Screening in an existing porch costs $2,000 to $5,000, or $10 to $25 per square foot, and building a new screened-in porch costs $10,000 to $35,000, or $50 to $175 per square foot (HomeGuide).1 Angi lists screened-in porches at $25 to $120 per square foot.2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on size, whether a roof and floor already exist, framing material, and permits.
$10 – $25
per sq ft, add screens, HomeGuide
$50 – $175
per sq ft, new build, HomeGuide
$25 – $120
per sq ft, Angi
$2 – $4
per sq ft, rescreen, HomeGuide
Two per-foot ranges: HomeGuide splits the job in two, $10 to $25 to screen an existing porch and $50 to $175 for a new one.1 Angi’s single $25 to $120 range sits between them, so it likely blends both cases, our reading.2 Fixr’s general porch addition guide averages $20,000 for a 16 x 20 ft porch (range $15,000 to $35,000), which fits the new-build column.3
Cost by size (HomeGuide)
| Size | Add screens | New build |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x 10 ft | $1,000 – $2,500 | $5,000 – $17,500 |
| 12 x 12 ft | $1,400 – $3,600 | $7,200 – $25,200 |
| 12 x 16 ft | $1,900 – $4,800 | $9,600 – $33,600 |
| 12 x 20 ft | $2,400 – $6,000 | $12,000 – $42,000 |
| 16 x 16 ft | $2,600 – $6,400 | $12,800 – $44,800 |
| 20 x 20 ft | $4,000 – $10,000 | $20,000 – $70,000 |
Materials and add-ons
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass screen | $0.20 – $0.35 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Aluminum screen | $0.45 – $0.75 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Copper screen | $2.00 – $3.00 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Retractable screen, manual | $15 – $25 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Retractable screen, motorized | $30 – $50 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Screened porch kit, basic | $500 – $1,500 | HomeGuide |
| Screened porch kit, high quality | $2,000 – $7,000+ | HomeGuide |
| Railing | $20 – $60 per linear ft | HomeGuide |
| Permit, new porch | $200 – $500 | HomeGuide |
Porch types for comparison (Fixr)
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Front stoop | $4,000 – $10,000 |
| Back porch or lanai | $12,000 – $30,000 |
| Sleeping porch | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Wraparound or veranda | $20,000 – $60,000 |
DIY vs pro
Rescreening is a common DIY job at about $2 to $4 per sq ft (HomeGuide).1 A prefab kit on an existing foundation can be installed by a handyman at $50 to $80 per hour.1 A new roof, foundation and framing is contractor work and usually needs a permit. Home Depot’s screened-in porch kits list current options (plain link, not affiliate).
Related guides
Porch Repair Cost: What You’ll Pay in 2026
Screen Door Installation Cost
Handrail and Stair Railing Cost
Sunroom Cost
Deck Cost
Patio Cost
Home Addition Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeGuide — Screened-In Porch Cost
2. Angi — What Is the Cost of a Porch?
3. Fixr — Porch Addition Cost