Patio Construction in Wellington, FL
Covered patios, outdoor living rooms and summer kitchens designed as real extensions of the house rather than add-ons.
- 20+ Years
- Free estimates
What it is
Understanding patio construction
Outdoor living is where South Florida homes earn their keep, and the difference between a slab with a grill and a genuine outdoor room is planning. Roof structure tied properly into the house, ceiling height and depth that keep sun and rain out, screening or glass where it's wanted, and the electrical, gas, water and drainage roughed in before anything is poured.
A summer kitchen adds another layer: appliance specification, ventilation under a covered roof, weather-rated cabinetry and countertops, and supply and waste routing that works with the existing plumbing. Getting those decided during design is what keeps the finished space uncluttered.
Signs you need this
- The existing patio is unusable through the middle of the day or the rainy season
- You want a covered, roofed extension rather than an awning or pergola
- A summer kitchen, bar or outdoor fireplace is part of the plan
- The pool deck, patio and house don't relate to each other well
- Drainage pushes water toward the house instead of away from it
Details that matter
What's involved locally
What's typically included
Structure: footings, columns, beams and roof framing engineered for wind load and tied into the existing structure, with a ceiling finish that matches the house.
Rough-ins: electrical and lighting, ceiling fans, gas, water and waste for a summer kitchen or bar, and any low-voltage or audio runs.
Surfaces: pavers, poured or polished concrete, or stone, set with slope and drainage designed to move water away from the building.
South Florida realities
Roofed additions are structural work under Florida Building Code and are engineered and permitted for wind load, including attachment back to the existing structure.
Screen enclosures, added roof area and paving affect lot coverage and drainage calculations, both of which the local building department reviews.
Our process
How the job runs
The same sequence on every project, from a single room to a ground-up build.
- 1
Free estimate
We walk the property, talk through what you have in mind, and put a written scope in front of you. Getting the estimate costs nothing.
- 2
Design & selections
Plans, layouts and finish selections are settled before construction starts, so decisions aren't rushed on site and the scope stays clear.
- 3
Permits & approvals
Where the work is permitted in Palm Beach County, we handle the permit and the inspections — that's ours to manage, not yours.
- 4
Build & walkthrough
One point of contact through construction, a site kept clean, and a walkthrough with you before the project is called finished.
Why call IJ Modern Homes
What you can expect
Straightforward commitments — nothing we can't back up.
A transparent process
Scope, selections and schedule are put in writing before work begins, and kept current as the project moves.
Local to the area
We work across Wellington, FL and Palm Beach County — calls are handled locally, not routed through an out-of-area call center.
Related work
Often handled together
- MasonryStonework, pavers, retaining walls, driveways and hardscape — the structural and decorative masonry that frames a property.Learn more
- New Home ConstructionCustom homes taken from raw lot and first sketches through permitting, construction and final finish — one team accountable for design and build.Learn more
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