What Affects the Cost of Your Outdoor Project

What drives the cost of an outdoor living project, and how to get a real number for yours.

Every backyard is different, so we don't publish prices. Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Here's what drives the cost, so you can plan the project that fits your budget.

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What Drives the Cost

Size and scope. The square footage of the structure and patio, and how many features you include.
Structure type. Pergola, louvered pergola, gazebo, A-frame, covered patio or lanai extension, each with different roof and framing needs.
How it ties into the house. Attaching to the roofline takes more design and engineering than a freestanding structure.
Materials and finishes. Roof, ceiling, columns, stone and pavers.
Features. Fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, TV walls, fans, heaters and lighting.
Screening. Screen enclosures and retractable screens.
Electrical, gas and plumbing. Electrical handled with our licensed electrical partner, gas and plumbing by our licensed trade partners, and underground conduit.
Engineering, permits and HOA. The necessary engineered documents, permit fees and HOA requirements.
Site work. Access, grade and existing structures to remove.

A patio is one of the two most-wanted home features in NAHB's study of home buyers, rated essential or desirable by 86% of buyers.

How to Get a Real Number

Book a design session with Amany. You'll see your project in AutoCAD and get a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation. If the number is more than you planned, we can phase the project or adjust the design. Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

NAHB lists outdoor kitchens and outdoor fireplaces among the home features that have grown most in popularity over the past ten years.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

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 project 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor living project 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: 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.

Can I see the design before I commit? Yes. Every client gets free, to-scale 3D renderings, created with Amany during an in-person design session at our Jacksonville studio.

Can I build in phases? Yes. We design the whole backyard in AutoCAD first, so you can build in phases without redoing work later.

How soon can my project start? It depends on the project's scope. We can start most projects within two to four weeks.

Do you offer financing? Yes. We offer financing through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.