Pavilion Builder in Shearwater

Backyard pavilions for Shearwater homes, finished to match the house.

A pavilion is the gathering place at the back of the yard. AY Luxury Designs designs pavilions, serving homeowners in Shearwater, planned in AutoCAD with the walkway, the floor and what goes underneath.

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Planning a Backyard Pavilion in Shearwater

Kitchen underneath. Cook and serve in the same space.
Fireplace. A focal point for cooler nights.
Wood ceiling and fans. Comfort and warmth overhead.
Freestanding gathering space. Set out in the yard or at the end of a walkway, sized for how many people you host.

By Merriam-Webster's definition, a pavilion is usually an open structure in a garden, park or place of recreation, used for entertainment or shelter.

What Shapes a pavilion in Shearwater

Shearwater is a master-planned community in St. Johns County with a St. Augustine address. About 15 miles of trails and a kayak launch onto Trout Creek and the St. Johns River are part of Shearwater life. On water-view lots, columns and roof lines are placed to frame the view from inside the house.

A pavilion's size comes from what goes under it, so we lay out the table, the kitchen and the lounge first. Before we draw a pavilion in Shearwater, we check where power has to run, the view from the pavilion and the walkway from the house.

The word pavilion goes back to the Latin papilio, meaning butterfly, Merriam-Webster notes, probably because a colorful tent's top looked like a butterfly's spread wings.

Approvals and Permits in Shearwater

Shearwater's association reviews exterior changes before work starts. We prepare the package for you. For a pavilion, boards typically look at its footprint on the lot, its height and its distance from the property lines. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Shearwater homes are permitted by St. Johns County. The County requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, a clearance sheet before it accepts the application, and registered architectural review associations are notified automatically when exterior work is filed. 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 pavilion 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 Shearwater

Our recent work here includes a screened paver extension.

See more on our Pavilion Builder in Jacksonville page and our Shearwater page.

Areas We Serve in Shearwater

We proudly serve homeowners all across Shearwater (32092), and across the rest of St. Augustine. Wherever you call home in Shearwater, 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, St. Johns and Fruit Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum budget for a pavilion in Shearwater?Yes. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Beyond that, the cost depends on the floor and walkways; the size and roof style; the finishes; what goes underneath (kitchen, fireplace, TV); and engineering and permits, and your fully itemized custom quote comes within 24 hours of your consultation.

How big should a pavilion be?Big enough for what goes under it. We lay out the table, kitchen and seating in AutoCAD and size the pavilion around them.

Can you extend my Shearwater lanai?Yes. Most Shearwater homes started with a standard lanai that's ready to be extended, screened or roofed.

Will my Shearwater HOA review a pavilion?Plan on it. Shearwater reviews additions for placement, materials and colors, so the package covers all three. We prepare what the board asks for, and the decision is the board's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

Do I need a permit for a pavilion in Shearwater?Most need a building permit. St. Johns County issues the building permit in Shearwater. Expect a clearance step first, an automatic notice to registered architectural review associations, and a recorded Notice of Commencement for most permitted projects. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Ready to Design Your Shearwater Pavilion?

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