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Serving Redlands, CA and surrounding areas. (909) 488-7740
Stop giving up your evenings to bugs and summer heat. We build screened enclosures that turn your existing deck or a new structure into a comfortable outdoor room you can use all year.
Screened-in porches and screened decks in Redlands enclose your outdoor space with mesh panels on a wood or aluminum frame, giving you an outdoor room that keeps insects and debris out while letting air and light through - most projects take three to seven days of construction once permits are approved.
If you have a backyard deck you rarely use because mosquitoes take over at dusk or the summer heat makes it unbearable by 9 a.m., a screened enclosure solves both problems at once. Screened-in porch installation in Redlands is one of the most practical upgrades for homeowners who want more livable space without the cost and complexity of a full room addition.
If your space needs shade along with the screen, you may also want to look at our covered decks and patio covers - the two services pair well together for year-round outdoor comfort.
If your deck becomes too hot or too bright to sit on before 10 a.m. from May through October, your outdoor space is not working for you. Redlands summers are long and intense, and an unshaded, unscreened deck can feel like a frying pan for five or six months of the year. A screened enclosure with a solid or shade roof turns that same space into somewhere you can actually enjoy a cup of coffee without squinting.
If you spray yourself down or just give up and go inside when you try to enjoy your backyard at dusk, you are describing exactly the problem a screened enclosure solves. The Inland Empire's warm evenings attract mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying insects that make outdoor dining or relaxing uncomfortable without a barrier. A properly screened space lets you leave the back door open and enjoy the evening air without the bugs following you in.
If every fall Santa Ana wind event leaves your deck covered in leaves, dust, and small branches, a screened enclosure solves that problem almost entirely. Redlands homeowners near the foothills or in areas with mature trees often spend hours cleaning up after wind events. A screened room keeps the mess outside and protects outdoor furniture from UV fading and wind damage that shortens its lifespan in this climate.
If you have a solid deck that you rarely use because it lacks shade, privacy, or a sense of enclosure, adding a screen room is often the most cost-effective way to transform it into a space your family actually spends time in. You already have the foundation - you are just adding the walls and roof that make it feel like a room. Homeowners who make this upgrade often find it becomes the most-used space in the house within the first summer.
We handle two distinct project types: screening in an existing deck that is already in good structural shape, and building a new screened structure from the ground up. If your deck is solid, screening it in is the faster, lower-cost path and we will confirm structural readiness at the on-site estimate before quoting. For homeowners who want to start fresh or create a larger footprint, we design and build a complete new structure with the frame, roof, and mesh all engineered together. Homeowners who want to go further with outdoor living often combine this service with a covered deck or patio cover to get full weather and sun protection alongside the bug barrier.
For mesh selection, we walk every homeowner through the three main options: standard fiberglass, aluminum, and solar-shade mesh. Solar-shade mesh is particularly popular in Redlands because it cuts glare and heat from the intense Inland Empire sun while still providing strong airflow - and it extends the life of the screen before replacement is needed. Door hardware, frame finish, and frame material (wood or aluminum) are all discussed during the estimate so you know exactly what you are getting before you sign anything. We also pair screened deck projects with pergola installation when homeowners want an open-air overhead structure adjacent to the screened space.
Best for homeowners who have a structurally sound deck and want to add bug protection and enclosure without starting from scratch.
Best for homeowners who want to build a larger or purpose-designed screened outdoor room where no deck currently exists.
Best for Redlands homeowners who want to block heat and glare alongside bug protection, extending comfort into the hottest afternoon hours.
Best for homeowners who want a fully enclosed room-like experience with complete overhead weather protection and maximum comfort year-round.
Redlands sits in the Inland Empire at roughly 1,300 feet elevation, and summer temperatures regularly climb above 100 degrees with UV exposure that degrades standard screen mesh faster than in coastal cities. A contractor who recommends basic fiberglass screen without discussing UV resistance is not thinking about your specific climate. Choosing a UV-stabilized or solar-shade mesh from the start will save you from rescreening the entire enclosure in five or six years instead of twelve or fifteen. The Santa Ana winds that sweep through the area every fall and winter - gusting to 50 or 60 miles per hour - also create a real structural challenge that a local builder needs to plan for from the start, not as an afterthought. Homeowners in Mentone and surrounding foothill areas experience some of the strongest gusts and see the most wind debris on their decks.
Redlands also has a significant stock of historic Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes, particularly in and around the historic district, and attaching a new screen enclosure to one of these homes requires careful planning at the ledger board and flashing points. Drilling into stucco or original wood framing without the right approach can cause water intrusion that costs far more to fix than the original project. We ask about your home's construction type and age at the first site visit, not after we have already started framing. Homeowners in Yucaipa and other foothill communities face similar attachment and wind considerations on older and custom-built homes.
For more on building standards that apply to California deck enclosures, the North American Deck and Railing Association publishes contractor guidelines and homeowner resources. The City of Redlands Building and Safety Division handles permit applications and inspections for all screened enclosure projects in Redlands.
We reply within one business day. The first conversation covers your space, your goals, and your rough timeline - no commitment required, no pressure.
We come to your home, measure the space, check your existing deck's structural condition, and review any HOA requirements. You receive a written estimate within a few days - no guessing from photos.
After you sign, we prepare and submit all permit documents to the City of Redlands Building and Safety Division. Plan review typically takes one to four weeks and you never have to chase the city yourself.
Construction typically runs three to seven days. We frame first, then install the roof structure if needed, then finish with screen panels and door hardware. After the city inspection passes, we walk you through the finished space and answer every question before your final payment.
Free written estimate. We handle the permit. No pressure.
(909) 488-7740We size frame members and anchor points specifically for the Santa Ana gusts that hit the Redlands area every fall and winter - not just minimum code requirements. That difference is what separates a screen enclosure that holds up for twenty years from one that tears in the first bad wind event.
We handle every permit, every inspection, and every city requirement from start to finish. You will never get a surprise call from the City of Redlands, and your project will be on record as done right - which matters when it comes time to sell. The California Contractors State License Board requires all contractors doing this work to hold an active state license.
We ask about your HOA at the first meeting and do not start a single day of construction until every approval is in hand. In Redlands' newer planned communities, skipping this step can result in costly modification orders - we make sure it never becomes your problem.
Many Redlands homes - especially in and near the historic district - have original stucco, older ledger boards, and rooflines that require specific attachment approaches to stay watertight. We know how to flash and seal attachment points on these homes properly so your warranty stays intact and your home stays dry.
Every proof point above comes back to one thing: we build the way we would want someone to build on our own homes. When you call us, you are working with a contractor who knows Redlands and takes the time to do it right from the first permit to the final walkthrough.
Add a solid or lattice roof structure that blocks sun and rain while you decide whether to add screens later.
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Learn MoreRedlands summers fill up fast - the sooner your permit is in, the sooner you are enjoying your new space. Call us or request a free estimate today.