Screened Porches & Covered Decks in Greater Charlotte
Screened porches and covered decks sit in a different category from a basic open deck. You're adding a roof structure, usually tied into or extending from the existing house roofline, plus framing that has to handle rain runoff, wind load, and in the case of screened rooms, a full perimeter of screen track or panels. Some projects convert an existing open deck into a covered or screened space. Others build the whole structure from the ground up, including footings sized for the added roof weight. In the Charlotte area, this kind of work also has to account for our summer storms and humidity, which is why drainage details and material choices matter more here than they might in a drier climate.
We've compared 46 businesses in Greater Charlotte that build these structures. When you're screening candidates, ask who pulls the permit, how they handle roof tie-ins and flashing, what screen or panel system they use, and whether they've built covered structures that passed county inspection, not just open decks. Our scoring weighs licensing, insurance, review patterns, and responsiveness, and we explain exactly how each factor is weighted on the methodology page. For a ranked shortlist of builders across all deck project types, see the best deck builders guide.
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All screened porches & covered decks, ranked by score and relevance
68 businesses. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is screened porches & covered decks, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about screened porches & covered decks
- How much does a screened porch or covered deck cost in the Charlotte area?
- Converting an existing deck to screened generally runs a few thousand dollars for screen panels and framing, while a full covered or screened porch built from scratch with a tied-in roof, electrical, and finished flooring often lands in the mid five figures depending on size, roof style, and materials. Get itemized quotes so you can see labor, materials, and permit costs separately.
- Do I need a permit for a screened porch or covered deck?
- In almost every case yes, since you're adding a roof structure and often electrical work. A legitimate builder will pull the permit and schedule inspections rather than asking you to skip that step.
- What should I expect during the build?
- Expect a site visit and design phase first, then permitting (which can take a few weeks locally), footings and framing, roof tie-in, and finally screening or ceiling and trim work. Weather can push the timeline, especially during Charlotte's rainy stretches in spring and late summer.
- How do I judge the quality of a covered deck or screened porch builder?
- Look at how they detail the roof-to-house connection and flashing, ask what screen or panel brand they install and whether it carries a warranty, and check that they're comfortable walking you through the permit and inspection process rather than being vague about it.
Guides to choosing screened porches & covered decks
- Moisture and mold risk in screened porches: how builders prevent it in Charlotte's humidity
Why screened porches and covered decks are more prone to trapped moisture than open decks, and what a good builder does to prevent mold and rot.