Custom Screen Enclosures in Houston, TX & the Texas Gulf Coast

Most Houston-area screen enclosures from Simmons Home Design fall between roughly $7,000 and $25,000 or more, depending on size, roof style, screen mesh, and the number of doors. A straightforward screened-in patio sits on the lower end, while a larger screen room with a tied-in roof and solar screen sits higher. Every estimate is a written, fixed-price quote given on-site, with no money down — you pay after the enclosure is built and you are satisfied.

The terms overlap, but here is how we use them. A screened patio encloses an existing patio slab, usually under or tied into a patio cover. A screened-in porch encloses an existing covered porch. A screen room is a fuller outdoor-living build, often with knee walls, a custom roof, and a more finished feel. Screen enclosure is the umbrella term for all of them. During your free estimate we will recommend the approach that fits your home and how you want to use the space.

Yes. Standard screen mesh keeps out mosquitoes, wasps, and flying debris. If you live near marsh, water, or heavy tree cover along the Gulf Coast, we recommend a tighter no-see-um mesh, which is the weave that actually stops the smaller biting insects common in our area.

For no-see-ums on a Houston patio enclosure, we recommend Phifer 20×20 No-See-Um fiberglass screen — the tighter weave stops the tiny biting insects that standard 18×14 mesh lets through. If you also want extra durability around doors, pets, or high-traffic areas, TuffScreen® No-See-Um combines small-insect protection with a heavier, tear-resistant mesh. Both are common choices near marsh, water, and heavy tree cover along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Yes. Many homeowners mix screen types on one enclosure — for example, SunTex® on a west-facing wall to cut heat and glare, no-see-um mesh on the sides facing trees or water, and PetScreen® on doors and lower panels where dogs and kids make contact. We plan the mesh wall by wall during your free estimate so each side of the enclosure does the job it needs to.

Yes. Most of our enclosures tie directly into an existing patio, porch, patio cover, eave, or roofline. We assess the existing structure during your free on-site estimate and design the connection so it sheds water correctly, looks built-in rather than bolted on, and meets local code.

For the Houston area, yes. Wood can rot, warp, peel, and attract termites, and it needs repainting or restaining every few years in our heat and humidity. Properly finished aluminum framing resists rot and insects, holds its powder-coated color for years, and needs little more than an occasional rinse. We build the structure in aluminum so it holds up to Gulf Coast weather.

Usually, yes. Most cities in Greater Houston and jurisdictions in Brazoria County require a building permit for an attached screen enclosure, and many master-planned HOAs require an architectural review with drawings. We help prepare the drawings and submittals as part of the project so the permitting and approval process is handled for you.

Yes. We build screened pool enclosures and pool cages, and we coordinate with your pool decking, equipment pads, and gas or electric lines. If a pool enclosure is your main project, you can also visit our dedicated pool enclosure page for more detail.

Yes. We offer no-see-um screen for smaller biting insects, solar screen to cut heat and direct sun on west-facing patios, and privacy screen options that reduce the view into your space. We help you choose the right mesh for each side of the enclosure based on sun, wind, and how you use the area.

After permits and HOA approval clear, most screen porch and patio enclosures are framed and screened within 3 to 7 working days. Larger screen rooms with knee walls, multiple doors, or roof tie-ins typically take one to two weeks on-site. You will get a realistic start and finish date in writing before work begins.

Simmons Home Design serves Houston, Pearland, Galveston, Sugar Land, Katy, League City, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Alvin, Manvel, Dickinson, Brazoria County, and nearby communities across the Texas Gulf Coast. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, give us a call.