Summer kitchens · pavers · pergolas · patio covers
Outdoor Living in Port Charlotte & Cape Coral
From October to May the backyard is part of the house. We build the shade, the dry spot for the 4 p.m. storm and the place to cook, with the pavers, structure, gas and electrical under one contract.
Prestigious Home Improvements · in-home visit, written price within a week.
Illustrative photos
These show the kind of outdoor spaces we build. Two of our own indoor-outdoor jobs are further down the page.
- Licensed & insuredFL CRC1327831
- A+ BBB ratingAccredited business
- 5.0 on GoogleRated by homeowners
- Family-ownedBased in Port Charlotte, FL
- Financing availableAsk at your estimate
What we build
Kitchens, Pavers, Pergolas and Patio Covers
Illustrative photoOutdoor & summer kitchens
Block or steel-frame island, UV-stable stone or porcelain top, 304 stainless appliances, and gas and power run to code.
Typical: $15,000–$60,000
Illustrative photoPaver patios & pool decks
Compacted rock or shell base, edge restraint and polymeric sand, in travertine, concrete or porcelain that stays cooler underfoot.
Typical: $15–$32 / sq ft
Illustrative photoPergolas
Powder-coated aluminum or treated wood on engineered footings, with fixed or adjustable louvers, lights and fans.
Typical: $8,000–$30,000
Illustrative photoInsulated patio covers
A solid, rain-proof roof with a finished ceiling, recessed lights and fan pre-wire, flashed and engineered to the house.
Typical: $12,000–$40,000
Built for the conditions
Gulf Coast Wind, Rain and Sun Are Hard on a Backyard
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Wind loads near the coast
Design wind speeds here often exceed 150 mph. The covers we see fail after storms are almost always unpermitted kits with weak attachments to the house.
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Sandy soil and summer rain
Pavers without a compacted base and edge restraint shift within a year. The base is most of the work, and it is what you never see.
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Salt air and full sun
304 or marine-grade 316 stainless, block or aluminum frames instead of wood, and no quartz in direct sun; it can discolor.
Ballpark it
Build Your Backyard, See the Range
Typical project range
$33,000 – $93,000
- 400 sq ft of pavers$6,000–$13,000
- Insulated patio cover$12,000–$40,000
- Grill island$15,000–$40,000
Typical 2026 Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee County ranges. Long gas, water and electrical runs from the house are the usual hidden cost, so we measure and price them in your estimate. Permit review adds about 2 to 6 weeks before work starts.
How much cover?
Open Shade, a Solid Roof, or Open Sky?
Aluminum pergola
Filtered shade from fixed or adjustable louvers, freestanding or attached to the house.
- Best when: you want breeze and dappled light
- Louvered roofs open and close
- Engineered footings sized for uplift
Insulated patio cover
A solid, rain-proof roof that keeps the space noticeably cooler and dry during afternoon storms.
- Best when: you want to use the space in any weather
- Finished ceiling with lights and fan pre-wire
- Can be screened in or tied to a lanai
Open paver patio or pool deck
Travertine, concrete or porcelain pavers on a compacted base, with no structure overhead.
- Best when: you want sun near the pool
- Light colors stay cooler on bare feet
- Can be phased before a cover is added
Our window & door crew
The Opening Between the House and the Yard
How it works
From Backyard Sketch to Final Walkthrough
Free on-site consultation
Usually within 48 hours
We look at afternoon sun, drainage, setbacks and how you use the yard, then give you a written, itemized estimate.
Layout and drawings
Engineered for wind
A layout plan for you, engineered drawings for the county, and an HOA package where your community requires one.
Permits and approvals
We track the review
We submit, answer reviewer comments and keep you posted on where the review stands. Your start date is confirmed once the permit is issued.
Base and structure
Inspected as we go
Excavation, compacted base, footings and connections to the house, with every inspection the county requires booked by us.
Utilities and finishes
Licensed trades
Gas, electrical and plumbing by licensed trades, then pavers, countertops, lighting and fans.
Walkthrough and closeout
Before the final invoice
Punch list finished together, permit closed, warranty in your hands. Then the final bill.
Which project is yours?
Typical Outdoor Projects and What They Cost
Outdoor / summer kitchen
A full cooking station on the lanai or patio, built to handle salt air and rain.
- Typical range
- $15k–$60k
- Timeline
- 2–5 weeks
What's included
- Island: Block or steel-frame island with stucco, stone veneer or porcelain cladding.
- Countertop: Granite, quartzite or porcelain slab that holds up to outdoor UV.
- Appliances: Built-in grill, side burner, outdoor fridge and access doors in 304 stainless.
- Utilities: Gas line, GFCI outlets and lighting by licensed trades, permitted.
- Extras: Bar seating, sink with drain, vent hood if under a roof.
Paver patios & walkways
New outdoor living space or paths in travertine, concrete or porcelain pavers.
- Typical range
- $15–$32 per sq ft
- Timeline
- 1–2 weeks
What's included
- Excavation: Sod and soil removed to depth, grade set to drain away from the house.
- Base: Crushed rock or shell base compacted in lifts, then a leveled sand bed.
- Pavers: Concrete, travertine or porcelain pavers in your choice of pattern.
- Edges: Concrete or rigid edge restraint so the field does not spread.
- Joints: Polymeric sand and optional sealer to limit weeds and washout.
Pool deck pavers & resurfacing
Replace cracked concrete or tired coatings around the pool.
- Typical range
- $9k–$35k
- Timeline
- 1–3 weeks
What's included
- Overlay or replace: Pavers over sound concrete, or full tear-out where the slab has failed.
- Coping: New travertine or paver bullnose coping matched to the deck.
- Surface: Cooler travertine or light-colored pavers that are easier on bare feet.
- Drainage: Deck drains cleared, replaced or added so water leaves the deck fast.
- Cage: Work coordinated with your screen enclosure and its anchors.
Pergolas
Freestanding or attached pergolas in aluminum or treated wood.
- Typical range
- $8k–$30k
- Timeline
- 1–3 weeks
What's included
- Material: Powder-coated aluminum for low maintenance, or treated and stained wood.
- Footings: Engineered concrete footings sized for wind uplift.
- Shade: Fixed louvers or an adjustable louvered roof that opens and closes.
- Add-ons: Lighting, fans, privacy screens and roll-down shades.
Insulated patio covers
A solid, rain-proof roof over the patio that keeps it cooler underneath.
- Typical range
- $12k–$40k
- Timeline
- 2–4 weeks
What's included
- Roof panels: Insulated aluminum panels, 3 to 6 inches thick, rated for local wind speeds.
- Attachment: Engineered connection to your fascia, wall or roof, flashed against leaks.
- Ceiling: Finished white ceiling with recessed lights and a ceiling fan pre-wire.
- Gutters: Integrated gutters and downspouts so rain lands where it should.
- Screens: Option to screen in, or tie into an existing lanai enclosure.
- Size of the patio, deck or covered area
- Wind-load zone and engineering requirements for the structure
- Material choice: concrete pavers, travertine or porcelain
- Removal of an existing slab, deck coating or structure
- Distance to run gas, water and electrical
- Appliance package and countertop material for outdoor kitchens
- Access for equipment, especially in fenced or canal-front yards
Southwest Florida
Permits, HOA Setbacks and Hurricane Season
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Permits and wind loads
Patio covers, pergolas and outdoor kitchens with gas or electrical require permits in Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee counties. Structures must be engineered for local design wind speeds, which often exceed 150 mph near the coast. We provide the drawings and schedule the inspections.
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HOA rules and setbacks
Most communities in North Port, Venice and Cape Coral limit how close structures can sit to property lines and canals, and require approval of colors and materials. We check setbacks, prepare the HOA package and get approval before we dig.
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Hurricane season prep
We design covers and pergolas to stay put, and we recommend furniture, grill covers and shades that can be stored quickly. Adjustable louvered roofs should be left open in high wind, and we show you how before we leave.
Why homeowners hire us
What You Can Hold Us To
An owner on your job, start to finish
Tim or Vlad plans the layout with you and stays your contact through inspections and closeout.
Engineered for your wind zone
Covers and pergolas are built to drawings sized for local design wind speeds and inspected by the county. No unpermitted kits.
Utility runs priced up front
Gas, water and electrical runs from the house are measured and priced in your estimate, so the hidden cost is not hidden.
A workmanship warranty on paper
Handed over at the final walkthrough with the closed permit and product paperwork for your records.
Licensed and insured, CRC1327831
Florida Certified Residential Contractor. Look the license up yourself on the state DBPR site before you sign with anyone, us included.
Reviews
What Homeowners Say About Our Crew
Real reviews from real jobs, posted on Google, Yelp and the BBB. Names shortened for privacy.
“We found Prestigious Improvements at the Sarasota home show last year among a number of contractor exhibits. The bid and project was to replace an original exterior aluminum wall and storm door on the back of our lanai constructed circa 1985. … The windows and door are storm rated; the interior was finished to match the room walls, paint color and textures. While the project duration went longer than expected due to building permit issues and inspection scheduling, the finished product is well-done with quality materials and workmanship.”
Ronald S.Manatee County · Lanai wall rebuild & storm doorGoogle “We are so glad that we chose Prestigious Home Improvement (out of 4 companies we received quotes from). It truly is a family business and Tim and Vlad are extremely knowledgeable in the skills needed for executing replacement and installation of doors and windows according to county building codes. … Tim was very good in keeping us advised as to the timeline for the supplies and he worked around our calendar needs as well. We highly recommend this small, family owned and operated business!”
Jwb M.Sarasota · Exterior doors, sliders & windowYelp “If you're searching for a company that is reliable and very experienced at installing sliding glass doors then choose Prestigious Home Improvements. From start to finish the installation of our sliders by Tim Fomin and his skilled team was professional, smooth and stress-free. Thanks again Tim.”
Brad N.Sliding glass doorsGoogle
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Financing
Start Now, Spread the Cost Over Time
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At your estimate
Ask during your estimate
Bring up financing during the visit. We can break the written price into monthly payments so you see them before you commit.
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All or part
Finance all of it or just part
Some homeowners finance the whole project, others pay a portion up front and spread out the rest. You choose the split that fits.
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Cash or financed
The same price either way
Financing changes how you pay, not what the job costs. The itemized number on your estimate stays the same, subject to credit approval.
FAQ
Outdoor Living Questions
Still have a question?
Call and talk to the person who will actually run your job.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat by appointment
Yes, in almost all cases. Attached patio covers and most pergolas need a building permit and engineered drawings in Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee counties. We handle the drawings, the application and the inspections.
A properly engineered and permitted insulated aluminum cover is designed for your area's wind speed. The failures we see after storms are almost always unpermitted kits with weak attachments to the house. Ours are built to the approved drawings and inspected.
Pavers cost more up front but rarely crack, stay cooler in light colors and can be lifted and reset if the ground moves. Concrete is cheaper at first but often needs crack repair and recoating every few years in Florida.
304 or marine-grade 316 stainless for appliances and doors, a granite, quartzite or porcelain top, and a block or aluminum frame instead of wood. Quartz countertops are not a good idea in direct sun because they can discolor.
Often, yes. We check clearances for the grill, add a vent hood if needed, and run gas and electrical to code. If your lanai is screened, we also plan to keep smoke and heat away from the screen.
A paver patio usually takes one to two weeks. Patio covers and outdoor kitchens typically take two to five weeks of work, plus permit time, which usually runs two to six weeks depending on the county.
Yes, financing is available on approval. Many homeowners phase the work, for example pavers and a patio cover now and the kitchen next year, and we design the first phase so the second fits without rework.
Service areas
Serving Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee Counties
- Port Charlotte
- North Port
- Punta Gorda
- Englewood
- Venice
- Sarasota
- Fort Myers
- Cape Coral
- Lakewood Ranch
- Bonita Springs
- Siesta Key
Charlotte County
Our home base, from Port Charlotte to Punta Gorda
Sarasota County
North Port, Venice, Englewood, Sarasota and Siesta Key
Lee County
Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs
Manatee County
Lakewood Ranch and the Parrish area
Don’t see your town? Call (941) 223-4875 and we’ll tell you straight whether we can take it on. All service areas →
Free estimate · Port Charlotte & SWFL
Plan the Backyard You Will Actually Use
We look at afternoon sun, drainage, setbacks and how you use the yard, then give you a written, itemized estimate.
- Licensed and insured, FL CRC1327831
- No charge, even if you pick someone else
- We measure in person and price on paper