Lifetime Enclosures

What Lifetime Enclosures does

Lifetime Enclosures, Inc. is a privately held Florida residential contractor founded in 1990 and headquartered at 5521 Chronicle Court, Jacksonville, FL. The company designs, builds, and installs custom outdoor enclosure systems for homeowners in the Northeast Florida market, with core product lines including sunrooms/Florida rooms, screen enclosures, pool enclosures, patio covers and carports, lanai conversions, outdoor kitchens, and replacement windows. Technical components center on weather-resistant aluminum framing engineered for Florida's coastal climate (salt air, humidity, hurricane conditions), durable screen mesh, and glass or vinyl window panel variants, with computer-generated design renderings produced during free ~1-hour in-home consultations. Build scope adapts to local conditions including Nocatee HOA architectural review, St. Augustine historic-district guidelines, and Mandarin tree-preservation setbacks.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer, quote-based revenue model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and depends on size, materials, site conditions, and customer-requested changes; estimates are free and non-binding. Consumer financing is facilitated through Service Finance Company LLC (unsecured loans up to $100,000, Same-as-Cash options, no prepayment penalties), and post-sale service and warranty revenue is generated through phone/photo-based quotes and on-site technician visits ($110 service fee). A transferable limited lifetime structural warranty (framing for life, 10-year non-delamination on roof panels, 5-year workmanship) functions as a quality differentiator and a switching-cost moat against the next homeowner. Distribution is anchored by a single Jacksonville showroom, in-home consultations across Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties, and cross-promotion with sister brands Lifetime Windows (lifetimewindowsjax.com) and Lifetime Flooring (lifetimeflooringjax.com), which together form the 'Lifetime Family' of turnkey home-exterior solutions.

Revenue mechanics are one-time project-based (one-time license), supplemented by warranty service work and a financing facilitation transaction-fee stream. Customer base is entirely residential SMB/individual homeowners in the Jacksonville metropolitan area and surrounding Northeast Florida communities; no commercial or enterprise contracts are referenced. The leadership team is small (4 named members: President Jeff Briar, Project Manager Zach Briar, Executive Assistant Tonya Claar, Marketing & Sales Assistant Nikki Sima) and operates from a single HQ, supporting an estimated operating headcount in the 11–50 range. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no franchising activity.

Name

Lifetime Enclosures

Legal name

Lifetime Enclosures, Inc.

Website

https://lifetimeenclosures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lifetime Enclosures is a Jacksonville, Florida-based residential contractor founded in 1990 that designs, builds, and installs custom outdoor enclosures — sunrooms, screen enclosures, pool enclosures, patio covers, lanai conversions, and outdoor kitchens — for homeowners across the Northeast Florida market, with sister brands Lifetime Windows and Lifetime Flooring extending the offering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Outdoor Enclosure Construction

NAICS

Landscaping Services (56173), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Sunroom & Conservatory Additions (HSAPADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB), Deck Design & New Deck Construction (HSAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Screen enclosure installation
• Sunroom construction services
• Patio cover installation
• Pool enclosure building
• Lanai conversion contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Enclosure Design, Build & Installation Services: Primary revenue from one-time residential projects including sunrooms/Florida rooms, screen enclosures, patio covers, carports, pool enclosures, outdoor kitchens, lanai conversions, and replacement windows. Pricing is non-binding until executed in writing; final pricing depends on site conditions, measurement variances, and customer-requested changes. Deposits may be required prior to permitting, engineering, or material orders.
2. Customer Financing Facilitation (via Service Finance Company LLC): Lifetime Enclosures facilitates consumer financing through Service Finance Company LLC. Options include unsecured/revolving loans up to $100,000 with fixed rate/fixed payment terms and Same-as-Cash options, plus secured home improvement loans with fixed rate/fixed monthly payments and minimal closing costs. No prepayment penalties.
3. Warranty/Service Repair Revenue: Post-sale warranty service and paid repair services. Option 1: phone/photo-based quote. Option 2: $110 on-site technician visit to assess and provide written estimate. Warranty includes free replacement parts for covered defects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lifetime Enclosures designs, manufactures-coordinates, permits, and installs custom outdoor enclosure systems for residential customers in Northeast Florida. Core products include sunrooms/Florida rooms, screen enclosures, patio covers and carports, pool enclosures, custom outdoor kitchens, replacement windows, and lanai conversions built with weather-resistant aluminum framing, screen mesh, glass, and vinyl panels. The company handles in-home design consultation, permitting across St. Johns and Duval counties, full installation, and post-sale warranty service.

Product overview

Lifetime Enclosures is a single-line residential outdoor enclosure construction business (not a software platform) that delivers custom-built outdoor living solutions through a portfolio of related product lines. The core offering is custom design and installation of sunrooms/Florida rooms, screen enclosures, patio covers & carports, pool enclosures, outdoor kitchens, replacement windows, and lanai conversions. Within these categories, the company offers material variants including screen enclosures, glass enclosures, and vinyl enclosures, plus warranty/service and financing. Sister brands Lifetime Flooring (lifetimeflooringjax.com) and Lifetime Windows (lifetimewindowsjax.com) extend the offering into flooring and replacement windows, respectively, and are linked from the company's main navigation as related services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lifetime Windows: Sister-company brand offering replacement windows and related window products, operating from its own website (lifetimewindowsjax.com) under the Lifetime family of companies.
• Lifetime Flooring
• Enclosures of the Month Club

Products and services

• Sunrooms & Florida Rooms Custom glass-enclosed rooms that bring in natural light and extend usable living space year-round. Available in three colors (white, sandstone, bronze) with options including single doors, French doors, sliding doors, and horizontal sliding operable windows; designed for residential homeowners in Northeast Florida.
• Screen Enclosures Custom-designed screen enclosures for patios, pools, and lanais that allow enjoyment of the outdoors without pests, debris, and Florida weather exposure. Built with durable aluminum framing and high-quality screen mesh; for residential homeowners in Northeast Florida.
• Patio Covers & Carports Patio covers and carport structures that transform outdoor spaces into shaded retreats, offering UV protection, weather protection, and energy-efficiency benefits by shading adjacent windows and doors. For residential homeowners.
• Pool Enclosures Custom pool enclosures offering safety, cleanliness, and UV/debris protection for pool areas, available in glass or screen configurations with custom and standard styles. For residential homeowners.
• Custom Outdoor Kitchens Custom outdoor kitchen designs that turn backyards into culinary and entertainment spaces, including layout planning, Florida-climate-durable material selection, and integration with screen enclosures. For residential homeowners.
• Replacement Windows Replacement window installations designed to reduce AC energy costs and enhance home interiors, including glass and vinyl window options for existing enclosures. For residential homeowners.
• Lanai Conversions Custom glass, screen, and vinyl lanai enclosures and conversions that allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors with year-round comfort, insect and UV protection, and natural airflow. For residential homeowners.
• Service & Warranty Post-installation service and warranty support, including a Transferable Lifetime Warranty (framing for life, roof panels 10 years, workmanship 5 years), Lifetime Glass and Screen Warranty, and Lifetime Vinyl Window Replacement Warranty. Includes phone/photo-based quotes and a $110 on-site service-technician inspection option for non-covered repairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ happy customers served across Northeast Florida since 1990
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Lifetime WindowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (lifetimewindowsjax.com) offering replacement windows, glass windows, and vinyl windows that integrate with Lifetime Enclosures' sunroom and glass enclosure builds. Cross-promoted from homepage footer, navigation menu, and download-brochure page.
• Lifetime FlooringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (lifetimeflooringjax.com) supplying flooring for sunrooms and enclosure projects. Cross-promoted from homepage footer, navigation menu, and download-brochure page. Hosted community events such as Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson De Ville meet-and-greet.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)moderateOthersAccredited business with consistent A+ rating; BBB logo displayed in site footer linking to Lifetime Enclosures' BBB profile (patio enclosures category, Jacksonville, FL).
• National Sunroom Association (nationalsunroom.org)moderateOthersIndustry trade association membership; logo displayed in site footer. The association represents manufacturers, retailers, and installers of sunrooms and related outdoor living products.
• American Awning & Fabric / AAF (aaof.org)moderateOthersIndustry association membership; logo displayed in site footer. Multiple AAF Award wins referenced in blog posts ('AAF Award Winners!', '1st place AAF Award!').
• ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA)moderateOthersGovernment program partnership; ENERGY STAR logo displayed in site footer. Supports positioning of energy-efficient glass sunrooms, windows, and patio covers that reduce home cooling loads.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Champion Window: National home-improvement manufacturer and installer offering sunrooms alongside windows, doors, and roofing. Comparable in offering sunrooms and replacement windows to homeowners, but with a national direct-sales operation and broader category coverage.
• TEMO Inc. National manufacturer and installer of sunrooms, screen rooms, and patio enclosures with a much larger multi-state footprint. Comparable because TEMO operates in the same core product category (sunrooms/screen rooms) that anchors Lifetime Enclosures' offering, though it serves a broader national customer base rather than a single metro.
• Four Seasons Sunrooms & Windows: National sunroom, patio room, and window franchise/installer with a multi-region presence. Comparable product set (sunrooms, patio rooms, windows) and overlapping residential homeowner target, though with significantly broader geographic reach than Lifetime Enclosures.
• Patio Enclosures (Great Day Improvements): National sunroom and patio enclosure brand under Great Day Improvements, operating across many U.S. markets with a vertically integrated manufacturing and installation model. Highly comparable in core product (sunrooms, screen rooms, patio enclosures) but at a national scale versus Lifetime Enclosures' regional Florida focus.
• PGT Innovations: Florida-based manufacturer of impact-resistant windows, doors, and enclosure products, including branded sunroom and lanai solutions. Comparable as a Florida-headquartered enclosure product supplier/installer serving hurricane-zone residential demand, though PGT operates a much larger manufacturing and distribution footprint.

Direct peers

• Armor Guard Pool Enclosures: Florida-based pool enclosure and lanai contractor offering custom screen and pool cage installations to residential customers. Directly comparable as a Florida residential pool/screen enclosure specialist competing for the same homeowner segment, though serving different regional pockets of the state.
• Mitchell Industries (Florida Aluminum & Screen): Florida installer of screen enclosures, pool cages, lanai conversions, and patio covers for residential homeowners. Directly comparable in core product offerings and target customer (Florida residential homeowners seeking protected outdoor space).

Others

• Screen Tight: Manufacturer of porch screening systems and screen enclosure components supplied to contractors across the Southeast. Comparable as a value-chain participant whose screen framing and mesh products are commonly used by Florida enclosure contractors, including Lifetime Enclosures' type of work.

Regional players

• East Coast Aluminum Products: Florida-based installer of screen enclosures, pool cages, and aluminum outdoor structures. Comparable in core service mix (screen and pool enclosures for Florida homeowners) but operating in different sub-regions of Florida than Lifetime Enclosures' Northeast Florida focus.
• Suncoast Aluminum & Screening: Regional Florida contractor installing screen enclosures, pool cages, and lanai structures. Comparable service mix and Florida residential homeowner focus, though anchored to different sub-regions of Florida than Jacksonville.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lifejeff
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCad-foAXi4Lx6giHmwWSePQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Lifetime-Enclosures/163317773705982
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifetime_enclosures
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lifetimeenc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifetime-enclosures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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