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Screened Porches Near Georgetown in DunwoodyDunwoody · DeKalb County
Dunwoody: A good screened porch becomes the room everyone ends up in from spring through fall. Getting there takes more than adding screens to a frame. It means choosing the right spot, deciding how the porch meets the ground and the house, and thinking about light, airflow and privacy. B&T Properties plans and builds screened porches for Dunwoody homes, and Breno handles the first visit himself. Owner-operated, with a free written estimate.
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Homeowner guide · Dunwoody
Screened porch in Georgetown, Dunwoody
Homeowners in the Georgetown area of Dunwoody often start by asking where a screened porch should sit, and how its floor, roofline and walls will blend with the existing back of the house.
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Picking the Right Spot on the House
Most screened porches work well right off the kitchen or family room, where it is easy to carry food out and keep an eye on the house. A porch that is hard to reach tends to go unused. We look at your floor plan, doors and windows to find the location that makes the porch feel like part of daily life.
Sun direction matters too. A porch on the west side catches strong afternoon sun, while one on the east side is pleasant in the evening. Mature trees, which many Dunwoody homes have, can change that picture completely, so we look at the actual shade on your lot rather than guessing.
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Raised Over the Yard or Down at Ground Level
Many Dunwoody homes have sloping yards, so a porch off the main floor may sit well above the ground on posts, just like a deck. That works well and can give you a view into the trees, but it calls for a stout frame because the roof, walls and floor all ride on it. Space under a raised porch can be left open, screened in or used for storage.
On flatter lots or walk-out levels, a porch can sit at or near ground level on a patio or a low frame. That makes the porch easy to step into from the yard and can simplify the structure. We talk through both options based on your lot and how you want to move between the house, the porch and the yard.
How it works
Five steps. No surprises.
Call, text, or send the form
Tell us what is going on: a new deck, a repair, or “not sure yet.” We reply the same day.
Free on-site visit
Breno looks at the deck or the yard himself, measures, and goes over your options with you.
Written estimate
Scope, materials and price come in writing, so you know the plan before anything starts.
Schedule and permits
We agree on a start date and confirm any city, county or HOA requirement for your address first.
Build and final walk-through
Breno is on the job, and we go over the finished work with you before we call it done.
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Keeping Light in the Rooms Behind the Porch
One thing homeowners do not always expect is that a porch roof can darken the room it sits against. A kitchen or family room that used to get direct light may feel dimmer once the porch is built. The roof pitch, ceiling height and overhang all play a part in how much light still reaches the windows.
We look at which windows the porch will shade and talk through ways to keep the house bright. Options can include a taller ceiling, a different roof shape or adjusting where the porch sits along the wall. Planning for this up front avoids a porch you love next to a room that suddenly feels closed in.
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Airflow and Privacy on a Suburban Lot
A screened porch should catch a breeze, so we pay attention to which sides are open and how air will move through. Screen walls on two or three sides let air cross the space, and a ceiling fan helps on still, humid evenings.
On lots where neighbors are close, privacy matters too. A solid knee wall on one side, a strategically placed privacy panel or landscaping beyond the screens can make the porch feel tucked away without blocking airflow. We plan these details with the view and the neighbors in mind.
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Buffers, Permits and Association Review
Many residential lots in Dunwoody intersect stream buffers, and the city restricts land disturbance and tree removal within the buffer. A roofed porch takes up space differently than a patio, so if your home is near a creek or drainage area, we check what fits before the design goes too far.
The City of Dunwoody handles building permits for single-family projects through its Community Development permits and inspections, and we tell you what your porch will need. Many neighborhoods, from Dunwoody North to Dunwoody Club Forest, have associations, and some require architectural approval for exterior structures. Let us know yours early so that step is planned.
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What Working With Us Looks Like
Breno visits in person, walks the house and yard with you and talks through location, height, roof, screens and finishes. If you are thinking of converting an existing deck, we can start with our Free Deck Health Check, which gives you written notes on whether that deck is a good base. Then you receive a free written estimate that lays out each part of the project.
When the porch is done, we stand behind our finished work for a full year. We build screened porches for homes near Dunwoody Village, off Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Mount Vernon Road in DeKalb County, and in nearby Sandy Springs, Brookhaven and Roswell.
Straight answers
Dunwoody homeowner questions
Where on a Dunwoody house does a screened porch get used the most?
Usually right off the kitchen or family room. Easy access is what turns a porch into a space you use every day, so we start with your floor plan.
Will a new porch roof make my kitchen or family room darker?
It can. A porch roof shades the windows behind it. We plan ceiling height, roof shape and placement to keep as much light in the house as possible.
Is a raised screened porch harder to build than one at ground level?
A raised porch needs a stronger frame because the roof, walls and floor sit on posts above the yard. It is very doable, but the structure has to be planned for it from the start.
Can the space under a raised Dunwoody porch be screened in or used for storage?
Yes. Many homeowners screen it in, add lattice or simply use it for covered storage. We talk through options during the design.
How do you add privacy to a screened porch without losing the breeze?
A knee wall, a privacy panel on one side or landscaping outside the screens can block views while keeping air moving through the other sides.
Can a screened porch be built near a creek in Dunwoody?
It depends on where the stream buffer falls on your lot. Dunwoody restricts land disturbance and tree removal in the buffer, so we check the parcel before finalizing the design.
Which way should a Dunwoody screened porch face for evening comfort?
East-facing porches usually stay cooler in the evening, while west-facing ones catch afternoon sun. Mature trees can change that, so we look at the shade on your actual lot.
Does my Dunwoody neighborhood association need to approve a porch?
Some associations require architectural approval for exterior structures. Tell us your neighborhood early and we will help plan the approval step.
Do you build screened porches in Sandy Springs and Roswell too?
Yes. Along with Dunwoody, we build screened porches in nearby Sandy Springs, Brookhaven and Roswell.
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“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.”
Who’s doing the work
About B&T Properties
Owner-operated by Breno. Collectively, our team brings 10+ years of deck-building experience, and B&T Properties carries General Liability insurance. Serving Dunwoody and the rest of DeKalb County.
Upgrades
Upgrades worth asking about
Thinking beyond the basics? Mention any of these at your free estimate and Breno will go over what makes sense for your home.
Composite decking
A surface with no sanding, sealing or yearly staining to keep up with.
Lighting
Stair and post lights that make evenings outside safer and nicer.
Stairs and landings
A better way down to the yard, with extra width, a landing or a second flight.
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
Tell Breno about your Dunwoody deck — free and in writing.
No call center, no sales rep — the person who answers is the person who does the work.