Basic
$8.38 – $21 per sq ft
Treated wood framing, charcoal fiberglass screen stapled and covered with wood battens, wood screen door with spring hinge
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How Much Does Screen In Porch Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Add screens, framing and a screen door to an existing covered porch, per sq ft of porch floor area.
Screen In Porch in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $9.86 to $25 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Screen In Porch in Columbus, Ohio
$9.86 – $25
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for screen in porch.
National average: $10 – $25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.86 – $25 per sq ft
Treated framing with spline-retained charcoal fiberglass screen, low kick rail, aluminum screen door with closer
Premium
$12 – $31 per sq ft
PVC-wrapped posts and trim, spline-retained screen with pet-resistant lower panels, kick rail, aluminum door with closer
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.23 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.75 – $9.36 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.13 – $2.82 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $1.88 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Screen In Porch photo examples
Screened porch with dark framing, deck flooring and cushioned seating
Photo: LakeMartinVoice · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$11.25 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$8.75 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$3.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$2.00 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Kingstruction: Screened In Porch Cost Guide 2026, king-struction.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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