Screened porches and sunrooms in Houston
Houston’s mosquito season is long. A screened porch or enclosed patio turns a covered space you visit into a room you use every evening, and a sunroom makes it usable all year.
Quick answer: Screening an existing covered patio in Houston usually costs $5,000–$15,000, a new screened porch with its own roof runs $30,000–$70,000, and a sunroom with windows and AC is typically $50,000–$120,000. Screening an existing patio takes a few days; a new porch or sunroom takes 3–8 weeks after permits.
What’s included
- Frames in aluminum or painted wood to match the house
- Heavy-duty or pet-resistant screen
- Self-closing screen door with a kickplate
- Ceiling fans and lighting
- Optional knee walls, retractable screens or windows
- Permits and HOA approval
Screened porches & sunrooms projects we build
Screen in an existing patio
If you already have a solid roof, we frame and screen the open sides. The fastest route to a bug-free outdoor room.
New screened porch
A new roof, framing and screens built as one project, tied into your roofline like a patio cover.
Motorized retractable screens
Screens that drop down from a hidden housing when you need them and disappear when you don’t. Good for preserving the view.
Sunrooms and three-season rooms
Windows instead of screens, with insulation and a mini-split for air conditioning. In Houston, choose low-E glass so the room doesn’t overheat.
Screened porch, enclosure or sunroom?
| Option | Use in Houston | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Screened-in existing patio | Spring to fall evenings, bug-free | $5,000–$15,000 |
| New screened porch | Most of the year, with fans | $30,000–$70,000 |
| Sunroom with AC | All year, like an indoor room | $50,000–$120,000 |
Details that make a screened porch last
- A knee wall or kickplate keeps feet, pets and lawn equipment from tearing the bottom screen.
- Heavier screen mesh stands up to wind and pets better than standard window screen.
- Sloped floors and weep gaps let blowing rain drain out instead of pooling.
- Fans on every porch: moving air keeps it comfortable and keeps mosquitoes from settling.
Screened porches & sunrooms cost in Houston
Typical ranges for full-service work in Greater Houston, reviewed every year.
| Project | What it usually includes | Typical Houston range |
|---|---|---|
| Screen an existing covered patio | Framing, screen, door | $5,000–$15,000 |
| New screened porch | Roof, framing, screens, fan and lights | $30,000–$70,000 |
| Sunroom | Windows, insulation, AC, finishes | $50,000–$120,000 |
Ranges are for full-service work in Greater Houston, including design, permits, licensed trades and cleanup. They are based on 2025–2026 Houston data from Remodeling’s Cost vs Value report, Angi and Block Renovation, plus our own pricing. Your written estimate is itemized for your home.
Permits
The City of Houston lists porches among the outdoor improvements that need a permit. A sunroom that becomes conditioned living space is treated more like an addition, with energy-code and floodplain review. Electrical for fans and lights needs its own permit. We handle the drawings, permits and any HOA approval.
Questions about screened porches & sunrooms
How much does it cost to screen in a patio in Houston?
If you already have a solid patio cover, screening it in usually costs $5,000–$15,000 depending on size, frame material and door. A new screened porch with a roof runs $30,000–$70,000.
Do I need a permit for a screened porch in Houston?
Yes, a new porch is an outdoor improvement that needs a permit inside the City of Houston. Screening an existing cover may still need one, and your HOA may need to approve it. We check for you.
What is the difference between a screened porch and a sunroom?
A screened porch keeps bugs out but stays open to the air. A sunroom has windows, insulation and usually air conditioning, so it works year-round, but it costs more and is permitted more like an addition.
Will a screened porch hold up in a hurricane?
The roof and frame are built to the same wind standards as a patio cover. Screens can tear in high winds; they’re inexpensive to replace, and retractable screens can be rolled up before a storm.
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