Category 03 of 04 · Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living Spaces.

Creating beautiful outdoor environments that expand your living space and enhance your home’s value. Pergolas, outdoor kitchens, pools, hardscapes, lighting, and fire features — designed and built together as one integrated environment, not four change orders.

South Florida yards are asked to do a lot. Salt air rusts fasteners. Rainy season floods a bad drainage plan. Hurricane wind loads shred a pergola that skipped the engineer. And every outdoor build wants gas, electrical, and water lines running under a patio that’s about to be poured. Sequence any of those steps wrong and the finished space either fails at year three or costs twice to redo.

Dellamano runs every outdoor project as one general contract. Structural pergola engineering, pool plumbing, gas lines to summer kitchens and fire features, low-voltage lighting, drainage — all sequenced together, all priced fixed at signing, all under Aldo Dellamano’s own trade licenses.

What’s included

Site survey, drainage plan, permit drawings, HOA approvals, engineered footings, structural framing, pool and gas plumbing, low-voltage and 120V electrical, hardscape and pavers, decorative lighting, appliances, fire features, and final walkthrough — every item priced fixed at signing.

Typical timeline

Outdoor lighting: 1–3 weeks. Covered patio or pergola: 4–10 weeks. Pool renovation: 4–8 weeks. Full outdoor entertainment build: 8–16 weeks. Every project commits to a specific window in writing at contract signing.

9 featured services · one general contract

Every outdoor scope Dellamano runs, under one signature.

01 · Structural

Aluminum Pergolas

Powder-coated aluminum pergolas — marine-grade, hurricane-engineered, permitted to South Florida wind code.

Explore → 02 · Kitchen

Summer & Outdoor Kitchens

Built-in grills, hood ventilation, refrigeration, stone counters, gas lines — engineered for salt air and hurricane season.

Explore → 03 · Structural

Covered Patios

Solid-roof patio additions and lanais with footings, structural posts, matching roof tie-in, and ceiling systems.

Explore → 04 · Pool

Pool Renovations

Interior resurfacing, waterline tile, coping, deck resurfacing, equipment upgrades, salt systems, LED lighting.

Explore → 05 · Hardscape

Pavers & Hardscapes

Paver patios, pool decks, driveways, retaining walls, stone features — proper base prep and drainage.

Explore → 06 · Lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Landscape uplighting, path lights, dock and pool lighting, transformer sizing, smart controls, marine-grade fixtures.

Explore → 07 · Fire

Fire Features

Gas fire pits, fireplaces, fire bowls, fire tables — gas lines from the meter, electronic ignition, code clearances.

Explore → 08 · Entertainment

Entertainment Areas

Full outdoor builds — seating, dining, bar, weatherproof TVs, audio, WiFi extension, shade — as one experience.

Explore → 09 · Umbrella

Exterior Living Spaces

Pergolas, kitchens, hardscapes, pool decks, and lighting designed and installed as one integrated environment.

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Bundled inside every Dellamano outdoor build

Pool, electrical, gas & drainage — sequenced together, not chased.

Included in the outdoor scope

Every outdoor build coordinated with pool, electrical, gas & drainage.

An outdoor kitchen isn’t a barbecue on a patio. It’s a gas line from the meter, a 240V circuit for the fridge, a water supply and drain for the sink, hood ventilation for the grill, and a drainage plan that keeps rainwater out of the electrical. Miss any of those and the finished space either fails inspection or fails at year three. Because Aldo Dellamano personally holds Florida’s Electrical (EC13015530), Plumbing (CFC1434398), and Mechanical (CMC1251666) contractor licenses, every outdoor MEP scope is priced into the fixed bid and self-performed by our crew.

Gas lines to grills, fire features, water heaters
Pool plumbing & equipment tie-ins
240V for refrigeration, spa heaters, EV chargers
Low-voltage landscape lighting
Hood ventilation for covered grills
Structural pergola engineering to wind code
Drainage plans for rainy season
Weatherproof outlets, TVs, and audio

Pool construction → Electrical scope → All home services →

Why owners pick Dellamano for outdoor living

The reason an outdoor space still looks new in year five.

01Hurricane-engineered

Pergolas, covered patios, and shade structures engineered to South Florida wind code — permitted plans, engineered footings, marine-grade fasteners.

02MEP in-house

Gas, water, electrical, drainage — every trade held under Aldo’s own licenses. No coordination failure between an outdoor kitchen sub and an electrician chasing another job site.

03Salt-air specific

Powder-coated aluminum, stainless fasteners, marine-grade fixtures, closed-cell insulation on exterior TVs — specs that actually last a coastal summer.

04Fixed-bid or cost-plus, always in writing

Every line signed at contract. No allowance games. Change orders require your signature before any work happens.

Recent outdoor living work

Pergolas, kitchens, pools — delivered under one contract.

A cross-section of recent Dellamano Construction Inc. outdoor projects across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Outdoor Living

Modern patio with sectional seating, ceiling fans, tropical landscaping over pool.

Pool Deck

Pool deck with cream loungers, architectural ceiling, and water features.

Waterfront Estate

Waterfront residence with expansive hardscape, pool, and palm-framed outdoor living.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor sectional under olive trees with wooden side tables — coastal-durable finishes.

Outdoor Dining

Outdoor dining courtyard with woven chairs and stone pendant lights among palms.

Pool & Hardscape

Infinity pool with modern hardscape design at a beachfront property.

Pool & Pergola

Resort-style backyard with sparkling pool, white pergola, and manicured landscaping.

Hardscape

Horizontal wood and metal fence with brick paver driveway design.

Outdoor Living · under one contract

Fixed price at signing. Delivered on the day committed.

Tell us about the outdoor space you want. You’ll promptly have a walk-through scheduled and a path to a written proposal.

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Why South Florida Outdoor Builds Are Different

Homes in coastal Broward and Palm Beach ZIP codes face a specific set of conditions that most outdoor contractors underestimate. Salt-laden air corrodes standard steel fasteners within a few seasons. South Florida's June–October rainy season delivers 30–60 inches of rainfall, and a drainage plan that hasn't accounted for sheet-flow across a new paver field will push water toward a foundation. And any pergola or covered patio structure must be engineered to Florida Building Code wind-load requirements — in many coastal municipalities, that means demonstrating 160 mph or higher design wind speed before a permit is issued.

HOA approval timelines in communities across Boca Raton, Weston, Parkland, and Boynton Beach routinely add four to eight weeks to a project start. Permit drawings have to be coordinated with HOA submittal packages so neither process is waiting on the other. Dellamano's pre-construction phase handles site survey, drainage modeling, permit drawings, and HOA documentation together — not as separate engagements.

Underground MEP sequencing is where outdoor builds most commonly go wrong. Gas lines to a summer kitchen or fire feature, pool plumbing, low-voltage conduit, and 120V electrical all need to be roughed in before a patio slab is poured. Miss that sequence and the finished surface has to come up. Because Aldo Dellamano personally holds Florida Electrical (EC13015530), Plumbing (CFC1434398), and Mechanical (CMC1251666) licenses, all of those trades are priced and scheduled inside the same project plan — not handed off to a subcontractor discovered mid-pour.

Hurricane-engineered aluminum pergola structures rated to Florida wind code

Drainage plans designed around South Florida's seasonal rainfall patterns

HOA documentation and permit drawings prepared in parallel, not in sequence

All underground gas, plumbing, and electrical roughed in before hardscape is poured

Marine-grade materials specified throughout — fixtures, fasteners, and framing

What a Complete Outdoor Living Build Actually Involves

The phrase 'outdoor living' covers a wide range of scope, and the gap between a cosmetic refresh and a fully integrated outdoor environment is significant. A pool renovation, for example, involves not just interior resurfacing but coping replacement, equipment pad upgrades, LED light conversion, and often a deck resurfacing that has to tie into new paver work happening simultaneously. Pricing and scheduling those as separate contracts means the pool contractor backfills at a grade that conflicts with the paver contractor's base prep — a common source of rework.

An outdoor kitchen is another scope that looks straightforward until the MEP list appears: a gas line run from the meter, a 240V circuit for the refrigerator, a water supply and drain for the sink, a hood ventilation duct for the grill, and a drainage strategy that prevents rainwater from pooling at the electrical penetrations. Each of those requires a licensed trade and a separate inspection. Coordinating five inspections across four subcontractors — each with their own schedule — is where timelines slip.

Dellamano's approach is to scope every element at the start: structural, pool, MEP, hardscape, lighting, and finishes. The fixed-bid pricing disclosed on this page is applied to projects where full scope is defined at signing. Clients know the full number before any ground is broken.

Structural pergolas and covered patios: engineered footings, framing, and roof tie-in

Outdoor and summer kitchens: gas, electrical, plumbing, and ventilation included

Pool renovations and new construction: resurfacing, coping, equipment, and deck

Pavers and hardscapes: proper base prep, drainage, and retaining features

Outdoor lighting: landscape, path, pool, and dock lighting with smart controls

Fire features: gas fire pits, fireplaces, and fire tables run from the meter

Entertainment areas: weatherproof AV, shade, seating, and WiFi extension

Common questions

Do I need a permit for a pergola or covered patio in Broward or Palm Beach County?

Yes, in virtually every South Florida municipality a pergola with a fixed roof or a covered patio addition requires a building permit and, depending on your coastal zone, a wind-load engineering analysis. HOA approval is a separate process that runs on its own timeline. Dellamano handles permit drawings, engineering submittals, and HOA documentation as part of the pre-construction phase so neither track is waiting on the other.

Can the outdoor kitchen, pool, and pergola all be built at the same time, or does one have to finish before another starts?

They can — and typically should — be built together, because the underground MEP work (gas, plumbing, low-voltage conduit, and electrical) for all three scopes needs to be roughed in before any hardscape or slab is poured. Running them as one coordinated project under a single general contract avoids the sequencing conflicts that force finished surfaces to be torn up later. Dellamano schedules the full sequence at the start so crews aren't stepping on each other's work.

What's the difference between a fixed-bid outdoor project and getting separate quotes from multiple contractors?

With separate contractors, each quote covers only that trade's scope — the gaps between quotes (drainage, underground MEP sequencing, HOA coordination, final inspections) become the homeowner's problem to manage. A fixed-bid general contract, as Dellamano structures outdoor projects, sets the full price at signing and assigns one party the responsibility to sequence, permit, and deliver every scope. Change orders still happen when scope changes, but not because two contractors didn't coordinate before the slab went down.