Ladue homes and this kind of project
Our first visit for a screened porch in Ladue is spent on whether existing footings and framing can carry a roof and where second-floor windows limit the tie-in, which tells us how architect-designed houses from the 1920s to 1950s and newer estates were put together.
The housing stock here: architect-designed homes from the 1920s to 1950s, mid-century ranches and new estates on large lots.
A screened porch on an old house is designed as if it were original, with matching columns and trim.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Ladue
Wood window and trim restoration, additions designed to be indistinguishable from the original, and terraces and porches. Architectural review is thorough.
A front porch is part of the architecture of an older Ladue house, and rebuilding one means matching column profiles, railing heights and beadboard ceilings, often under historic review. Rear decks and porches have more freedom, but we still design them to suit the house.
What is included
For walkout homes in Ladue we also enclose the area beneath an existing deck, adding under-deck drainage, a finished ceiling, screens and a concrete or paver floor.
We take on screened porch work in and around lanes off Ladue, Warson and Litzsinger roads.
What we watch for
Second-floor windows on Ladue two-stories often limit where the porch roof can attach. We measure sill heights at the first visit, because that usually decides between gable and shed.
Site logistics matter: Ladue has large lots on winding private lanes, so we agree with you where framers, a roofer, an electrician and finish carpenters will park, store material and carry out debris.
Permits and approvals in Ladue
Ladue's building department is where we file for a screened porch in Ladue, and the job will see footing, framing, electrical and final inspections.
Since this work shows from outside, also plan on a thorough architectural review board. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a screened porch in Ladue generally runs three to six weeks.
Ladue sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 east past Lindbergh, a little over forty minutes in normal traffic. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.
What moves the price in Ladue
We price screened porches in Ladue from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Electrical, fans, heaters and any convertible vinyl or glass panels.
- New structure versus upgrading an existing deck.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main screened porches page. More about the area is on our Ladue page.
Screened Porches in Ladue: common questions
How long does a screened porch take in Ladue?
Three to six weeks of construction. For Ladue we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a screened porch in Ladue?
Possibly. In Ladue you may be dealing with a thorough architectural review board. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
Screened porch or sunroom?
A porch is an outdoor room without heating or cooling and costs considerably less. A four-season room is insulated, conditioned living space. Convertible panel systems sit in between.