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Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas. (805) 869-0131
Santa Barbara's warm evenings are worth enjoying - without the insects, the wind, or that open, exposed feeling. We install aluminum-framed screen rooms built for coastal conditions, permitted properly, and ready to use in days, not months.
Screen room installation in Santa Barbara means attaching a permanent aluminum-framed enclosure to your existing patio or deck, filled with mesh screening instead of glass - most installations take two to five days once a permit is in hand and your slab is assessed.
A screen room is not a sunroom. It does not have insulation, and it is not climate-controlled - what it gives you is a defined, protected outdoor space where fresh air comes in and insects, debris, and direct wind stay out. In a city where the average temperature stays above 50 degrees even in winter, that is a more practical space than it would be in most of the country.
If you want full climate control, a patio enclosure or a full sunroom is a different product at a higher price. But if your main goal is to actually use your patio in the evening without spending the whole time swatting, a screen room solves that problem directly - and for significantly less than a full patio-to-sunroom conversion.
If you find yourself retreating indoors as soon as the evening sets in because of gnats, mosquitoes, or other flying insects, a screen room solves that problem directly. Santa Barbara's warm evenings are one of the best things about living here - a screen room lets you actually stay out there.
Santa Barbara's intense sun and salt-tinged coastal breeze are hard on outdoor cushions, rugs, and furniture. If your patio items fade faster than expected or always feel slightly dusty or gritty, an enclosure puts a protective layer between your belongings and the elements - extending the life of what you have out there.
If you already have a patio cover or pergola but find you do not use it much because it still feels too exposed - too buggy, too windy, or too open to the street - adding screening to that existing structure is often a straightforward and cost-effective upgrade. We can assess whether your existing cover is a good candidate for enclosure.
If you have a concrete patio that is rarely used, that is a strong signal the space is not working for you as-is. In Santa Barbara, where outdoor living is possible nearly every month of the year, an unused patio is an opportunity. A screen room is one of the most cost-effective ways to turn it into a room your family actually uses.
We build screen rooms on existing patios and on new concrete pads - the right starting point depends on what you have. If your current slab is solid and level, we anchor the aluminum frame directly to it and work from there. If the slab is cracked, uneven, or not thick enough to support a permanent structure, we address that first rather than build on a foundation that will cause problems later. Either way, the scope is clear before we start - no surprises after the work begins.
For homeowners who are not sure whether a screen room is the right fit, we often walk through the comparison with a patio-to-sunroom conversion side by side. And for neighbors who want something in between - screened but with more structure and weather protection - a patio enclosure is worth a look. We carry all three options and will tell you honestly which one fits your situation and your budget.
Best for homeowners with a solid concrete patio already in place - the most cost-effective path to an enclosed outdoor room, usually completed in two to four days.
Right for homes without an existing slab or where the current concrete is too deteriorated to anchor to - adds a few days and some cost, but gives you a proper foundation.
Suits homes that already have a pergola, patio cover, or other overhead structure - screening is added to the existing frame rather than building from scratch, which reduces cost and time.
For homeowners with unusual lot dimensions, multiple entry points, or specific layout requirements - we build to your space, not to a standard kit.
Most of the country treats a screen room as a spring-through-fall space. Santa Barbara is different. Average temperatures here stay comfortable even in January, and the city sees fewer than 15 inches of rain per year - most of it concentrated in a short window from November through March. That means a well-built screen room here can realistically be used 10 to 12 months out of the year. The investment goes further than it would almost anywhere else in the country. Coastal salt air is the one factor that changes the material equation. For homes within a mile or two of the water, fiberglass mesh outperforms aluminum mesh because salt air can corrode metal over time. Powder-coated aluminum frames are the standard for the same reason. The National Association of Home Builders provides guidance on outdoor structure material selection that we build around. nahb.org
A large share of Santa Barbara's mid-century homes have original concrete slabs - poured in the 1940s through 1960s - that may have shifted, cracked, or thinned over the decades. We check every slab before we quote, so you know whether your existing pad is ready or needs attention before the frame goes in. Homeowners in Carpinteria and Goleta face similar slab conditions and permit requirements - we handle both communities regularly and know what to expect from the review process in each area.
We come see your patio before we quote - no reputable contractor estimates a screen room without seeing the space. We measure the area, assess your slab, and give you a written estimate that breaks down labor, materials, and permit fees. We respond within 1 business day of your initial contact.
Once you are ready to move forward, we submit the permit application to the City of Santa Barbara on your behalf. Plan for four to six weeks of review time - we factor this into the schedule from day one so your start date is not a surprise.
The crew assembles the aluminum frame and anchors it to your slab or foundation. This is the noisiest part of the project - expect drilling and some hammering. Most frame installations are done in one to two days depending on the size of the room.
Screening panels and doors go in quickly - usually a day or less. The city inspector then visits to sign off on the permit. We walk you through the finished room before leaving and make sure you have all permit documentation in hand.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after your estimate. Once you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you.
(805) 869-0131Every project is backed by a current California contractor's license. You can look up any contractor's license and complaint history through the California Contractors State License Board at cslb.ca.gov - something every homeowner should do before signing a contract.
Santa Barbara's permit review process has a reputation for taking longer than homeowners expect. We build that time into your project schedule from day one - so you are never left waiting with a half-started project or an angry neighbor wondering why work stopped.
Salt air is genuinely hard on materials that were not designed for it. We specify powder-coated aluminum frames and fiberglass mesh on every coastal project - not because it is the most expensive option, but because it is the one that still looks good in year ten.
Many Santa Barbara homes have original mid-century concrete slabs that need attention before a frame can be anchored to them. We check every slab during the estimate visit and tell you upfront what it needs - so that cost is in your estimate, not in a phone call two days after work begins.
A proper permit, coastal-grade materials, and an honest look at your slab before the quote is written - those are the details that separate a screen room that holds up from one that needs repairs before its second rainy season. That is the standard we hold every project to.
A fully enclosed, insulated room built where your patio used to be - the right next step if you want climate control in addition to insect and weather protection.
Learn MoreMore structure and weather protection than a screen room, with glass or solid panels that can be opened - a good middle ground between a screen room and a full sunroom.
Learn MoreOur spring calendar fills up fast - call now or submit a request and we will be in touch within 1 business day to schedule your free on-site estimate.