Screened Porch, Open Porch, or Sunroom?
Not sure which space fits? We build all three. The right one depends on how you'll actually use the space.
Open porch
An open porch is covered but unscreened, the simplest and lowest cost.
Screened porch
A screened porch adds screen panels for airflow and insect protection, making the space usable far more of the year.
Sunroom
A sunroom uses glass and insulation for true year-round, climate-controlled use, and costs more.
See sunrooms we buildScreened Porch Styles We Build
A screened porch is a roofed, framed structure that ties into your house (real construction), so we build it to a written scope, schedule, and price before the first post goes up. We build every style across Columbia and the Midlands:
Custom screened porches
Framed, roofed, and screened to match the house.
Full porch builds & rebuilds
A new framed, roofed, and screened structure, or a worn-out porch torn out and rebuilt right.
Screen rooms & combinations
A screened space built with a new deck or patio as one project.
Material & roof options
Aluminum or wood framing, screen types, and roof styles.
Screened porches pair naturally with a deck or patio. See the full outdoor living contractor hub.
A structural addition
Why Build Your Porch With Chonko Construction
A screened porch is a structural addition: footings, framing, a roof tied into the house, and flashing that keeps water out. Done wrong, that tie-in leaks; done right, it looks like it was always part of the home. We build the structure to code as a licensed builder, then screen and finish it to match.
Because we're a full home builder, we can build the porch, the deck or patio under it, and any other outdoor space as one project. The scope, schedule, and price are in writing before any work starts, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Pricing
What Drives the Price
Every porch is different, so we set the exact number in writing after we walk your space. A few things move it most:
- square_footSize & footprint: square footage scales framing, roofing, and screen.
- home_repair_serviceSite & tie-in, removing an old porch or deck and tying the new structure cleanly into the house adds scope.
- carpenterFraming material, aluminum and wood framing carry different costs and looks.
- roofingRoof & screen type, roof style and screen system both move the number.
- descriptionPermits: a porch is a structural addition, so permitting and engineering are part of the build.
Pricing
Want real numbers? Our Midlands screened porch cost guide breaks down price by size and material. Whatever your number, it's set in the contract before we break ground, no surprise billing.
Screened Porches in the Midlands
In the Midlands a screened porch earns its keep. It keeps the mosquitoes and pollen out while pulling in the breeze through our long warm season. We build for the climate: a roof tied in and flashed to shed our summer storms, framing rated for the humidity, and screen that stands up to sun and weather, so the porch stays usable spring through fall instead of becoming a maintenance project.
Serving Columbia & the Midlands
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a screened in porch cost in Columbia, SC?add
Screened porch cost depends on size, framing material, roof, and how the structure ties into your home. Every Chonko Construction project starts with a written scope, schedule, and price before work begins, so the number is clear up front. See our Midlands screened porch cost guide for real price ranges by size and material.
Do I need a permit for a screened porch in Richland County?add
A screened porch is a structural addition, so permitting requirements depend on the design and how it ties into your home. Chonko Construction confirms exactly what's needed and handles the permitting before construction starts, part of the written scope you approve up front.
What is the difference between a screened porch and a sunroom?add
A screened porch has screen panels that allow airflow and keep out insects. It is not climate-controlled. A sunroom has glass windows and is typically insulated, allowing year-round use in any weather. Screened porches are significantly less expensive.
How long does it take to build a screened in porch?add
Timeline depends on the size, the framing and roof, and how it ties into your home, plus permit approval. We put the schedule in writing as part of the scope you approve before any work starts, so you know the timeline up front.
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