Outdoor Living Builder in Duval County, FL

Outdoor living design-build across Duval County, from the first AutoCAD sketch to the final inspection.

Our design studio is in Duval County, on Jacksonville's Southside. From historic Riverside and Avondale to riverfront Mandarin and the beach cities, Duval backyards range from narrow historic lots to oceanfront sand. AY Luxury Designs designs and builds outdoor living spaces for homeowners all across Duval County, and we handle the design, the HOA paperwork, the permits and the build, so you get less chores and more chill.

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Where We Work in Duval County

We serve homeowners across Duval County, including Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Mandarin, San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, Southside. Each city page covers that area's HOA and permit details.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak around September 10, according to NOAA.

Outdoor Living Services in Duval County

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.

Jacksonville's air is humid: average morning relative humidity runs about 88% over the year, falling to about 56% in the afternoon, per Florida Climate Center data.

Permits in Duval County

Most of Duval County is the consolidated City of Jacksonville, where building permits go through JaxEPICS and plans are reviewed by zoning and the fire marshal along with building. A Notice of Commencement is required for most permitted projects, and any other approval your property needs, such as historic preservation review, has to be in hand before the permit is issued. Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach have their own building departments. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents, and we pull the permits and schedule the inspections. See our Duval County permit guide for more.

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 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 Duval County or city 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 Duval County

A-frame cedar gazebo with linear gas fire feature and outdoor kitchen, Jacksonville Beach We turned this home's original gable-roof lanai into a full A-frame by over-framing a new A-frame that ties straight into it, finished in white outside to match the house, with new posts that match the existing ones. Inside, a stained tongue-and-groove ceiling with dimmable lights and a ridge fan tops the space. A linear gas fireplace with lights under the caps, a reclaimed-wood mantel and a TV above sits between two privacy walls, and a matching outdoor kitchen with a second TV sits under the original lanai. The whole space is screened top to bottom with our expanded-view upgrade.

Attached covered pergola on a screened pool enclosure, Mandarin (Jacksonville) An attached cedar pergola with a covered top, built onto the family's existing screened pool enclosure to add shade by the pool.

Deck replacement, paver patio and outdoor kitchen, Jacksonville Beach We replaced an old wood deck with a paver patio and an outdoor kitchen with granite counters, leaving room for the homeowners' smoker. A planter wall keeps the higher ground behind the patio in place, and in-ground and accent lights finish it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor living project in Duval County cost? It depends on the design, so there's no standard price. The main cost drivers are the size of the space; HOA requirements; site work; materials; materials and engineering for coastal wind and salt air; features like fireplaces, fire pits and screens; electrical; 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.

Do I need a permit for a pergola, gazebo or patio cover in Duval County? Most attached or roofed structures need a building permit, and many freestanding ones do too, depending on size and design. Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Baldwin issue their own permits; everywhere else in Duval County goes through the City of Jacksonville. We handle the permit and inspections, and every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

How do I look up permits on my property in Duval County? Duval County has an online permit search (https://jaxepics.coj.net/). We handle the filing and tracking for our projects and keep you updated, so you don't have to.

Do I need HOA approval for a pergola, gazebo or patio cover in Duval County? Expect it. Most Duval County 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 Duval County? Yes. In Jacksonville Beach, our Duval County projects include two attached A-frame gazebos with a linear fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and a privacy wall. Projects start with a design session at our Jacksonville studio, followed by Amany's in-home design visit.

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.