Covered Patio Extension in St. Johns, FL

St. Johns patio covers that tie into the roofline and make the backyard usable through sun and rain.

A covered patio is one of the most-used rooms of a Florida home, because it works through sun and rain. We design covered patio extensions for homeowners in St. Johns that tie into the roofline and look like they came with the house, with the ceiling, fans and floor planned together. Preserve lots in St. Johns back up to protected wetlands and woods, which means more shade and privacy but also firmer limits on where a structure can go.

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Patio Cover Styles in St. Johns

Gable or A-frame cover. A peaked roof that echoes the gables on the house.
Flat composite roof. A low-profile cover that keeps the windows behind it bright.
Kitchen or fireplace underneath. A covered extension is the natural home for an outdoor kitchen or fireplace.
Fans and lights built in. Wired into the new ceiling so they're ready on day one.

Daylighting research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory notes that overhangs can reduce daylight reaching a room, while taller, sloped ceilings help spread light deeper, which is why roof height and shape matter on a lanai extension.

Designing a Covered Patio Extension for St. Johns

St. Johns (32259) covers a lot of ground, from Julington Creek down to the newer communities to the south, and the lots change from wooded to wide open along the way. Under mature trees, a solid roof keeps leaves and pollen off the furniture, and footings are placed to work around roots.

If the old slab is cracked or too small, we usually pave over it and the new area together so the floor looks like one piece. Before we draw a covered patio extension in St. Johns, we check where columns can go without blocking the view, what the ceiling will look like from below and where fans and lights belong.

Up to 80% of UV rays can get through clouds, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Approvals and Permits in St. Johns

In St. Johns, expect a review board. We find out whether your neighborhood follows master guidelines, village rules or both before we design. For a patio cover, boards typically ask for the roof material and color, the tie-in detail and the distance from the property lines. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

St. Johns is in St. Johns County, which requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, issues a clearance sheet before it accepts the building permit application. The county also keeps a list of registered architectural review associations that are notified when a permit application for exterior construction is filed. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

What St. Johns Homeowners Say

"AY Luxury Designs did our backyard patio project for us and we’re very happy with the results." — Joe M., Aberdeen, Google review

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 covered patio extension 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 St. Johns County 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.

Covered Patio Extension Projects in St. Johns

Some of our recent work in St. Johns:

Aberdeen: Composite-roof patio covers over a screen enclosure with a hot tub pad.
Mill Creek: A patio extension with a wood ceiling, a screen enclosure and an outdoor kitchen.

See more on our Covered Patio Extension in Jacksonville page and our St. Johns page.

Areas We Serve in St. Johns

We proudly serve homeowners all across St. Johns (32259), from Durbin Crossing, Aberdeen and Celestina, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in St. Johns, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Fruit Cove, Nocatee and St. Augustine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum budget for a covered patio extension in St. Johns? Yes. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Beyond that, the cost depends on ceiling, fans and lights; screens; the floor; the size and roof style; and engineering and permits, and your fully itemized custom quote comes within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can you add fans and lights to a covered patio? Yes. Ceiling fans and lights are planned in the AutoCAD design and wired into the ceiling of the new roof.

What roof styles can you build? Gable and A-frame covers, single-slope extensions and flat composite roofs. Amany recommends the one that suits your roofline.

What is a clearance sheet in St. Johns County? It's a county review that comes before the building permit application in most cases. We prepare it with the rest of your permit package.

Does a covered patio extension in St. Johns go to the HOA? Usually, yes. Architectural review is part of almost every St. Johns project, and the right package depends on which association and village your home is in. We prepare what the board asks for, and the decision is the board's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

Does a covered patio extension in St. Johns need a permit? A covered patio extension is a permitted roof structure. Permits for St. Johns homes come from St. Johns County. The county requires a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection on permitted projects, and electrical work is permitted and inspected like the rest of the build. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.