Atlantic Beach is its own city with its own Building Division, so permits for homes inside city limits are submitted to the City of Atlantic Beach (it accepts online submittals) rather than the City of Jacksonville. A Notice of Commencement is required for most permitted projects.

The setting. Oceanfront wind and salt air, mature oaks and small lots shape most Atlantic Beach backyards.

Finishes chosen for salt air. Close to the ocean and the Intracoastal, we choose finishes and materials for the exposure.

Exterior lighting is one of the most-wanted home features, rated essential or desirable by 82% of buyers in NAHB's buyer study.

Local Notes for Atlantic Beach Backyards

A separate city, incorporated in 1926. Atlantic Beach has its own Building Division and zoning, so permits never go through the City of Jacksonville.
Beaches Town Center. The shops and restaurants of Beaches Town Center are shared with Neptune Beach, and the blocks around them are some of the most walkable at the Beaches.
Mature oaks. Atlantic Beach has its own tree protection rules, so we plan around big trees and check whether any tree work needs city approval.

UF/IFAS lists a tree, an umbrella or a pergola as ways to get daytime shade in an outdoor living space.

Who Builds Your Project

AY stands for Amany Youssef, the founder who designs every project with you and stays personally involved through the final walkthrough. Amany came to the United States as a young child, grew up in Jacksonville, graduated from the University of Florida, and earned her Florida building contractor license. When she did, she became the youngest female licensed building contractor in Florida at the time. Today she leads an experienced team of designers, project managers and builders.

Amany is a member of Professional Women in Building, a council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), and serves as co-chair of its STEM committee. In St. Johns County, she speaks regularly to students at Tocoi Creek High School about careers in construction, and AY Luxury Designs takes on Tocoi Creek students as interns.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your backyard take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the City of Atlantic Beach permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Areas We Serve in Atlantic Beach

We proudly serve homeowners all across Atlantic Beach (32233), including Selva Marina and Atlantic Beach Country Club, and everywhere in between. Nearby, see our pages for Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor living project in Atlantic Beach cost? Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. What drives the cost of an outdoor living project in Atlantic Beach: the size of the space; materials; features like fireplaces, fire pits and screens; electrical; engineering and permits; HOA requirements; and site work. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Who issues permits in Atlantic Beach? Atlantic Beach has its own Building Division, separate from the City of Jacksonville, and it accepts online submittals. We prepare and submit the permit for you.

Do I need HOA approval for a pergola, gazebo or patio cover in Atlantic Beach? Expect it. Most Atlantic Beach homes are in a planned community, and the review board approves structures and most backyard changes before work starts. We design to your community's guidelines from the first sketch and prepare the full submission for you. Approval is up to the board, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

Do you serve Atlantic Beach? Yes. Nearby in Jacksonville Beach, our projects include an A-frame gazebo over-framed onto the original lanai, inside a screen enclosure, with a linear fire feature and an outdoor kitchen. Projects start with a design session at our Jacksonville studio, followed by Amany's in-home design visit.

Is Atlantic Beach part of Jacksonville? No. Atlantic Beach was incorporated as its own city in 1926, with its own building division and zoning, so we permit your project with the City of Atlantic Beach.

How soon can my project start? We can start most projects within two to four weeks; your project's scope sets the exact timing.

Do you offer financing? We do. Synchrony Bank financing is available, including 18 months of no-interest financing, along with other financing options.

Ready to Design Your Atlantic Beach Backyard?

Book your in-person design session with Amany and see your project in AutoCAD before anything is built.

Call (904) 629-8803 or book a consultation. Design studio: 8917 Western Way, Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm

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