New Porches
A porch adds shade, curb appeal and a place to sit. We frame the floor on solid footings, build columns that carry the roof, and tie the porch roof into your house so rain runs off and not into the wall.
Front Porch Builder in Austin
A front porch is the first thing people see. We size it to the house, line the columns up with the doors and windows, and keep the floor at a height that makes the steps easy. On many Austin bungalows a deeper porch with a simple roof does more than any trim could.
Want room for chairs? Plan for a porch deep enough that people can walk past someone sitting down. We mark the size on the ground at the free estimate so you can stand in it first.
Back Porch Builder in Austin
A back porch is where you will spend the evening, so we start with the sun. West facing yards get the hard afternoon light. We look at where the roof line can go, where the door swings and how you get down to the yard.
Many back porches start as a plain deck. We can build the floor now and leave footings and framing ready for a roof later, or do it all at once. See our deck builder page if you are still choosing.
Open Porch or Covered Porch
An open porch has a floor and rails with no roof. It costs less and keeps the sky. A covered porch has a roof that ties into the house, so it works in rain and in July. If you want bugs out too, we can screen it in.
One Austin rule to know. On most SF-2 and SF-3 house lots the city caps impervious cover at 45 percent, and a solid roof counts. Our impervious cover guide shows how each choice counts before you decide.
What Moves the Price of a Porch
- The size of the floor and how high it sits off the ground
- A roof or no roof, and how it ties into the house
- Wood or composite for the floor and steps
- Columns, rails and trim
- Old porch tear out and any rot we find
- Permit and plan review for your address
We give you a written price after we see the house. It lists the parts so you can compare it with any other bid.
Porch Repair and Rebuilds
Old porches rot at the bottom of columns, at the floor edge and where the porch meets the house. We open those spots up, fix what is rotten and replace boards, columns or the whole floor as needed.
Steps and Railings
Wide steps with even risers and a handrail you can grab make a porch feel welcoming and safe. We build the steps, rails and porch floor together so the heights match and the whole entry looks planned.
Common Questions
Can you screen in my porch?
Yes. We build screened porches and patio enclosures. See our patio enclosures page.
Do you fix rotted porch columns?
Yes. We support the roof, remove the rotted column and set a new one on a solid base.
Wood or composite steps?
Both work. Composite needs less upkeep. Wood matches a wood porch floor and costs less.
Do you build both front and back porches?
Yes. We build front porches, back porches and open or covered porches in Austin and nearby towns.
Does a covered porch count as impervious cover?
A solid roof counts in Austin. Most SF-2 and SF-3 lots are capped at 45 percent. Our impervious cover guide explains how to check your lot.
How do I get a porch price?
Call us or send the form. We come out, look at the house and give you a free written estimate.
Where We Do This Work
We work across Austin and every town within 60 miles, including Austin, Killeen, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Kyle, Schertz, Hutto. See all service areas.
