In St. Petersburg, a screened porch isn't a luxury — it's how you actually use your backyard. Between mosquitoes, no-see-ums off the bay, and surprise afternoon storms, an open deck only gets used part of the year. Screen it in and you get a comfortable, bug-free outdoor room you'll enjoy from spring through the holidays and beyond.
We design and build custom screened porches and lanais over new or existing decks throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, engineered to Florida Building Code and built to handle our wind, rain, and salt air.
Built for the St. Petersburg Lifestyle
A screened porch turns your deck into a true extension of your home — a place for dinners with a bay breeze, morning coffee, kids' play, or just relaxing without swatting no-see-ums. We build screen enclosures with sturdy aluminum or wood framing, durable screen that resists Gulf-coast sun and salt, and options like pet-resistant mesh, no-see-um screen, and large picture-window panels for unobstructed water or garden views.
Add a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and a covered roof and your screened lanai becomes the most-used room in the house — without the air-conditioning bill, and without the bugs that come with living near the water.
Screen Over a New or Existing Deck
Already have a deck? We can often add a screen enclosure right over it, as long as the structure is sound and up to code. Starting from scratch? We'll design and build the deck and the enclosure together as one integrated project. Either way, we'll make sure the footings, posts, and roof connection meet Florida wind-load requirements for our coastal exposure.
Permits and Wind-Load Engineering
Screen enclosures and covered porches in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County require permits and engineered plans because they're roofed structures subject to Florida's wind-load code, which is especially strict this close to the Gulf. We handle the engineering, permitting, and inspections so your porch is safe and legal — and built to stay put through hurricane season.
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Screened Porches & Lanais FAQs — St. Petersburg, FL
Screened porches and lanais in St. Petersburg typically range from about $9,000 to $26,000+ depending on size, whether there's a roof, the framing material, and whether we're screening an existing deck or building new. We provide a free written estimate.
Yes — that's the whole point. With properly installed screen, including fine no-see-um mesh, a screened porch keeps out mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other Gulf-coast pests so you can enjoy your St. Petersburg deck comfortably year-round.
Often yes. If your existing deck structure is sound and meets code, we can add a screen enclosure over it. If the framing needs reinforcement — or has any salt-air corrosion — to support a roof or enclosure, we'll let you know up front.
Yes. Screen enclosures and covered porches are roofed structures and require a permit and engineered plans in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. We handle all permitting, engineering, and inspections for you.
We use durable screen designed for intense sun and salt air, including standard fiberglass, no-see-um (finer mesh), and pet-resistant options. We'll recommend the best screen for your situation, whether you're a block off the beach or further inland.
Yes. We build both screen-only enclosures and fully covered screened porches with solid or insulated roofs. A covered porch gives you shade and rain protection so you can use the space even during St. Petersburg's afternoon storms.
Most screened porches in St. Petersburg take about 2–4 weeks once permits are approved, depending on size and whether a roof and new deck are part of the project. We give you a firm timeline before starting.
Yes. We coordinate electrical for ceiling fans, recessed or accent lighting, and outlets so your screened lanai is fully functional. Electrical work is permitted and inspected along with the structure.
In Florida the terms overlap. A lanai usually refers to a covered, often screened outdoor living area attached to the home, while a screened porch is any porch enclosed with screen. We build both — and we'll use whatever term fits your project.
Generally yes. In the St. Petersburg market, screened outdoor living space is highly desirable because it dramatically extends the usable season of a backyard or waterfront lot, making it an attractive feature to future buyers.
Absolutely. We design enclosures to match your home's architecture, roofline, and existing lanai — from a historic Old Northeast Craftsman to a modern build near Gulfport — with framing colors and details chosen to look built-in rather than added-on.
Yes — every screened porch and lanai estimate is free with no obligation throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. Call or request a quote online to schedule a free on-site consultation.