Owner-operated · Screened porches · Deck + roof + screens
Screened Porch Canton, GACherokee County · Downtown Canton · BridgeMill
Screened porch Canton, GA: a roof, screens and a solid floor, planned together so the porch looks like part of your Canton house. The estimate is free and in writing.
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Porches · Canton, GA
A porch in Canton
Want evenings in Canton without the bugs?
Picture the same back yard with a roof overhead and screens all around. In Canton, we build that, planning the framing and the roof together so everything looks like it belongs to the house.
Wooded Canton yards come with mosquitoes and heavy spring pollen, so a porch off the back of the house is one of the most requested upgrades for getting usable outdoor time.
Canton includes historic downtown Canton and communities such as BridgeMill, Great Sky and River Green. That mix of older in-town streets and newer subdivisions means the decks we see range from decades-old wood to recent builder-grade installs.
People near BridgeMill and Great Sky often start with a deck they love, then find the bugs drive them indoors. A screened porch is one way to win that space back.
- The owner comes to the visit and writes the estimate himself
- Crews with 10+ years of combined experience
- Insured (general liability)
- Rated 5.0 on Google across 31 reviews as of Nov 2026
- Photos from our own jobs, not stock images
Outdoor living, bug-free
A porch you will actually use
Part deck, part roof, part screens: that is a porch. Our photos show real B&T work of this kind, with the floor and roofline planned to suit the house.
Jobs shown were done across North Georgia and are real, though not necessarily in Canton.
Scope & estimate
What a porch costs in Canton
A porch estimate starts with the scope of your project. The main drivers are the size, whether you are starting from an existing deck or from bare ground, the roof style, the screen type, the floor and the doors. In Canton Breno looks at what you have and describes the proposed work in a free written estimate.
What is included
What a porch project covers
- Checking whether an existing deck or slab can support a roof
- Railing or knee wall details and trim that match the house
- Flooring in wood or composite decking, matched to your plan
- Screening panels and a screen door sized for the opening
Signs to look for
Is a porch right for you?
A screened porch is a good fit if any of these sound like your back yard.
- Pets or kids need a safe, enclosed outdoor spot
- You want a room that extends your living space without a full addition
- You have a deck or patio you avoid from late spring through summer
- You want a quiet place to read or work outdoors
Cherokee County · terrain & local rules
Local conditions in Canton
Canton sits in the rolling Piedmont foothills of North Georgia, and a lot of backyards step down from the house instead of running flat. For a screened porch, planning also needs to account for the roof supports, screen openings and connections to the house.
Before choosing the porch location, homeowners should confirm any setback, stream buffer or tree restrictions with the county and their HOA, if applicable. We discuss the proposed porch location during the free estimate so you can confirm any applicable requirements with the county and your HOA.
On a Canton lot that falls away from the house, the first question is usually how high the deck sits off the ground, and that decides the footings, the stairs and the railing layout.
Areas you may know in Canton include BridgeMill, Great Sky, Laurel Canyon, River Green, Riverstone, the Hickory Flat area and historic downtown Canton. Main routes through the area include I-575, Highway 20, Riverstone Parkway and East Main Street.
Materials & options
Roof, screens and floor: composite or wood?
A porch has three main parts to think about. The roof comes first, either gable or a lower shed type joined to the house, because it sets how the porch appears from the street. Next are the screens, which can be regular fiberglass mesh or a tougher pet-resistant version. Last is the floor, in treated wood or composite, which changes both the look and the care required.
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How it works
How a screened porch project runs
Send photos or call
Send a photo of the deck, patio or yard where the porch would go, and tell us how you plan to use it.
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
You get the scope and cost in writing, and any permit or HOA step is flagged before scheduling.
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.
★★★★★
“Breno F. is an incredible man. He helped my aging mother when no one else would and went the extra mile with a complex home repair. His work is meticulous and his follow through is commendable. He is a good man with a great heart. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★
“Outstanding service! Breno is knowledgeable, honest, and takes pride in his work. It's hard to find a company this reliable these days.”
Straight answers · Canton, GA
What goes into a screened porch in Canton?
Short answer: Where a screened porch gets built in Canton depends first on what you have now, a deck or a slab, and how a roof would connect to the house. Breno inspects both, goes over screening and finishes with you, and gives you a free estimate in writing. A photo of the space texted to +1 470 863 3707 gets a response that same day.
How much does a screened porch cost in Canton?
Every screened porch gets its own price, since the numbers move with the size, the roof style, the screening, the flooring and the doors. Building on a deck you already have changes the math too. We visit first, then give you a free estimate in writing.
I am searching for a screened porch near me in Canton. 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. Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs and Ball Ground and the areas between them are all in our range. Send the address and a photo, and you will hear back the same day. The estimate is free.
Who handles permits for a screened porch in Canton?
Adding screened walls and a roof changes the structure, which is why we check the requirements before anything is drawn. The City of Canton runs its own building and permitting office, while addresses outside the city limits fall under Cherokee County, so which office handles your deck depends on your exact address. Setbacks, stream buffers and tree rules can affect where a deck is allowed to go, especially on wooded lots near creeks. Ask us and we will look it up for your exact address.
What floor is better for a screened porch in Canton, composite or wood?
Honestly, either one can work, because a porch floor gets shade and cover. Go with wood if the opening price matters most, or composite if you would rather not stain and seal later. Owners in Canton often compare the two prices side by side.
How long does it take to build a screened porch in Canton?
Plan on more time than a deck would take. A porch involves framing, a roof, screens and doors that all have to come together. Once we have visited, your estimate shows the timeline we expect and the things that could change it.
Is a B&T screened porch under warranty?
We would rather put the answer in writing than promise it on the phone, so raise it when you ask for the estimate. Material makers publish their own warranty terms, and they are not all the same.
Does my Canton 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. Many Canton subdivisions, BridgeMill and Great Sky among them, are HOA communities with architectural review for exterior changes. If yours is one, tell us at the start so plans and approval fit into the timeline. Mention it on the first call and we will plan around it.
Will screens keep out pollen?
Bugs, yes. Pollen, partly. Screens block gnats, mosquitoes and the majority of insects, while the finest grains of pollen may drift in anyway. A roof overhead and screens around you do lower the amount coating the floor and furniture.
Do I need a permit for a screened porch?
Plan on it. Local requirements depend on the address and the size of the project, but a roofed structure normally triggers them. Before work gets scheduled, we walk you through what you will need.
How does the terrain in Canton affect a screened porch?
A porch roof and screened walls react to slope and sun, so the lot comes first. That changes how a deck is framed: taller posts, extra footings, and sometimes a landing partway down the stairs. Every yard is a little different, and the plan should say so.
Can you add a screened porch to my home in Canton?
Yes. We build porches for Canton homes, either new or by enclosing an existing deck whose framing is sound enough to carry the roof and screens. Our work carries a 1-year workmanship warranty, and the estimate is free and in writing. Text or call (470) 863-3707.
Which neighborhoods in Canton do you serve for porch work?
Our porch work covers Canton: BridgeMill, Great Sky, Laurel Canyon and River Green, and the surrounding Cherokee County neighborhoods. Send us your address by text and we will tell you right away if it is in our area.
Area served · Georgia
More in Canton and nearby
B&T Properties serves Canton and the nearby cities below.
Also in Canton: Deck Builder in Canton, Deck Repair in Canton, Deck Replacement in Canton.
Also serving: Screened Porch in Woodstock, Screened Porch in Holly Springs, Screened Porch in Ball Ground.
See the full North Georgia service area.
Neighborhoods we serve in Canton: BridgeMill, River Green. Questions first? Read the Screened Porch FAQs and the Cherokee County deck FAQs. Permit guides: Deck permit guide for Cherokee County.
Same service in nearby cities: Screened Porch Holly Springs GA, Screened Porch Woodstock GA, Screened Porch Ball Ground GA, Screened Porch Milton GA.
More services in Canton: Deck Builder Canton GA, Deck Repair Canton GA, Deck Replacement Canton GA, Composite Decking Canton GA, Deck Railing Canton GA, Covered Deck Canton GA, Deck Stairs Canton GA, Deck Staining Canton GA, Multi-Level Deck Canton GA.
Resources: Screened Porch in Georgia, Screened Porch FAQ, Cherokee County deck FAQ.
Who’s doing the work
About B&T Properties
Call it owner-operated. Breno meets you at the property, prices the work and sees it through. Between them, the crew members have put 10+ years into decks, and General Liability insurance is part of how B&T operates. Canton and other parts of Cherokee County fall inside our service area.
Upgrades
Make it yours: popular upgrades
Ask about any of these when Breno comes out for your free estimate. They are easiest to price in when we plan the project, not after it is built.
Railing styles
Pick the rail that fits the house: aluminum, composite or wood, in several styles.
Lighting
Soft LED lighting along the steps and rail, so the deck is usable after dark.
Composite decking
Low-maintenance boards in a range of colors, priced next to wood so you can compare.
Multi-level layouts
A split-level layout that works with the lay of your lot instead of fighting it.
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 Canton 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.