Screened Porches & Patio Covers
A shade structure or screened porch is the difference between a deck you use three seasons and one you use all year.
About Screened Porches
Screened porches, patio covers, and pergolas are shade and screen structures built onto or alongside a deck — ranging from fully enclosed screened rooms to open lattice pergolas — each solving a different combination of sun, rain, and insect exposure.
It matters specifically in San Antonio because our summers make an unshaded deck genuinely unusable for large stretches of the day, and mosquito activity picks up right at the evening hours most families actually want to be outside. Without shade or a screen, a deck often sits empty for exactly the months it should be getting the most use.
The benefit is usage, plain and simple — homeowners who add a screened porch or patio cover consistently report using their outdoor space year-round instead of three seasons, which is the difference between a deck that's decorative and one that functions as real living space.
"Use your deck through July and August, not just April."
Get Free EstimateWhat It's Like Working With Us
Structure Consultation
We discuss whether a full screen enclosure, solid roof patio cover, or open pergola best fits your goals — bugs, shade, or both — and your budget.
Engineering & Roof Tie-In
We engineer the structure for wind load and, for attached covers, properly tie into your existing roofline and flashing to prevent leaks.
Construction
Framing, roofing or screen panel installation, and any electrical for fans or lighting are completed by our crew, typically over 1–3 weeks depending on structure size.
Final Details
Screen doors are hung and adjusted, gutters or drainage are tied in if needed, and we walk the finished structure with you before final payment.
What's Included, Start to Finish
Consultation & Design
- Structure type consultation — screened room, solid cover, or pergola
- Roofline and material matching to your existing home
- Budget planning across structure types and finish levels
Engineering & Construction
- Wind-load engineering for the structure
- Roof tie-in framing and flashing for attached structures
- Roofing or screen panel installation
- Electrical rough-in for fans and lighting where requested
Finishing Details
- Screen door hanging and adjustment
- Gutter or drainage tie-in where needed
- Final walkthrough before final payment
How We Stand Out for Screened Porches
Rooflines That Match, Not Bolt On
We match roofline and materials to your existing home so the structure reads as original construction, not an obvious add-on.
Wind-Load Engineered
Every structure is engineered for wind load and properly tied into your existing roof and flashing to prevent leaks — a step DIY additions frequently skip.
Multiple Structure Types
We build full screen enclosures, solid roof covers, and open pergolas, and will recommend the one that actually fits your sun, rain, and bug priorities.
Electrical Integration
Ceiling fans and lighting can be roughed in during construction rather than added later as an afterthought.
Who Benefits From Screened Porches
This service solves a specific, common problem for these homeowners.
Homeowners Who Abandon Their Deck by June
If your deck sits empty every summer because it's simply too hot, a cover or screen enclosure gets it back into rotation.
Families Battling Evening Mosquitoes
A screened porch specifically solves the bug problem without giving up outdoor evenings.
Owners Wanting a Rain-Safe Outdoor Space
A solid patio cover means outdoor furniture, grills, and gatherings aren't at the mercy of a surprise Texas downpour.
Empty Nesters Building a Year-Round Retreat
A comfortable, shaded, screened space designed as a genuine everyday retreat rather than an occasional-use deck.
Areas We Offer Screened Porches In
Alamo Heights
Custom decks for one of San Antonio's most established neighborhoods
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Decks and outdoor living for Stone Oak's newer builds and HOA communities
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Hill Country deck building for Boerne's sloped, rocky lots
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Decks built for river-adjacent living and Hill Country heat
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Reliable deck builds for Schertz's growing family neighborhoods
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Rustic Hill Country decks for Helotes' larger acreage properties
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Straightforward, budget-conscious deck builds for Converse homeowners
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Efficient deck builds for Live Oak's established residential streets
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Deck building close to Joint Base San Antonio's Randolph community
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Ready to Start Your Screened Porches Project?
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