What is involved in permitting a sunroom in Mission Viejo?

The answer depends on the type of sunroom you want to add and the type of home you live in (condo, house, etc.). In general, each city or home owner association has specific codes and regulations. We would need more specific information before giving a complete answer. Please go to: http://www.ambianceadditions.com/contact.html

Are there any property tax consequencies of adding a sunroom?

Yes, there are property tax consequences. However, the value assessed is generally much less than with a regular room addition. We would need more specific information before giving a complete answer. Please go to: http://www.ambianceadditions.com/contact.html

I don’t have a very large yard. Can I build right up to my back fence or are there any restrictions as to how close to the fence I can build?

Are your sunrooms something I need to obtain a permit on?

I have an association but I dont have time to do a lot of leg work, how involved are you with home owner associations.

I extended the family room a while back without a permit and I now I want to add a breakfast nook in the kitchen, will there be problem with the city?

Ambiance Additions is very involved with Home Owner Associations (HOA). We have extensive experience in obtaining permits and permission from HOAs and will submit applications and attend meetings on your behalf.

For more information, please fo to: http://www.ambianceadditions.com/patio-covers/

Yes, there are restirctions on how close you can build to the fence. As a general rule, the “set-back” is 10 feet from the back fence and 5 feet from the side. However, rules vary from city to city. We would be pleased to provide you with expert advice once we discover where you live and what project you’re considering. Please contact Ambiance Additions at: http://http://www.ambianceadditions.com/contact.html

Yes, there will be a problem with the city for any home addition completed without a permit. You will need to obtain a permit before adding your proposed breakfast nook. Ambiance Additions can help you with this and other permitting issues. We have extensive experience in working with city planning departments throughout Southern California. For more information, please fo to: http://www.ambianceadditions.com/patio-covers/

I live in the city of Walnut. It is my understanding that the city will only allow a solid roof room with roofing materials to match my house. Are you able to do that kind of project?

Yes, we can create a solid roof sunroom with materials that match your house. In fact, a large number of the sunrooms we create have solid roofs.

In our Easy Living Product Line (Aluminum), the 230 Sun & Shade System has a solid roof and the 230 Sun & Stars Systems has a glass/solid combination roof. In our Ultra Living Product Line, the Vinyl Sun & Shade System has a solid roof and the Vinyl Sun & Stars Systems has a glass/solid combination roof. You can check out our full product line of solid roof systems at: http://www.ambianceadditions.com/patio-enclosures.html

My city is saying they require dual temp. glass. Is all of Four Season’s glass dual tempered?

Yes, all of Four Seasons’ patented CONSERVAGLASS PLUS™ is “dual tempered.” Four Seasons sunroom windows are tempered for safety and strength (making them virtually unbreakable) and dual glazed for high performance.

Tempered glass is strengthened by reheating it to just below the melting point and then suddenly cooling it. When shattered, it breaks into small pieces. It’s approximately five times stronger than standard annealed glass.

For more information on the glass we use in our sunroom windows, please go to: http://www.ambianceadditions.com/sunrooms/sunroom-windows.html