New screened porch
Build the supporting base, roof and enclosure together.
Plan this optionExplore a scope and request a reviewed quote. Coastal confirms service availability, qualified trade partners, site conditions and final pricing before a proposal.
SUNROOMS & PATIO ENCLOSURES
Screened porches
Build a roofed porch with screened walls and a comfortable connection to the yard. Coordinate structural supports and any required guards independently from the insect-screen system.
START WITH THE DETAILS
What goes into
the work.
Measure the footprint and wall height. Record the existing slab, roof, drainage and intended seasons of use.
Typical scope to confirm
- Plan porch base, roof and structural supports
- Lay out screen bays and access doors
- Specify guardrails where required by the design
- Coordinate drainage, ceiling finish and optional lighting
Make it specific to your project.
Enter the amount of work and choose the details you know. Your choices follow you into the Project Builder.
LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH REFERENCE
Low$50per sq ft
Middle$112.50per sq ft
High$175per sq ft
Low and high are published reference endpoints. Middle is their arithmetic midpoint, not a quoted average, product tier or firm price.
Match the reference scope first
- Confirm Use before applying this reference to your quantity. The reference is screened outdoor space, not glazing or conditioned space.
- Confirm Existing structure before applying this reference to your quantity. The new screened-porch row includes a new base, roof and posts.
The figures above remain the source reference. They do not price these selections or a complete installed project.
A planning reference for this service only. Selections, local labor, access, quantities and existing conditions need Coastal’s review. Do not add overlapping whole-project and component ranges.
HomeGuide · research checked 2026-10-22 · US national · installed
What changes the price
- New structure versus existing porch
- Roof tie-in and elevated-floor height
- Screen system, door count and railing details
What the reference covers
- New porch base
- Roof structure
- Screens and installation
Allow for these separately
- Glass enclosure and heating/cooling
- Screen material used as an unapproved substitute for guards
- Conditioned room package
- Major site retaining work
KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT
From first idea to finished work.
Plan the scope
Review porch supports, screen layout and access.
Prepare and approve
Review supports, drainage, design, approvals and the selected enclosure system.
Complete the work
Build approved supports and enclosure, then coordinate doors, finishes and any utilities.
Review and close out
Check weather management and operation; review the approved use and care.
- Planning & preparation
- 4–12 weeks
- Work on site
- 3–10 weeks
Illustrative planning allowance for the stated scope, not a promised start or completion date. On-site time starts after approvals and materials are ready; procurement, inspection waits, curing and discoveries can extend the calendar.
Existing slab and roof suitability · Custom enclosure products · Conditioned-space and utility requirements
PERMIT PLANNING
Check the scope and jurisdiction
Size, height, attachment, use and location determine approvals. Edmond lists exceptions for some small detached structures and fences; OKC asks owners to check shed scope before construction. Confirm setbacks, easements and utility work too.
- Attached or substantial new outdoor structure
- Work outside local size/height exemptions
- Property-line, easement, utility or drainage impacts
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Confirm design requirements
Review the load path, existing supports and proposed changes before work. An engineer may be needed for nonstandard spans, added loads, damage or a reviewer-requested design; a permit alone does not mean every detail needs engineering.
- Load-bearing changes or uncertain framing
- Nonstandard spans, concentrated loads or damaged supports
- Soil, foundation or retaining conditions beyond an approved design
Confirm requirements with the city or county responsible for the property before work begins. The address, exact scope and adopted code determine the final requirements.
MAKE IT FIT YOUR HOME
Your starting options.
Compare the scope before choosing products. Any direction can be refined with Coastal.
MATERIALS & DETAILS
Find your finish.
These original swatches show a general visual direction. Confirm a physical sample, exact finish code and product compatibility before ordering.
Frame and trim direction
Wood and composite direction
Weathered gray
Cool gray wood or composite direction, not a proprietary color match.
Use this direction
Walnut brown
Rich brown wood or composite direction, not a proprietary color match.
Use this directionPRODUCT RESEARCH
Brands & real-world examples.
Manufacturer references help compare options. They do not imply a Coastal dealership, endorsement, or a product selected for your project.
Screen Tight
Base-and-cap porch screening applied to a suitable supporting structure.
Explore example photos
Open the original source for product and installation imagery. These are reference links, not Coastal project photographs.
Manufacturer customer photographs illustrate porch-screen layouts. Example by the source, not a Coastal project.
Stock reference photograph; not a Coastal project or specified product.
YOUR PROJECT, VISUALIZED
Choose a direction.
See it in your space.
Start with common screened porches options, personalize the details, then upload a photo to create an AI concept.
New screened porch
Build the supporting base, roof and enclosure together.
- Existing structure: Porch
- Use: Screened outdoor
- Wall system: Screens
- Main color / finish: White
Screen existing porch
Confirm the existing frame and roof before adding screens.
- Existing structure: Porch
- Use: Screened outdoor
- Wall system: Screens
- Main color / finish: Bronze
Screen bays with solid lower panels
Plan lower-wall protection and furnishings without blocking the view.
- Existing structure: Porch
- Use: Screened outdoor
- Wall system: Screens
- Main color / finish: Black
FROM INSPIRATION TO YOUR SPACE
Your home. This direction.
The example photo is inspiration. Your personalized concept applies your saved service and finish selections to the photo you upload.
- Choose a preset and adjust its selections.
- Add a photo of the room or area.
- Create a concept, compare it, and keep it with your project.
AI concepts are illustrations. Product matches, measurements and feasibility require Coastal’s review.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Bring it into your plan.
Keep rooms, measurements and choices together in the Project Builder.
Related scopes
Research sources & pricing notes
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Published ranges describe the source’s stated scope and geography; they are not an Oklahoma adjustment or a Coastal estimate. Do not add overlapping project ranges together.
- Screened-in porch cost — HomeGuide · US national
- Original Screen Tight system — Screen Tight · US national
Stock photograph license · Finish swatches and scope diagrams are original illustrations.