Custom Screen Enclosures in Nashville TN: Built Around Your Home, Not From a Catalog
JB's Enclosures builds custom screen enclosures Nashville homeowners design with us from the ground up — custom screened patio additions, screen porch enclosure conversions, and screened in lanai structures that fit the specific shape, slope, and architecture of your property. We're veteran-owned, based in Murfreesboro, and have been building outdoor structures across Middle Tennessee for over 20 years.
By Jeremy, Owner · Last updated July 2026
What Is a Custom Screen Enclosure?
A custom screen enclosure is a screened outdoor structure designed and built specifically for your property's footprint, roofline, and existing patio or deck — as opposed to a pre-fabricated kit sized to standard dimensions. The difference matters more than it sounds.
Most Nashville-area homes don't have a perfectly square, perfectly level patio that matches a standard screen kit's dimensions. Decks have irregular shapes. Patios sit at a slight grade. Rooflines have specific pitches that a standard attached structure won't tie into cleanly. A custom screen enclosure is designed around what your home actually has — not the other way around.
This applies to a few different structure types, all of which we build as custom work:
Custom screened patio — a screen enclosure built over an existing concrete or paver patio, matched to its exact dimensions and any irregular edges
Screen porch enclosure — converting an existing open porch into a screened space, working within the porch's existing roof and support structure
Screened in lanai — a fully screened outdoor room, often with a solid roof, built as an extension of the home's living space; the term "lanai" comes from Hawaiian and Florida residential architecture, and homeowners relocating to Nashville from those markets often use it to describe what they're looking for
Whatever term fits what you have in mind, the build process is the same: we measure your specific space, design the frame and roof structure to match, and build to fit — not to a stock size.
Custom Screen Enclosure Design Ideas for 2026
As one of the best custom screen enclosure builders in Nashville, here are our custom screen enclosure design ideas 2026 homeowners are requesting most:
Solid roof with screened walls. The most popular configuration — full rain protection from a solid aluminum or shingled roof, paired with screened walls for ventilation and bug protection. This gives you a usable outdoor room in any weather except extreme cold, without the cost of full glass enclosure.
Tongue-and-groove ceiling finish. A premium upgrade that turns the underside of the roof into a finished ceiling rather than exposed framing or a flat panel look. Popular in Brentwood and Franklin where outdoor living spaces are built to match interior finish quality.
Picture-frame screen panels. Rather than a uniform mesh wall, picture-frame screening uses larger individual panels with cleaner sightlines — less visual texture, better views through the screen, and a more modern look.
Phantom or retractable screens combined with fixed panels. For homeowners who want the option of a fully open space sometimes and a screened space other times, retractable screen sections on key walls paired with fixed screening elsewhere gives flexibility without full retractable cost throughout.
Integrated lighting and fan rough-in. Especially on the screened-in lanai configuration, pre-wiring for ceiling fans and lighting during construction avoids retrofitting later — it's far easier to run wire during the build than to add it after the ceiling is finished.
How Much Does a Custom Screen Enclosure Cost?
We don't publish cost ranges without a verified local source — every custom screen enclosure is priced based on size, roof type (open lattice, solid panel, or shingled), screen material, and finish level. This screen enclosure cost guide for homeowners gives you the variables that actually drive your number:
Size — square footage is the primary cost driver, same as any outdoor structure
Roof type — solid roofs cost more than open lattice covers but provide full weather protection
Screen material — fiberglass mesh, aluminum mesh, and no-see-um mesh all have different price points (more on this below)
Finish level — basic functional screening vs. picture-frame panels, ceiling finish, and integrated lighting
Site conditions — whether you're building over an existing patio/deck or need new concrete work
Call (615) 713-7902 for a free, written estimate scoped to your specific property and design goals.
What Is the Best Screen Material for an Enclosure?
This depends on what you're trying to keep out and how much visibility you want to preserve. Here's the comparison:
For most Nashville-area screened patio and porch projects, fiberglass mesh is the standard choice — it balances cost, visibility, and durability well. Pet screen is worth the upgrade for households with dogs that spend time on the screened structure; standard mesh tears under repeated paw contact faster than most homeowners expect.
How Long Does a Screen Enclosure Take to Install?
Most custom screen enclosures complete installation in two to four days on-site, depending on size and complexity:
Screen porch enclosure conversion (converting an existing open porch) — typically one to two days, since the structural frame already exists
Custom screened patio over an existing slab — two to three days for framing, roofing, and screening
Full screened-in lanai with solid roof and finish work — three to five days, including ceiling finish and any electrical rough-in
Total project timeline from first call to completed, inspected structure is typically three to five weeks — most of that is permit processing through Metro Nashville Codes or the relevant local jurisdiction depending on your specific address. We submit permits immediately upon signed approval.
Do I Need a Permit for a Screen Enclosure in Nashville?
Yes. Permanent screen enclosures are classified as additions and require a building permit.For properties in Rutherford County — Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and surrounding areas — permits go through the Rutherford County Building Codes Department, which adopted the 2024 International Codes in May 2026.
Tennessee requires an active contractor license through the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance for this type of construction work. JB's Enclosures is a licensed Tennessee contractor and handles all permit filing on every project — an unpermitted enclosure creates a disclosure issue at resale regardless of which county the home is in.
Does a Custom Screen Enclosure Add Value to My Nashville Home?
Generally yes, and more so when it's built as genuinely custom work rather than a generic kit installation. Here's why:
A well-designed custom screen enclosure that matches the home's architecture — proper roofline integration, finished trim, quality screen material that's held up rather than sagged — reads to buyers as a planned, integrated living space addition. A poorly fitted kit enclosure with visible gaps, mismatched roofline angles, or sagging screen reads as an afterthought.
Nashville's real estate market values outdoor living space highly, particularly in neighborhoods like Brentwood, Franklin, and Hermitage where outdoor entertaining space is a competitive feature. A screened structure that extends usable living space into spring, summer, and fall — without the mosquito and pollen issues that come with fully open patios in this region — is a genuine functional upgrade buyers notice.
The value impact depends heavily on construction quality and permit compliance. An unpermitted structure discovered during a pre-sale inspection can create problems rather than add value.
Custom Screen Enclosures Across Nashville and Middle Tennessee
JB's Enclosures builds custom screen enclosures Nashville-wide and throughout the surrounding Middle Tennessee market:
Nashville — Hermitage, Antioch, and the broader Davidson County market; mix of established neighborhoods and newer suburban construction
Brentwood and Franklin — higher-end custom builds with premium finish levels — tongue-and-groove ceilings, integrated lighting, picture-frame screening
Murfreesboro and Smyrna — our home market in Rutherford County; see our screen rooms Murfreesboro guide for additional Rutherford County-specific content
La Vergne — newer construction with consistent demand for screened patio additions
We design and build across the full Middle Tennessee region, with the same custom approach regardless of which county or city the project is in.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much do custom screen enclosures cost in Nashville?
Cost depends on size, roof type, screen material, and finish level. JB's Enclosures doesn't publish ranges without a verified local source — every project is priced individually. Call (615) 713-7902 for a free written estimate scoped to your property.
2. How long does a custom screen enclosure last?
A well-built custom screen enclosure with quality aluminum framing and properly installed screening typically lasts 20 to 30-plus years for the structure itself. Screen material has a shorter lifespan — fiberglass mesh typically needs rescreening every 8 to 12 years depending on exposure and pet activity, while aluminum mesh and pet screen last longer.
3. Do I need a permit for a screen enclosure in Nashville?
Yes. Permanent screen enclosures require a building permit. In Davidson County, this goes through Metro Nashville Codes Department. In Rutherford County, permits go through the Rutherford County Building Codes Department. JB's Enclosures handles all permit filing regardless of jurisdiction.
4. What is the best screen material for an enclosure?
Fiberglass mesh is the standard choice for most residential projects — good visibility, moderate durability, and the most economical option. Aluminum mesh and pet screen are worth the upgrade for high-traffic areas or households with dogs. No-see-um mesh is recommended for areas with significant gnat pressure, though it reduces visibility somewhat due to its finer weave.
5. Do custom screen enclosures add value to my Nashville home?
Generally yes, when built to a quality standard with proper permits. A well-integrated custom enclosure that matches the home's architecture and has held up structurally reads as a planned living space addition. Construction quality and permit compliance are the deciding factors — a poorly built or unpermitted structure can reduce rather than add value.
Get a Free Custom Screen Enclosure Estimate
Whether you're converting an existing porch in Nashville or building a full screened-in lanai with a solid roof in Brentwood, JB's Enclosures designs and builds custom to your specific space — not from a catalog.
Request a Free Estimate or call (615) 713-7902 today.
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JB's Enclosures 1349 Marymont Dr Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615) 713-7902 Email: [email protected]
Serving Nashville, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Brentwood, Franklin, Hermitage, Antioch, and all of Davidson and Rutherford County, TN.
