Services
Ceilings, fans and floors
The parts you look at and stand on all summer: a ceiling that doesn't stain, a fan that moves air, evening lights and a floor that lets rain out.
These are small changes with a large effect on how often you use the porch. We plan them with the screen, so the fan, the lights and the outlets land where you need them.
In the written plan
A tongue-and-groove or beadboard ceiling, primed on every face
A fan rated for damp or wet places, sized to the porch
Switched lights and outlets, wired on permit
A floor that drains, in the material you choose
Paint or stain, including a blue ceiling if you want one
What changes the cost
What moves the number
There's no figure on this page. Your written plan prices each of these.
Ceiling material
Painted wood, PVC beadboard and vinyl panels cost and age differently.
Fan and lights
A damp-rated fan costs less than a wet-rated one; both need a box that holds their weight.
Electrical
New outlets and switches need a licensed electrician and sometimes a new circuit.
Floor material
Composite, PVC, tile and painted pressure-treated boards each have a different cost and feel.
Drainage
Pitching or regrading a floor so water leaves adds work.
Paint
A ceiling painted on all faces takes more time than one painted once.
How it goes
From the visit to the last day
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Step 1: The visit
We look at the ceiling, the wiring that's there and where the water goes when it rains.
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Step 2: The plan
Material samples, fan and light choices and the floor are written into one plan.
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Step 3: Rough work
Framing, electrical and floor prep come first.
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Step 4: Finish
Ceiling, fan, lights, floor and paint, then a walk-through.
Questions about ceilings, fans and floors
What ceiling material won't sag?
Painted tongue-and-groove boards and PVC beadboard sealed on every face hold up better than thin panels. We bring samples.
How big a fan do I need?
It depends on the width of the porch and the height of the ceiling. We size it at the visit, and a long porch may need two.
Can you add outlets and lights?
Yes. A licensed electrician does the wiring under a permit, and we coordinate it with the carpentry.
Why does the floor slope?
A slight pitch lets rain that blows through the screen run off, instead of sitting on the boards.
Want the porch to work in July?
Tell us what's overhead and underfoot now.