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Lehigh Acres Lanai Sunrooms & Patios builds patio enclosures, screen rooms, and sunroom additions for Fort Myers Shores homeowners - serving Lee County since 2018, fluent in county permit requirements for this unincorporated community, and experienced with post-Hurricane Ian repairs and rebuilds along the Orange River corridor.
Fort Myers Shores is full of ranch-style concrete block homes with rear concrete slabs - exactly the kind of property where a patio enclosure is straightforward to install and gives you an immediately useful space. An enclosed patio stops the annual fight with insects, rain, and Florida summer heat, and turns an underused slab into a room you can actually enjoy. We pull the Lee County permit and handle the inspection on every job.
Hurricane Ian left a large number of damaged and destroyed screen enclosures throughout Fort Myers Shores - many of them on homes near the Orange River where flooding added structural stress on top of wind. New screen enclosures built to current Lee County wind codes are significantly stronger than the pre-Ian structures, and we build every replacement to the standard required for this area's storm exposure.
Many Fort Myers Shores homes are modest in size - typically under 1,500 square feet - which means a sunroom addition gives a meaningful increase in livable space without the complexity or cost of a full structural addition. Year-round warmth and persistent humidity here mean materials selection is important: we use moisture-resistant framing and properly sealed connections on every new addition to prevent mold and moisture intrusion.
Fort Myers Shores homeowners who want more than a screen room - but are not ready for a full climate-controlled sunroom addition - often find that an enclosed patio room hits the right balance. These rooms can be built with glass panels, louvered openings, or a combination, giving you weather protection and insect control while keeping costs lower than a fully insulated addition. We design each room to tie into the existing CBS construction properly.
Southwest Florida does not have true winters, which means a three-season room without full climate control is usable for most of the year in Fort Myers Shores - particularly during the October through April dry season when outdoor temperatures are consistently comfortable. A three-season option costs noticeably less than a fully conditioned four-season room and is a good fit for homeowners who primarily want protection from rain and insects rather than full summer air conditioning.
Carports and open concrete patios are among the most common features on Fort Myers Shores homes from the 1960s through 1990s - both are good candidates for conversion into enclosed living space. Converting an existing slab eliminates the foundation cost and speeds up the project considerably. We assess the existing slab condition at the estimate visit and let you know upfront if any reinforcement is needed before enclosure work begins.
Fort Myers Shores sits along the Orange River in an unincorporated pocket of Lee County, and a meaningful share of its properties fall within FEMA-designated flood zones. That flood zone status is not just a paperwork issue - it affects how enclosures and additions are anchored, what materials hold up over time, and in some cases whether additional elevation or drainage measures are required. A contractor who has not worked on flood-zone properties in Lee County before may not know to check the FEMA designation before submitting the permit application. Getting that wrong can require redesign or re-submission, adding weeks to the project timeline and causing headaches that are entirely avoidable.
The bulk of Fort Myers Shores was built between the 1960s and 1990s on concrete block foundations with slab-on-grade construction. These homes have no crawl space buffer between the living area and the ground, so any moisture that gets under the slab or into an enclosure connection point has nowhere to go but in. Older stucco exteriors on CBS homes in this area also crack over time and invite water in at the junction between the house and any added enclosure if the connection is not properly detailed. Post-Hurricane Ian, many homes in Fort Myers Shores also have repair work that was done quickly - sometimes by out-of-area contractors unfamiliar with Lee County flood zone requirements - that may need to be reviewed or corrected before additional work is added on top.
Our crew works throughout Fort Myers Shores regularly, and because this is an unincorporated Lee County community, all permits go through the Lee County Division of Community Development - not a city office. We know the county permit process, including the documentation requirements that apply specifically to properties near the Orange River and in designated flood zones. Getting the permit package right the first time is the difference between a two-week review and a four-to-six-week back-and-forth.
The homes throughout Fort Myers Shores are predominantly single-story concrete block ranches on modest lots, many backing up to drainage ditches or low-lying areas that collect water after rain. We know to assess drainage and lot grade at every site visit here, because a poorly drained lot can cause problems for a new enclosure's foundation connection within the first storm season. The Orange River runs along the edge of the community, and the neighborhoods closest to it see more flood risk and more post-storm work than those a few streets further inland. We have worked on homes throughout Fort Myers Shores since 2018, and that ground-level familiarity shows up in how we design and build here.
We also serve homeowners in neighboring Fort Myers, FL and Villas, FL, so if you have neighbors or family in either community, we cover those areas as well.
Call us or fill out the contact form and tell us what you have - an existing patio, a carport, or a damaged screen enclosure. We respond within one business day and schedule a site visit at your convenience. No commitment required to get the estimate.
We come to your Fort Myers Shores property, measure the space, check the slab condition and lot drainage, and note flood zone status. You get a written estimate that breaks down labor, materials, and permit fees before any decision is made. This visit typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.
After you approve the estimate and sign the contract, we file the Lee County permit application. Materials are ordered during the review period so everything is ready when the permit clears - typically two to four weeks. You do not need to track the permit status yourself; we update you as it moves through the process.
Most projects in Fort Myers Shores take two to four weeks of active construction. We schedule the Lee County final inspection, and once it passes, we do a walkthrough with you to cover how everything operates. You receive the permit documentation, which is important for insurance records and future resale.
We serve Fort Myers Shores and all of Lee County. One site visit, one written estimate - no pressure and no surprises.
(239) 230-9002Fort Myers Shores is a small, unincorporated community in Lee County, located just northeast of the city of Fort Myers along the Orange River. With a population of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 residents, it is one of the more affordable pockets in the county - attracting a mix of year-round retirees, working families, and long-term homeowners who have been here for decades. The housing stock is predominantly concrete block ranch homes built between the 1960s and 1990s, sitting on modest lots that often back up to drainage ditches or low-lying land. The Orange River runs along the edge of the community and is a local landmark - residents fish from its banks, spot manatees in season, and know it as the defining natural feature of the neighborhood.
Hurricane Ian hit Lee County in September 2022 as a Category 4 storm, and Fort Myers Shores felt significant effects - particularly in areas near the river where flooding added to the wind damage. Recovery and rebuilding work continued well into 2023 and 2024, and many homeowners are still making decisions about how to repair or upgrade their properties. Because this is an unincorporated area, all permits and code enforcement go through Lee County, which is important to understand before starting any project. Fort Myers Shores neighbors communities we serve regularly, including Fort Myers, FL and Villas, FL, both of which share similar housing profiles and permit processes.
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