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Serving Deer Park, TX and surrounding areas. (346) 954-2701
Mosquito season in Deer Park lasts most of the year. A screened porch or screened deck gives your family a comfortable outdoor space - fully permitted, built to last in the Gulf Coast climate.
Screened-in porches and screened decks in Deer Park, TX typically run between $8,000 and $18,000 for a 200-300 square foot space, depending on whether you are converting an existing deck or building new from the ground up, most projects take one to three weeks from first day of construction to final walkthrough.
For homeowners in Deer Park, a screened porch is less of a luxury and more of a practical solution. Harris County mosquito pressure is serious - active abatement programs help, but they do not eliminate the problem - and without a screened space, your backyard is effectively off-limits from March through November. Many homeowners who already have a structurally sound deck find that a screen conversion is the most cost-effective step they can take to reclaim that outdoor time.
If you want covered protection from both sun and rain, you might also look at our covered decks and patio covers service - a solid roof over your screen frame makes a big difference in the hottest months.
If you step outside on a spring evening and immediately come back in because of mosquitoes, that is the clearest sign a screened space would change how you use your home. In Deer Park, that pattern starts in March and runs through November. A screened porch gives you those months back.
If you have a structurally sound deck that nobody actually sits on, converting it to a screened space is often the most cost-effective upgrade you can make. The platform is already there - you are just adding the enclosure that makes it livable. This is especially common in Deer Park neighborhoods where decks were built in the 1990s but have sat unused for years.
If you bought patio furniture or a grill that stays covered because bugs or heat drive everyone inside, that is a signal your outdoor space needs a structural solution. A screened porch protects your investment and makes everything underneath it genuinely usable.
If your home feels cramped but a full room addition is out of the budget, a screened porch adds functional square footage at a fraction of the cost. With a ceiling fan and solar-shade screening, it becomes a genuinely comfortable place to eat, relax, or entertain for most of the year in Deer Park.
We build screened structures two ways: converting an existing deck into an enclosed screened space, or building a new screened porch from the ground up. A conversion is usually faster and less expensive because the platform is already in place - we frame the walls and roof, install the screening, and add any finishing details like a door and trim. A new build starts from footings and gives you full control over size, height, and placement. Either way, we handle the City of Deer Park permit process from start to finish.
Once your screened space is enclosed, many homeowners choose to pair it with additional outdoor improvements. A covered deck or patio cover adds a solid roof for rain protection, while a pergola creates a shaded outdoor area adjacent to the screened space. We can plan all of these as part of a single project or phase them over time - whatever works for your budget and timeline.
Best for homeowners with an existing deck in good structural shape who want to enclose it quickly and at lower cost.
Best for homeowners who want a purpose-built screened structure with control over size, roof style, and placement.
Best for elevated decks that need framed screen walls and a roof added to an existing platform.
Best for homeowners who want a fully framed, roofed screened room attached directly to the back of the house.
Deer Park sits along the Houston Ship Channel corridor in Harris County, and the combination of heat, standing water, and Gulf Coast humidity creates intense mosquito pressure throughout most of the year. Harris County Mosquito Control runs active abatement programs, but no spray program eliminates the problem entirely. For families in Deer Park, a screened porch is often the difference between having a usable outdoor space and a backyard that sits empty from March through October. The clay soil common throughout Harris County also means footings need to be designed for ground movement - a detail we account for on every build to ensure your structure stays level long-term.
We build throughout the Deer Park area and in neighboring communities. Homeowners in Pasadena deal with the same mosquito and humidity conditions, and screened porch builds there follow the same permit and footing requirements as in Deer Park. In La Porte, the proximity to Galveston Bay adds coastal wind considerations that we factor into framing and fastener choices. Wherever you are in the area, the build process starts with a visit to your yard so we can see the actual conditions before recommending a design.
The City of Deer Park requires a building permit for any screened structure attached to your home, and its Building Inspections division reviews plans and conducts inspections at key stages. We handle the permit application and schedule inspections as part of every job - you do not have to manage that process yourself. Learn more at the City of Deer Park Building Inspections page. For screening material guidance applicable to Gulf Coast climates, the Phifer screening product resources are a useful reference.
We respond to new inquiries within one business day. Most screened porch quotes require an in-person visit - photos alone cannot capture what we need to know about your deck's condition, yard access, or footing situation.
We visit your yard, check your existing deck if applicable, and walk through size, screening material, and roof options. You receive a written estimate with a fixed price and clear scope - no cost surprises after you sign.
Once you approve the estimate, we submit the permit application to the City of Deer Park. Permit approval typically takes one to three weeks. We schedule your build start date once the permit is in hand.
Most screened porch projects take one to two weeks from first day on-site to completion. We schedule the city inspection, and you receive a copy of the passed inspection for your records before we consider the job done.
Free estimate, no obligation. We handle the City of Deer Park permit from start to finish.
(346) 954-2701We handle the City of Deer Park permit application and schedule all required inspections as part of every job. You receive documentation of the passed inspection before we leave - so your screened porch is a selling asset, not an unpermitted liability.
The expansive clay soil throughout Harris County shifts with every rain and dry spell. We design footings and posts for local soil conditions - not a generic spec - so your screened structure stays level and stable for years, not just the first season.
A screened porch that bakes in afternoon sun is one you will never sit in. We walk through orientation, screening material options, and fan placement before we build - so the finished space is actually comfortable during the months Deer Park homeowners want to use it most.
We have been building and repairing outdoor structures in Deer Park and the surrounding communities since 2016. We know the local permit process, the soil conditions, and the HOA review requirements in most Deer Park subdivisions - details that matter and that a contractor new to this area would have to learn on your project.
When you call us for a screened porch in Deer Park, you get a contractor who knows this area, handles the permit process correctly, and builds structures designed for what the Gulf Coast climate actually does. We stand behind the work with a written warranty on workmanship.
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