Is a Covered Patio Worth It?

Is a covered patio worth it in Florida? For most homeowners, it's the most-used room of the house.

In Northeast Florida, a covered patio adds living space you can use through sun and summer rain. Whether it's worth it for you depends on how you'll use it and how well it's designed.

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Why Florida Homeowners Add a Covered Patio

Usable most of the year. Shade and rain protection make the patio usable in more of the day and more of the year.
A real room. A finished ceiling with fans, lights and a TV turns it into an extension of the house.
Protects furniture and the kitchen. Outdoor furniture and appliances last longer under cover.
Looks original to the house. Designed right, it adds to the home's curb appeal from the back.

In NAHB's study of home buyers, 86% rated a patio essential or desirable, making it one of the two most-wanted features.

What Makes It Worth It

Value depends on design and quality: a cover that ties into the roof cleanly, matches the home, and is permitted with the necessary engineered documents. Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

The EPA reports that shaded surfaces can be 20 to 45°F cooler than the peak temperatures of unshaded materials.

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.

Related Projects

Cedar pergola over a curved outdoor kitchen on a paver extension, Del Webb NocateeA paver extension off the screened lanai with a curved stone seating wall, and a cedar pergola with an open slatted top over a curved stone outdoor kitchen, lit with string lights at night.

Composite-roof patio covers, screen enclosure and hot tub pad, Aberdeen (St. Johns)An A-frame composite-roof patio cover joined to a flat section, inside a screen enclosure with our expanded-view upgrade, over a new paver patio with a hot tub pad and in-ground lighting.

A-frame gazebo, screen room with linear fireplace and lighted seat walls, Stillwater (St. Johns)An A-frame gazebo joined to a composite-roof screen enclosure over an extended patio. Inside, a lighted linear fireplace in a stone wall and a ceiling fan; outside, lighted seat walls on new pavers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a covered patio worth it?For Florida living, a covered patio adds usable space through sun and rain and is one of the most-used rooms of the home. Value depends on design and quality.

How much does a covered patio 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 a covered patio: the size and roof style; how it ties into the house; the ceiling finish; fans, lights and a TV; screening; the patio underneath; and engineering and permits. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Will my structure hold up in a hurricane?Permitted structures are designed to Florida Building Code wind requirements, and every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

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.

Ready to Plan Your 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