Screened porches and three-season rooms extend outdoor living through pollen season and mosquito season.
What porches, decks & sunrooms typically costs in Raleigh-Durham
| Scope | Typical range (estimate) | What that usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated (280 sq ft) | $9,000 – $15,500 | wood decking and rail |
| Composite (280 sq ft) | $14,000 – $24,500 | composite boards, aluminum or composite rail |
| Premium / elevated (280 sq ft) | $23,000 – $36,000 | second-story, cable rail, built-ins |
| Three-season room (200 sq ft) | $40,000 – $80,000 | Roof, windows/screens, finished interior |
Planning estimates for typical projects, not quotes. Your bids will depend on size, condition, materials and permit requirements.
Permits
Decks, porches and sunrooms need permits and inspections, and HOA approval in many neighborhoods.
Raleigh-Durham project cost estimator
Planning estimate
$15,200 – $26,200
Rough planning range only — not a quote. Real bids depend on site conditions, permits, materials and the contractor.
Porches, Decks & Sunrooms: common questions
Screened porch or sunroom?
A screened porch costs less. A sunroom with windows adds more usable months but costs more.
Where we match porches, decks & sunrooms projects
Raleigh · Durham · Cary · Apex · Wake Forest · Chapel Hill & Carrboro · Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina · Morrisville · Garner & Knightdale