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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas. (805) 869-0131
Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios designs and builds sunrooms, patio enclosures, and four-season rooms for homeowners across Santa Barbara and the surrounding coast. Get a space you actually use, built to handle the marine air.
Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios is a licensed sunroom contractor serving Santa Barbara, CA with 16 specialized services covering everything from new construction to remodeling and conversion. Whether you need a basic patio cover or a fully insulated four-season room, we handle the design, permits, and build from start to finish. We serve 12 communities across Santa Barbara County, including Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, and Solvang.
Tired of your patio sitting empty on foggy mornings? A sunroom addition gives you year-round access to the light and views you moved here for.
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Want a room you can use in any weather without layering up? A four-season sunroom connects to your HVAC so the temperature stays comfortable all year.
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Love the outdoor feel but hate the bugs and the breeze? A three-season sunroom gives you a protected space for nine or more months of the year.
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Already have a patio slab but nothing to show for it? Enclosing it gives you a livable room without the cost of building from scratch.
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Have a specific layout in mind that no prefab kit can match? We design and build custom sunrooms to fit your home's footprint and your family's routine.
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Starting from bare ground? Full sunroom construction handles every step - foundation, framing, glazing, and finish - under one contract.
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Got an old sunroom that leaks, drafts, or looks dated? Remodeling restores comfort and appearance without tearing down what's already there.
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Summer evenings would be perfect if not for the insects. A screen room keeps the breeze and the view while the bugs stay outside.
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Have a covered patio that never gets used? Converting it to a sunroom turns wasted square footage into a room you actually want to spend time in.
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Deck boards rotting and the view going to waste? Converting your deck to a sunroom solves the maintenance headache and gives you a protected space.
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Want a room that works just as well in January as it does in July? All-season rooms are built and insulated to handle whatever the coast sends your way.
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Looking for a casual room that still feels connected to the yard? Enclosed patio rooms bring the outdoors in without sealing off the fresh air entirely.
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Want maximum natural light and a true indoor garden feel? A solarium uses glass on the roof and walls to flood the space with sunlight year-round.
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Need shade and rain protection without fully enclosing the space? A solid patio cover gives your outdoor area a finished look and real weather protection.
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Not sure what kind of room fits your home and your budget? Our design process starts with your goals and builds a plan that makes sense for your specific property.
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Looking for a low-maintenance option that holds up to coastal air? Vinyl frames resist salt corrosion and never need painting or staining.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We will get back to you within 1 business day to hear about your project. No pressure, no obligation - just a conversation about what you are hoping to build and whether it makes sense for your property.
We visit your home, measure the space, look at your existing foundation and roof connection, and listen to how you plan to use the room. Then we put together a written proposal with a full cost breakdown - no verbal quotes that change later.
Once you sign off on the design, we handle the permits, manage the build from foundation to final coat, and schedule all required city inspections. When we hand over the keys, your paperwork is complete and your room is ready to use.
Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios holds a current California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license and carries general liability insurance on every project. You can verify our license before signing a contract.
We have worked on homes across Santa Barbara County since 2016. We know the local permit process, the Architectural Board of Review, and the coastal conditions that affect every build here.
We visit your home, assess your space, and put together a detailed written proposal at no cost. You get real numbers before you commit to anything - no ballpark estimates that balloon later.
We stand behind every job with a written workmanship warranty. If something needs attention after the build is complete, call us and we will come back out. No runaround.
Ready to get started? Call (805) 869-0131 or send us a message - we respond within 1 business day.
"We had an old patio cover that leaked every winter. The team converted it to a proper enclosed room, handled all the permits, and finished on the schedule they gave us at the start. We use that room every morning now."
Maria T., Goleta - Patio-to-sunroom conversion
"The four-season sunroom has been running as our home office for six months. The glass they used keeps it comfortable without the AC running constantly. I was skeptical it would work year-round, but it genuinely does."
James R., Montecito - Four season sunrooms
"We live about two blocks from the beach, so salt air is a real issue. They specified materials rated for coastal conditions, and so far, two years in, everything still looks and works exactly as it did on install day."
Karen L., Carpinteria - Three season sunrooms
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site estimate at your Santa Barbara home. There is nothing to prepare - just tell us what you are thinking and we will take it from there.
(805) 869-0131Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios serves Santa Barbara and 12 communities across Santa Barbara County, including Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang, and Santa Maria. We typically schedule first estimates within the same week you reach out. If you are outside the city limits, call us and we will confirm whether your address falls within our service area.
Salt air off the Pacific corrodes standard hardware and degrades window seals faster than most homeowners expect. Frames and hardware rated for coastal environments cost a bit more upfront but avoid rusting, sticking, and failed seals within a few years. Ask any contractor you interview specifically about their coastal material choices.
The City of Santa Barbara's review typically runs eight to twelve weeks before a single board is cut. Properties in coastal zones, historic districts, or HOA-governed neighborhoods can take longer. Factor this into your planning - a contractor who promises a fast turnaround without accounting for permit review is not being realistic.
Because Santa Barbara rarely drops below 40 degrees overnight, many homeowners get year-round use from a three-season room. A four-season room adds insulation and HVAC connection for guaranteed comfort in any weather. If you plan to use the space as a daily home office, the four-season build pays off. For occasional use, a three-season room is often the better value.
Many Santa Barbara neighborhoods fall under the city's Architectural Board of Review, which evaluates exterior changes against the city's Spanish Colonial Revival character. This review runs alongside the standard building permit and can add several weeks to your timeline. A contractor familiar with local process will design your sunroom to pass review on the first submission. For more on California energy efficiency standards that apply to your addition, see the California Energy Commission
Most sunrooms require either a poured concrete slab or reinforced deck framing as a foundation. Many Santa Barbara homes - particularly those built in the 1940s through 1960s - have existing patio slabs that are too thin or unreinforced to support a new room structure. A site assessment before signing a contract reveals foundation issues before they become mid-project surprises.
The marine layer that rolls in off the Pacific - especially from May through July - brings persistent humidity that can work into poorly sealed roof joints and frames. Low-emissivity glass and properly sealed flashing at the roof connection are the two most important details to get right. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, low-e glass also reduces heat transfer year-round. Read more at energy.gov
Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios is a licensed and insured sunroom contractor based in Santa Barbara, CA, serving 12 communities across Santa Barbara County since 2016. We hold a current license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and carry general liability insurance on every project.
Our team has completed sunroom additions, patio enclosures, four-season rooms, and conversion projects across all of our 16 service types - from basic screen rooms to fully custom solariums. We know the local permit process, the Architectural Board of Review, and the coastal conditions that shape every build in this area.
Want to learn more about who we are and how we work? Visit our About page.
An existing concrete slab does not automatically work as a sunroom foundation. A contractor will assess its thickness and reinforcement before quoting. If the slab is too thin, adding a new footing around the perimeter is common and far less expensive than starting fresh.
Yes. Low-emissivity (low-e) glass reduces heat transfer in summer and holds warmth in winter. In a coastal climate, it also slows humidity-driven condensation on window surfaces. The National Fenestration Rating Council provides independent ratings so you can compare glass performance. Learn more at nfrc.org
Deck-to-sunroom conversions make the most financial sense when the existing deck structure is in good condition and properly attached to the house. A contractor can assess the framing during the initial site visit. Converting an existing deck typically reduces foundation costs and can shorten the overall build timeline.
If you have questions that are not covered above, the fastest way to get answers is to call (805) 869-0131 - we are happy to talk through your project before you commit to anything.
Santa Barbara is one of the most recognizable cities in California - known for its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, the iconic Santa Barbara County Courthouse, and the historic Stearns Wharf extending into the Pacific. The city rebuilt its downtown in a consistent style after the 1925 earthquake - white stucco walls, red clay tile roofs, and arched doorways - and that character extends into the residential neighborhoods where we do most of our work.
Homes here range from compact bungalows on the Westside and Eastside to larger hillside properties on the Riviera above downtown. The Mesa is a flat coastal neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes that benefit enormously from enclosed outdoor rooms - the ocean view is right there, and a sunroom gives homeowners a way to enjoy it without sitting in the marine layer. Hillside lots on the Riviera have their own set of considerations: steep terrain, older foundations, and the kind of salt air that comes straight off the Pacific.
We know these neighborhoods because we have worked in them since 2016. We understand the Architectural Board of Review process, the HOA approval timelines common in many Santa Barbara communities, and the coastal material requirements that keep a sunroom looking and working correctly for years. Whether your home is near State Street or up in the hills above downtown, we can build a room that fits your home and holds up to the coast.
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Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios
909 Bath St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Always open, 24/7.
Call or message us today - Santa Barbara Sunrooms & Patios serves Santa Barbara and 12 surrounding communities and responds within 1 business day.