Lanai Extension in Palencia

Palencia lanai extensions with the roof, ceiling and floor carried out as one.

The classic builder lanai fits two chairs and no table. A lanai extension pushes the covered living space out into the yard, with a roof attached to the house, a matching ceiling and a new floor. AY Luxury Designs designs and builds lanai extensions for homeowners in Palencia, screened or open.

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Ways to Extend a Palencia Lanai

Matching ceiling. The ceiling carries through so the space reads as one room.
Old and new floor paved as one. No seam between the original lanai and the extension.
Open to the yard. Leave the extension open for the breeze.
Single-slope or gable. Roof style chosen to suit your roofline.

Buyers want outdoor living: in NAHB's buyer study, exterior lighting (82%) and a front porch (81%) both made the list of most-wanted features, alongside a patio (86%).

Planning a lanai extension in Palencia

Palencia is a master-planned community on the west bank of the Intracoastal Waterway north of St. Augustine. Homes near the Intracoastal and the marsh see salt air and wind, which shape materials and engineering. A roof facing the course is placed to keep the view open from inside.

If the lanai is screened, we usually extend the screen with the roof so the whole space stays bug-free. Before we draw a lanai extension in Palencia, we check how deep the extension can go, what happens to the existing screen and how much light the family room keeps.

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.

Approvals and Permits in Palencia

Because Palencia has several associations, we confirm which guidelines apply to your street before we design. Boards usually want to see how far the extension reaches into the yard and how its roof and ceiling match the existing lanai. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

In Palencia, permits come from St. Johns County. We file the clearance sheet and the permit application, record the Notice of Commencement the county requires for most permitted projects, and schedule the inspections. 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 lanai 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 Palencia

Our recent work here includes a custom gazebo with privacy panels.

See more on our Lanai Extension in Jacksonville page and our Palencia page.

Areas We Serve in Palencia

We proudly serve homeowners all across Palencia (32095), and across the rest of St. Augustine. Wherever you call home in Palencia, 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 St. Augustine, Nocatee and World Golf Village.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Can I add a kitchen to my lanai extension?Yes. A deeper lanai has room for an outdoor kitchen, and we plan the power with the roof.

What roof styles work for a lanai extension?Single-slope, gable and flat roofs can all work. Amany picks the one that ties into your roofline best.

Who permits Palencia homes?St. Johns County, after its clearance step. We handle the paperwork and the inspections.

Do I need HOA approval for a lanai extension in Palencia?Yes. Palencia reviews exterior changes. We prepare the site plan, scaled drawings, materials and 3D renderings and handle the submittal with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Do I need a permit for a lanai extension in Palencia?A lanai extension is a permitted roof structure. St. Johns County issues the building permit in Palencia. Expect a clearance step first, an automatic notice to registered architectural review associations, and a recorded Notice of Commencement for most permitted projects. We handle the permit and inspections, and every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.