
Kendale Lakes Lanai Sunrooms & Patios is a licensed sunroom contractor serving Coral Gables, FL, building solarium installations, sunroom additions, and patio enclosures on the older Mediterranean-style homes throughout the city. We know the Coral Gables permit process and the Board of Architects review requirements, and we have served South Florida homeowners since 2019.

The large lots and mature landscaping in Coral Gables make them ideal for a solarium installation - a glass-and-frame structure that brings in natural light while protecting against rain and insects. We design solariums that complement the Mediterranean Revival character the city is known for, and we handle both the Coral Gables Board of Architects submission and the Miami-Dade wind code permitting.
Coral Gables homeowners often want to expand their living space into the backyard without changing the exterior appearance of their home. Sunroom additions on older Mediterranean-style homes require careful integration with the existing stucco walls and tile rooflines - we design attachments that look like they belong on the house, not bolted on afterward.
Many Coral Gables homes have existing covered patios or loggia spaces that are underused because of rain and insects. Enclosing those spaces with glass or screen panels turns them into rooms you can use during Miami's daily summer downpours, while keeping the outdoor feel that makes Coral Gables properties so appealing.
Coral Gables has design standards that most sunroom contractors are not familiar with. Custom sunroom designs allow us to match the arch details, stucco finishes, and color palette that the Board of Architects expects to see on exterior additions in this city - which is the difference between a smooth approval and a long back-and-forth.
Coral Gables summers are hot and humid, and an enclosure without solar-control glass quickly becomes unusable from June through September. A four season sunroom with insulated panels and a tie-in to your existing air conditioning keeps the room comfortable year-round - especially in a city where many homeowners work from home and want usable indoor-outdoor space every day of the week.
Some Coral Gables homes have older enclosed patios or screen rooms built decades ago that no longer meet current code or have deteriorated from years of heat and moisture. We remodel those structures - updating framing, glass, and weatherproofing - so they are both usable and compliant with today's Miami-Dade wind requirements.
Coral Gables was built starting in the 1920s, and most of its homes date to the period between the 1920s and 1950s. That means aging stucco, older concrete slabs, and roof systems that have been repaired and patched over many decades. Adding a sunroom or solarium to a home of this age requires a contractor who understands how to attach to older CBS construction without compromising the existing structure - and who knows how to integrate new framing with stucco in a way that stays watertight after the first heavy rain. The red barrel tile roofs common across Coral Gables also require careful flashing and integration if an addition is touching or adjacent to an existing roofline.
Coral Gables has its own city government and its own permit and design review process that is separate from Miami-Dade County. Most exterior additions require approval from the city's Board of Architects, which reviews projects for compatibility with the Mediterranean Revival character of the neighborhood. Skipping that step - or submitting incomplete drawings - results in fines and mandatory removal of unpermitted work. The Coral Gables Building Department is clear that all structural additions require a permit before any work begins. We know exactly what documentation each department needs and we prepare complete submissions the first time.
Our crew works throughout Coral Gables regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect sunroom contractor work here. Most of the residential jobs we do in Coral Gables are on homes built between the 1920s and 1950s, often with original or early-replacement stucco, and many with barrel tile roofs that require careful coordination when attaching a new structure nearby.
We know Coral Way and the tree-lined streets that branch off it throughout the city. The large oak and banyan trees that shade many Coral Gables properties are beautiful, but their roots and canopy can complicate site access and material staging - we plan for that from the start. The neighborhood around the Biltmore Hotel represents some of the most valuable residential real estate in South Florida, and homeowners in that area expect a contractor who handles their property with care. We also pull permits regularly through both the Coral Gables Building Department and the Miami-Dade County Building Department for jobs that span the boundary.
We also serve neighboring South Miami, which sits just to the south and has a similar era of housing stock. Homeowners near the border of Coral Gables and South Miami often have questions about which permit jurisdiction applies to their address - we can tell you right away and handle the correct process.
Reach us by phone or through the contact form and we will reply within one business day to schedule a visit to your Coral Gables home. You do not need to bring drawings or permits - we assess everything on-site.
We visit the property, evaluate the existing slab, stucco, and any adjacent roofline, and discuss your options. You receive a written, itemized estimate so you know exactly what the project includes and what it costs before making any commitment.
We prepare complete permit drawings and product documentation for both the Coral Gables Building Department and, where required, the Board of Architects. We track the review process and keep you informed at each stage.
We complete all work to permit specifications, schedule all required inspections, and deliver closed permit documentation when the project is finalized. That paperwork matters when it comes time to sell or re-insure the property.
We know the Coral Gables permit process and respond within one business day. No pressure - just a free on-site estimate and straight answers.
(786) 905-1570Coral Gables is a city of about 50,000 residents located just a few miles southwest of downtown Miami, and it is one of the wealthiest communities in Florida. The city was developed starting in the 1920s by George Merrick, who built it around a strict Mediterranean Revival style - red barrel tile roofs, stucco exteriors, arched doorways, and wide tree-lined streets. That look still defines Coral Gables today, and the city actively enforces design standards to keep it intact. The Venetian Pool, a public swimming pool carved from a coral rock quarry in 1923, and the Biltmore Hotel, a grand 1926 landmark, are among the city's most recognized features. Most homes are owner-occupied, and residents tend to stay for many years and invest in maintaining their properties.
The housing stock in Coral Gables is overwhelmingly single-family homes from the 1920s through 1950s, sitting on large lots with mature trees and established landscaping. There are also upscale condominiums near the Miracle Mile shopping district and along Brickell Avenue at the northern edge of the city. The age of the homes means that stucco, roofing, and structural systems need regular professional attention - and that any contractor adding a sunroom or enclosure to one of these houses needs to understand how to work with older construction. Neighboring South Miami to the south and Miami to the north share many of the same housing characteristics, though each has its own permit jurisdiction and its own approval process.
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