Outdoor Living Spaces in Fort Myers, FL
In Southwest Florida, the lanai is where the house actually gets lived in; most of the year, most of the day. Alliance Construction & Renovation builds and rebuilds outdoor living spaces across Fort Myers, making an outdoor room feel as intentional as an indoor one. We’re a licensed contractor, so the structural, electrical, and gas sides of outdoor projects are handled to code; not improvised.
What We Build Outdoors
If your plan is to convert the lanai into fully conditioned indoor space, that’s a different project: our home additions team handles lanai conversions with the structural and HVAC work they require. And outdoor rooms are one part of what we build; plenty of them start while an interior remodel is already underway.
Outdoor Living FAQs
Do outdoor kitchens need permits in Fort Myers?
Usually yes: gas lines, electrical circuits, and any roofed structure trigger permits. We handle the permitting as part of the project.
Can you rebuild a lanai damaged by a hurricane?
Yes. Storm rebuilds are permitted structural work, and we’ve taken lanais from destroyed to finished, inspections included.
What materials hold up best outdoors here?
Sealed stone or concrete counters, marine-grade stainless hardware, and UV-stable finishes. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs for your specific exposure: full sun and salt air narrow the list.
Can you add an outdoor kitchen to my existing lanai?
Yes, that’s one of our most common projects. Gas, electrical, and ventilation get integrated into the existing structure to code.
Screened or open, which is better?
It depends on how you’ll use the space. Screens manage insects and debris; open structures feel bigger and suit pergola-style shade. We build both, and the walkthrough usually settles it.