Lanai extensions
Lanai extensions that double your outdoor living
The lanai is the most-used room in a Southwest Florida home. Extending it adds shade, screened space and room for a kitchen or dining table, and we design the deck, enclosure and landscape so it looks original to the house.
More room, more shade
An extension should look like it was always there
A lanai extension touches everything: the deck, the screen enclosure, sometimes the roof, and always the landscape around it. Designing those together is how the proportions stay right and the project avoids the hand-offs that stall so many extensions.
One client came to us after several contractors "failed to deliver on design, planning, product availability, cost, and timeframes." Their review describes a project that "met or exceeded all the conditions outlined in the contract." That is the difference a single design-build team makes.
How we approach it
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Extended pool decks and patios in pavers or travertine
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Screen enclosure extensions and replacements
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Covered extensions and outdoor kitchens through Lombardo Luxury Build Group
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Planting, lighting and water features to finish the space
Ways to extend
Choose the kind of space you want
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Extended screened deck
More deck under a larger cage for loungers and dining around the pool.
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Covered living room
A roofed extension with columns for shade, fans and furniture you can leave out.
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Lanai with a kitchen
Extending far enough to fit a summer kitchen without crowding the pool.
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Garden-facing extension
Opening the lanai toward a water feature or garden so the view becomes part of the room.
Thinking about lanai extensions? Let's look at your property.
A Lombardo designer will walk the site with you, at home or in our Fort Myers showroom.
Recent work
Lanais we have extended
Boulder waterfall and pond built inside a screened lanai
Tiered stone fountain inside a screened lanai, ringed with flowering beds
Screened lanai paver deck with a white pergola and tropical beds
Screened pool with a raised spa and tile spillway
Geometric pool with stepping pads under an arched screen enclosure
Freeform pool with a travertine deck inside a screened lanai
Extended pool lanai with chaise lounges and a lake view
Lanai with an outdoor kitchen, fountain and lake view
Covered lanai extension with columns opening onto the pool
Google reviews
Done right the first time
After moving into our new home, we began dreaming about extending our lanai and making the most of our outdoor space… Lombardo Landscaping delivered everything we expected and met or exceeded all the conditions outlined in the contract.
Ready for a design of your own?
Start a design brief in four short steps, or call and talk it through.
FAQ
Questions we hear most
Do lanai extensions need permits?
Generally yes, especially for new roofs, structural work and enclosure changes, and HOA approval is common too. Covered work is handled through our sister company, Lombardo Luxury Build Group, to the requirements that apply to your home.
How long does a lanai extension take?
It depends on scope, permitting and materials. Your proposal sets out a timeline before you sign, and our project manager keeps you updated through each phase.
Will my pool be out of use during the work?
Often only for part of the project. We sequence the work to keep disruption down and explain what to expect before we start.
How do I choose a lanai extension contractor?
Look for one team that can design the whole space, a clear written proposal, and a track record you can verify. Our guide to vetting lanai extension contractors walks through it, and seven benefits of lanai extensions covers why it is worth it.
Service areas
Lanai extensions across Lee and Collier counties
All of Lee and Collier counties, from Pine Island to Marco Island. Seven communities have their own pages; choose yours to see local projects and what designing there involves.
Request a consultation
Add the room you use most.
Four short steps. Tell us what you are dreaming about and where, and a designer will call to set up your consultation at the property or in our Fort Myers showroom.