Screened porch with bronze-framed screens and cedar posts on the back of a limestone Hill Country home

Screened porch builder in San Antonio

Screening a 300 sq ft covered patio in San Antonio takes 3 to 7 days on site. Fixed-price quote in 3 to 5 business days.

Pick your screened porch

  • Black-framed fixed screen panels on a limestone knee wall with a screen door

    Fixed panels

    Framed screens, always in place.

  • Motorized retractable screen lowered between cedar posts on a covered patio

    Motorized screens

    Drop in seconds, vanish at a button.

  • Inside a screened porch with a sofa, rug and ceiling fan looking out at live oaks

    Screen your patio

    Enclose the cover you already have.

  • New screened porch addition with a gable shingle roof and cedar posts on a limestone home

    New cover and screens

    Roof and screens built as one room.

How it is priced

One fixed price, in writing, before any work starts

In-home consult
FreeIn-home consult
Business days to your quote
3-5Business days to your quote
On delivery, rest at walk-through
HalfOn delivery, rest at walk-through

Free in-home consult, fixed-price quote line by line within 3 to 5 business days. The price you sign is the total you pay.

Price my porch
Motorized screen half lowered on a covered patio at golden hour

Fixed, motorized or both

Fixed panels

Framed enclosure

Motorized

MagnaTrack retractable

On your existing cover

Screen what you have

New cover plus screens

Quoted together

Opens fullyAlways closed, never retractsOpens fully at a buttonOpening depends on the systemOpening depends on the system
Best forBest for always-screened roomsBest for an open patio and a screened roomBest for patios already coveredBest for patios with no cover yet
On site3 to 7 days on an existing cover3 to 7 days on site
NeedsPower at each motor
Build2 to 4 weeks after permits

Every screened porch includes

Free in-home consult
Posts and slab checked on site
Fixed-price quote
In writing, 3 to 5 business days
Permits pulled
Where the city requires them
HOA package
Prepared and submitted for you
Written schedule
Build calendar at signing
Insect-tight detailing
Tracks, door sweeps, corners

Porches we design

Illustrative images. Every Klema porch is drawn for your house.

How a job runs

  1. Step 1: Consult

    We meet at your home, walk the backyard, and listen to how you actually want to use the space. A real conversation about the project, with no pressure and no hard sell.

  2. Step 2: Design and scope

    We sketch the layout in place, talk through structure and elevation, and define a clear written scope so everyone knows exactly what is being built.

  3. Step 3: Materials

    We bring real material samples to your home and compare them in your own light. Composite versus cedar, roof options, railings, and finishes, chosen with you, not guessed.

  4. Step 4: Permits and HOA

    When your project needs HOA approval or a city permit, we prepare the submission package and handle the back-and-forth so you are not chasing paperwork.

  5. Step 5: Build

    A tight, trusted crew builds the project on a written schedule. You get regular progress updates, so you always know what is happening and what comes next.

  6. Step 6: Walk-through

    We walk the finished project with you, complete a punch list together, and hand over every manufacturer warranty registered in your name.

Common questions

Does Klema Builders build screened porches in San Antonio?

Klema Builders is a San Antonio screened porch builder serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. The team designs and installs screened-in porches and patio enclosures using motorized retractable and fixed-panel screen systems that turn a covered patio into a mosquito-proof outdoor room. Screening a 300 sq ft covered patio takes 3 to 7 days on site. Every project includes HOA submissions and city permits where required, a fixed-price quote line by line after a free in-home consult, and a final walk-through together.

How much does a screened porch cost in San Antonio?

The price of a screened porch in San Antonio depends on the size of the openings, fixed panels or motorized retractable screens, whether the patio is already covered or needs a new roof, electrical for motors, and the permit and HOA review. Klema Builders does not publish a price list: after a free in-home consult you get a written fixed-price quote, line by line, within 3 to 5 business days, and that quote is the total you pay. Building a new patio cover and screen enclosure together is quoted as one project.

Can you screen in my existing covered patio?

In most cases, yes. If you already have a solid patio cover with sound posts and a finished slab, screening it in is usually straightforward. We assess the structure, the post spacing, and the slab edge, then design a screen system that frames cleanly into what you already have. It is often a quick, high-impact project. If you do not have a cover yet, we design and build the patio cover and the screen enclosure together as one project, so the roofline, posts, and screen system are engineered as a single outdoor room from the start.

What is the difference between motorized and fixed-panel screens?

Fixed-panel screens are a permanent, framed enclosure: lower cost, simple, and always in place. Motorized screens, such as MagnaTrack systems, retract out of sight at the push of a button, so you can switch between a screened room and a fully open patio in seconds. We help you choose based on how often you want the space fully open. A fixed-panel enclosure is the right call when you want the space screened all the time and you do not need it to open back up. With motorized screens, on a pleasant evening the patio is wide open, and when the mosquitoes come out at dusk the screens drop in seconds. If you want both an open patio and a screened room from the same space, motorized is worth the upgrade.

Do screened porches help with the Texas heat?

A screen enclosure does not air-condition the space, but it makes a real difference. It cuts direct sun glare, keeps the area usable during mosquito season, and pairs with ceiling fans to keep air moving through the hottest part of the day. For climate control, a motorized screen lets you open the room up on pleasant days and close it down when the bugs come out at dusk: an open patio when the weather is kind and a sealed room when it is not.

Will a screened porch keep out mosquitoes and Texas insects?

Yes. A properly sealed enclosure with tight screen mesh and well-fitted door closures keeps mosquitoes, wasps, and other insects out, which is the main reason most San Antonio homeowners screen a patio: they want to use it at dusk without the mosquitoes. We detail the bottom track, door sweeps, and corners so the enclosure actually seals, with no gaps for insects to find.

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Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a screened porch?

Screening an existing covered structure is often a minor project, but rules vary, and any new roofed structure does require a City of San Antonio permit. HOAs across Stone Oak, Cibolo, Schertz, Helotes, and Fair Oaks Ranch typically want an Architectural Control Committee review. Klema Builders confirms exactly what your project needs, prepares the HOA package, pulls the required permits, coordinates inspections, and hands you the closeout paperwork at the walkthrough. The approvals are part of the job, not your homework.

Can you add lighting, fans, and a TV to the screened porch?

Yes. We treat a screened porch as an outdoor living room, and we wire it like one: recessed lighting on dimmers, ceiling fans rated for outdoor humidity, optional speakers, and a dedicated circuit for an outdoor TV or future kitchen, all routed through hidden conduit you will never see. We map the layout on your patio during the consultation so every fixture lines up with how you actually plan to use the room after dark.

How long does a screened porch project take?

Screening an existing covered patio usually takes 3 to 7 days of on-site work. Building a new patio cover and screening it together runs longer, typically 2 to 4 weeks once permits clear. We give you a written schedule with milestones at quote signing.

Screened porch with bronze-framed screens and cedar posts on the back of a limestone Hill Country home

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