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Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas. (754) 283-8518
Fort Lauderdale evenings are worth reclaiming. We build screened enclosures using coastal-grade aluminum and screen options that block mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and debris - so your outdoor space actually gets used.
Screened-in porch and screened deck installation in Fort Lauderdale means building an aluminum frame around your existing deck or slab - or a new platform if you need one - stretching screen panels into the frame channels, and pulling a city permit before any work begins. Most jobs take three to seven business days on-site once permits are approved and materials are delivered.
The single biggest reason Fort Lauderdale homeowners invest in screened enclosures is the mosquito and no-see-um pressure that runs from May through October in Broward County. Standard screen handles mosquitoes, but no-see-ums are small enough to pass through - so the screen choice matters. Beyond bugs, a screened enclosure keeps debris and standing water off your deck after every summer storm, and reduces the daily maintenance that open outdoor spaces require in this climate. If you already have a solid deck platform and want to know what adding an enclosure would involve, see how it fits alongside our covered decks and patio covers service, which takes a different approach to overhead protection.
Fort Lauderdale is a high-wind zone, and any structure attached to your home must meet the wind-load requirements that South Florida building codes require. That means the framing, anchoring, and hardware your contractor uses are not just cosmetic decisions - they determine whether your enclosure is still standing after a named storm. We build every enclosure to those standards, not to a budget shortcut.
If your deck or patio sits empty for most of the year because mosquitoes and no-see-ums make it unbearable after dusk - or even during the day - that is the clearest sign a screened enclosure would change how you live in your home. Fort Lauderdale's warm, humid summers create near-ideal conditions for biting insects, and most homeowners who add a screen enclosure say they use their outdoor space far more often within the first season.
Many Fort Lauderdale homes have west- or southwest-facing outdoor spaces that become uncomfortably hot by early afternoon. A screened enclosure with a solar or shade screen on the sun-facing sides can cut the heat noticeably - enough to make the space usable again during hours when it currently is not. This is a common upgrade for homes along the Intracoastal where the afternoon exposure is intense.
Fort Lauderdale's summer storm season brings frequent afternoon downpours that leave outdoor spaces covered in debris and pooled water. A screened enclosure with a solid or screened roof panel keeps most of that out, which means less cleanup after every storm and less wear on your deck surface over time. If you spend time after every rain clearing your porch, this is the fix.
If you have a sound deck or concrete slab that you enjoy in cooler months but avoid when it is hot, buggy, or rainy, a screened enclosure can extend the usable season without requiring you to rebuild what you already have. The enclosure goes on top of or around your existing structure - you are not starting from scratch.
We build screened enclosures on existing decks, concrete slabs, and new platforms - and we offer multiple screen options to match your priorities. Standard fiberglass screen lets in a good breeze and handles mosquitoes well. If no-see-ums are your main concern, we install tighter-weave screen designed specifically to block them. Homes that face west or deal with intense afternoon sun benefit from a solar screen that reduces glare and heat on the sun-facing panels. For homes near the Intracoastal Waterway, we also offer screen with tighter weave to reduce salt air and fine debris blown in off the water. Every enclosure option links naturally to our covered decks and patio covers service - some homeowners combine a solid covered roof with screened sides to get the best of both. We also build open-frame pergola structures for homeowners who prefer a more open-air feel with partial shade.
Every project includes a free on-site estimate, permit application through the City of Fort Lauderdale or Broward County, and HOA submission support if your neighborhood requires approval. We handle the scheduling for the city's final inspection so you are not left coordinating paperwork after the build is done.
Best for homeowners who have a solid platform they want to enclose without starting over - the frame goes on top of or around what you already have.
Suits homeowners who need both the platform and the enclosure built together - full construction from ground up, permitted as a single project.
Ideal for yards with heavy insect pressure or intense afternoon sun - tighter-weave and shade screen panels on the panels that need it most.
For homeowners who want both shade and insect protection - a solid or polycarbonate roof panel overhead with screened sides all around.
Fort Lauderdale sits in a high-wind zone, and every structure attached to a home here must be engineered to meet South Florida's wind-load requirements. For a screened enclosure, this means using heavier-gauge aluminum framing and anchoring the structure to your home with the right hardware - not just screwing it to the fascia and hoping it holds. A contractor who quotes you a significantly lower price may be cutting that corner, and you will see it the first time a tropical system comes through. Beyond wind, homes within a mile or two of the Intracoastal Waterway face salt-laden air that corrodes standard metal components faster than you would expect. We use aluminum and fasteners rated for coastal exposure on every job within that zone.
HOA prevalence is another Fort Lauderdale reality. Communities like Coral Ridge and Lauderdale Isles have HOA rules about what enclosures can look like - frame color, screen color, and roof style are common restrictions. We check HOA guidelines before pulling the city permit so both approvals move at the same time. We build screened enclosures throughout Fort Lauderdale and nearby cities, including Coral Springs and Plantation, where similar humidity and storm conditions apply.
We respond within one business day. We ask about the size of your space, whether you have an existing deck or slab, and whether your neighborhood has an HOA. You do not need to have all the answers - just describe what you have and what you are hoping for.
We come to your home, measure the space, and look at your existing structure. We walk through screen options, door placement, and roof style, then give you a written estimate - either on the spot or within a day. This is also the time to ask about our permitting process and HOA submission experience.
Once you sign a contract, we submit the permit application to the City of Fort Lauderdale or Broward County. If your HOA requires approval, that process runs at the same time. Plan for two to four weeks for this stage - it is normal, and skipping it creates problems at resale. You do not need to do anything during this stage except stay reachable.
When permits are approved, we deliver materials and schedule the build - typically three to seven business days. After completion, we walk through the space with you and schedule the city's final inspection. Once the inspector signs off, the enclosure is officially on your home's record and ready to use.
Free estimate, written quote, full permit handling. We respond within one business day.
(754) 283-8518We use aluminum and fasteners specifically rated for salt-air exposure - standard hardware corrodes fast near the Intracoastal, and we do not use it. For homes in Fort Lauderdale's coastal and waterfront neighborhoods, that distinction determines how your enclosure looks and functions five years from now.
Every screened enclosure we build goes through the City of Fort Lauderdale or Broward County's permit process. A city inspector signs off when the work is complete, which means your enclosure is on record - protecting you at resale and with your homeowner's insurance after a storm.
Fort Lauderdale is in a high-wind zone. The framing, anchoring, and connections we use are designed to meet those requirements - not minimum-cost alternatives that look fine until the first major storm. The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) sets industry standards for outdoor structures, and we build to those benchmarks.
If your neighborhood has an HOA, we handle the submission at the same time as the city permit application. We know what Fort Lauderdale area associations commonly require - frame finish, screen color, roof style - and we prepare the submission correctly the first time so you are not waiting on a resubmission.
Every one of these details - materials, permits, wind ratings, HOA process - connects to a real outcome for you. An enclosure built right is something you use every evening and sell with confidence. An enclosure built to a budget shortcut shows its problems within a season. We do not build the second kind. NADRA and the Florida Building Commission set the standards we follow on every build.
Add a solid or slatted roof over your outdoor space for all-weather shade and rain protection - a natural companion to screened enclosure work.
Learn MoreOpen-frame overhead structures that provide partial shade and define your outdoor space without a full enclosure.
Learn MorePermit season fills up fast - the sooner you reach out, the sooner we can lock in your start date before the summer backlog hits.