Outdoor Living Builder in Nassau County, FL

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

Nassau County brings together Amelia Island's resort and gated communities, historic Fernandina Beach and fast-growing Yulee, with salt air, marsh views and a tree canopy worth protecting. AY Luxury Designs designs and builds outdoor living spaces for homeowners all across Nassau 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 Nassau County

We serve homeowners across Nassau County, including Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. Each city page covers that area's HOA and permit details.

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Outdoor Living Services in Nassau 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.

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Permits in Nassau County

Unincorporated Nassau County, including Yulee and the unincorporated parts of Amelia Island, issues building permits through its Building Department and its online permit portal. Homes inside Fernandina Beach city limits go through the City, and the Downtown and Old Town historic districts need a Certificate of Approval first. Nassau County also has tree protection rules. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents, and we pull the permits and schedule the inspections. See our Nassau 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 Nassau 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor living project in Nassau County cost? Every project gets a custom quote, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. 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. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Do I need a permit for a pergola, gazebo or patio cover in Nassau County? Most attached or roofed structures need a building permit, and many freestanding ones do too, depending on size and design. Unincorporated Nassau County issues building permits through its Building Department and its online permit portal. A recorded Notice of Commencement is required for most permitted projects. See our Nassau County permit guide. 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 Nassau County? Nassau County has an online permit search (https://aca-prod.accela.com/nassau/default.aspx). 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 Nassau County? Usually, yes. Roofed structures, screen enclosures and most hardscape changes in Nassau County go through architectural review before any work begins. We put together the package your board asks for (site plan, scaled drawings, materials and colors, 3D renderings) and handle the submittal with you. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Do you serve Nassau County? Yes. In Amelia Walk, Fernandina Beach, our Nassau County projects include a detached A-frame cedar gazebo with a custom wood-burning fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and seating walls. We start with a design session at our Jacksonville studio, and Amany then visits your home to finalize the design with you.

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.

Ready to Design Your Nassau County 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

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