Covered & Screened Porches

Covered Porch Builder in Hickory, NC

Full-roof covered porches, screened-in additions, and three-season rooms that turn an unused slab or deck into the most-used room in your house — built by a licensed, insured crew across Catawba, Caldwell, and Alexander counties.

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What We Build

Usable Outdoor Space — Rain, Sun, or Bugs

A covered porch is the difference between a deck you use three months a year and an outdoor space you use nearly every day. The Foothills Deck Company build full-roof covered porches, screened-in porches, and three-season rooms that tie cleanly into your home's existing roofline and finish details — not "tacked on" add-ons.

We also convert existing decks into covered or screened porches, which is one of the most cost-effective home upgrades we do. If the existing deck structure is solid, we can reinforce what's needed, set posts for the roof load, and build a covered space on top of what you already have.

What's Included In Every Covered Porch Build

On-site measure & consultation
Written itemized estimate
Permit pull & inspections
Engineered footings & post work
Structural framing & roof tie-in
Shingle or metal roofing to match home
Finished ceiling (T&G, bead board, or open)
Optional screen enclosure
Electrical rough-in for fans & lighting
Workmanship warranty

Covered Porch Styles We Build

Full Covered Porches

Open-sided porches with a full shingle or metal roof. Great for front, back, or wrap-around installations.

Screened-In Porches

Fully enclosed with screen to keep bugs out while staying open to the breeze. A summer-long favorite in NC.

Three-Season Rooms

Screened walls upgraded with vinyl panels or sliding windows — usable nine months of the year.

Deck-to-Porch Conversions

Turn your existing deck into a covered or screened porch. We reinforce the structure and build up from there.

Roofing & Ceiling Options

Shingle, standing-seam metal, or tongue-and-groove ceilings — finished to match your home's existing look.

Outdoor Living Features

Ceiling fans, recessed lighting, stone fireplaces, TV mounts, and outdoor kitchens — built into the porch design.

Financing Available

Covered porches are the home improvement that homeowners tell us they wish they'd done sooner. We offer financing options to make it easier to start — ask us during your free estimate.

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Why Hickory Homeowners Choose The Foothills Deck Company for Covered Porches

A covered porch is more structural than a deck — it involves roof framing, proper load paths from the roof down through the posts and footings, flashing where the new roof meets the existing home, and code-compliant electrical work. The Foothills Deck Company bring 25 years of combined experience across general construction and home building, so we approach these projects the way they should be built: as an addition to your home, not a deck with a hat on top.

We work in Hickory, Conover, Newton, Claremont, Lenoir, Hudson, Granite Falls, Taylorsville, and throughout the surrounding area. Every build is licensed, insured, and permitted.

Common Questions About Covered Porches

How much does a covered porch cost in Hickory NC?

The Foothills Deck Company build covered porches in Hickory NC typically ranging from $25,000 for a simple open-sided porch with shingle roof to $60,000+ for larger screened-in porches with upgraded finishes, electrical, and outdoor features. Converting an existing deck into a covered porch is usually more affordable since the deck structure is already in place. We provide a free written estimate after an on-site visit.

Can you convert my existing deck into a covered porch?

Yes — this is one of the most popular projects The Foothills Deck Company handle in the Hickory area. We inspect the existing deck's footings, ledger, and framing to confirm it can carry a roof load. If reinforcement is needed, we'll include it in the written estimate. Converting an existing deck is often 30–40% cheaper than building a full covered porch from scratch.

Do I need a permit for a covered porch in Catawba County?

Yes. Any covered porch addition in the City of Hickory and throughout Catawba, Caldwell, and Alexander counties requires a building permit — because it's a structural addition with roof loads and is considered part of the home's footprint. The Foothills Deck Company handle the entire permit process and all inspections.

How long does a covered porch take to build?

Most covered porch builds by The Foothills Deck Company take 3–6 weeks from start to finish — longer than a deck because of the roof framing, tie-in to the home, and inspections at multiple stages. Screened-in porches or three-season conversions add 1–2 weeks for the enclosure work. You get a firm timeline with your written estimate.

Should I go screened-in or open-sided?

It depends on how you'll use the space. Open-sided covered porches feel more like outdoor living — great for grilling, views, and letting the breeze through. Screened-in porches keep mosquitoes and gnats out, which in the Carolinas matters May through September. Three-season rooms with vinyl panels extend usability into cooler months. The Foothills Deck Company can walk through the trade-offs for your specific home and yard.

Will a covered porch match my existing home?

Yes — that's the whole point. The Foothills Deck Company match your roofline pitch, shingle or metal roofing type, siding, trim, and column style so the porch looks like it's always been part of the house. During the estimate we walk through the finish options and show you what we'd recommend to make it blend in cleanly.