Covered Porches

Convert a Deck or Patio to a Covered Porch

Covered Porch Builder ServingWoodstock, Canton, and Nearby North Atlanta Area

We build covered porches for communities north of Atlanta, Georgia including Woodstock, Canton/Holly Springs, Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Roswell, Dallas, and Waleska. If you have a deck or patio that gets harsh light from the sun, we can convert your deck or patio to a covered porch by adding a roof over the structure. This provides added protection from the outdoors when the sun is most intense, or when it is raining but you still want to sit outdoors. You will have overhead protection, but otherwise open air since there are no walls.

A roof over your patio or deck protects your outside furniture, which will show wear over time from the elements if there is no covering. It also has the advantage of allowing you to install ceiling fans, televisions, and other outdoor items to make the space more enjoyable and comfortable.

Convert a Deck to a Covered Porch

Before converting your deck to a covered porch, we’ll need to examine your deck to determine the following:

  • Is your existing deck built to code? If your deck is not built to code according to the Georgia deck building code requirements, we will make the repairs necessary to bring it up to code before we convert your deck to a covered porch.
  • Can your existing deck handle the weight of a roof? The conversion requires adding a roof which is a lot of additional weight. We need to determine if your deck can handle the load of the roof. If not, we will need to rebuild it to ensure the deck can handle the additional weight.

Convert a Patio to a Covered Porch

The process of converting a patio to a covered porch just requires adding a roof to the existing patio, so this is a simpler conversion.

What’s Involved

Converting a deck or patio to a covered porch requires:

  • Framing the roof structure
  • Installing the roof and interior ceiling
  • Electrical installation for a ceiling fan
  • Painting

How Can We Help You?

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  • CHL understood our vision and executed it beautifully. They built a large screen porch with a gabled roof. They also recommended and worked seamlessly with another contractor to build a stone patio outside the screen porch. They handled everything including replacing an existing deck, building a new deck and roof structure, installing electrical, cladding all exposed structural wood and painting. Chris was easy to work with through the entire process. It looks amazing.
    David Morlan (Google Review)

  • We love our new screened in porch! Chris provided a fair, detailed quote and made the whole process very easy. Chris communicated frequently, was professional throughout the process, and his team built us exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend CHL services.
    Sweet Pea Collections (Google Review)
  • We hired Chris and his team to rebuild our deck and turn it into a screened porch. Every step of the process exceeded our expectations. CHL Services is responsive, affordable, and they show up when they say they will. We’ve had bad experiences with contractors in the past, but I can say with full confidence that I would recommend CHL Services to anyone I know and that we will absolutely use this company in the future for additional remodeling projects. Thank you for your professionalism and exceptional quality of work. We could not be happier!

    ulie Viana (Google Review)

Porch Photos

Screened porch project with a cover
Screened in deck in the backyard built by CHL Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Covered porch projects through CHL Services typically range from $20,000 to $35,000, depending on the size, roof design, electrical work, finishes, and condition of the existing structure.

If the deck must also be replaced, a pressure-treated deck with a roof may range from $35,000 to $50,000 or more, while a Trex deck with a roof may range from $45,000 to $65,000 or more. These are preliminary ranges for projects in Acworth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, Dallas, and surrounding areas.

Yes, a roof can sometimes be added over an existing deck. The deck must be structurally sound, properly attached to the home, up to code, and capable of supporting the additional roof load.

CHL Services evaluates the framing, posts, beams, footings, and home connection before determining whether the deck can remain, needs reinforcement, or must be replaced.

It may. Adding a roof changes the weight and load requirements placed on the deck, posts, beams, footings, and connection to the home.

CHL Services evaluates existing structures throughout Acworth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, and Dallas before recommending reinforcement or replacement. The determination cannot be made accurately from dimensions alone.

Most covered porch projects require approved drawings, a building permit, and inspections. The project may also require zoning, setback, site-plan, electrical, stormwater, or other local approvals.

CHL Services coordinates the required drawings, permits, and inspections with the appropriate city or county. If an HOA is involved, the homeowner typically submits the HOA application using the documents provided by CHL Services.

The best roof depends on the home’s existing roofline, porch size, drainage, ceiling-height goals, appearance, structural requirements, and budget.

Shed-style roofs are often simpler and more economical, while gable roofs can create a taller, more open appearance. CHL Services evaluates each home in Acworth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, and Dallas before recommending a roof design.

A professionally built covered porch can improve a home’s appeal, value, and usable outdoor living space. It allows the area to be enjoyed more often by providing protection from rain and direct sunlight.

The exact return for homes in Northwest Metro Atlanta depends on the design, materials, craftsmanship, neighborhood, and local real estate market.

A covered porch has a permanent roof but generally remains open around the sides. A screened porch includes a roof and screened walls that provide additional protection from insects and debris.

CHL Services builds both options throughout Acworth, Marietta, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Canton, and Dallas. Screening may be included during the original construction or added later when the structure is designed to accommodate it.

Construction time depends on the porch size, roof design, electrical work, finishes, site access, and whether the existing deck or patio can be used.

Physical construction may take several weeks. The complete schedule for projects in Northwest Metro Atlanta may also include drawings, HOA approval, permitting, material orders, inspections, and weather delays.

North Georgia Service Areas

We serve residents in Cobb, Cherokee, and Paulding counties in North Georgia with high quality custom decks and home remodels.

  • Woodstock
  • Canton
  • Acworth
  • Kennesaw
  • Marietta
  • Holly Springs
  • Roswell
  • Dallas
  • Waleska
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Custom Decks & Home Remodeling in Georgia

We serve Cobb, Cherokee, and Paulding counties in Georgia, including Woodstock, Canton/Holly Springs, Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Roswell, Dallas & Waleska.

Contact

CHL Services
5327 N Main St
Acworth GA 30101

Call: (404) 277-5907

(404) 277-5907