Screened Porches
in Charlotte, NC
A screened porch keeps out bugs, sun and rain
For outdoor living amid protection from the sun or rain consider a covered porch, with its unrestricted airflow and sun protection and all the amenities it allows, such as fans and TVs.
Screened porches create even greater comfort, eliminating insect pests while protecting you from sun and rain.
Screen types vary, some providing UV protection, others offering greater privacy. We review options like these with you up front during your complimentary consultation.
Screened porches in Charlotte, NC
Whyte Construction designs and builds custom screened porches for homes across Charlotte, NC. Owner Rob Whyte has built porches and decks in Charlotte since 2008. He meets every homeowner for a free design consultation and oversees each porch on site until it is finished.
What is a screened porch?
A screened porch is a roofed outdoor room enclosed with insect screening. It protects you from sun, rain and bugs while still letting the breeze through, so the porch is comfortable on the summer evenings when an open deck isn’t. One client described hers as “like having a private sanctuary in your backyard.”
Screened porch, covered porch, three-season porch or sunroom?
| Option | Roof | Sides | Keeps bugs out | Heated and cooled | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covered porch | Yes | Open | No | No | Shade and rain cover with full breeze |
| Screened porch | Yes | Insect screens | Yes | No | Bug-free evenings outdoors |
| Three-season porch | Yes | Screens plus vinyl windows | Yes | No | More months of use; close it against wind and cool weather |
| Sunroom | Yes | Windows and walls | Yes | Yes | A comfortable room in every season that adds square footage |
Screen options
Screen types vary. Some add UV protection, others add privacy. Whyte Construction installs Screen-EZE porch enclosure systems, and EZE-Breeze vinyl windows when a porch may later become a three-season room. We go through the options with you during the consultation.
Replacing or adding to a deck
Many screened porches start where a deck already is. On one project described on our reviews page, the homeowner’s original deck was torn down, a screened porch was built in its place and a new deck was added beside it.
Popular upgrades
Rob builds a number of features into each porch, and clients often customize further. Upgrades our clients have chosen include low-maintenance composite decking, aluminum estate balusters, a screen door with pet access, extra electrical outlets and flood lighting. A screened porch can also hold amenities like ceiling fans and a TV.
How a Whyte Construction project works
- Free consultation with Rob. Rob Whyte meets every customer himself to talk through needs, goals and options, and gives a free, no-obligation estimate. There is no salesman and no subcontractor sales pitch.
- Plans drawn for your home. Each build is planned with the homeowner. We draft the architectural plans, taking the existing structure of the house into account.
- Approvals. Homeowners have described Rob handling their homeowner’s association and the county inspectors for them.
- Construction with daily oversight. Skilled subcontractors do the work, and Rob is on site every day overseeing the project until it is finished.
How much does a screened porch cost?
Every screened porch is custom, so the price depends on the size of the porch, how the roof ties into the house, whether it sits on an existing deck or a new foundation, the flooring and screen system, and options like windows, electrical work, fans and lighting. Rob gives a free, no-obligation estimate after seeing your home and talking through what you want, so the number reflects your actual project.
Why Charlotte homeowners choose Whyte Construction
- Owner Rob Whyte has worked in construction since 1996 and has built porches and decks in Charlotte since 2008.
- Rob meets every customer and oversees every project on site.
- Whyte Construction is a licensed general contractor, fully insured and bonded.
- A TrexPRO builder and a Fiberon Outdoor PRO, and an installer of EZE-Breeze windows and Screen-EZE porch enclosures.
- Most work comes from referrals, and references are available on request. Read what clients say on our reviews page.
Ready to talk about your project? Call Rob at (617) 650-1605 or send a message to set up a free design consultation anywhere in Charlotte and the surrounding area.
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