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Three-season porches and decks in Lynnhurst (55419)
Lynnhurst's larger 1910s to 1930s homes back onto Minnehaha Creek and its parkway, where shade, damp air and mosquitoes make an enclosed porch the most-used room in summer.
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Lynnhurst at a glance
Porches built for creekside living in Lynnhurst
Lynnhurst sits just south of Lake Harriet, with Minnehaha Creek and its parkway running through the neighborhood on the way east. The homes are some of the larger ones in south Minneapolis, mostly Tudors, Colonials and Craftsman houses from the 1910s through the 1930s. Many already have an enclosed or screened porch at the back, added decades ago and often showing its age. Floors slope, sills rot, and the windows stick or leak. Owners call us to either restore that porch or replace it with a three-season room that suits the house and gets used from early spring well into the fall.
Being close to the creek affects how we build. The soil holds more moisture, so footings go to full frost depth and we keep the frame well above grade with room for air under the floor. Wood that sits in shade stays damp longer, which is why we favor composite or PVC flooring in screened rooms and treated or cedar framing with proper flashing. A three-season porch adds windows that keep wind and cold out in spring and fall, but it has no heat. A four-season room is insulated and heated like the rest of the house, so we'll talk through which fits how your family lives.
What older Lynnhurst porches and decks usually need
Porch floors sloping toward the yard
A porch floor that slopes more each year usually points to sinking piers or rotted sills below. We jack the structure, replace the bad wood, and set it on footings that won't move.
Windows that leak or won't open
Many older porches have painted-shut wood windows or failing storm panels. Replacing them with new three-season windows or screen systems makes the room usable again without changing its character.
Decks shaded by big trees
Mature trees along the parkway keep decks cool but damp, and fallen leaves pile into board gaps. Wider gaps, composite boards and a surface that's easy to sweep make fall cleanup quicker.
Trim that suits Tudors and Colonials
A porch that doesn't fit the house stands out from the street. We copy the roof pitch, trim profiles and paint colors so the new porch reads as part of the original design.
Deck services Lynnhurst homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Lynnhurst
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Three-Season Porch Building | $41,600 to $97,800 | per porch |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch |
| Four-Season Porches and Sunrooms | $68,900 to $151,700 | per room |
| Front Porch Repair and Rebuilds | $1,870 to $18,600 | per porch |
| Covered Decks and Deck Roofs | $19,400 to $61,300 | per covered area |
| Composite Deck Installation | $58 to $97 | per square foot installed |
Deck questions from Lynnhurst
Can you rebuild the old enclosed porch on my Lynnhurst home instead of tearing it off?
Often, yes. If the roof and most of the walls on your Lynnhurst porch are sound, we can replace the sills, reset or replace the piers, and level the floor. New windows and flooring finish the job. If the roof structure is rotted too, rebuilding from the footings up usually makes more sense.
Does being near Minnehaha Creek change how a Lynnhurst porch is built?
A little. Creekside soil holds more water, so we pay close attention to drainage around the footings and keep the floor framing well above grade. Shade and damp air mean we choose rot-resistant flooring and leave room for air under the floor, so a Lynnhurst porch near the creek dries out after rain.
What is the difference between a three-season porch and a four-season room in Lynnhurst?
A three-season porch has windows and screens but no heat, so in Lynnhurst it's comfortable roughly from April into October. A four-season room is insulated, heated and built like an addition, with a full foundation and an insulated roof. It costs more and takes longer, but it adds year-round living space.
Deck work in Lynnhurst? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Lynnhurst every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.