Cost of Building a Screened Porch in Houston, TX

The total construction costs for a new screened porch are dictated by several critical factors, primarily size and materials. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the most significant components and their associated costs.

Concrete 

• The standard cost for concrete installation when building a new covered patio in Houston is approximately $18.00 per square foot, with a minimum project expenditure of $2,500.00 for a basic "broom finish" slab.
• Should you choose to upgrade to stamped and stained concrete, expect an average cost of $22.00 per square foot.

Overhead Patio Cover 

• The expense for an overhead patio cover, utilizing insulated aluminum roof panels, is defined at $38.00 per square foot.

Screen Walls 

• The installation costs for screen room walls are around $140.00 per linear foot, based on an 8-foot wall height, and regular 18x14 screen material, excluding kickplates.
• Screen upgrades like TuffScreen will add additional cost.
• Including a kickplate raises the price to $160.00 per linear foot.

Number of Screen Doors 

• Each standard 36" screen door is priced at $325.00.

Electrical Components

• For homeowners desiring ceiling fans, our installation services are offered at $350.00 each.
• Additionally, we provide installation for features such as wall plugs and recessed LED lighting.

Roofing Shingles

• Although roofing shingles are not a necessity for this construction type, they may be included at an additional cost of $9.00 per square foot upon request.

Example

• The total expenditure for constructing a 12x20 concrete slab, accompanied by a 12x20 aluminum patio cover in Houston, featuring 8-foot-tall screen walls, one screen door, and one ceiling fan will result in a total cost of $14,150.00.

Do your research for the most accurate pricing tailored to your project, contact the seasoned patio builders in Houston at Lone Star Patio Builders today.