Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas has built Charlotte screened porches since 1995, from Myers Park and Dilworth to Matthews, Weddington and Fort Mill. We screen in existing porches, add screened rooms to open patios and decks, and handle the Mecklenburg County permit and inspection ourselves. If you want a porch you can sit on from April to October without the mosquitoes, that is exactly what we build.
Screen Porch Installers Serving Charlotte, Matthews and Union County
A screened porch gives you the outdoors without the bugs, the pollen or the
afternoon sun.
Our screened porch installation crews work across Mecklenburg
County and the towns south and east of the city, where most of our porch projects
are: Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Weddington and Waxhaw, plus Fort Mill and
Tega Cay across the state line.
Every porch we build uses aluminum framing that will not rot or rust in Carolina
humidity, fiberglass or aluminum screen mesh, and screen panels that can be
replaced one at a time if a pet or a storm damages one. Most porches also get a
ceiling fan, outdoor-rated lighting and a screen door.
Why a Screened Porch Makes Sense in Charlotte’s Climate
Charlotte’s mosquito season runs from roughly April through October, and spring pollen counts here are among the highest in the country. A screened porch solves both without giving up the breeze.
Here is what a porch actually changes for a Charlotte home:
- Comfort in summer: shade and airflow keep the porch usable on 90-degree July afternoons.
- Bug and pollen protection: standard 18x14 fiberglass mesh stops mosquitoes; tighter 20x20 mesh stops no-see-ums and most pollen.
- More living space: a covered, screened porch is one of the most-used rooms in a Charlotte house from spring through fall, at a fraction of the cost of an addition.
- Easy to upgrade later: a screened porch can be converted to a three-season room with Express Porch Panels or glass without rebuilding the frame.
Already have a porch or deck? Screening it in is usually the least expensive option we offer. Adding a roof and screens to an open deck costs more because of the roof structure, and we check the footings first. Get a rough number in the cost calculator or ask for an on-site estimate.
Which one is right for you?
Screened Porch vs. Porch Enclosure vs. Three-Season Room
Homeowners in Charlotte often ask us for a "porch enclosure" when they mean one of three different things. Here is how they compare, so you know what to ask for.
Porch Enclosures and Screened Deck Enclosures: Which One Do You Need?
| Screened porch | Porch enclosure (panels) | Three-season room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Roof plus screen panels on an existing or new porch or deck | A screened porch upgraded with clear vinyl or glass panels that open and close | A framed room with single-pane glass windows, not insulated |
| Blocks bugs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blocks wind, rain and pollen | No | Yes, when panels are closed | Yes |
| Usable months in Charlotte | Roughly April to October | Roughly March to November | Roughly March to November |
| Permit in Mecklenburg County | Yes, if a roof is added | Usually no, if the porch is already roofed | Yes |
| Cost | Lowest | Middle | Higher |
| Can be upgraded later | Yes, to panels or glass | Yes, to a four-season room | Yes, to a four-season room |
Not sure? Start with a screened porch. Because we build with aluminum framing, it can be upgraded with Express Porch Panels or glass later without rebuilding.
How Much Does a Screened Porch Cost in Charlotte?
In the Charlotte area, screening in an existing covered porch is the least expensive option we offer. Building a new screened porch with a roof on an open patio or deck costs more because of the roof structure and, sometimes, new footings. Size and roof type drive the price more than the screens do.
For real ranges by porch type, see our pricing guide, or get a number for your space in about a minute with the cost calculator. Financing with no money down is available.
Why Charlotte Homeowners Choose Us for Screened Porches
Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas is a family business run by David Canupp from our office on Pleasant Oaks Circle in northwest Charlotte. We complete more than 100 projects a year, and screened porches are a large share of them.
Here is what that experience means for your porch.
Porch Builders in Charlotte Since 1995
Thirty years of porches on Charlotte homes means we have seen every roofline, every HOA rule and every inspector in Mecklenburg and Union County.
Permits and Inspections Handled
A roofed screened porch in Mecklenburg County needs a building permit. We prepare the drawings, pull the permit and schedule the inspections. You do not deal with the county.
Materials Built for Carolina Weather
Aluminum framing that does not rot, replaceable screen panels, and mesh options for mosquitoes, no-see-ums, pets and pollen. Manufacturer warranties on all materials.
One Crew, Start to Finish
The crew that frames your porch is the crew that screens it and cleans up. One point of contact, and a written schedule with the estimate.
Our Process
Our Screened Porch Installation Process
Four steps. Most screened porches on an existing slab or deck are finished within a few weeks of permit approval.
Site Visit and Design
We measure the porch or deck, check the footings and roofline, and give you a written estimate with screen and framing options.
Permit and HOA Paperwork
We prepare the drawings and pull the Mecklenburg County or Union County permit. If your HOA needs documents, we provide them
Framing and Screening
Aluminum framing, roof structure if needed, then screen panels, door, fan and lighting. Usually one crew from start to finish.
Inspection and Walkthrough
The county signs off. We walk the porch with you, show you how to remove and replace a screen panel, and hand over the paperwork.
Our Work
Recent Screened Porches Across the Charlotte Area
A few of the porches we have screened in and built around Charlotte, from Huntersville to Fort Mill. See more in the Full Gallery
What Charlotte Homeowners Say About Their Porches
Rated 5.0 on Google. Real reviews from homeowners around Charlotte, pulled live from our Google Business Profile.
Common Questions
Screened Porch Questions from Charlotte Homeowners
The questions we hear most before a porch project starts. Don't see yours? Call us or send a message.
How much does a screened porch cost in Charlotte, NC?
Screening in an existing covered porch is the least expensive option. Building a new screened porch with a roof on an open patio or deck costs more because of the roof structure and, sometimes, new footings. Size and roof type drive the price more than the screens do. See ranges in our pricing guide or get a number for your space in the cost calculator.
Do I need a permit for a screened porch in Mecklenburg County?
If the porch has a roof or you are adding one, yes. Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement requires a building permit for roofed porches and enclosed additions. Screening in an already-roofed porch may not need a permit, and we confirm that with the county for you. We handle the drawings, the permit and the inspections on every project.
Can you screen in my existing deck?
Usually, yes. A deck needs a roof before it can be screened, and the footings have to carry the extra weight. We check both on the site visit. If the deck is sound, a roof and screens turn it into a screened deck enclosure without rebuilding it. How a deck conversion works.
What screen material is best for the Charlotte area?
Standard 18x14 fiberglass mesh handles mosquitoes and is the most common choice. 20x20 no-see-um mesh blocks the tiny biting midges common near Lake Norman and Lake Wylie, and it also cuts pollen. Pet-resistant screen is a heavier vinyl-coated mesh for homes with dogs. We bring samples to the site visit.
How long does screened porch installation take?
Screening in an existing porch usually takes a few days once the materials arrive. A new screened porch with a roof typically takes a few weeks after the permit is approved. Permit review time varies by county, and we give you a schedule with the estimate.
Can a screened porch be turned into a sunroom later?
Yes. Because our porches use aluminum framing, they can be upgraded to a three-season room with Express Porch Panels or to a glass enclosure without tearing out the frame. Many Charlotte homeowners start with screens and add panels a few years later.
Ready for a Porch You Can Actually Use? Get a Free Estimate
Tell us what you have, an open patio, a deck or a covered porch, and we will come out, measure and give you a written estimate. Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas, building Charlotte screened porches since 1995.
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