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Serving Inglewood, CA and surrounding areas. (424) 414-1138
Turn your outdoor space into a bright, comfortable room you can use every day. Designed for Southern California sun, built to California seismic standards, permits handled from start to finish.
Solarium installation in Inglewood means adding a glass-enclosed room - walls and roof made primarily of glass or polycarbonate panels - that floods the space with natural light while giving you full weather protection and climate control. Most projects take two to four weeks of active construction once permits are approved.
Unlike a standard sunroom that uses insulated walls with large windows, a true solarium uses glass from floor to ceiling and across the roof, so it feels more like an outdoor patio than an indoor room while still keeping you comfortable through every season. That distinction matters in a warm climate like Inglewood's - the glass type and orientation of your solarium determine whether you are comfortable in July or avoiding the room entirely. Homeowners who want a more enclosed feel sometimes look at custom sunrooms as an alternative, though a solarium is the right choice when maximum natural light is the priority.
The permit process through the City of Inglewood's Building and Safety Division is required for any permanent solarium addition, and California's seismic requirements apply to the structural design. Both steps are non-negotiable - they protect your investment and ensure the room stays attached to your home through whatever Southern California throws at it.
If your backyard gets great light but sits empty because it is too hot in summer or not comfortable enough to spend time in, a solarium converts that wasted space into a room you will use daily. Inglewood averages over 280 sunny days per year - a well-designed solarium puts that sunshine to work instead of letting it drive you indoors.
A solarium gives you a full extra room - home office, dining space, or plant-filled retreat - without the full cost and disruption of a conventional room addition. If your home feels tight but a brick-and-mortar addition is more than you want to take on, a solarium is often a faster and less invasive path to more livable space.
Many Inglewood homes have aluminum patio covers or wood pergolas installed in the 1960s and 1970s that are well past their useful life. If yours leaks when it rains, lets in too much heat, or is simply falling apart, replacing it with a proper solarium gives you a weatherproof year-round space instead of a structure you are constantly patching.
In the competitive greater Los Angeles real estate market, a professionally installed solarium is a visible feature that photographs well and appeals to buyers looking for something beyond a standard layout. If your home is similar to others on the block, a solarium is one of the additions most likely to generate buyer interest.
We install solariums as both new additions on an existing slab and as full builds on a new concrete foundation when the existing patio cannot support the structure. For new builds, we handle everything from the foundation assessment and permit drawings through framing, glass panel installation, and electrical work. We also build patio cover installations as a lighter-weight alternative for homeowners who want shade and weather protection without a fully enclosed glass room.
Every solarium is designed around how you plan to use the space - whether that is a plant-filled retreat, a year-round dining room, a home office, or an entertainment area. Glass selection, ventilation, and the direction the room faces are all part of the design conversation, not afterthoughts. We also build custom sunrooms for homeowners who want more wall insulation and a traditional window-and-wall structure rather than full glass panels. The on-site estimate is the right time to compare both options side by side and settle on what fits your goals and your budget.
Best for homeowners whose current concrete patio is in good condition and thick enough to support a permanent glass structure without new foundation work.
Best for homeowners whose existing slab is cracked, too thin, or not reinforced - a new concrete pad is poured first and allowed to cure before the frame goes up.
Best for homes with south or west-facing yards in Inglewood where afternoon sun is intense - low-emissivity glass keeps the room comfortable without blocking light.
Best for homeowners who want a fully conditioned space year-round - a mini-split system keeps the room at a set temperature regardless of what is happening outside.
Inglewood averages over 280 sunny days per year, which is exactly why a solarium is so appealing here - and exactly why it has to be designed correctly. A poorly oriented or under-glazed solarium becomes unbearably hot by midday in summer. We design every Inglewood solarium with the home's orientation in mind, selecting glass that manages heat before it becomes a problem, so the room stays comfortable through the afternoon heat that rolls in from June through September. We serve homeowners throughout the area, including in Hawthorne and El Segundo, where the same coastal sun angles and warm summers apply.
Most homes in Inglewood were built between the 1940s and 1970s, which means existing patios are often decades old, may not meet current structural standards, and can have underground utilities that need to be located before any digging begins. California's seismic requirements add another layer that inland or out-of-state contractors sometimes miss - every permanent addition in the Los Angeles region must be engineered to stay anchored during an earthquake, and that requirement is verified through the City of Inglewood's permit and inspection process. A contractor who knows this process does not treat it as an obstacle; it is part of how a good solarium gets built here.
Reach out by phone or through the contact form and we will reply within one business day. A short conversation covers the general size you have in mind, where on your property you are thinking, and how you plan to use the space - so we arrive at your home fully prepared.
We visit your home to measure the area, check the condition of any existing slab or foundation, and assess which direction the space faces - because sun orientation matters a lot in Inglewood's climate. You leave this meeting with a clear picture of what is possible and a written estimate that covers permits, foundation, and cleanup.
Once you sign a contract, we submit permit drawings to the City of Inglewood's Building and Safety Division and handle any required HOA submission. Permit review typically takes three to six weeks. We manage every step and keep you updated - you should not have to chase anyone for information.
Foundation work goes first if needed, then the structural frame, glass panels, and roof. A city inspector signs off on the finished work before you make any final payment. We walk through every detail with you and hand over copies of the final permit sign-off for your records.
No obligation. We visit your home, assess your space, and give you a written estimate that covers everything - permits, foundation, and cleanup included. Most replies come back within one business day.
(424) 414-1138Every solarium we build goes through the City of Inglewood's Building and Safety permit process. A licensed city inspector - not just our crew - verifies the structure and glazing before the project closes. That documentation protects your home's value and your ability to sell.
City of Inglewood Building and SafetyInglewood gets intense sun from late spring through early fall. We specify low-emissivity glass on every solarium we build - it blocks heat before it enters the room while keeping the space bright. That means you can use the room in July, not just October through April.
California requires all permanent structures to meet seismic standards, and the Los Angeles region sits near several active fault lines. We design seismic anchoring into the permit drawings from the start - not as an afterthought. The inspector verifies this before the project closes.
California Seismic Safety CommissionMost homes in Inglewood were built between the 1940s and 1970s. Existing patios from that era are often thinner or less reinforced than current standards require. We assess your slab before giving you a final price - not after work has started - so there are no foundation surprises mid-project.
Every project combines verified California licensing, a permit-first approach through the City of Inglewood, heat-managed glazing suited to the Southern California climate, and seismic anchoring built to current state standards. The result is a solarium you can use daily, insure properly, and list as permitted square footage when it is time to sell.
A permanent attached or freestanding roof structure that shades your patio and makes outdoor living comfortable even in the afternoon sun.
Learn MoreA fully custom sunroom addition designed around your home's footprint, your preferred materials, and exactly how you plan to use the space.
Learn MorePermit slots fill up in the Los Angeles area - the sooner we submit your application, the sooner you are enjoying your new space. Call or submit a form and we will get back to you within one business day.