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Serving Santa Rosa, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 867-4908
Stop letting mosquitoes cut your evenings short. We build screened porches and screened decks in Santa Rosa that let you stay outside comfortably - fresh air, no bugs, fully permitted.
Screened-in porches and screened decks in Santa Rosa are outdoor living spaces enclosed with screen mesh on all open sides - built new or added to an existing deck - so you get fresh air and open views without insects or debris. Most enclosures on an existing deck take one to three weeks to build once permits are approved.
If you have a deck you barely use because bugs take over at dusk, or because wildfire ash settles on your furniture every summer, a screened enclosure changes the math entirely. The space becomes a room you actually live in - evenings, mornings, through smoke season. If you are also considering a roof over the space for full shade and rain protection, our covered decks and patio covers page explains those options. For homeowners who want the open-air look without the enclosure, our pergola installation page covers that instead.
Every screened enclosure we build in Santa Rosa is fully permitted. Pulling permits is not optional here - the City of Santa Rosa and Permit Sonoma both require them for structural enclosures, and a passed inspection gives you documentation that the work is legal and safe, which matters most when you sell.
If mosquitoes end your evenings the moment the sun goes down - not because it is cold, but because the insects show up - that is the clearest sign a screened enclosure would change how you use your home. The Sonoma County Mosquito and Vector Control District monitors elevated mosquito pressure near creeks and wetlands, and warm Santa Rosa evenings make the problem real from May through October. A screened porch means you stay outside through dinner and into the night.
If you have spent a smoky August wiping ash off cushions or dragging furniture inside to protect it, you already know how quickly fire season makes an open deck feel like more work than it is worth. A screened enclosure significantly reduces the ash and debris that settle on your outdoor surfaces during Sonoma County fire events. Many Santa Rosa homeowners who rebuilt after 2017 specifically added screened porches for this reason.
A structurally sound deck that gets ignored usually has a comfort problem - too much sun, too many bugs, or too much exposure. Adding a screen enclosure transforms that underused surface into a room you live in. It is often a more cost-effective upgrade than tearing down and building something new, especially if the existing deck framing is in good shape.
If your deck faces a neighboring yard or street and you feel on display whenever you sit outside, a screened enclosure creates a sense of enclosure and privacy without blocking light or airflow. The screen provides a visual buffer that makes the space feel like a room, not a stage. This is common in Santa Rosa neighborhoods where lots sit close together.
We build screened enclosures from the ground up and add screen structures to existing decks that are structurally sound. Every project starts with an on-site assessment - we check the condition of the existing deck, measure the space, and walk through options for framing material, screen type, roof configuration, and door placement. Framing can be wood or aluminum depending on your preference and the look of your home. Screen panels are installed taut with no gaps at corners or edges where insects could enter. If you want a solid or partial roof over the enclosure for shade and rain coverage, that work pairs naturally with our covered decks and patio covers service. Homeowners who prefer the look of an open overhead structure without full enclosure will find our pergola installation work a useful comparison.
We handle permit applications, coordinate with the City of Santa Rosa or Permit Sonoma depending on your property location, and schedule all required inspections. You do not navigate the permit office - we do. Final cleanup is included in every job, and we stand behind our work if anything needs attention after the inspection passes.
Suits homeowners who want a screened living space built from scratch alongside or instead of an open deck.
Best for homeowners with a structurally sound deck who want to enclose it without replacing the platform.
Combines a screened enclosure with a solid or partial overhead cover - full insect protection and shade in one structure.
Suits any enclosure where a properly latching, self-closing screen door is needed for daily entry and exit.
Santa Rosa enjoys long, warm summers that make outdoor living genuinely pleasant - but two seasonal realities push homeowners toward screened enclosures more than anywhere else in Northern California. The first is bug pressure: warm evenings from May through October bring mosquitoes and gnats that make unscreened decks uncomfortable after sunset. The second is wildfire smoke. Since the 2017 Tubbs Fire, Santa Rosa residents have learned to expect smoky late-summer weeks, and a screened enclosure meaningfully reduces the ash and debris that blow onto outdoor furniture and into living spaces during those periods. The screen does not filter smoke - if air quality is poor, go inside - but it keeps the space cleaner and more usable across more of the year. The Sonoma County Mosquito and Vector Control District tracks local mosquito populations and publishes spray schedules if you want to understand the pressure in your specific neighborhood.
Post-fire rebuilding has kept contractor demand elevated across Sonoma County, and quality screened porch crews book out faster than homeowners expect. Homeowners in Sebastopol and Windsor face the same scheduling reality - reaching out in late fall or winter gives you the best chance of a spring or summer start date before the calendar fills.
You reach out and we ask a few quick questions: the size of the space, whether you have an existing deck, and roughly when you want to start. No pressure, no commitment. We respond within one business day.
We visit your home, measure the space, check the condition of any existing deck, and walk through options for framing, screen type, and roof configuration. You receive a written estimate within a few days of the visit.
Once you approve the scope and sign a contract, we submit the permit application to the City of Santa Rosa or Permit Sonoma. Permit review typically takes two to six weeks. We keep you updated and give you a construction start date as soon as approval comes through.
Framing goes up in the first day or two, followed by the roof structure if applicable, then screen panels. A city or county inspector visits at key stages - we schedule that, not you. We walk through the finished space with you before we leave.
Free on-site estimate. No obligation. We pull all permits and handle city coordination from start to finish.
(707) 867-4908Every screened enclosure we build in Santa Rosa is fully permitted and inspected. We handle the application with the City of Santa Rosa or Permit Sonoma, depending on your property. A passed inspection is your independent proof the structure is safe and legal - and that record protects you at resale.
We recommend fiberglass screen mesh for Santa Rosa's high-UV summers because it resists oxidation and brittleness better than aluminum in this climate. We also discuss tighter-weave options for homeowners who want extra protection from wildfire ash. The right mesh for your situation is part of what we talk through at the estimate.
Many Santa Rosa neighborhoods require HOA architectural approval before any exterior structure is built. We know the submission process and help you prepare the drawings the board needs to review. Getting HOA and city approval lined up in parallel keeps your project on schedule. The California Department of Real Estate publishes guidance on HOA rights at the state level for homeowners who want to understand the process.
We have been building outdoor structures in Santa Rosa and the surrounding Sonoma County communities since 2018. We know how local soil conditions, rooflines, and permit offices work - which means fewer surprises for you and a more predictable project from first call to final walkthrough.
Screened enclosures are one of the more complex outdoor projects because they combine structural framing, roofing if applicable, screen installation, and the permit process all in one job. Our track record in Santa Rosa means you get a crew that has worked through those details before - and a contractor who answers questions directly rather than deflecting them.
You can verify any contractor license for free at the California Contractors State License Board. Building permit requirements for Santa Rosa are published at City of Santa Rosa Development Services.
Add a solid or open roof over your deck or patio for shade and rain protection throughout the year.
Learn MoreOpen overhead structure that adds shade and style without fully enclosing the space.
Learn MoreSanta Rosa contractors book up fast once warm weather arrives - reach out now and get your project on the schedule before mosquito season hits.