Which Decks Builder in Murfreesboro Adds Screen Rooms?
JB's Enclosures is a decks builder in Murfreesboro that builds the deck and the screen room together, as one project with one crew and one permit, so the screened space sits on a structure designed to carry it. We're a veteran-owned company with more than 20 years in outdoor living, and screen rooms are one of our main services.
By Jeremy Bolton, Founder and Owner · Last updated October 9, 2026
What Should You Look for in a Decks Builder in Murfreesboro?
The honest answer starts with the paperwork. In Rutherford County, Tennessee's Home Improvement license applies to residential remodeling, and it include porches among the covered work. The state's requirements for that license includes a surety bond and proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Larger projects fall under a full contractor license. You can check any builder's license on the state's verification tool before you sign, and you should.
Then look at the scope. A good builder write down the size, the materials, the footings, the railings and stairs, and what's included in the permit work. They also explain who's responsible if something has to change halfway through. Ask for the warranty terms in writing too.
The City of Murfreesboro's Permit Center lists the residential applications, including an addition and remodel application that asks for a plot plan or GIS map, and it asks applicants to allow about two weeks for processing. Build the permit time into your schedule. We pull the permits for the projects we build, so you aren't left tracking down paperwork.
What Does Custom Deck Construction in Murfreesboro Involve?
Custom deck construction in Murfreesboro starts with the ground, not the boards. Tennessee's clay-heavy soils mean footings often need to go deeper in many areas, and we size them for the loads the deck will carry. Then comes the framing, the ledger attachment to the house, the decking and the railings. Our custom decks page covers the design and planning side.
Material is the decision most people spend the most time on. The right choice depends on how much upkeep you want to do:
Decking material | Where it shines | What to weigh |
Composite (Trex, TimberTech and similar) | Low upkeep, resists moisture and insects, hidden fasteners for a clean surface | Costs more up front than wood |
Pressure-treated pine | Lower up-front investment, strong structure | Needs regular staining and sealing |
Cedar | Natural color and grain, handles weather well | Needs sealing to keep its look |
Hardwood | Dense, durable and rich in color | Heavier to build with and needs care |
If you're torn between composite and wood, our post on composite versus wood decking goes through the trade-offs. On composite builds, we use hidden fasteners that allow for expansion and contraction, and on pressure-treated builds we use corrosion-resistant hardware.
What Changes When a Deck and Screened Porch Are Built Together?
People ask whether a deck should be screened in at the same time it is built. Our answer is usually yes, if a screen room is something you want. Here's why it works better as one project.
The structure is planned once. A screen room adds posts, a roofline and extra load, so the footings and framing need to be sized for it from the start. Add it later, and you may have to open up decking you just paid for to reach the footings. One permit covers both, one crew handles both, and the materials and rooflines match instead of looking like two projects. If you're searching for a builder near me that does decks and screened porches together, ask whether the same crew builds both. It's the difference between one accountable team and a handoff.
Sometimes the timing really doesn't line up. In that case, the deck can be built to accept a screen room later, with posts and footings planned for it. We'll tell you what that involves at the estimate. For the screen side, our screen rooms in Murfreesboro page shows what we build.
Ready to plan both? Start your free quote and tell us whether the screen room is now or later.
How Does a Deck and Screen Room Project Run From Estimate to Final Walkthrough?
A project like this runs in five steps:
Free estimate. We visit, measure and talk through the deck, the screen room and how you'll use the space.
Design and materials. You choose the decking, railings and screen style, and we confirm the footing plan.
Permit. We file with the City's Permit Center and schedule the work around the approval.
Build. The crew builds the deck and, if it's part of the plan, the screen room on the same schedule.
Final walkthrough and warranty. We inspect the finished work with you and make sure it's right before we call it done.
If a financing plan would make the project easier, our financing page explains how it works.
Where Do We Build Decks Around Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro is our home base, and our crew also builds in Smyrna, La Vergne and Nolensville, plus the rest of Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee. If you're looking for the best deck builder near Murfreesboro, ask who builds the whole project and how long they've been doing it. Who builds custom decks in Murfreesboro? We do, with the same crew from the first footing to the last screen panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does a new deck cost in Murfreesboro?
It depends on the deck's size, the material, the height and footings, the railings, stairs and lighting you choose, the permit work, and whether a screen room or roof is part of it. A composite deck costs more up front than pressure-treated pine, and an elevated deck with stairs needs more than a ground-level one. We don't print a flat number, because two decks on the same street can come out very differently. After a free visit, you get a written estimate that shows what's included.
2. Do you offer free deck estimates?
Yes. Every estimate is free, and it starts with a visit to your home so we can measure and talk through what you want. You can request one online by choosing your service and picking a day and time, or by calling us.
3. Is it cheaper to screen a deck at build time than later?
Usually, because the work is shared. One permit, one crew visit and one set of footings sized for the screen room avoid repeating steps. Screening later can mean reinforcing posts or footings that weren't built for a roof, and matching materials that have already weathered. If you can't screen yet, build the deck to accept the screen room, and the later step is simpler.
4. Are you bonded and insured for residential work?
We're licensed and insured. Tennessee's Home Improvement license, which applies in Rutherford County, requires a surety bond plus liability and workers' compensation insurance, and the state's license lookup shows a builder's status. Check any contractor, including us, before you sign, and ask us for our license number and proof of insurance.
5. Do you offer financing for a deck project?
Yes. We connect you to Acorn Finance, an online lending marketplace, through the pre-qualification link on our financing page. Checking offers uses a soft credit check, you choose a lender, and the loan agreement is between you and that lender. Acorn says its lenders don't charge penalties for paying off a loan early, so read the offer before you accept it.
Ready to Plan Your Murfreesboro Deck and Screened Porch?
Start with a free estimate, and tell us whether the screen room is part of the plan now or later. We'll put the deck, the materials and the permit path in writing so you can compare it with anyone else. Request your free estimate or call (615) 713-7902.
JB's Enclosures 1349 Marymont Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615) 713-7902 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Veteran-owned, serving Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Nolensville and Middle Tennessee.
