Outdoor Living Contractor in Neptune Beach, FL

Backyards for Neptune Beach homes, designed in person with you in AutoCAD. We manage every step, from permit to final walkthrough.

Neptune Beach lots are small, so a backyard has to earn every square foot. AY Luxury Designs designs pergolas, covered patios, screened porches, paver patios and outdoor kitchens for homeowners in Neptune Beach (32266), sized to the City's lot coverage and setback rules and built to handle salt air and ocean wind. We handle the design, the City of Neptune Beach permits and the build.

AY Luxury Designs LLC · Certified Building Contractor CBC1268168 · Amany Youssef: Registered Building Contractor RB29003947 · Registered Electrical Contractor ER13016631 · Registered Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor RU11066663

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Outdoor Living Services in Neptune Beach

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.

Why Building in Neptune Beach Is Different

City rules shape the design. Most Neptune Beach homes are in older neighborhoods without a mandatory HOA, so the City's zoning, lot coverage and setback rules are what shape the design. If your street does have an association or deed restrictions, we prepare that package too.

Permits. Neptune Beach is its own city, and building permits for homes inside its limits go through the City of Neptune Beach Community Development Department rather than the City of Jacksonville. A Notice of Commencement is required for most permitted projects.

The setting. Small beach lots, salt air and ocean wind mean every square foot of a Neptune Beach backyard has to work hard.

Finishes chosen for salt air. Close to the ocean and the Intracoastal, we choose finishes and materials for the exposure.

When designing an outdoor living space, UF/IFAS suggests planning power for cooking and lighting early.

Local Notes for Neptune Beach Backyards

A separate city, incorporated in 1931. Residents voted to separate from Jacksonville Beach and incorporated Neptune Beach in 1931, and the City still runs its own permitting.
Beaches Town Center. Neptune Beach shares the Beaches Town Center with Atlantic Beach, where the two towns meet.
Small lots, big ideas. Compact pergolas, covered patios and outdoor kitchens that fit the setbacks get the most out of a beach lot.

The EPA's UV Index guidance recommends seeking shade during late morning through mid-afternoon whenever the UV Index is moderate or higher.

Who Builds Your Project

AY stands for Amany Youssef, the founder who designs every project with you and stays personally involved through the final walkthrough. Amany came to the United States as a young child, grew up in Jacksonville, graduated from the University of Florida, and earned her Florida building contractor license. When she did, she became the youngest female licensed building contractor in Florida at the time. Today she leads an experienced team of designers, project managers and builders.

Amany is a member of Professional Women in Building, a council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), and serves as co-chair of its STEM committee. In St. Johns County, she speaks regularly to students at Tocoi Creek High School about careers in construction, and AY Luxury Designs takes on Tocoi Creek students as interns.

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 City of Neptune 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.

Areas We Serve in Neptune Beach

We proudly serve homeowners all across Neptune Beach (32266), including the oceanfront blocks, the neighborhoods back from the beach and Beaches Town Center, and everywhere in between. Nearby, see our pages for Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an outdoor living project in Neptune Beach 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 an outdoor living project in Neptune Beach: the size of the space; materials; features like fireplaces, fire pits and screens; electrical; engineering and permits; HOA requirements; and site work. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Who issues building permits in Neptune Beach? The City of Neptune Beach Community Development Department, not the City of Jacksonville. We prepare and submit the permit for you.

Do you serve Neptune Beach? Yes. Nearby in Jacksonville Beach, our projects include two attached A-frame gazebos with a linear fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and a privacy wall. Your project starts with a design session at our Jacksonville studio, and then Amany comes to your home for the in-home design visit.

Is Neptune Beach part of Jacksonville Beach? No. Neptune Beach became its own city in 1931, and it handles its own permits and zoning separately from Jacksonville Beach and the City of Jacksonville.

How soon can my project start? For most projects, we can start within two to four weeks. The scope of your project decides the exact date.

Do you offer financing? We do. Synchrony Bank financing is available, including 18 months of no-interest financing, along with other financing options.

Ready to Design Your Neptune Beach 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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