Screened Porch in Murfreesboro TN: What It Costs and What Style Works Best
JB's Enclosures builds custom screened porch Murfreesboro TN homeowners love — screening existing back porches, building new attached screened porch additions, and helping homeowners figure out which approach fits their home and budget. We're a veteran-owned screened porch contractor Murfreesboro residents have relied on for over 20 years, based at 1349 Marymont Dr, and we handle permits, installation, and cleanup across the full county.
By Jeremy, Owner · Last updated June 2026
What Is a Screened Porch in Murfreesboro TN?
A screened porch is an outdoor living space attached to the home, with framed walls and a roof — typically the home's existing roofline extended — covered in screen mesh that allows air and light in while keeping insects, leaves, and debris out. Unlike a screen room, which is typically a purpose-built freestanding or attached structure with its own independent framing, a screened porch works with the home's existing architectural footprint. It's defined by the porch — the covered, partially or fully enclosed outdoor platform — that gets screened in.
In Murfreesboro, the distinction matters because a large share of the housing stock in established neighborhoods has an existing covered back porch that's a prime screening candidate. Homes in Cason Trailhead, Blackman, and the older subdivisions off Broad Street often have covered porches that just need framing and screen to become usable outdoor spaces. The screening process on an existing porch is faster, less expensive, and doesn't require the same permit scope as building a new addition from scratch.
For homes without an existing covered porch — common on newer construction and screened in porch La Vergne TN builds from the 2010s — the right project is a screened porch addition: new framing attached to the back of the house, roofline tied in, and screened from there. That's a more involved job but delivers a more finished result that reads as part of the home.
How Much Does a Screened Porch Cost in Murfreesboro TN?
Cost depends on the starting point — existing porch vs. new addition — and the roof and screen specifications. Here's how it breaks down for Rutherford County projects in 2026:
According to Homeyou's verified Nashville-area screened porch project data, the average installed cost for Middle Tennessee screen enclosure projects is approximately $9,500 — tracking closely with our Murfreesboro-area work at similar scope levels.
The biggest cost variables: whether you have an existing covered porch (yes = screen-in path; no = addition path), roof type (solid panel adds $3,000–$8,000 vs. screen-only), and screen material (standard fiberglass, solar mesh, or no-see-um fine mesh — more on that in the style section below).
Written, itemized estimates are free on every project. Call (615) 713-7902 to schedule.
Screened Porch vs Screen Room for Tennessee Homes
This is the question Murfreesboro homeowners ask us most often before booking, and it's worth a direct answer.
A screened porch uses the home's existing architecture — it's integrated with the house's roofline and footprint, typically attached to the rear or side of the home, and built at deck or patio level. It feels like an extension of the home. The design follows the home's existing style — which matters in Murfreesboro's established neighborhoods where architectural consistency affects resale.
A screen room is a purpose-built enclosure — framed independently with its own roof system, often with a flat or separate pitch rather than a home-matching gable. Screen rooms give more flexibility in placement and size, can be freestanding or attached, and are often the right choice when there's no existing porch structure to work from.
In practice, here's how we help Murfreesboro homeowners decide:
Choose a screened porch if: Your home has an existing covered porch or a roofline that extends naturally, you want the addition to look like it belongs to the house architecturally, or you're in an HOA neighborhood where design consistency is reviewed — which applies to many Murfreesboro subdivisions.
Choose a screen room if: You want a larger footprint than the existing porch allows, your home's roofline doesn't extend well for a porch tie-in, or you want the space positioned away from the main house (near a pool, for example, or on a detached patio).
For screened in porch Rutherford County TN projects specifically, we find that homeowners in older Murfreesboro neighborhoods lean toward the screened porch for aesthetic reasons, while homeowners in newer La Vergne and Smyrna developments — where porches are often smaller or absent — lean toward the screen room for flexibility.
What Screened Porch Styles Work in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro's housing stock is diverse — mid-century ranches in the neighborhoods closest to downtown, 1980s and 1990s colonials in Cason Trailhead and similar established areas, and 2000s–2010s new-traditional builds further out. The screened porch style that performs best architecturally and holds the most resale value is the one that matches the home it's attached to.
Gable-roof attached screened porch. The most compatible style for Murfreesboro's colonial and craftsman-adjacent homes. The gable roof ties directly into the home's existing ridge and reads as intentional rather than added on. This is our most common screened porch installation Murfreesboro Tennessee job type in established neighborhoods.
Hip-roof screened porch. Works well on ranch homes where the low-pitch roofline lends itself to a hip rather than gable profile. Slightly more complex to frame but provides better water runoff in Murfreesboro's heavy rain seasons.
Flat or shed-roof screened porch. The most economical roof option for porches where a roof tie-in isn't practical. Works better on contemporary or transitional-style homes than on traditional colonials. More common in newer La Vergne and subdivision builds where the home's architecture is less formal.
Wraparound screened porch. Less common but growing in Murfreesboro's craftsman and farmhouse-style properties — particularly on custom builds in the Christiana and Eagleville corridors where lot sizes allow for the extended footprint. A wraparound screened porch adds significant visual weight to the home and creates a shaded perimeter that helps with afternoon heat on west-facing exposures.
Screen material choice by exposure. For south- and west-facing porches in Murfreesboro — where Tennessee's afternoon sun is most direct from June through August — we recommend solar screen (20×20 mesh) on the roof and upper wall panels. Standard 18×16 fiberglass handles the remaining panels well. For properties in the wooded corridors near Stones River Greenway or in the Blackman area with heavier tree canopy, no-see-um mesh (20×20 fine) on lower panels addresses the gnat pressure those locations produce.
Does a Screened Porch Add Home Value in Murfreesboro?
Yes — and in Rutherford County's active real estate market, it's one of the higher-ROI outdoor living additions available. According to the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Remodeling Impact Report, screened porches and outdoor living additions consistently recover 60 to 84 percent of project cost at resale, with higher recovery rates in warm-climate markets like Middle Tennessee where outdoor living is a year-round lifestyle rather than a seasonal option.
In Murfreesboro specifically, we see screened porches listed as a feature in competitive Rutherford County listings — particularly in the Cason Trailhead, Blackman, and Siegel Road corridors where buyer expectations for finished outdoor space have increased with the county's strong growth. A home with a professionally built, permitted screened porch stands out in a market where most comparable homes have either an open deck or nothing at all.
The Rutherford County Building Codes Department adopted the 2024 International Codes effective May 2026 — which means any screened porch addition built today complies with current code, a positive disclosure item at resale that an unpermitted porch cannot provide.
Why Murfreesboro Homeowners Choose JB's Enclosures
We're local. JB's Enclosures is based in Murfreesboro and has been building outdoor living spaces in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee for over 20 years. Jeremy knows the permit process at Murfreesboro City Hall, knows which neighborhoods have HOA design review, and has built enough screened porches in this market to know which styles hold value and which ones create callback problems.
The screened porch details that most contractors skip — and that we don't:
Door hardware that actually holds up. A self-closing screen door that sags after two years isn't a screened porch; it's a mosquito problem. We use quality spring mechanisms and door sweeps on every door we install.
Bottom rail weatherstripping. The gap between the screen frame and the deck surface is how insects get in even on a "fully screened" porch. We seal it.
Permit on every job. A screened porch addition in Murfreesboro requires a permit through the City of Murfreesboro or Rutherford County Building Codes depending on the property location. We file every permit. An unpermitted screened porch surfaces as an issue at resale.
Financing available starting at $125/month for qualified customers — see financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does a screened porch cost in Murfreesboro TN?
Screening an existing covered porch in Murfreesboro runs $2,500 to $6,000. A new attached screened porch addition costs $10,000 to $28,000 depending on size and roof type. Larger or custom builds run $25,000 to $45,000+. Middle Tennessee screened porch projects average approximately $9,500 according to Homeyou project data. JB's Enclosures provides free written estimates on all screened porch Rutherford County TN work — call (615) 713-7902.
2. What is the difference between a screened porch and screen room?
A screened porch integrates with the home's existing roofline and architecture — typically built off an existing covered porch or designed to match the home's gable or hip roof profile. A screen room is a purpose-built enclosure with its own independent framing and roof system, offering more flexibility in placement and size. In Murfreesboro, screened porches are preferred in established neighborhoods for architectural consistency; screen rooms are common on newer builds where existing porch structure is limited.
3. What screened porch styles are popular in Murfreesboro TN?
The most popular screened porch styles in Murfreesboro are gable-roof attached porches (ideal for colonial and craftsman homes in Cason Trailhead and Blackman), hip-roof porches on ranch homes, and wraparound porches on farmhouse-style properties in Christiana and Eagleville. Flat or shed-roof screened porches work on contemporary builds in newer La Vergne subdivisions. Solar screen is recommended on south- and west-facing exposures to manage summer heat.
4. How long does screened porch installation take in Tennessee?
Screening an existing porch in Murfreesboro takes one to two days on-site. A new attached screened porch addition takes three to five days for framing, roofline tie-in, screening, and door installation. Total project timeline from first call to completed and permitted screened porch is typically three to five weeks, with most of that in permit processing. We submit permits immediately upon signed approval.
5. Does a screened porch add home value in Murfreesboro TN?
Yes. Screened porches recover 60 to 84 percent of project cost at resale in warm-climate markets like Middle Tennessee, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Remodeling Impact Report. In Rutherford County's competitive market — with Murfreesboro among the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee — a professionally built, permitted screened porch is a genuine listing differentiator in neighborhoods where buyers expect finished outdoor living space.
Build Your Screened Porch in Murfreesboro
Whether you're screening an existing back porch or planning a new attached screened porch addition, JB's Enclosures delivers free written estimates, upfront pricing, and permit coordination throughout Murfreesboro and Rutherford County.
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JB's Enclosures 1349 Marymont Dr Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615) 713-7902 Email: [email protected]
Serving Murfreesboro, La Vergne, Smyrna, Eagleville, Christiana, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Nashville, and all of Rutherford County, TN.
