Lanai Screen Installation Cost

Do you have a front or back porch that you enjoy relaxing on, but are tired of being annoyed by mosquitoes, gnats, snakes, and flies? Well, as long as you have a covered roof already in place, we can install a screened lanai almost immediately due to the fact that these types of screen projects do not require a permit. Also, in most cases, the cost to do so is very minimal and offers full protection from most notorious pests. The solution is installing the Lanai screen.

Lanai, screened-in porch or veranda, screens may be removable. Patio and lanai screens are an excellent and cost-effective way to increase your living space and providing perfect space for spending more time outdoors doing the things you love, minus the bugs and debris. Here are also a few other reasons to screen in back or front porch beyond freedom from the bugs. Having the screen, it will provide U/V Protection on outdoor furniture. It also helps reduce heat from the sun through windows/doors. Another benefit is it can be an additional play-space for kids or pets. It also keeps the porch much cleaner and protected from airborne dirt/pollen. In the end, it also adds to resale value of a home. Plus, with additional products available it can help to protect the space against wind/rain.

Lanai Screen Installation

Lanai porches take the name from the Hawaiian island of Lanai. It is said that the design has originated from. In fact, the lanai is a familiar feature on many buildings in Lanai. An interesting note, many of the Lanais in Hawaii, including Washington Place, the historic residence of Queen Liliʻuokalani (the last monarch of Hawaii), lacked screens. Nevertheless, lanais are generally considered screened-in.

According to homewyse.com, screened-in lanai installation expects to pay between $5.97 – $7.76 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. In average, it is $1500 cost per 200 square feet of screened-in lanai installation. For the best value on screened-in lanai installation is combining related projects; get bids from several professionals; being flexible about project scheduling.

The cost estimate above it includes:

Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for project screened in lanai installation jobs.
Costs for local material/equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
Costs to prepare the worksite for screened-in lanai Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials, and components.
Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.

The cost estimate does not include:

Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by local building department for the overall project.
General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the project of screened in lanai installation. In general, add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
Sales tax on materials and supplies.