Owner-operated · Screened porches · Deck + roof + screens
Screened Porch Ball Ground, GACherokee County · Historic Downtown · Hawks Ridge
Screened porch Ball Ground, GA: a roof, screens and a solid floor, planned together so the porch looks like part of your Ball Ground house. The estimate is free and in writing.
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Porches · Ball Ground, GA
A porch in Ball Ground
Want evenings in Ball Ground without the bugs?
People in Ball Ground tend to ask for a porch for the same reasons: evenings without bites, a spot that stays usable in light rain, and some shade over a deck that bakes in summer. Each of those shapes the design, from roof pitch to screen type.
A porch is a natural fit for Ball Ground's open, creek-and-woods lots, giving you evenings outside without fighting the bugs that come with the setting.
Ball Ground has a rural setting, with historic downtown Ball Ground and communities such as Hawks Ridge. Homes there often sit on more land and closer to creeks, woods and open views than in the busier southern part of the county.
Whether your house is closer to Hawks Ridge or to historic downtown Ball Ground, we begin the same way. We study your deck or yard, plan the roof and floor, and give you an estimate in writing.
- Owner-operated: Breno visits and writes your estimate himself
- A team with 10+ years of combined experience
- Insured with general liability coverage
- 31 Google reviews as of Nov 2026, rated 5.0
- Before-and-after photos from our own completed jobs
Outdoor living, bug-free
A porch you will actually use
Building a porch means getting two things right, the floor underneath and the roof overhead. Below are genuine B&T jobs, including porches and decks with roofs.
These images are actual B&T work from around North Georgia and may not be from Ball Ground.
Price & estimate
What a porch costs in Ball Ground
Many homeowners search for "screened porch cost per square foot" or for the cost of a twelve-by-sixteen-foot porch, and size is only part of the answer. A roof that ties into the house, a floor that can carry it and the screen and door details all change the total. Your estimate for the Ball Ground job lists each of them.
What is included
What a screened porch project covers
- A roofline planned to look right from the street
- Railing or knee wall details and trim that match the house
- Checking whether an existing deck or slab can support a roof
- Screening panels and a screen door sized for the opening
Signs to look for
Is a screened porch right for you?
A screened porch makes sense when your outdoor space resembles any of the following.
- You are replacing an old deck and would rather rebuild it as a porch
- Pets or kids need a safe, enclosed outdoor spot
- Mosquitoes and gnats cut your evenings short
- You want a quiet place to read or work outdoors
Cherokee County · terrain & local rules
Local conditions in Ball Ground
Ball Ground has many larger lots with wooded or creek-adjacent settings. Bigger lots mean longer views and often more slope to work with.
Ball Ground's code includes a stream buffer protection chapter, and it treats decks as impervious cover, so a deck close to a creek or wet area can be restricted. For a home near historic downtown Ball Ground, confirm any historic-area requirements with the county.
On a Ball Ground acreage lot, a deck is often as much about the view as the square footage, so we start with where you want to sit and what you want to see.
Neighbors in Ball Ground may recognize Hawks Ridge and historic downtown Ball Ground.
Materials & options
Roof, screens and floor: composite or wood?
Three decisions shape a screened porch: the roof style, the screens and the floor. A roof that matches the house looks cohesive, and the rafters need to suit the loads the roof will carry. Screen material can be standard or pet-resistant, and the floor can be wood or low-maintenance composite. We go through each in the estimate, so you can see how the choices change the price.
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How it works
How a screened porch project runs
Send photos or call
Text a picture of the deck or the spot where you would like the porch, and tell us what you have in mind.
Site visit and plan
Breno looks at what you have, measures, and goes over roof style, screens and where the door should go.
Free written estimate
The scope and price come in writing, and any permit or HOA step is called out before a date is set.
Schedule and permits
We choose a start date and check which permit or HOA step your address needs before any work begins.
Build and walk-through
The porch goes up as planned, and we walk through it with you at the end.
Verified Google reviews
What the neighbors are saying
These are verified Google reviews from B&T customers.
★★★★★
“Outstanding service! Breno is knowledgeable, honest, and takes pride in his work. It's hard to find a company this reliable these days.”
★★★★★
“The quality of the work was exceptional. The team was friendly, responsive, and made sure everything was done right. I would definitely recommend B&T Properties.”
Straight answers · Ball Ground, GA
What goes into a screened porch in Ball Ground?
Short answer: B&T Properties plans screened porches in Ball Ground around the roofline, floor and screens that suit the house, including homes near Hawks Ridge and historic downtown Ball Ground. Breno visits, measures and puts the scope in a free written estimate. Text us a photo of the space.
How much does a screened porch cost in Ball Ground?
The cost depends on what you are starting from and what you want: size, roof, screen type, flooring, doors and any lighting or fan wiring. We would rather price your actual porch than quote an average, and the estimate is free.
I am searching for porch screening near me in Ball Ground. Does B&T build in my area?
For a porch we look at the deck or slab and the house wall first, and that check happens on site. We serve Ball Ground, including Hawks Ridge and historic downtown Ball Ground. Tell us the address, and we will confirm coverage.
Who handles permits for a screened porch in Ball Ground?
Adding screened walls and a roof changes the structure, which is why we check the requirements before anything is drawn. The homeowner should confirm permit requirements with the county and any approval requirements with their HOA. If the porch sits near a creek or wet area, ask the county about buffer rules too. Nothing starts until that question has a clear answer.
What floor is better for a screened porch in Ball Ground, composite or wood?
It comes down to cost now versus effort later. Wood is gentler on the budget at the start but needs sealing, and composite flips that around. We can price each for a porch in Ball Ground so you can decide with real numbers.
How long does it take to build a screened porch in Ball Ground?
Length varies with the project. A porch that starts on a solid deck moves quicker than one built from the ground up, and roof design, size and rain all factor in. We lay out the timeline in your estimate.
Is a B&T screened porch under warranty?
Raise this when we do your estimate, and you will have our answer in writing before you commit to anything. The floor, railing and screening materials come with warranties from their makers, and the terms vary by product. We point you to the paperwork covering your selections.
Does my Ball Ground HOA need to approve a screened porch?
A roof and screened walls change how the back of the house looks, which is the kind of thing review boards pay attention to. The homeowner should confirm whether an HOA applies to the property and what approval it requires. We ask up front so approval time does not surprise you. Knowing the rules early saves a second trip to the drawing board.
What kind of screening can I choose?
Options range from standard fiberglass mesh to heavier, pet-resistant mesh. We talk through the choices for your use and budget in the estimate.
Can I have a ceiling fan or lighting?
Please let us know early. Where a fan or light goes shapes the framing as well as the wiring layout, and sorting it out before construction is simpler than after the fact.
How does the terrain in Ball Ground affect a screened porch?
A porch roof and screened walls react to slope and sun, so the lot comes first. Wooded lots can mean more slope and more shade to plan around. The ground is the first thing we look at and the last thing people think about.
Can you add a screened porch to my home in Ball Ground?
Yes. We build porches for Ball Ground homes, either new or by enclosing an existing deck whose framing is sound enough to carry the roof and screens. Our work carries a one-year workmanship warranty, and the estimate is free and in writing. Text or call us.
Which neighborhoods in Ball Ground do you serve for porch work?
We take porch work jobs across Ball Ground, including Hawks Ridge and historic downtown Ball Ground, and nearby parts of Cherokee County. If your street is not listed, text us the address and we will confirm.
Area served · Georgia
More in Ball Ground and nearby
B&T Properties serves Ball Ground and the nearby cities below.
Also in Ball Ground: Deck Builder in Ball Ground, Deck Repair in Ball Ground, Deck Replacement in Ball Ground.
Also serving: Screened Porch in Canton, Screened Porch in Holly Springs, Screened Porch in Woodstock.
See the full North Georgia service area.
Questions first? Read the Screened Porch FAQs and the Cherokee County deck FAQs. Permit guides: Deck permit guide for Ball Ground, Deck permit guide for Cherokee County.
Same service in nearby cities: Screened Porch Canton GA, Screened Porch Holly Springs GA, Screened Porch Milton GA, Screened Porch Cumming GA.
More services in Ball Ground: Deck Builder Ball Ground GA, Deck Repair Ball Ground GA, Deck Replacement Ball Ground GA, Composite Decking Ball Ground GA, Deck Railing Ball Ground GA, Covered Deck Ball Ground GA, Deck Stairs Ball Ground GA, Deck Staining Ball Ground GA, Multi-Level Deck Ball Ground GA.
Resources: Screened Porch in Georgia, Screened Porch FAQ, Cherokee County deck FAQ.
Who’s doing the work
About B&T Properties
B&T Properties is run by Breno, who visits the job, writes the estimate and stays involved until the work is done. The crew has 10+ years of combined deck experience, and the company carries General Liability insurance. We work in Ball Ground and across Cherokee County.
Upgrades
Upgrades worth asking about
Planning a project in Ball Ground? Bring up any of these at your free estimate. Changes are easier to plan on paper than on a finished deck.
Railing styles
Aluminum, composite or wood railing, from classic balusters to a cleaner, low-profile look.
Lighting
Stair and post lights that make evenings outside safer and nicer.
Stairs and landings
Wider steps, a landing, or a second set of stairs down to the yard.
Composite decking
Boards that resist rot and skip the yearly stain. Worth pricing in at the start.
Written warranty
1-year workmanship warranty
Our labor carries a written one-year warranty counted from the finish date: if our workmanship is the cause, we repair it free. The warranty excludes faulty materials (the maker’s warranty applies), ordinary wear, storm damage, misuse, skipped upkeep and other contractors’ work. Send claims in writing.
Free written estimate
Get your Ball Ground screened porch estimate from Breno — free and in writing.
No call center, no sales rep — the person who answers is the person who does the work.