Manhattan Beach Sunrooms & PatiosManhattan Beach Sunrooms & Patios

Sunroom contractor in Manhattan Beach - rooms planned for tight coastal lots

Manhattan Beach Sunrooms & Patios is a sunroom contractor based in Manhattan Beach. We plan and build sunrooms, patio enclosures and patio covers, and we turn existing patios and decks into rooms you'll use all year.

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Sunroom addition with tall white-framed windows overlooking a lake, furnished with wicker seating beneath a wood-paneled ceiling.
  • Licensed and fully insured.
  • Free on-site estimates.
  • Expect a reply within 1 business day.

About Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach is where I started this business, and it's where many of our calls come from. Houses sit close together on narrow lots, from older beach cottages near the sand to newer two- and three-story homes up the hill, and most backyards are a patio, a side yard or a deck, not open lawn. The same kinds of homes carry on into Hermosa Beach and El Segundo, and the calls we get there sound much the same.

With so little room to spare, most sunrooms here go on top of something that's already there, so the job usually starts with what the room will sit on and how close it comes to the property line.

Services in Manhattan Beach, CA

  • Sunroom additions

    With little yard to spare on most lots here, a sunroom addition is often the easiest way to gain a real room without giving up outdoor space you already use. We plan it to tie cleanly into the house and draw it to fit the space between you and your neighbors.

  • Patio-to-sunroom conversion

    Many homes here have a concrete patio off the kitchen or living room that gets more wind and fog than anyone would like. We check the slab first, then close it in with walls, glass and a roof so it becomes a room you'll use most days.

  • Deck-to-sunroom conversion

    Raised decks are common on homes built up toward the view, and plenty of owners want to sit out there without the evening chill. I look closely at the framing first, because a deck built for chairs isn't always built to carry walls and a roof, and we strengthen it where it needs it.

  • Four season sunrooms

    When you want a room you can heat, cool and use every month, a four season sunroom gives you insulated walls, glass and roof. We plan it as part of the house, which matters on homes where every square foot counts.

  • Patio cover installation

    Bright afternoon sun on west-facing yards can make an open patio hard to use, even on cool days. We build patio covers that give you shade now and can be closed in later if you decide you want a full room.

  • Screen room installation

    Sea breezes are pleasant until the bugs come out on a warm evening. A screen room lets the air move through while keeping them out, and it's a lighter build that suits the smaller patios we see here.

What it takes to build a sunroom in Manhattan Beach

Permits for work here come from the city's Community Development department, and the city's plan review and permit usually set the start date more than our crew's calendar does. Before we start, we check with the city about what your room needs, then prepare and file the paperwork for any permits it calls for. If you'd like to check on a contractor, business licenses here go through the city's Finance Department, and we're licensed and fully insured.

What moves the price is mostly the room itself, meaning its size, whether it's screened or fully closed in and heated, the glass and roof you choose, and how much work the slab or deck under it needs. Access matters too on narrow lots, where materials sometimes have to be carried in through a side yard by hand. I'll give you the figure for your own room in a written estimate after I've seen it. We do the same work in Redondo Beach and across the South Bay, and the part that changes most from one city to the next is the permit process.

Manhattan Beach, CA properties and local conditions

Close to the water, the air carries salt and moisture, and the morning marine layer can sit over a house until midday. That's hard on cheap frames, fasteners and seals, so we choose parts meant to hold up near the coast and pay close attention to how water sheds off the roof and away from the house.

Many patios and decks here were built long before anyone thought of putting a room on them. Older slabs crack or settle, and an older deck may not be framed to carry more weight, so I look at both closely and tell you plainly if they need work before a room goes on top.

Get a free on-site sunroom estimate for your Manhattan Beach home

Send the form or call (424) 290-8610, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit to your Manhattan Beach home. I come out myself to measure and look at what the room will sit on, and then you get a written estimate. It's free, and there's no pressure to book.

How it works when you call us in Manhattan Beach

  1. Call or send a request

    Reach us by phone or through the form, and we'll find a time to come by. Our hours run into the evening and through the weekend, so a time that suits you is usually easy to find.

  2. I measure and plan

    I come out myself to measure, look closely at the slab or deck and talk through how you want to use the room, so it helps if you're home. Afterward you get a written estimate that spells out what's included, and nothing is decided until you've read it.

  3. We file the permit paperwork

    We prepare and file everything the city asks for, and building waits until the permit is issued. I'll keep you posted while it's under review so you always know where it stands.

  4. We build and walk through

    Our own crew builds the room in stages, with the city's inspections along the way. When it's finished, I walk through it with you before we call the job done.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sunroom cost in Manhattan Beach?

Your price comes from a written estimate after I've seen the space, because the biggest local factors only show up on site. Here those are usually the condition of an older slab or deck, how hard it is to get materials into a narrow side yard, and whether the room adds heated and cooled space, which brings more city requirements. The estimate visit is free, so it's the quickest way to get a real figure.

How do I get a permit for a sunroom or patio cover in Manhattan Beach?

Permits go through the city's Community Development department, and applications start online through the city's Citizen Self Service Portal. The city takes applications for any construction, remodel or alteration, and its building and safety page names patio covers and decks on its permit list. We check with the city about what your room needs and handle the filing for you.

Which building codes apply to new sunroom plans in Manhattan Beach?

The 2025 California Building Codes have been in effect since January 1, 2026, and any plans submitted to the city now have to meet them. We draw your room to those codes from the start, so the plans go into review ready for the current rules.

When can work and inspections begin on a Manhattan Beach permit?

Work and inspections can begin only after the city has approved and issued the permit. After that, only an active contact listed on the permit can request inspections, and each project can have up to three inspections a day, so we make sure the right contact is on the permit when we file.

How long does a Manhattan Beach plan check or permit stay valid?

A plan check expires if no permit is issued within 12 months of the application, and an issued permit becomes invalid if work doesn't start within 12 months. If either runs close, the city lets applicants request an extension or reinstatement through an online form.

Do I have to recycle construction waste for a sunroom addition in Manhattan Beach?

Usually, yes, if the room is an addition or remodel that increases your home's conditioned area, volume or size, because the city requires those projects to recycle at least 65% of their construction and demolition waste. The waste plan has to be in before the permit is issued, so we prepare it with the rest of the permit paperwork and handle debris on site with it in mind.

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If we start the plans now, the city's review can run its course while you settle on glass, roof and finishes.

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