Lanai Extensions in Nassau County

Lanai extensions for Nassau County homes: more covered living space that looks original to the house.

A lanai should hold a dining table, a sofa and maybe a kitchen. Many original lanais in Nassau County 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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Nassau County Lanai Extension Ideas

Matching ceiling. The ceiling carries through so the space reads as one room.
Make room for a kitchen. A deeper lanai has room for an outdoor kitchen or bar.
Open to the yard. Leave the extension open for the breeze.
TV wall. Power and mounting planned for an outdoor TV.

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.

Nassau County Planning Notes for Your Lanai Extension

Nassau County runs from Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island to Yulee and the growing communities around it. The Nassau County Building Department permits unincorporated areas, including Yulee and the unincorporated parts of Amelia Island. Near the coast, a roof has to stand up to wind, so the structure is designed to Florida Building Code wind requirements and tied in properly.

Many families extend the lanai to make room for a kitchen or a dining table, so we lay out the furniture first. Before we draw a lanai extension in Nassau County, we check how the new roof ties into the old one, how deep the extension can go and how much light the family room keeps.

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Approvals and Permits in Nassau County

Some Nassau County homes need HOA approval and some need historic review; we sort that out before we design. For a lanai extension, review boards commonly ask for the new footprint, the roofing and how it meets the house. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

We confirm whether your home is in Fernandina Beach or unincorporated Nassau County, then file the permit 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 Nassau County or City of Fernandina Beach 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 Nassau County

One recent project here is a long screen enclosure with our expanded-view upgrade and a hot tub pad.

See more on our Lanai Extension in Jacksonville page and our Nassau County page.

Areas We Serve in Nassau County

We proudly serve homeowners all across Nassau County, from Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Amelia National and Amelia Walk, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Nassau County, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Northeast Florida and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and Jacksonville.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a lanai extension cost in Nassau County?It depends on the design, so there's no standard price. The main cost drivers are roof style and tie-in; ceiling; screens; the floor; 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.

Can a lanai extension be screened?Yes. We can extend the screen with the roof or design a new screen enclosure around the whole space.

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.

Do you serve Yulee?Yes. We serve homeowners in Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island and throughout Nassau County.

Is there HOA review for a lanai extension in Nassau County?It depends on your street. Newer Nassau County communities, such as Amelia Walk and Amelia National, run their own architectural review, while many older island streets don't have one. If yours has one, we prepare that package along with the permit. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Does a lanai extension in Nassau County need a permit?Usually. Nassau County, or the City of Fernandina Beach inside its limits issues the permit, depending on your address. We prepare the package, pull the permit and schedule the inspections. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.