Patio Lanais, Sunrooms & Home Additions in Broward County, FL

Homeowners in Broward County, Florida, can work with Preventive Maintenance for patio lanais, existing patio-to-sunroom conversions, and home additions. The company coordinates building, windows, roofing, electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, plans, and permits through a single-source construction model.

Whether you are planning a covered patio area, want to enclose an existing patio, or need additional air-conditioned living space, the right solution depends on your home's existing structure and how you intend to use the new space.

Preventive Maintenance serves homeowners in Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines, along with other eligible locations within its Broward County service area. Each project begins with an inspection to establish the construction scope and identify relevant design and permitting requirements.

Construction Services for Broward County Homes

Patio lanais, sunroom conversions, and home additions offer different ways to improve how a home can be used.

A patio lanai creates a covered outdoor area. A sunroom conversion encloses an existing patio, while a home addition creates new living space connected to the house. The best choice depends on the property's existing layout, the condition of the slab and roof, and whether the new area needs to be air-conditioned.

Preventive Maintenance helps homeowners assess these options and coordinate the required construction work through one company.

Patio Lanais in Broward County

A patio lanai provides a covered area for outdoor use. The construction may involve an insulated aluminum roof or a conventional wood-and-concrete structure, depending on the design and project requirements.

Existing patios and lanais commonly have a concrete slab or pavers. Before construction begins, the existing surface and structure need to be evaluated to determine what can be retained and what additional work is required.

The company's indicative pricing is:

• Aluminum lanai: about $52 per square foot on an existing concrete slab.
• Conventional wood-and-concrete lanai: about $65 per square foot on an existing concrete slab.

These figures provide a starting point for budgeting. They are not guaranteed prices for every property or configuration.

For a detailed explanation of the available options, visit the patio lanai service page.

Sunroom Conversions in Broward County

Converting an existing patio into an enclosed room can provide additional protected space while making use of some of the existing structure.

The work may involve windows or other glazing, insulation, electrical work, and air-conditioning, depending on the intended use. The existing roof and slab may be retained when suitable, but this must be established through an inspection.

Because the condition of the existing structure and the desired level of enclosure vary from one property to another, there is no single standard price per square foot for a patio-to-sunroom conversion.

The assessment should establish the work required, the components that can remain, and the changes needed to create the intended space.

Learn more about patio-to-sunroom conversions.

Home Additions in Broward County

A home addition creates additional living space connected to the existing house. An air-conditioned addition differs from a covered lanai because it is intended to function as indoor space.

Depending on the design, a room addition may use a flat TPO roof or a sloped concrete-tile roof. The design also needs to account for the connection to the existing house, windows, electrical work, plumbing, and air-conditioning where required.

The company's indicative price for an air-conditioned addition is about $250 per square foot. Actual pricing depends on the project scope, design, existing conditions, and required work.

For more details, visit the home additions service page.

Comparing Project Options and Costs

The lanai prices assume an existing concrete slab. They should not be treated as all-inclusive estimates for projects requiring additional structural work or other modifications.

Sunroom conversions need to be evaluated separately because the roof and slab may or may not be reusable, and the requirements for glazing, insulation, electrical work, and HVAC can vary.

Typical project sizes range from 12' × 20' to 20' × 20', with custom sizes available. A property inspection is the appropriate starting point for determining the project's likely cost.

Important Construction Considerations

Heat, humidity, rain, and insects

Outdoor structures and enclosed rooms in South Florida need to be planned for the local climate. Heat, humidity, heavy rain, and insects influence decisions about materials, roof configuration, enclosure, and whether air-conditioning is appropriate.

The intended use matters. A covered outdoor space and an enclosed air-conditioned room have different construction requirements.

High-wind requirements

Florida's High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements may apply depending on the property's location and the relevant building regulations. The project design and permitting process must account for applicable requirements rather than assuming that the same specifications work for every home.

Connections to the existing house

The new structure must be evaluated in relation to the existing home. Depending on the design, a roof connection may use a ledger or joists and trusses at the tie-beam. The appropriate method depends on the structure and approved design.

The inspection helps determine which existing components can be retained and what modifications may be necessary.

A Coordinated Construction Process

Preventive Maintenance coordinates building, windows, roofing, electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, plans, and permits through a single-source construction model.

The typical process includes:

1. Inspection: Assess the existing patio, roof, slab, and proposed project.
2. Design: Determine the scope, materials, configuration, and required work.
3. HOA requirements: Address applicable HOA requirements and common HOA notices where relevant.
4. Permitting: Coordinate plans and applicable building permits.
5. Construction: Complete the approved project according to its scope.

The average project timeline is 3–6 months. The actual schedule depends on design, permitting, applicable approvals, and the complexity of the construction.

Preventive Maintenance holds five state contractor licenses and EPS licenses. Specific licensing and project requirements should be confirmed for the proposed work.

Broward County Areas We Serve

Preventive Maintenance serves homeowners in these Broward County cities:

• Pompano Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Pembroke Pines

Visit the individual city pages for more focused information about patio lanais, sunroom conversions, and home additions in each location.

For other locations within Broward County, contact the company to confirm whether the property is within its service area.