Do you build screen porches on Havana properties without an existing patio slab?

Yes. We can frame a new slab or deck base as part of the job if there isn't one, or build the porch on an existing concrete pad if the pad is level and sound. We check the base before framing either way.

What screen material holds up best against the sun exposure on open Havana lots?

For lots with little tree cover and full sun most of the day, a heavier fiberglass or solar-weave screen resists UV breakdown longer than standard aluminum insect screen. We can walk you through the tradeoffs on visibility and airflow.

Can you rescreen a porch that has pine sap and needle buildup baked into the old screen?

Yes. Sap-hardened screen mesh usually needs full replacement rather than cleaning, since sap breaks down the fibers over time. We strip it and check the frame track underneath while we're in there.

Do I need a permit for a new screen porch in Havana?

Permitting depends on the scope of the structure and runs through Leon County. We determine whether your job needs one during the site visit and handle the application if it does.

How long does a typical rescreen take compared to new construction?

A rescreen on a sound existing frame is usually a single-day job. New screen porch construction takes longer depending on roof tie-in work and framing size, and we give you a schedule once we've scoped the site.

Will you coordinate the screen porch roof with existing gutters on my house?

Yes. If your porch roof ties into or sits near an existing gutter run, we account for that during framing so runoff doesn't dump onto the porch roof or screen frame.

Screen Porches in Havana, FL

Havana sits far enough north on Highway 27 that a lot of its lots back up to open field or planted pine, not fence-to-fence subdivision. That changes what a screen porch has to hold up against out here: fewer close-in trees dropping leaf litter, but wider open exposure to wind-driven rain coming across the fields, and older farmhouse-style additions that were never built square to begin with. A screen porch on a Havana property has to work with that layout, not against it.

This page covers screen porch construction and rescreening only. If you need gutters routed around a new porch roof or fascia repaired where the porch ties into the house, those are separate jobs we also do in Havana, linked below.

What We Build

New screen porch construction — built from the ground up, including footings, framing, roof, and screen system, tied properly into the house.
Patio and deck conversions — enclosing an existing covered slab or deck, which is the most common project and usually the best value.
Screen room additions — a fully framed room with a finished ceiling, lighting, and fans, sitting somewhere between a porch and a sunroom.
Rescreening — replacing tired, torn, or pet-damaged screen in an existing enclosure, which transforms the look for a fraction of a rebuild.
Screen repair — individual panels replaced where damage is limited, rather than doing the whole enclosure.
Pool enclosure screening — larger spans with their own structural and code considerations.
Structural and frame repair — rotten posts, beams, and headers on older porches, which we handle rather than screening over.

Screen Types, and Which One You Want

Screen Porches in Havana

We build new screen enclosures and we rescreen existing porches and lanais. That includes framing a new porch off an existing patio slab or deck, setting the roof structure to tie into the main roofline, and installing screen panels in aluminum or wood frame track. On rescreens, we strip old screen and spline, check the frame for rot or rust before we re-tension, and replace any track or corner keys that have failed.

We do not do full patio cover construction as a standalone product on this page and we do not do pool cages. If your job is a screened pool enclosure with a separate structural permit scope, tell us up front so we can scope it correctly. What we build here is porch-scale screen enclosure work: walk-out screened rooms off the back or side of the house, sized to what Havana lots actually have room for.

Framing and Roof Options

What Havana homes are dealing with

A lot of the housing stock on the edges of Havana is older farmhouse and ranch construction, some of it original to when the town was still mostly tobacco and shade-cloth land, mixed with newer infill built out over the last couple decades. The older homes tend to have low-pitch gable roofs and wood-frame porches added on after the fact, which means the porch roof structure often doesn’t line up cleanly with the main roof pitch. That mismatch is something we account for when we frame a new screen porch roof, because a bad tie-in point is where water finds its way into the wall behind the porch.

Tree cover varies more here than in the closer-in Havana neighborhoods. Some Havana lots have heavy pine along a property line dropping needles and cones onto a porch roof and screen frame all season, and some are open pasture-adjacent lots with almost no canopy at all, which means more direct sun and UV breakdown on screen mesh over time. We haven’t verified whether any specific Havana subdivision runs an HOA with exterior work approval requirements, so if your property is inside one, check your covenant before we start and let us know what it requires. Grade and drainage around older Havana homes can also be uneven, since a lot of these lots were built up over decades without a formal drainage plan, and that affects where porch runoff needs to go.

The Screen Porches in Havana FL Process

How the job runs

On day one we walk the porch footprint or the existing enclosure with you and confirm the framing plan, screen type, and any tie-in points to the house roof or gutter line. For new construction, the crew sets posts and framing first, then roofs and closes in the structure before screen goes on last, since screen is the most damage-prone material on the job and it doesn’t go in until the rough work is done. For a rescreen, we pull the old material the same day we start and get new screen tensioned before we leave, weather permitting.

You need clear access to the porch area and the ability to move outdoor furniture, grills, or plants out of the work zone before we arrive. If the job requires a permit through Leon County, we handle the paperwork and inspection scheduling, but you’ll need to be reachable if the inspector has a question about access. Havana’s distance from Havana means we schedule these jobs in blocks, so expect us to confirm your start date a few days ahead rather than same-week.

Rescreening an Existing Porch

What it costs

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Why Homeowners Choose GutterHawk

Common questions

Serving Havana From Two Locations

GutterHawk works out of two Havana locations, Shamrock and North Monroe, which keeps scheduling short across the city and out into Leon County. Both teams build screen porches in Havana FL to the same standard. We cover Killearn, Killearn Lakes, Betton Hills, Midtown, Downtown, Myers Park, Maclay, Bobbin Brook, Live Oak Plantation, Timberlane, Woodgate, Foxcroft, Bull Run, Apalachee Ridge, Ox Bottom, Golden Eagle, Southwood, Buck Lake, and Havana.

Get a Porch Quote

Whether it is a rescreen or a build from scratch, the sooner it is done the more of the season you get out of it. Call GutterHawk at 850-779-1081 for screen porches in Havana FL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 How long does the screen last here?

Roughly five to ten years, depending on sun exposure and whether pets use it.

Q.2 What screen keeps out no-see-ums?

No-see-um mesh, which has a much tighter weave than standard fiberglass screen.

Q.3 Can I enclose my existing patio?

Usually yes, and it costs far less than building new since the slab and roof already exist.

Q.4 Do I need a permit?

Generally yes for new structures. We handle Leon County permitting as part of the job.

Q.5 How long does a build take?

A rescreen is a day or two. A full build is typically one to three weeks depending on scope.

Q.6 Can you add power and fans?

Yes, coordinated with a licensed electrician as part of the project.

Q.7 How much do screen porches in Havana FL cost?

Rescreening is modest. Conversions cost less than new builds. We quote itemised after a site visit.

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Getting the process started is easy! Simply fill out our quick form or call us at 850-656-4295. One of our friendly staff members will get in touch to finalize the details.

02. We Work On Your Estimate

One of our expert estimators will get to to work analyzing your job and crafting a proposal. Of course, we’re here to answer any questions you may have.

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