Ramsey County
Deck and three-season porch building in Roseville (55113)
Roseville sits just north of Saint Paul in Ramsey County, and its 1950s and 1960s ramblers and split levels often have a small deck that families want to turn into a porch.
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Turning a Roseville deck into a porch you use all summer
Roseville grew fast in the 1950s and 1960s, and many homes from that era got a modest deck off the back slider sometime in the 1970s or 1980s. Those decks are often about 10 by 12 feet, which is 120 square feet, and they've reached the age where boards and railings are tired. A lot of the calls we get here aren't only about repair. Homeowners want a screened or three-season porch on that same footprint, so they can sit outside in June without fighting mosquitoes.
Converting a deck into a porch is more than adding walls. A roof adds weight and snow load, so the existing footings and framing have to be checked and are often replaced. Split-level homes add a twist, because the porch floor may sit halfway between the yard and the main level. We draw the plan, handle the permit with the city and frame the roof to tie into the house without awkward valleys. Our Como Avenue office is a short drive south, which makes follow-up visits easy.
Roseville deck and porch situations we handle
Deck footprints becoming porches
An existing deck can sometimes carry a porch, but most were never built for a roof. We check footing depth and size, then add or replace footings so the new porch carries snow load safely.
Split-level doorway heights
Split levels put the back slider at an awkward height above the yard. We match the porch floor to the door threshold and design steps down to the lawn with a landing partway.
Frost heave on shallow footings
Older decks here sometimes rest on concrete pads or short footings. Each winter they lift a little and the deck racks out of square. We replace them with footings below 42 inches or helical piers.
Upgrading to a four-season room
Some families want year-round use from the start. A four-season room needs insulation, heat and winter-rated windows, and it's permitted as an addition, so we plan it that way from day one.
Deck services Roseville homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Roseville
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 |
| Deck Replacement | $42 to $98 | per square foot including tear-off |
| Deck Footing and Post Repair | $465 to $1,290 | per footing |
| Covered Decks and Deck Roofs | $19,400 to $61,300 | per covered area |
Deck questions from Roseville
Can my 1970s Roseville deck support a screened porch roof?
Rarely without changes. Most decks from that era rest on footings sized for an open deck, not a roof carrying Minnesota snow. We check the footings, beam and joists, then usually add new footings and beams beneath the existing frame or rebuild the deck frame. You'll know the scope, along with the permit drawing, before we start.
What's the difference between a three-season and a four-season porch in Roseville?
A three-season porch has a roof, walls and windows or screens but no insulation or permanent heat, so it's comfortable from spring through fall. A four-season room is insulated and heated, works like part of the house and is permitted as an addition. Both need footings below 42 inches, and both suit ramblers well.
Who issues the deck permit for a Roseville home in Ramsey County?
For an address inside Roseville, the city's building division handles deck and porch permits, not the county. We prepare the drawings, file the permit and schedule the inspections, which usually cover the footings and final framing. If your home sits in a neighboring city, we follow that city's process instead.
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Deck work in Roseville? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Roseville every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.