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Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas. (806) 686-9044
Bugs, dust, and brutal afternoon sun keep most Lubbock homeowners off their decks for half the year. A screened enclosure built for West Texas conditions gives you that space back.
Screened-in porch and deck enclosure projects in Lubbock involve framing screen walls around an existing or new deck structure, adding a roof if one is not already in place, and installing screen panels and doors - most straightforward projects take one to two weeks of active construction, with one to two weeks before that for the required city permit.
Most Lubbock homeowners coming to us for screened porches have a deck that sits empty from late spring through early fall because the bugs, heat, and dust make it uncomfortable. The screen solves the bug problem, the right roof or solar screen addresses the heat, and a tighter mesh option handles the dust. The goal is a space you actually want to sit in - not just a structure that looks good in listing photos.
If your existing deck needs repair or reinforcement before an enclosure can go up, we will tell you that upfront. A screened enclosure adds weight and wind-catch to the underlying structure, which is why deck condition matters. For homeowners starting from scratch, we can also build the deck and the enclosure together - see our covered decks and patio covers page for an overview of full build options.
If mosquitoes and flies make your outdoor space unusable from late spring through fall, a screened enclosure is exactly what changes that. Lubbock's warm season runs long - you are giving up five or six months of your yard every year. A screened porch with the right screen and a ceiling fan can make the space genuinely comfortable even on a 95-degree evening.
If your patio furniture is covered in fine grit after every spring duster, your outdoor space is losing the battle against Lubbock's seasonal dust events. A screened enclosure dramatically reduces how much dust and debris reaches your furniture and flooring. You spend your time enjoying the space instead of cleaning it.
If you have a deck that was built years ago but never became the gathering spot you imagined, adding a screen enclosure often transforms how the space feels and how often you use it. The structure is already there - the enclosure just makes it livable. Many Lubbock homeowners find this one addition changes how their whole backyard functions.
If you already have a screened space but the panels are damaged, frames are pulling away from the house, or insects are getting inside regularly, it may be time for a full re-screening or structural assessment rather than another season of patching. Sagging or torn screen can also signal that the framing underneath has shifted.
The most common project we handle is enclosing an existing deck with screen walls and doors. If the deck already has a solid roof, this is a straightforward framing and screen installation. If it is currently open to the sky, we add the roof structure first - a solid insulated panel or lattice frame - and then build the screen walls below it. For homeowners who want a covered outdoor space without screens, covered decks and patio covers is the right starting point.
We also handle re-screening and repair on existing enclosures - if your framing is in solid shape but the panels have deteriorated over years of Lubbock wind and sun, replacing just the screen is often the right call. For homeowners considering a more open-air structure alongside a screened space, pergola installation is a natural complement on an adjacent part of the yard.
A fresh build from framing to screen panels - suited for homeowners adding an enclosed outdoor space to their home for the first time.
Screen walls added to an existing deck - ideal when the deck structure is sound and you want to enclose the space without rebuilding from scratch.
A solid or lattice roof built over an existing open deck before the screen walls go up - the right choice for Lubbock's intense afternoon sun.
Panel replacement or full re-screening for existing enclosures where the framing is still in good shape but the screen itself has deteriorated.
Lubbock sits on the South Plains at roughly 3,200 feet, and the flat open terrain means sustained winds are a constant - average wind speeds run around 13 mph year-round, with gusts well above that during spring storms. That is the primary reason we frame screened enclosures here with heavier members and more fasteners than you would see in a calmer climate. An enclosure that was not built with Lubbock wind in mind will start loosening at the corners within a few seasons. Homeowners in Wolfforth and Shallowater face the same wind exposure and benefit from the same framing approach.
Lubbock also experiences dust storms - locally called haboobs or dusters - that roll in from the southwest, particularly in late winter and spring. Fine dust works through standard screen mesh and coats everything inside the enclosure. A tighter mesh on the windward sides reduces how much gets in without meaningfully reducing airflow. Summer heat is the third factor: Lubbock averages highs above 90 degrees from June through August, and a screened space without solar screen or a solid roof section can feel oppressive by mid-afternoon. Getting the design right for this specific climate makes the difference between a space you use daily and one you avoid until October.
We will ask about your existing deck or the space you have in mind, whether you want a roof added, and roughly when you are hoping to start. Most Lubbock homeowners hear back within one business day. No cost, no pressure at this stage.
We visit your home, look at the space, take measurements, and walk through screen types, roof styles, and door placement. You leave with a written estimate and a clear sense of what the project involves.
Once you approve the estimate, we submit the permit application to the City of Lubbock Development Services department. Permit review typically takes one to two weeks. Your project start date is confirmed once the permit is in hand.
The crew frames the walls, adds the roof if applicable, then installs screen panels and doors. Most projects run one to two weeks of active work. A city inspector verifies the structure before we consider the job complete.
We will come to your home, look at your space, and give you a written estimate - no obligation, no pressure. Most homeowners hear back within one business day.
(806) 686-9044West Texas wind is not occasional - it is a regular structural test for any outdoor enclosure. We use heavier framing members and more fasteners than the minimum required, because we know what the weather here actually does to a build over time. The Texas Department of Insurance recommends structures in windstorm-prone areas be built to exceed minimum code - we agree.
We apply for the City of Lubbock building permit before a single framing member goes up. A permitted screened enclosure is inspected by the city, which means there is an independent set of eyes confirming the structure is sound - not just our word for it. That record also protects you at resale.
Many of Lubbock's newer subdivisions on the south and west sides have active HOAs with architectural review requirements. We are familiar with that process and will flag it during your estimate conversation so you do not end up in a dispute with your neighborhood association over a project you already paid for.
We carry standard fiberglass mesh, heavier pet-resistant screen, and solar-blocking screen - and we will walk you through the honest trade-offs for each option in Lubbock's specific conditions. The North American Deck and Railing Association guides best practices for screened structure construction, and we stay current on those standards.
Every one of these standards matters more in Lubbock than it would in a calmer, more temperate market. A screened enclosure that passes a city inspection and was framed for this climate will hold up through years of wind, heat, and dust - one that was not may look fine on day one but fail by the second or third spring.
Want shade without the screen? A solid or lattice patio cover gives you weather protection and extends the life of your outdoor furniture.
Learn MoreA pergola adds structure and partial shade to your outdoor space - a natural complement to a screened deck on an adjacent area.
Learn MoreLubbock contractor calendars fill up fast heading into spring - reach out now to lock in your build date and get a free written estimate.