Covered Patio Extension in Twenty Mile

More covered space for Twenty Mile families, designed in person with you in AutoCAD. We manage every step, from permit to final walkthrough.

When a Twenty Mile family tells us they never use the patio, the reason is usually sun or rain. A covered extension solves both, and with fans and lights in the ceiling it becomes a room you use every day.

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Ways to Cover a Twenty Mile Patio

Single-slope extension. A clean option where a gable won't fit under the existing roof.
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.

What Shapes a covered patio extension in Twenty Mile

Twenty Mile Park has a family pool with lap lanes, a dog park, a playground, athletic fields and a pavilion. Families in Twenty Mile use the backyard for everything from homework to cookouts, so the design has to be flexible. Facing water, the roof edge is set so the view starts right at the seating.

A ceiling finish makes a big difference. A wood or finished ceiling turns a roof into a room. Before we draw a covered patio extension in Twenty Mile, we check how much light the rooms behind it will keep, what the ceiling will look like from below and how the floor carries out from the old slab.

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

Approvals and Permits in Twenty Mile

Each Twenty Mile neighborhood reviews exterior changes through its own association, on top of the Nocatee master rules. Boards usually want elevations showing how the new cover meets the roofline, along with the roofing material and the setbacks. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Twenty Mile homes are permitted by St. Johns County. The County requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, a clearance sheet before it accepts the application, and registered architectural review associations are notified automatically when exterior work is filed. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

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.

Recent Projects in Twenty Mile

One recent Twenty Mile project is a gazebo with a fireplace and an outdoor kitchen inside a screen enclosure, with new pavers, seating walls and lighting.

See more on our Covered Patio Extension in Jacksonville page and our Twenty Mile page.

Areas We Serve in Twenty Mile

We proudly serve homeowners all across Twenty Mile (32081), and across the rest of Nocatee. Wherever you call home in Twenty Mile, 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 Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a covered patio extension cost in Twenty Mile?It depends on the design, so there's no standard price. The main cost drivers are the floor; the size and roof style; tie-in to the house; ceiling, fans and lights; and engineering and permits. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum, and you get a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation.

Will a patio cover make my house darker inside?It can if it's designed poorly. We choose the roof style and height so the rooms behind it keep their light.

Who permits Twenty Mile homes?St. Johns County, after its clearance sheet. We handle it.

Will my Twenty Mile HOA review a covered patio extension?Yes, it does. Twenty Mile's neighborhoods, like The Colony and The Crossing, each have an association, so the package is built for yours. We put the package together and handle the submittal with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Does a covered patio extension in Twenty Mile need a permit?A covered patio extension is a permitted roof structure. Building permits for Twenty Mile homes go through St. Johns County, and registered associations are notified automatically when exterior work is filed, so your HOA is part of the process from the start. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.