Lanai Extension in Southside, Jacksonville, FL

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

A lanai should hold a dining table, a sofa and maybe a kitchen. Many original lanais in Southside don't. We extend them with a roof that matches the house and a floor that runs from the old slab into the new space.

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Ways to Extend a Southside Lanai

Open to the yard. Leave the extension open for the breeze.
Fans and lights. Wired into the new ceiling.
TV wall. Power and mounting planned for an outdoor TV.
Single-slope or gable. Roof style chosen to suit your roofline.

Ceiling fans make a covered lanai more comfortable through a wind-chill effect, and ENERGY STAR notes they cool people, not rooms, so they're best switched off when no one is outside.

Southside Planning Notes for Your Lanai Extension

Gated golf and lake communities such as Deerwood and Tamaya run their own architectural review. Many Southside homes from the 1980s and 1990s have original screen enclosures and patios that are ready to be replaced or extended. Under mature trees, a solid roof keeps leaves and pollen off the furniture, and footings are placed to work around roots.

Carrying the ceiling through is what makes the old lanai and the extension feel like one room. Before we draw a lanai extension in Southside, we check how deep the extension can go, whether the ceiling can carry through and how much light the family room keeps.

The CDC recommends screens on windows and doors and repairing any holes to keep mosquitoes outdoors, which is one reason screened lanais are so popular in Florida.

Approvals and Permits in Southside

Many Southside homes are in planned or gated communities, such as Deerwood and Tamaya, with their own architectural review. 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.

The City of Jacksonville permits Southside homes. Plans are filed through JaxEPICS and reviewed for building code, zoning and fire safety before the permit is issued. 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 City of Jacksonville 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 Southside

Our recent work here includes a new screen enclosure in Meadow Walk.

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

Areas We Serve in Southside

We proudly serve homeowners all across Southside (32216, 32246, 32256), from Deerwood, Baymeadows and Tamaya, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Southside, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Duval County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Mandarin, San Marco and Jacksonville Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a lanai extension in Southside 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 lanai extension in Southside: roof style and tie-in; ceiling; screens; the floor; and engineering and permits. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

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.

Can you remove my old screen to extend the lanai?Yes. We can take down the old screen, extend the roof and screen the whole new space.

Where is your design studio?On the Southside, at 8917 Western Way, Suite 7, Jacksonville. Your project starts there, and then Amany comes to your home for the in-home design visit.

Is there HOA review for a lanai extension in Southside?It depends on your street. Some Southside neighborhoods have deed restrictions or an association; many don't. We check before we design and prepare any package needed. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Does a lanai extension in Southside need a permit?Usually. The City of Jacksonville issues the permit. We prepare the package, pull the permit and schedule the inspections. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Ready to Design Your Southside Lanai Extension?

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