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Custom pergolas, covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and full backyard transformations, designed and built by our own licensed crew to handle Miami heat, humidity, salt air, and hurricane season. Serving Miami, North Miami Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and all of South Florida. Free on-site estimate included.
Outdoor Living
In Miami, the backyard is not seasonal. It is where families spend evenings, host guests every weekend, and where the home either impresses or disappoints. But most South Florida backyards are underused, because they lack shade, rain shelter, and the infrastructure to actually entertain outdoors without battling the heat or running inside at every afternoon thunderstorm.
MIA Remodeling designs and builds custom pergolas, covered patios, outdoor kitchens, screen enclosures, and complete backyard transformations across Miami, North Miami Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, and all of South Florida.
We are a Florida-licensed general contractor (CGC1535875), every outdoor structure we build is properly permitted, engineered to Miami-Dade wind-load requirements where required, and built to perform through Florida coastal climate and hurricane season year after year.
Every outdoor structure designed for South Florida sun, rain, salt air, and hurricane season, built by one licensed team, not coordinated between separate contractors.
Wood, aluminum, and louvered pergolas custom-built for your backyard, pool area, or patio. Every pergola is designed for your specific property and engineered to applicable Miami-Dade wind-load requirements.
Full outdoor kitchen buildouts with built-in grills, refrigerators, sinks, outdoor cabinetry, and bar seating, designed for South Florida's year-round outdoor entertaining. Licensed plumbing handled in-house.
Solid-roof and slatted patio covers providing shade and rain protection, engineered to applicable building and wind-load requirements. Creates a true outdoor room for year-round living.
Aluminum-framed screened enclosures for pools and patios, engineered to Miami-Dade wind-load requirements, keeping out insects and debris while providing shaded outdoor living space year-round.
The most popular outdoor upgrade in South Florida, a covered pergola with an integrated outdoor kitchen, bar, and seating area designed and built as one project. One licensed team, one schedule.
Custom outdoor bar counters, entertainment walls, built-in bench seating, and fire feature integration, transforming the backyard into a space you actually use every week.
Low-maintenance artificial turf for lawns, patio surrounds, and pool deck surrounds, staying lush and green year-round without irrigation, mowing, or maintenance in Miami's climate.
Travertine, porcelain, and brick paver installation for patios, pool decks, driveways, and walkways, cooler underfoot than concrete in Miami's summer heat, with natural drainage.
Pergola Styles
The number one requested pergola material in South Florida. Aluminum does not rot, warp, or deteriorate from humidity, salt air, or UV. Powder-coated finishes mimic wood without maintenance. Lightweight and built to wind-load specs. Best for year-round low-maintenance, pool areas, and coastal properties.
Adjustable horizontal louvers that open wide for sun and airflow, and close completely to block heavy afternoon rain. The most versatile outdoor structure for Miami's weather. Motorized or manual, with integrated drainage. Best for year-round outdoor dining and entertaining.
Natural wood pergolas bring warmth and organic character. IPE hardwood is the best natural option for South Florida, naturally resistant to rot, insects, and moisture without chemical treatment. Cedar is a more affordable option. Best for design-focused projects.
A fully covered patio with a solid roof, tile, metal, or shingles, matched to your home's roofline. Complete protection from rain and direct sun. Feels like a true extension of the home. Best for maximum shade and all-weather entertaining.
Parallel horizontal slats provide partial shade while allowing airflow and filtered light, a popular modern aesthetic in Miami contemporary homes. Best for pool areas, modern architecture, and open airflow.
An IPE hardwood or aluminum pergola over a built-in firepit seating area with travertine or concrete pavers, a sophisticated outdoor lounge for South Florida's cooler winter evenings.
Planning ranges based on completed MIA outdoor projects across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County.
Depends on: Size, material, louvered vs fixed, electrical integration, and permit engineering.
The most popular South Florida upgrade: covered pergola with integrated outdoor kitchen, bar, appliances, lighting, plumbing, and electrical.
Depends on: Square footage, roof type (solid tile, metal, slatted), ceiling fans, recessed lighting, and structural engineering.
These are planning ranges based on real MIA projects in South Florida. Final cost depends on size, materials, engineering requirements, permit scope, and site conditions. We provide a detailed written estimate after a free on-site visit.
Built for South Florida
Freestanding structures, pergolas, patio covers, screen enclosures, must be engineered to Miami-Dade wind-load specifications. A structure that is not properly engineered is a permit violation and a safety risk during hurricane season. Every MIA structure that requires a permit is engineered correctly before the first post is set.
Miami UV radiation is among the highest in the continental US. Materials that look great in a showroom but fade, crack, or degrade in intense sun are not specified on MIA projects. We tell you what holds up here before you invest.
Properties near the Atlantic or Biscayne Bay experience accelerated corrosion on hardware, fasteners, and metal components. We specify marine-grade hardware and corrosion-resistant finishes for all outdoor structures in coastal South Florida.
Miami rainy season (May to October) delivers intense daily thunderstorms. Outdoor structures need proper drainage, water-resistant materials, and roof slope that sheds water away from the home. Every covered patio and pergola accounts for this from the first sketch.
Fasteners, anchors, and connectors rated for coastal exposure, so your pergola or enclosure does not rust and loosen after a few humid seasons.
Design, permits, structure, plumbing, and electrical under one licensed contractor, no juggling separate pergola, kitchen, and electrical crews.
How It Works
One licensed team from the first sketch to the final walkthrough, no managing separate pergola, kitchen, and electrical contractors.
We visit your backyard, assess the space and existing conditions, discuss your entertaining vision and budget, and develop a design scope around your specific property and lifestyle.
3D design of your pergola, patio cover, outdoor kitchen, and surrounding area, with material selections for every element chosen for South Florida climate performance.
Structures above a certain size and covered patios require Miami-Dade permits and wind-load engineering. We prepare all permit applications, engineering coordination, and manage plan review responses through approval.
Concrete footings poured, structural posts anchored, and framing completed to engineered specifications, inspected at each required stage before covering.
Outdoor kitchen installation with licensed plumbing, dedicated electrical circuits, LED lighting, fans, paver installation, and all finishing details on a coordinated schedule.
Complete inspection of every element, structure, kitchen appliances, electrical, plumbing, and finishes, with final punch list, professional cleanup, and written warranty.
Outdoor Kitchens
South Florida year-round warm climate makes outdoor cooking and entertaining a daily reality, not a weekend hobby. A true outdoor kitchen built for Miami coastal conditions is very different from a grill on a concrete pad. Every MIA outdoor kitchen includes a built-in grill with dedicated gas line, an outdoor-rated refrigerator, a stainless sink with licensed plumbing (CFC1434602), a bar counter with seating, marine-grade or stainless weatherproof cabinetry, integrated LED lighting, and dedicated GFI-protected electrical circuits.
Countertops we specify, porcelain slab, concrete, quartzite, and granite, are all selected for UV resistance, moisture impermeability, and coastal salt air durability. All gas lines, water supply, and drains are handled by our own licensed plumbing crew, never subcontracted.
Why MIA
Florida CGC1535875, all structural work, permits, and electrical coordination under a licensed contractor. Not a handyman or unlicensed pergola installer.
Florida CFC1434602, outdoor kitchen plumbing (gas lines, water supply, drains) handled by our own licensed crew. Never subcontracted.
We know which outdoor structures require permits, wind-load engineering, and specific fastener specifications for South Florida hurricane-rated building standards.
Built on completed outdoor and interior projects across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County, the same licensed team and quality standards as every interior project.
Clear written cost breakdown before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay. No surprise additions when the structure is halfway built.
We specify materials for UV intensity, salt air, humidity, and hurricane season, not just for how they look on install day.
5.0 ★ across 280+ verified Google reviews · BBB Accredited
The pergola in the backyard was an amazing part of the project. It changed the backyard completely and gave us a beautiful area to sit and enjoy with family and friends. It looks amazing with the house. Gracias to the entire MIA Remodeling team!
Diego L.
Miami, FL
The outdoor area now feels like a completely different property. They were organized from start to finish, the materials are beautiful, and the quality of the work is outstanding. On time and on budget.
South Florida Homeowner
Hollywood, FL
Our backyard went from unusable to the best room in the house. The pergola with the outdoor kitchen is exactly what we wanted. MIA handled everything, the design, permits, plumbing, and electrical. Zero stress.
South Florida Homeowner
Boca Raton, FL
Recent Outdoor Projects
Service areas
Two office locations. One licensed team. Wherever you are in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County, we have likely built nearby.
More ways we help South Florida homeowners.
Pool resurfacing, deck resurfacing, coping, tile, and full pool area transformations, paired perfectly with a new pergola or patio cover.
Impact windows, stucco, exterior painting, complete exterior renovation coordinated with your outdoor living project.
Interior and exterior renovation coordinated under one licensed team.
Kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and full interior renovations.
FAQ
It depends on the structure size and type. Freestanding pergolas and patio covers above a certain square footage require a building permit in Miami-Dade County and must be engineered to wind-load specifications. Attached structures always require permits. We determine exactly what is required for your specific property and manage all permit applications from start to finish.
Pergola installation in Miami ranges from $5,000 for a basic structure to $20,000+ for a large louvered aluminum pergola with integrated lighting and fans. Cost depends on size, material (aluminum vs wood vs louvered), electrical integration, and permit requirements. We provide a written estimate after a free on-site measurement.
Aluminum is our most recommended material for South Florida pergolas, it does not rot, warp, or corrode in Miami's humidity and salt air, requires zero maintenance, and holds up through hurricane season. Louvered aluminum adds rain and sun control. IPE hardwood is the best natural wood option if the organic aesthetic is the priority.
A louvered pergola has adjustable horizontal slats in the roof that open for sunlight and airflow, and close completely to block South Florida's heavy afternoon rain. They are the most versatile option for Miami's unpredictable daily weather, motorized or manual. Popular in Coral Gables, Boca Raton, and Miami Beach backyard renovations.
A basic outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill and counter runs $10,000 to $25,000 installed. A full outdoor kitchen with grill, refrigerator, sink, bar seating, weatherproof cabinetry, licensed plumbing, and an integrated pergola runs $40,000 to $100,000+. Cost depends on appliances, countertop material, plumbing, and electrical scope.
Yes, and this is the most popular outdoor living upgrade we complete in South Florida. A covered pergola with an integrated outdoor kitchen creates a complete outdoor room usable year-round in Miami's climate. We design and build both as one coordinated project, one team, one schedule, one permit process.
Yes. All outdoor kitchen plumbing, gas line installation, water supply, sink drains, and any outdoor fixture connections, is handled by our own licensed plumbing crew (CFC1434602). Never subcontracted to tradespeople you have never met.
All MIA outdoor structures that require permits are designed to applicable Miami-Dade wind-load specifications with proper anchor systems, corrosion-resistant hardware, and fastener types rated for South Florida's storm season. A structure that is not properly engineered and permitted is both a code violation and a safety risk during a storm, we never cut corners on structural compliance.
