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A sunroom built to Florida's hurricane code and permitted through the City of Hollywood gives you real, usable living space - not just an enclosure that needs repairs every storm season.
Sunroom construction in Hollywood, FL covers the full build of an enclosed, livable room addition - from foundation preparation and permit filing through framing, glazing, and final city inspection - and most projects run six to twelve weeks total from contract to move-in.
Whether you are building on an existing concrete slab or starting fresh, the process follows the same path: design, permitting, foundation work, framing, glass installation, and finishing. Hollywood's climate demands that every room be built with heat-blocking glass and a real cooling solution - a room that is not properly ventilated or connected to air conditioning will not be usable for most of the year. If you already have a sunroom that needs updating rather than a fresh build, our sunroom remodeling service handles repairs, reframing, and interior overhauls without starting from scratch.
Every sunroom construction project we handle in Hollywood goes through the City of Hollywood Building Division permit process. That is not optional in Florida - and it is not something to skip. A permitted sunroom is an inspected, documented asset. An unpermitted one can stop a home sale cold.
If the heat and humidity in Hollywood make your outdoor space uncomfortable for most of the year, a climate-controlled sunroom changes how you use your home. Many Hollywood homeowners describe getting a sunroom as the single biggest quality-of-life improvement they have made to their property.
Screened enclosures keep bugs out but do nothing for rain, heat, or humidity - all regular occurrences in South Florida. If you already spend time on a screened porch but wish it were more protected, converting it to a proper sunroom or building a new enclosed room is the natural next step.
If your family has grown, you are working from home, or you want a dedicated space for relaxing or entertaining, a sunroom construction project adds a full room without the cost and disruption of a major interior renovation. Many Hollywood homes built in the 1960s through 1980s have floor plans that simply did not anticipate today's needs.
If an older enclosed porch or addition has visible water stains, gaps around window frames, or floors that feel soft, it may be time to rebuild rather than patch. In Hollywood's humid, storm-prone climate, small leaks and gaps tend to get worse quickly and can become mold or structural problems if left alone.
We handle the full sunroom construction process from start to finish. That includes foundation assessment and preparation, permit filing with the City of Hollywood, structural framing using hurricane-rated materials, low-emissivity glass installation, roofing, and any electrical work for lighting, ceiling fans, or HVAC connections. For homeowners who want a simple room addition rather than a full custom build, our sunroom additions service is a focused, efficient path to adding one enclosed room to your existing home.
We also work with homeowners building on top of existing screened enclosures or older patio slabs - both require a foundation assessment before framing begins, and we handle that as part of the project. All construction is permitted, inspected, and meets Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements for Broward County. For homeowners researching glass options, the ENERGY STAR program provides independent ratings on window and glazing performance that apply directly to South Florida's climate conditions.
Homeowners building a brand-new sunroom from the foundation up on an open or existing slab.
Homeowners who want full insulation, thermally broken framing, and year-round climate control for Hollywood's hot summers.
Homeowners upgrading an existing screened porch or older enclosure to a fully enclosed, glass-and-frame room.
Homeowners replacing a storm-damaged or structurally compromised existing addition with a code-compliant new build.
Hollywood averages over 230 sunny days per year, and summer temperatures regularly climb into the low 90s with humidity that makes the heat index worse. A sunroom that is not properly insulated and connected to your home's air conditioning will be unusable from May through October - which is most of the year. That is why every sunroom construction project we do in Hollywood includes a specific plan for cooling the room, whether that means extending your existing central air system or adding a dedicated wall-mounted unit. Homeowners in Miramar and Dania Beach face the same conditions and ask the same questions about cooling - it is always part of the conversation before we draw up plans.
Broward County sits in Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means the glass, framing, and roof connections on any new structure must meet strict wind-resistance standards. This is not just about safety - it is about insurance coverage and resale value. A sunroom not built to those standards can give an insurance company grounds to deny a storm damage claim, and it will show up as a problem during a buyer's inspection when you sell. Planning your build during the fall or winter months - before Hollywood's construction season heats up - also tends to mean faster permit turnaround and easier crew scheduling. The Florida Building Commission publishes the specific wind-load requirements that apply to every sunroom construction project in Broward County.
We start with a few questions - the size of the space, how you plan to use the room, and whether you have an existing porch or patio. Most reputable contractors offer a free in-home consultation, which gives you a chance to ask questions and get a feel for whether you trust the person before any money changes hands.
We visit your home to measure the space, look at your existing foundation, and assess site-specific factors like property line setbacks or HOA design restrictions. We give you a detailed written quote covering permits, foundation, framing, glass, electrical, and finishing - so you know the full number before work begins.
We submit the permit application to the City of Hollywood Building Division before any work begins. If your neighborhood has an HOA, you will need their approval separately - we can help prepare the submission, but the HOA review is your responsibility to initiate. Permit review in Hollywood typically takes one to three weeks.
Once permits are in hand, we prepare the site, pour or extend the foundation if needed, then frame the room, install glass and roofing, and complete any electrical work. The city inspector visits at required stages. After the final inspection passes, we walk you through the finished room and hand over closed permit documentation.
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(754) 356-0749Every project goes through the full permit process with the City of Hollywood Building Division. You receive closed permit documentation at the end. A permitted sunroom is a documented asset when you sell - an unpermitted one is a liability that can derail a real estate transaction.
Hollywood sits in Broward County's high-velocity hurricane zone. The glass, framing, and anchoring systems we use meet Florida's strictest wind-resistance requirements. Your homeowner's insurance will not have grounds to deny a storm damage claim because the room was not built to code.
GoldKey Hollywood Sunrooms and Patios is state-licensed and carries general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every project. You can verify Florida contractor license status through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at any time.
When you call or submit the estimate form, someone from our office follows up within one business day to schedule your free on-site visit. We come to your Hollywood home, measure the space, and give you a written quote before we leave - no vague ballpark figures.
We build sunrooms that are permitted, inspected, and built to the standards that actually matter in South Florida - hurricane resistance, heat management, and coastal durability. When the project is finished, you have documented proof the work was done right.
Update or restore an existing sunroom that is showing its age - new glass, reframing, or a complete interior overhaul.
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Learn MorePermit slots fill up before hurricane season - the sooner you reach out, the sooner we can lock in your build date. Call us or submit the form for a free on-site estimate.