A screened lanai or patio enclosure that keeps the bugs out and lets you use the space year-round, sized to your existing slab or a new one.
Outdoor Living Areas · Manatee, Hillsborough & Pinellas, FL
Outdoor Living Areas in Manatee, Hillsborough & Pinellas
In Florida the backyard is a second living room, and the right structure makes it usable year-round. Hildebrand designs and builds covered lanais, screen and pool enclosures, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas. Screen rooms, pool cages, and covered structures are permitted, wind-load-engineered construction here, not a weekend add-on, so we engineer it, pull the permit, and build it to Florida code.
Florida Certified Building Contractor · License CBC1257253 · Licensed since 2009
Outdoor structures engineered for Florida, built to code
A lanai, a pool cage, or a covered outdoor kitchen is not a weekend project you bolt onto the back of the house. In Florida these are permitted, engineered structures: screen rooms, pool enclosures, and covered patios have to be designed to meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements, and that engineering is what keeps the structure standing through storm season. A handyman build that skips the permit and the engineering can fail in the first real storm and is a problem when you sell.
Hildebrand builds outdoor living areas across Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties: covered lanais, screen and pool enclosures, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas. As a Florida Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1257253, we design it, pull the permit, and build it to code, with the wind-load engineering done right. Every outdoor project is quoted after an on-site look, and we can tie it into a larger renovation so the whole exterior is one job.
What is included
- Covered lanais, screen and pool enclosures, outdoor kitchens, and pergolas
- Engineered to meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements so it holds through storm season
- We design it, pull the permit, and build it to code
- Scope, materials, timeline, and price in writing before any work begins
- Can be tied into a larger renovation so the whole exterior is one job
Honest outdoor living cost ranges
Outdoor projects vary widely with size, materials, and roof style, and a gable or hip roof costs more than a flat one because of the extra framing and engineering. These are typical Tampa Bay ranges to help you plan. Every project is quoted in writing after a free on-site look, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
A full pool cage, engineered to wind-load code, with the price set by the size of the enclosure and the roof style you choose.
A built outdoor kitchen by tier: a basic grill setup starts lower, a full luxury kitchen with counters, storage, and appliances climbs higher.
A pergola to shade and define the space, priced by material: wood sits at the lower end, aluminum at the higher end.
Where your project lands depends on the size, the materials, and the roof style, and whether the slab underneath needs to be poured or extended. We walk all of that with you on site and put a firm price in writing, with no change-order surprises.
Recent outdoor and exterior work
A look at recent projects from local homes. We are adding more outdoor living projects as they wrap, so the gallery keeps growing.
Want to see work like yours? Browse the full gallery or book a free consultation.
From first visit to final walk-through in five steps
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Free On-Site Consultation
We come out, walk the backyard with you, take measurements, and listen to how you want to use the space. No trip fee, no pressure, no high-pressure sales pitch.
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Design and Written Estimate
We lay out the structure and give you a detailed written estimate with scope, materials, timeline, and warranty in writing before any work begins. No surprises later.
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Engineering and Permits
We produce the wind-load engineering, pull every required permit, and lock in a start date. You know the structure is built to Florida code before we break ground.
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Build Under One Contractor
Our crew runs the job under one licensed contractor, with a written checklist at every milestone. You get a weekly update so you always know where the project stands.
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Final Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk the finished project with you, fix anything on the punch list, and hand over your written workmanship warranty and manufacturer documentation.
Ready to talk through your outdoor living project?
Call or text Josh and the team. We answer during business hours and follow up the next business day if we miss you.
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Outdoor living questions, answered
Do screen enclosures and lanais need a permit in Florida?
Yes. Screen rooms, pool cages, and covered structures are permitted, engineered construction in Florida. They have to be designed to meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. We produce the engineering, pull the permit, and build to code, so the structure is legal and holds up through storm season.
Will an outdoor structure hold up in a hurricane?
That is exactly what the wind-load engineering is for. A screen enclosure, pool cage, or covered lanai we build is engineered and permitted to meet Florida Building Code wind-load standards. A handyman build that skips the engineering and the permit is the kind that fails in a storm.
How much does a screen or pool enclosure cost?
As a guide for this market, a screened lanai or patio enclosure commonly runs about $5,000 to $12,000, and a pool screen enclosure roughly $6,000 to $25,000 depending on size and roof style. We quote every job in writing after an on-site look.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen or pergola too?
Yes. We build outdoor kitchens, most often $15,000 to $45,000 by tier, and pergolas roughly $8,000 to $25,000 depending on whether they are wood or aluminum. We can build these on their own or as part of a larger outdoor living area.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. On-site consultations and written estimates are free. Call or text (941) 284-2218 to schedule.
Are you licensed and insured in Florida?
Yes. Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling is a Florida Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1257253, and fully insured. We have been Florida-licensed since 2009, and Josh has 22 years of hands-on construction experience. You can verify our license at myfloridalicense.com.
Other work we handle across Manatee, Hillsborough & Pinellas
Concrete Patios
Poured, formed, and finished concrete patios, walkways, and slabs, the foundation under your lanai.
The slab under the lanai →Home Additions
Room additions and second-story additions, engineered, permitted, and built to Florida code.
Licensed for structural work →Whole-Home Renovations
Multi-room and full-house renovations managed under one licensed contractor from demo through final inspection.
Weekly updates →Free On-Site Consultation. Honest Written Estimate.
No pressure, no obligation. We come out, listen, and put the scope and price in writing. Verify our license yourself at myfloridalicense.com.