Enclosed porch builder needed (Wake Forest: credit, house, construction)

[lovemaine]

Hello!

We are thinking about adding an enclosed porch to our house. Can any of you nice, helpful people recommend a builder/handyman? We've had 1 estimate of $14,000 for a 12 by 12 porch (includes a new deck since our's isn't in the greatest shape). Seems high to me, but what do I know... Thanks for any info. you can provide !

[leighbhe]

I have had good experiences with:

Palmer Construction of NC, Inc.
David Palmer
7508 Clayshant Ct.
Wake Forest, 27587
Phone: 919-570-9517
Fax: 919-556-4799

Excellent work, very good prices.

Leigh

[tuesday]

I just got my 4th and final estimate for a 12 x 14 screened porch. I also need the deck built first, there is only lawn there now. Two different porch companies - Champion and Porch Enclosures gave estimates for 12 x 12 alumininum (kit) porches and each was around 16,000.

The G.C. I decided on is building 12 x 14 wood screen porch and deck, with shed roof finished with roof shingles for under 10,000. He has been very professional and has all the proper creditials. He's been a builder for 30 years.

I just got permit today, so building "should" start next week. I will be happy to let you know the result when it's finished.

Good Luck

[PDXmom]

I'm reviving this topic to see if others have recommendation for screened in porch builders. And any of you who have added them on, is there any info you wished you knew before the project began?

I think Lizardlips mentioned she was thinking of adding a SP. Liz, how's that going for you?

Also, any recommendations for a size. 12X12 sounds a tad on the small side. Ideally would like to have a table w/ chairs and a sitting area.

We currently have a deck that is 12 X 10ish and it's in good shape... 2 years old. Do they remove that and start all over? Or does it just depend?

I'm looking forward to enjoying the lighten bugs and crickets at night without getting eatten alive by the bugs.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by PDXmom

I'm reviving this topic to see if others have recommendation for screened in porch builders. And any of you who have added them on, is there any info you wished you knew before the project began?

I think Lizardlips mentioned she was thinking of adding a SP. Liz, how's that going for you?

Also, any recommendations for a size. 12X12 sounds a tad on the small side. Ideally would like to have a table w/ chairs and a sitting area.

We currently have a deck that is 12 X 10ish and it's in good shape... 2 years old. Do they remove that and start all over? Or does it just depend?

I'm looking forward to enjoying the lighten bugs and crickets at night without getting eatten alive by the bugs.

It depends. Much of the deck may be usable, and you may need additional structure.

The deck is probably not built so it will support a roof load.
The footers may not be large enough.
Or it may have a cantilever that is not adequate to carry the roof load to the footers.

So...it depends.

So...it depends.

[lamishra]

Are you talking about a screened porch or an actual enclosed room? We had our porch turned into a sunroom with all around screens by Champion, and we really enjoyed them. In fact, my husband accidentally shattered a pane in the sunroom while mowing the yard ( a big rock flew up and hit the glass) and they replaced it free of charge.

[PDXmom]

Originally Posted by lamishra

Are you talking about a screened porch or an actual enclosed room? We had our porch turned into a sunroom with all around screens by Champion, and we really enjoyed them. In fact, my husband accidentally shattered a pane in the sunroom while mowing the yard ( a big rock flew up and hit the glass) and they replaced it free of charge.

We want to add a screened in porch to the back of our house where a 12 X 10 deck currently sits. I don't think we'll go the sunroom route. I'm really more of a porch person.


Mike, thanks for the info. By now I should know the answer w/ building is "It depends".