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Serving Hanford, CA and surrounding areas. (559) 794-9934
Mosquitoes, agricultural flies, and blowing valley dust keep most Hanford homeowners off their decks from spring through fall. A screened enclosure changes that - built right, permitted, and designed for the Central Valley.
Screened-in porches and screened decks in Hanford, CA start with framing out the enclosure walls using pressure-treated lumber or aluminum, stretching and fastening mesh panels tightly across each opening, and installing self-closing door hardware - most projects added to an existing deck take three to seven days of active construction once the permit is in hand.
A lot of Hanford homeowners have a perfectly good deck they almost never use from April through October. The reason is almost always the same: mosquitoes near the irrigation canals, agricultural flies that drift in from surrounding fields, or wind-blown dust that settles on everything and everyone. These are not minor annoyances - they are real barriers to spending time outside. A screened enclosure removes all three at once. You get to keep the fresh air and the view while everything else stays outside where it belongs.
Before building the enclosure, we inspect the existing deck to make sure the framing can support the added structure. If repairs are needed first, we handle those before moving forward. Homeowners who want a covered structure to block sun along with bugs may want to look at our covered decks and patio covers service as a complement, or consider a full pergola installation for a more open shade structure. We respond to all new inquiries within one business day.
If warm evenings end with you heading indoors to escape mosquitoes or flies, that is the clearest sign a screened enclosure would change how you use your home. Hanford sits near irrigation canals and active farmland - two conditions that make insect pressure worse than in most California cities. A screened porch turns those evenings back into usable outdoor time.
If your deck is structurally solid but uncomfortable because of direct afternoon sun, blowing agricultural dust, or insects, adding a screened enclosure with a solid roof can transform it without tearing anything out. This is especially common for Hanford homeowners whose decks face west or south. The deck does not need replacing - it just needs to be enclosed.
Outdoor furniture that rarely gets used - because the conditions outside are too uncomfortable - is money sitting idle. A screened porch protects furniture from dust and sun damage while also making the space worth sitting in. Many Hanford homeowners find that the furniture they already own looks and works much better once it is inside an enclosure.
If your home feels a little cramped but a full room addition is not in the budget, a screened porch is one of the most cost-effective ways to add genuinely usable square footage. It can serve as a dining space, a reading spot, or a place for kids to play without the cost and disruption of a traditional addition. In Hanford's climate, a screened porch is comfortable for at least eight months of the year.
The most common project we handle is adding a screened enclosure to an existing deck - framing out the walls, selecting the right mesh for Kings County conditions, installing a solid or lattice roof overhead, and fitting a self-closing door with positive-latch hardware. Before any framing goes up, we inspect the existing deck for structural soundness. If we find anything that needs attention, we tell you upfront and handle those repairs first so the enclosure has a solid base. Homeowners who want complete coverage from sun as well as insects often pair the screen build with our covered decks and patio covers service - a solid roof blocks radiant heat and keeps the space comfortable even in June and July.
For homeowners who do not yet have a deck, we can build a new platform first and enclose it in the same project. Screen material selection is a real choice here - standard fiberglass mesh blocks insects, but solar-blocking mesh cuts heat and glare on the hot south- and west-facing walls, and tighter-weave options reduce how much fine agricultural dust drifts through. We walk you through the options with samples so you can make an informed decision before anything is ordered. For homeowners who want additional outdoor structure without full enclosure, our pergola installation service provides shade and definition without walls. We manage all City of Hanford permit applications and coordinate HOA approvals for neighborhoods that require them.
The most cost-effective option for homeowners with a structurally sound deck who want bug and dust protection without starting from scratch.
Best for homeowners who have open ground and want to add both a deck and an enclosure in a single project - with layout and mesh chosen together from the start.
Ideal for homeowners who want protection from bugs, dust, and direct sun - a solid roof overhead drops the temperature under the structure significantly on hot days.
Suited for homeowners who want more than standard bug protection - solar mesh cuts heat and glare, while tighter-weave options reduce agricultural dust and pollen.
The San Joaquin Valley is home to dense mosquito and fly populations, particularly near the irrigation canals and agricultural fields that border many Hanford neighborhoods. This is not a minor inconvenience - it is one of the primary reasons homeowners across this part of Kings County avoid spending time on their decks from late spring through early fall. Wind-blown agricultural dust is a second factor that most people outside the Valley underestimate. It settles on furniture, coats screen mesh, and makes outdoor spaces feel dirty fast. A tighter-weave screen addresses both. Homeowners in Lemoore and Corcoran face the same conditions, and we build screened enclosures throughout the area with the same approach to mesh selection and structural quality.
Hanford's summer heat - regularly above 100 degrees from June through September - shapes what a screened porch needs to be comfortable. A screen alone on the west or south wall is not enough on a 105-degree afternoon. A solid or insulated roof panel overhead can drop the temperature under the structure significantly, making the difference between a space that is pleasant and one that is still too hot to use. The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources program has documented the relationship between shading and comfort in Central Valley climates - UC ANR is a useful resource if you want to read more about how outdoor structure design interacts with Valley heat. We always discuss roof options during the design conversation before a quote is written.
We respond to all new inquiries within one business day. The first conversation is a quick exchange to understand what you have now, what you want, and roughly what your budget looks like - it should feel like a conversation, not a sales pitch.
We come to your home, inspect the existing deck, take measurements, and walk through your options in person. A written estimate follows within a few days, clearly breaking down framing, roofing, screen type, door hardware, and any structural work needed first.
We submit the permit application to the City of Hanford Building Division and, if your neighborhood requires it, manage the HOA approval process first. Plan for one to four weeks depending on the city workload and your HOA - we keep you updated throughout.
Most screened enclosures on existing decks take three to seven days. The city inspector signs off when the work is complete. We walk you through the finished space, show you how the door hardware operates, and leave the site clean before we call the job done.
Free on-site estimate. No obligation. We handle the permit and any HOA paperwork.
(559) 794-9934We do not quote a screened enclosure without first checking the existing deck for structural soundness. Hanford's intense sun dries and cracks wood in ways that are not always visible from the surface. If the deck needs work before enclosure can proceed, we tell you upfront - because building on a compromised frame is a problem that costs more to fix later.
Standard fiberglass mesh is not always the right answer here. We walk every homeowner through the difference between standard, solar-blocking, and tighter-weave mesh with physical samples - because the right choice depends on which direction your porch faces, how close you are to irrigated farmland, and how much heat reduction matters to you.
Many of Hanford's newer subdivisions require HOA approval before a city permit can even be submitted. We know the sequence and handle both - so you are not left with an unapproved structure and a fine after the fact. The California Contractors State License Board requires that all structural work be done by a licensed contractor - you can verify any contractor's license on their site before you hire anyone.
You get a written, itemized estimate before we schedule a start date - framing, roofing if included, screen material, door hardware, and permit fees listed separately. The number does not change unless you ask for something different. That clarity matters when contractor pricing in California has been moving and you need to plan a real budget.
A screened enclosure is one of the few home improvements that pays back in daily use from the week it is finished. Our goal is to get yours built right, permitted, and done on schedule so you are enjoying it before the next warm season starts.
Add a solid or lattice roof over your deck or patio to block direct sun and make your outdoor space comfortable even on the hottest Hanford afternoons.
Learn MoreA freestanding or attached pergola provides shade and visual definition to your yard without enclosing the space entirely.
Learn MorePermit timelines in Hanford mean the sooner you start, the sooner you are enjoying your new outdoor space - before the heat and bugs arrive.