Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Screen In Patio
Updated: January 2014
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Screened In Patio Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade screened in patio. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $552.00 | $829.00 |
| Screened In Patio Labor Direct labor expenses to screen in patio. | 11.0 hours | $327.96 | $354.66 |
| Screened In Patio Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies typically required to screen in patio including: fasteners, load transfer hardware and connectors. | 200 square feet | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Screened In Patio Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. | $50.25 | $66.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Screen In Patio | 200 square feet | $950.21 | $1,270.41 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $4.75 | $6.35 |
Cost to Screen In Patio - 2014 Cost Calculator
The cost to Screen In Patio averages $4.75 - $6.35 per square foot in 2014. This Screened In Patio Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Screened In Patio Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Screened In Patio Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $4.75 - $6.35 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Screened In Patio Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Screen In Patio - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- 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 Patio Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Screened In Patio Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Screened In Patio Installation. 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.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Screen In Patio - References
- Manual of Standard Estimating Practice American Society of Professional Estimators, Jul 2012, Editorial Staff
- Fine Homebuilding Dream Deck Calculator Fine Homebuilding, Mar 2011, Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Building Materials Data and Reports the National Association of Home Builders, Jul 2012,
