Charleston Screened Porches | Screen Installation and Repair for Porches, Patios & Decks
Bugs, humidity, and Lowcountry storms shouldn’t keep you off your porch. For 31 years, Charleston Screened Porches, locally owned by the Miller family, has been installing and repairing screened porches for Charleston homes and businesses. What began in the ’90s took off when Jake Miller stepped in and expanded the company in 2000. Today we serve 20 locations across Charleston County, with more on the way over the next three years.
We’ve completed 2,857 screen installations and repairs, including more than 150 screened porches for Charleston homeowners in just the past few months. Whether you want to screen in an existing porch, rescreen a faded one, or add motorized retractable screens to a restaurant patio, we’ve done it.
Most projects run between $2,500 and $20,000, depending on size, materials, and scope.
We install Phantom Screens and Somfy retractable systems and Eze-Breeze four-track vinyl systems. We’re licensed through the SC Residential Builders Commission and the Contractor’s Licensing Board, EPA Lead-Safe certified, and fully insured with workers’ compensation.
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Our Screen in Porch Services Across Charleston, SC
Screening In Existing Porches, Patios, Decks, And Balconies
At Charleston Screened Porches, we convert covered porches and patios, enclose existing decks, and add screens to covered porches using aluminum or fiberglass mesh, including no-see-um and pet-resistant options. We handle deck-to-screen-room conversions, under-deck patio enclosures, balconies, and lanais, and install Phantom Screens and Eze-Breeze systems when you want more flexibility. A walkthrough of your space and its framing comes first, so we can match the right screening to your home. In our opinion, no-see-um mesh works best for Lowcountry evenings.
New Screened Porch Construction And Screen Room Building
Our construction services address new builds, additions, and conversions, serving properties throughout Charleston County, from salt-air coastal areas to historic downtown streets. Services include attached, detached, and freestanding screen rooms over an existing slab, deck, or patio, in cedar, pressure-treated, composite, aluminum, or vinyl framing, with roof tie-in, vaulted or gable roofs, beadboard ceilings, custom railing, and architectural matching. Since we worked on the Pelican Watch Pavilion at Folly Beach County Park in 2018, we know how to build low-maintenance, salt-air-resistant structures.
Porch And Patio Rescreening And Mesh Replacement
Charleston's salt air and sun take a toll on screens, leaving them faded, brittle, or storm-damaged over time. Our Charleston professional installers handle full or partial rescreening for lanais, pool enclosures, and door screen panels, including panel, cap and base, and spline replacement. We work with fiberglass, polyester, aluminum, bronze, and stainless steel mesh in tight-weave, clear-view, and solar/UV-blocking options. Led by Jake Miller, our team has restored countless old and weathered screens across Charleston County since 2000.
Screen Repair
Humidity and curious pets are no match for a torn or sagging patio screen. We are experts in repairing ripped, loose, and pet-damaged screens on porches, patios, and screen tracks, often caused by storms or everyday wear. Our team handles spline and retainer replacement, track/channel repair, and trim replacement using corrosion-resistant fasteners and salt-safe hardware built for the local climate. Whether it's emergency storm damage or a slowly sagging panel, we'll get your screen back to sealed and secure, fast.
Deck-To-Screened-Porch Conversion And Expansion
Turning an open deck into a true three-season space takes more than screens. It starts with solid footings, posts, beams, and a properly tied ledger, then layers in roofing before the screen system goes on. Our expert installers cover bump-out additions, footprint expansion, and full rebuild-and-expansion projects for an existing deck or screened porch. Now, you can have an added room you'll actually use year-round. Last year alone, we completed over 70 screened porch projects in Hampton Park Terrace, South of Broad, North Central, and East Central.
Hinged Screened Porch Door Installation, Replacement, And Repair
A warped frame, bent hinge, or missing screen panel can turn an easy entry door into a daily hassle. Charleston Screened Porches installs, replaces, and repairs hinged screened porch doors in aluminum or wood, including custom-size builds for odd openings. We handle hinge, latch, and closer replacement, door re-screening, and hardware upgrades for entry doors and screen room access doors. Need a kickplate or pet grille added for your four-legged friend? We can build that in too, so your door stays sturdy and functional for years.
Commercial Screened Porch Services for Charleston Businesses
Fixed Porch And Patio Screen Installation
When your restaurant, brewery, or clubhouse needs reliable outdoor comfort, our team installs fixed porch and patio screens built for busy commercial spaces. From no-see-um and insect screen to privacy mesh and shade screen, we tailor every install to your setting. We handle oversized and large-opening installs, overhead coverage, custom panels, and full courtyard enclosures, often in phased installs so your business stays open throughout the project. Hotels, resorts, golf clubs, marinas, HOAs, and senior living communities trust us too. Our recent project at Edmund's Oast proves we can deliver at any scale.
Motorized Retractable Porch Screen Installation
For restaurants with outdoor dining, apartment amenity patios, or a breezy piazza-style outdoor kitchen, motorized retractable screens let you open up or close down the space at the touch of a button. We install remote-controlled, roll-down systems powered by Somfy motors, with smart-home integration available through Crestron or Lutron if you want it tied into your existing setup. Depending on what you're after, whether that's keeping no-see-ums out, blocking heat and glare, or just adding a wind barrier, we'll help you pick from fine-mesh, solar, heat-reducing, or clear vinyl screens. We also handle tricky layouts like extra-wide or column-to-column openings, plus retrofits for recessed or hidden cassette mounting on existing structures.
Porch And Patio Rescreening And Mesh Replacement
When salt air and storms take a toll on screens across a whole property, HOAs, condos, hotels, resorts, and senior living communities need a rescreening partner who can handle it at scale. We offer bulk and phased rescreening with uniform replacement across units, covering frame, panel, and mesh replacement for corroded or storm-damaged screens. Choose from no-see-um, pet-resistant, or high-visibility mesh paired with durable aluminum frames built to hold up against the coast. One of our proudest projects was The Ashley, a local inn where we rescreened the entire property without disrupting a single guest stay.
Commercial Screen Repair
Charleston Screened Porches repairs torn, loose, and storm-damaged screens across clubhouses, pool areas, and apartment complexes, often coordinating community-wide repair projects directly with property managers and HOAs. Before closing up a panel, our team checks the spline, frame, and fasteners, swapping in corrosion-resistant and salt-safe hardware built to handle coastal wear.
The result is a tight, secure screen system that holds up season after season, keeps bugs out and residents happy, and saves property managers from fielding the same complaint twice.
Clear Vinyl Weather Panel Installation
Our installers fit clear vinyl and marine-grade vinyl weather panels on restaurant patios and waterfront porches to extend your outdoor season well into winter. These removable, roll-up, and retractable panels mount on tracks with snaps, zippers, or grommets, giving you a secure seal against wind and rain whenever the weather turns. We also install mesh/vinyl dual systems, including Eze-Breeze four-track options, so you can switch between open-air screening and a full winter enclosure. The benefit here is a porch that stays usable year-round instead of sitting empty every time the temperature drops.
Retractable Screen Repair And Component Replacement
Stuck, jammed, or storm-damaged retractable screen? We fix it. Wind and storms can throw off a roller tube, bend a bottom bar, or corrode the side track and housing over time. Our technicians handle it all: motor, fabric, track, and cassette replacement, limit-switch adjustment, jam repair, and alignment work to get things rolling smoothly again. Working with fabric, mesh, clear vinyl, seals, and springs, plus Somfy motor and remote/control replacement, we can usually tell within minutes whether you need a quick fix or a full component swap.
Why We Are the Best Porch Screen Contractors in Charleston
You can rely on us to go above and beyond what other Charleston screen companies offer. For starters, we're licensed through the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission for residential work and the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial projects. Compare that to unlicensed handymen offering to screen in your porch, and the best choice becomes obvious.
Another edge we have is our EPA Lead-Safe (RRP) Firm Certification, with a certified renovator on staff for older Charleston homes where lead paint may be a concern. Charleston Screened Porches is also fully covered with general liability insurance and workers' compensation, so you're protected from start to finish.
With that, you can be assured that our team will communicate pricing and project timelines clearly from day one. Accurate written estimates. No hidden fees. That's what we guarantee.
Our top-notch service doesn't end when we leave your property. We follow up after every project, and with thousands of completed installations and repairs across Charleston County, our track record speaks for itself.
How We Prevent Common Screened Porch Problems
Checking for existing moisture and rot before we start
Charleston's humidity works on the wood underneath them. Before any installation, or Charleston Screened Porches installers inspect your posts, beams, and framing for soft spots or hidden rot. Catching this early means your new screens aren't just attached to a problem waiting to resurface.
Choosing the right mesh and frame for your exposure
A porch facing the marsh deals with different conditions than one tucked under oak trees. We factor in sun exposure, salt air, and wind direction when recommending materials, so you're not stuck replacing screens again in two years because the wrong mesh was used for your location.
Properly tensioning and securing the spline
A screen that looks tight on installation day but sags within a season usually comes down to rushed spline work. We take the time to seat the spline correctly in the channel, which keeps the mesh drum-tight and prevents the loose, baggy look that invites bugs back in.
Accounting for structural movement
Wood framing shifts with temperature and humidity swings throughout the year. We build in the right tolerances at transitions and corners so your screens don't bow, pull loose, or crack at the frame as the seasons change.
Using corrosion-resistant hardware from the start
Salt air eats through standard fasteners faster than most homeowners expect. We use corrosion-resistant and salt-safe hardware on every job, which means fewer rust stains, fewer loose panels, and a system that holds up years longer than it would with hardware store basics.
Cost & Pricing for Screen Porch Installation and Repairs
Installation Pricing
Screening In Existing Porches, Patios, Decks, And Balconies: $2,500 – $8,000
Variables: Size, screen type, and whether existing framing needs reinforcement before screens go on.
Included: Frame prep, mesh selection consultation, and spline installation.
New Screened Porch Construction And Screen Room Building: $8,000 – $20,000+
Variables: Footprint size, roofing requirements, and whether it's a standalone build or tied into an existing structure.
Included: Footings, framing, roofing, and full screen enclosure.
Porch And Patio Rescreening And Mesh Replacement: $800 – $4,500
Variables: Full vs. partial replacement, panel count, and mesh type (fiberglass, aluminum, bronze, stainless steel).
Included: Spline, panel, cap, and base replacement as needed.
Deck-To-Screened-Porch Conversion And Expansion: $10,000 – $25,000+
Variables: Footprint expansion, bump-out additions, and whether existing decking is reused or rebuilt.
Included: Posts, beams, ledger work, roofing, and full screen installation.
Hinged Screened Porch Door Installation, Replacement, And Repair: $400 – $2,000
Variables: Custom sizing, aluminum vs. wood frames, and hardware upgrades.
Included: Hinge, latch, and closer hardware; re-screening if needed.
Fixed Porch And Patio Screen Installation (Commercial): $5,000 – $25,000+
Variables: Oversized openings, courtyard enclosures, and phased installs for active businesses.
Included: Custom panel fabrication and full-site coordination.
Motorized Retractable Porch Screen Installation: $3,000 – $12,000 / opening
Variables: Somfy motor configuration, smart-home integration (Crestron, Lutron), and panel width.
Included: Motor, mounting hardware, and remote/control setup.
Clear Vinyl Weather Panel Installation: $1,200 – $6,000 / opening
Variables: Marine-grade vinyl vs. standard clear vinyl, and mesh/vinyl dual systems.
Included: Track mounting, grommets or snap/zipper closures.
Repair Pricing
Screen Repair (Tears, Spline, Tracks, Fasteners): $150 – $600 / panel
Includes: Spline and retainer replacement, track/channel repair, and corrosion-resistant fastener upgrades.
Retractable Screen Repair And Component Replacement: $200 – $1,500
Variables: Motor, fabric, track, or cassette replacement vs. simple alignment or limit-switch adjustment.
Commercial Screen Services Pricing
Commercial Fixed Screen Installation: $5,000 – $30,000+
Commercial Rescreening (Bulk/Phased): $150 – $500 / panel, with volume pricing for HOAs, condos, and multifamily properties.
Commercial Scheduling Privilege: After-hours and weekend scheduling available at no additional premium for active businesses like restaurants and hotels.
Charleston Screened Porches provides free on-site consultations and detailed, written estimates for every project across Charleston County. Contact our team to schedule your free consultation and get your porch, patio, or commercial space screen-ready.
Screen Mesh Guide: Fiberglass, Aluminum, Polyester, and Specialty Options
Not all screen mesh performs the same way in Charleston's climate, and picking the right material upfront can save you from an early rescreen. Here's how the common options compare:
- Fiberglass: The most popular choice for good reason—flexible, affordable, and resistant to corrosion from salt air. A solid default for most residential porches.
- Aluminum: More rigid and durable than fiberglass, with better resistance to tearing from pets or storm debris. Costs more but lasts longer in high-traffic areas.
- Polyester: Stronger than standard fiberglass and holds its shape well, making it a good fit for larger openings or areas prone to wind stress.
- Bronze and stainless steel: Premium options with excellent longevity and a classic appearance, often chosen for historic homes or high-end builds where aesthetics matter as much as function.
Beyond material, mesh type matters too. No-see-um mesh uses a tighter weave to block gnats and tiny biting insects, though it trades off some airflow. Pet-resistant mesh holds up to claws and scratching. Clear-view or high-visibility mesh maximizes your view with minimal obstruction, while solar/UV-blocking mesh adds privacy and cuts down on heat and glare during peak summer months.
For homeowners rescreening a faded or storm-damaged porch, the right mesh depends on priorities: visibility, airflow, pet damage, or sun exposure. HOAs and property managers standardizing mesh across a community should weigh durability and uniformity alongside cost, since bulk rescreening projects benefit from consistency across units. Charleston Screened Porches helps homeowners and property managers alike choose the right mesh for their specific exposure and needs, then handles everything from rescreening to full mesh upgrades across Charleston County.
Areas we serve
Charleston
Mount Pleasant
North Charleston
Summerville
Goose Creek
Hanahan
West Ashley
James Island
Johns Island
Daniel Island
Ladson
Moncks Corner
What Charleston Clients Have to Say About Our Services
“We'd been talking about screening in our back deck for years, but the storm damage finally pushed us to call. The team walked me through footing and beam options before we even talked screens, which I appreciated since I had no idea that part mattered. They handled the whole conversion, with roofing included. The project finished faster than I expected. We've had dinner out there almost every night since.”
Sarah Thompson
Homeowner, Hampton Park Terrace
“Our outdoor seating gets hammered by weather and foot traffic, so we needed screens that wouldn't fall apart after one busy season. Charleston Screened Porches installed a fixed screen system that's held up through everything we've thrown at it, and they worked around our hours so we never had to close during the install. Our guests notice the difference, especially on buggy summer nights.”
Marcus Webb
General Manager, Edmund's Oast Brewery
“Coordinating a community-wide repair isn't easy, especially post-storm when everyone's dealing with damage at once. They came in, assessed every panel across our pool area and clubhouse, and handled the whole project in phases so residents weren't all displaced at once. Communication was clear from the first estimate to the final walkthrough.”
Denise Caldwell
Property Manager, waterfront HOA community
Screen in Porch FAQs
Most residential porch screening projects take 1–3 days, depending on size and whether framing repairs are needed first. Charleston Screened Porches provides a specific timeline during your free on-site consultation, since humidity and storm schedules can affect install dates.
Yes. We use corrosion-resistant and salt-safe hardware on every project, along with mesh materials like aluminum, bronze, and stainless steel that are specifically chosen to resist coastal corrosion and UV damage.
Most projects require a deposit with the balance due upon completion; ask your estimator about available payment arrangements during your consultation, as options can vary by project size and scope.
Yes. We regularly work in historic Charleston neighborhoods and can match frame colors, materials, and mesh types to blend with your home's existing architecture, including bronze and aluminum options suited for older construction.
Yes. We're licensed through the SC Residential Builders Commission for residential work and the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial projects, covering everything from backyard porches to restaurant patios and HOA common areas.
Rescreening replaces the entire mesh panel, typically needed when screens are faded, torn throughout, or storm-damaged beyond spot repair, while screen repair addresses isolated issues like a torn section, loose spline, or damaged track without replacing the whole panel.
Let's Get Your Porch Screen-Ready
Bugs, humidity, and storm damage won't fix themselves. Whether you're screening in a porch for the first time, replacing worn mesh, or coordinating a community-wide repair, Charleston Screened Porches is here to help. With licensed, insured work backed by 31 years of experience across Charleston County, we’re the company you can trust with screen porch installations and repairs.
Call us or fill out our online form to schedule your free on-site consultation. We'll assess your space, walk you through material options, and provide a detailed written estimate with no hidden fees.