Screened-in Porch cost breakdown
At a mid-range, national-average baseline, a typical screened-in porch project is estimated at $5,000 to $14,000. The table below breaks the cost down so you can see where your project is likely to land.
| Scope | Cost per sq ft | Typical total (200 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen existing porch | $8 to $25 /sq ft | About $1,600 to $5,000 |
| New build | $25 to $70 /sq ft | About $5,000 to $14,000 |
| New build with roof | $35 to $90 /sq ft | About $7,000 to $18,000 |
Screened-in Porch cost by project size
Most of your screened-in porch cost scales with size. Here is the estimated national-average range at a few common project sizes.
| Porch size (square feet) | Estimated total cost | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 100 square feet | $2,500 to $7,000 | Smaller project |
| 200 square feet | $5,000 to $14,000 | Typical project |
| 350 square feet | $8,750 to $24,500 | Larger project |
What drives screened-in porch cost
- Size in square feet.
- Screening an existing porch versus new build.
- Roof and foundation.
- Screen system and framing material.
- Electrical, fans, and flooring.
Key cost factors
Screen vs build
If you already have a covered porch or deck, adding screens is inexpensive. Building a new structure with a roof and foundation is a much larger project.
Roof and extras
A roof, knee walls, ceiling fans, and finished flooring all add to the cost but make the porch more usable and comfortable.