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Usable the warm half of the year Confirmed on site, not by phone Free written quotes

Screened porch additions, priced honestly for a short outdoor season

A screened porch in Ottawa typically costs $10,000-$35,000 for a 200 sq ft porch, or roughly $50-$175 per sq ft. The permit takes 4 to 12 weeks to issue, and the porch is usable through the warm half of the year.
Framing and screening built for the exposure your yard has
Foundation sized to the structure, not assumed
Rear-yard setback confirmed before design
Written quote itemised by scope

Get a quote for this addition

Tell us the space you have and what you're hoping to add.

What can we help with?

So the right crew reviews your project.

Every quote is site specific.

What we check before quoting a screened porch

Three things that change the price of a porch in Ottawa.

Wind and exposure

A screened structure catches wind differently than a solid wall, and your yard's specific exposure affects framing choices we confirm on site.

The short outdoor season

Ottawa's freeze-thaw cycle and short warm-weather window mean a screened porch has real seasonal limits, which is worth factoring into the size and finish level you choose.

Setback still applies

A screened porch addition is subject to the same rear-yard setback rule as any enclosed addition, so we confirm the footprint fits before designing it.

Screened porch addition on the back of a white-sided house

What sets the price of a screened porch

Size, the floor structure and the screening frame set the price. Ottawa’s freeze-thaw cycle and short outdoor season affect material choice, particularly for the screening frame and the floor structure, and we give you a firm number once we have seen the yard.

Screened porch addition prices

Typical range for a 200 sq ft porch. We confirm your number on site.

Our Process

How we run a screened porch project

1

Site visit for exposure and setback

We check wind exposure, sun angle and your rear-yard setback before proposing a design.

2

Design the frame and screening

Framing and screen-panel choice matched to your yard's specific conditions.

3

Permit and foundation

Permit application submitted, then the foundation built to suit the structure.

4

Build and finish

Framing, screening and flooring installed, then a final walk-through.

What Ottawa homeowners say

Reviews given to us directly by clients.

5/5

Home Additions Experts Ottawa built a beautiful family-room addition for our home. The team communicated clearly, stayed organized, and made sure the new space blended perfectly with the original house.

Jonathan M.

Direct Client

5/5

We hired them to add an extra bedroom and bathroom to our Ottawa home. The workmanship was excellent, and the team kept us informed throughout the entire project. We are very pleased with the finished space.

Nicole R.

Direct Client

5/5

The team managed our home addition professionally from the initial planning stage through construction. They answered our questions, respected our property, and delivered a result that exceeded our expectations.

Andrew T.

Direct Client

What we confirm on site before quoting a screened porch

Wind and sun exposure specific to your yard

A screened structure catches wind differently than a solid wall. We check your yard's actual exposure before finalizing the frame design.

What the foundation is built for

Even a lighter three-season structure gets a footing designed to suit it, not a minimal pad assumed to be adequate.

How the price breaks down

Ask how the price splits between the floor structure, the screening frame and the roof tie-in to the house.

How the addition fits your rear-yard setback

A screened porch is subject to the same setback rule as any enclosed addition. Ask to see your lot's specific measurement.

Free Site visit and zoning check before any price
$50-$175 Per sq ft, typical range
25% Rear yard setback as a share of lot depth, most urban neighbourhood zones (minimum 6 m)
4 to 12 weeks Typical time to get a City of Ottawa permit

Screened Porch Addition questions

How do you price a screened porch?

By size, floor structure and screening frame, confirmed on site. A typical 200 sq ft porch falls in the range shown on this page.

How long can I use a screened porch in Ottawa?

Roughly the warm half of the year, since a screened structure isn't insulated or heated. If you want more of the year, a sunroom addition with proper glazing and heating is the better fit.

Does a screened porch need a foundation?

Yes, sized to suit the structure. We assess your site and design the footing rather than assuming a minimal foundation will hold up over an Ottawa winter.

Can a screened porch be enclosed later?

Yes, if the foundation and framing are designed for it from the start. Tell us up front if that's a future goal and we design for it.

Price your screened porch addition

We measure the space, check the zoning and give you a written quote.

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