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Your patio should work for you every month, not just in winter. We enclose patios and lanais with hurricane-rated materials, full permits, and HOA support built into the process.
Enclosed patio rooms in Hollywood, FL transform an existing patio or lanai into a fully protected living space with solid walls, sealed panels, and a proper roof - keeping out rain, wind, insects, and humidity while still letting in natural light. Most projects run four to ten weeks from permit approval to completion depending on size and the City of Hollywood's current permit processing times.
Many homeowners in Hollywood start the conversation because a screen enclosure has reached the end of its useful life or because they want to add a home office or extra room without a full addition. If you want a space that is also fully climate-controlled for Hollywood's hottest months, our solarium installation and patio cover installation services are related options worth reviewing alongside an enclosed patio room.
In Hollywood's competitive real estate market, buyers actively look for covered, usable outdoor living spaces. A permitted, properly built enclosed patio room adds genuine square footage and makes your home stand out to buyers who have relocated from colder states and want outdoor access without suffering through the summer.
If your outdoor space sits empty for five months every year because the heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms make it unbearable, that is the clearest sign an enclosed patio room would change how you live in your home. Hollywood's rainy season runs roughly June through October, and an open patio or screen room offers almost no protection during that stretch.
If you already have a screen room but you are finding mosquitoes inside, getting wet during afternoon showers, or watching screens sag and tear from UV and humidity, your current setup is no longer doing its job. In South Florida, screen enclosures take a beating, and once the mesh starts to fail, the repair costs can add up fast.
Rust streaks on concrete block walls, dark mold patches on a patio ceiling, or water stains on the floor after rain are signs your outdoor space is not protected from moisture the way it should be. In Hollywood's climate, exposed surfaces that are not properly sealed and ventilated will develop mold and deterioration quickly.
If your home's interior feels tight but you have an underused patio or lanai, an enclosed patio room is one of the most cost-effective ways to add functional living space without a full home addition. The existing slab and roof overhang often reduce the structural work needed, which keeps costs lower than building from scratch.
Every enclosed patio room project starts with a slab assessment - we look at what you already have before recommending a path forward. If your existing slab is solid, we can often use it as the foundation, which keeps costs lower than building from scratch. We then frame the walls, install impact-rated windows and panels, and finish the roof so the structure is properly sealed against rain and wind.
For homeowners who want a more expansive glass structure with maximum light, our solarium installation service takes things further. And if you are primarily looking to add shade and weather protection without full enclosure, our patio cover installation is a more straightforward option. We will help you figure out which approach makes the most sense for your home and budget at the site visit.
Best for homeowners with an existing slab who want solid weather protection without adding full climate control right away.
Suits homeowners who want a space that is genuinely comfortable in July, with a mini-split or extended HVAC system built in from the start.
Ideal for homeowners with an existing screen enclosure who want to upgrade to solid walls and sealed panels without rebuilding the entire structure.
Hollywood averages over 60 inches of rain per year, with most of it falling between May and October. The afternoon thunderstorms that roll through during that stretch make an open patio or screen room almost unusable for months at a time. An enclosed patio room with proper roofing and sealed panels stops that cycle - rain stays out, humidity stays out, and you actually use the space. Homeowners in Miramar and Cooper City often have similar conditions and face the same decision: keep patching a screen enclosure or make the upgrade to something that genuinely works.
Hollywood's terrain is also extremely flat, which means water does not drain away naturally the way it would on a sloped lot. A poorly designed enclosure can trap water against the foundation or create pooling on the slab after heavy rain. We assess your drainage during the site visit and, when needed, adjust the floor slope or add a drain to prevent water from sitting inside the room. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry recommends that homeowners always verify their contractor's license and ask who will pull the permit before signing anything - both are standard practice for us on every project.
We ask a few basic questions - the size of your existing patio, whether you have a slab already, and what you want to use the room for. We reply within one business day and come to your home to measure the space and talk through your options. The estimate visit is free and comes with no commitment.
After the site visit, we put together a written estimate outlining the scope of work, materials, and total cost. If your neighborhood has an HOA, this is when you submit the design for HOA approval - we provide the drawings and documentation your association needs. Do not sign a contract until you have HOA approval in writing.
Once you sign a contract, we apply for a building permit with the City of Hollywood Building Division. We handle all paperwork - you should never be asked to pull a permit yourself. Plan for two to six weeks depending on the building department's current workload; we give you a realistic estimate based on recent Hollywood permit timelines.
We prepare the slab, frame the walls and roof, then install windows and doors. Most enclosed patio rooms take one to three weeks of active construction. A city inspector visits at key stages to verify the work, and once the final inspection is passed, we do a complete walkthrough with you before you make your final payment.
Free on-site estimate. We handle permits and HOA submissions. No pressure, no commitment.
(754) 356-0749Hollywood is in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means any windows, panels, or glass in your enclosure must meet the wind-resistance standards required for this area. A city inspector verifies this during the permit process. We only propose materials rated for South Florida's wind loads - never standard-grade products that save money upfront but fail in a storm.
Many Hollywood neighborhoods - including Emerald Hills, Driftwood, and the planned communities along the western edge of the city - have HOAs with their own rules about exterior additions. We ask about your HOA at the first meeting, provide the drawings your association needs, and do not start construction until you have written approval in hand.
Hollywood homes were mostly built on concrete slabs, and many existing patio slabs can support an enclosure as-is. But some have settled, cracked, or have drainage issues that need addressing first. We assess your slab at the site visit and tell you honestly what needs to be done before we give you a final number.
Every enclosed patio room we build is permitted and inspected. The City of Hollywood's inspectors check our work at key stages - not just at the end. That means problems get caught before they are buried behind walls or under roofing, and your finished room counts as legitimate square footage when you are ready to sell.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation makes it easy to verify any contractor's license before you sign anything. When you work with GoldKey, every credential is available upfront, every permit is pulled before work begins, and every finished room is backed by a city inspection record you can hand to a buyer's agent with confidence.
A glass-dominant structure that maximizes natural light while providing full weather and climate protection year-round.
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