screen porch repair/replacement?

gardengal5 · 02-28-2011, 12:25 PM

Recently bought a home in the area and loved the screen porch, about 12 x 14'. Unfortunately it appears to have been built on an existing deck and lacks a proper support system. It pitches back towards the house and water runs down the siding, etc. I'm not sure if it can be remedied, and may need replacement. I am looking for an honest, experienced and reliable contractor. Any recommendations?

fpartri497 · 02-28-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gardengal5

Recently bought a home in the area and loved the screen porch, about 12 x 14'. Unfortunately it appears to have been built on an existing deck and lacks a proper support system. It pitches back towards the house and water runs down the siding, etc. I'm not sure if it can be remedied, and may need replacement. I am looking for an honest, experienced and reliable contractor. Any recommendations?

Did you not hire a home Inspector before you signed on the dotted line? If so he or she should have noted that. If you didnt shame on you.

Broken Glass · 02-28-2011, 06:01 PM

Steve @ Superior Construction has done a lot of work for us at Overlook with great results every time. I don't have his phone # handy but here is his email address. Steve@superiornh.com

DickR · 02-28-2011, 06:35 PM

Gal5, it's hard to tell from your description what the roof configuration is and thus what the problem may be. Is there a regular shingled roof over the porch, and if so, what shape is it and how does it intersect with the house. Your description of it's sloping back toward the house gives the impression that it is a flat roof that is higher away from the house than it is where it attaches. If that is the case, then there may have been a reason for it's being that way, and of course a poor design.

If it is a flat roof, also a poor design in this area, it could be that the original deck wasn't level, but higher away from the house. It also could be that the footings for support away from the house weren't deep enough, resulting in frost heaving them up and raising the whole assembly.

In any case, it sounds like you do need a pro to evaluate what you have and propose a proper solution. With more information we can speculate as to what you ought to have done, but it's only speculation without seeing it.

gardengal5 · 03-01-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fpartri497

Did you not hire a home Inspector before you signed on the dotted line? If so he or she should have noted that. If you didnt shame on you.

Of course I hired a home inspector, knew it would have to be addressed, and made my offer with that in mind.

SIKSUKR · 03-01-2011, 03:20 PM

There is no need for chastizing a member here when she asked a simple question.Yikes.

It's possible the porch footings have been pushed up through years of frost heaving and a handy contractor might very easily be able to lower it back down at minimal costs.Or maybe not but I would certainly look at that possibility first.

fpartri497 · 03-01-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gardengal5

Of course I hired a home inspector, knew it would have to be addressed, and made my offer with that in mind.

Good for you Im glad to hear that. I wish you well.

eric richard · 03-01-2011, 08:04 PM

Hi gardengal5,
My name is Eric from Eric's & Phil's Home Improvement LLC. I am more then will to looking at your porch and give you a free estimate on replacing or repair your porch.feel free to call me at (603)509-3880.

Tomt · 03-01-2011, 08:12 PM

"There is no need for chastizing a member here when she asked a simple question.Yikes."

I could not agree more, It happens over and over. People ask simple questions and get jumped on for errors in grammar, misspelled words, mistakes they may have made. I have very few posts simply because if I can't answer the question I don't I just sit back and try to learn from the people who do know the answers.

ArborTech · 03-02-2011, 08:16 AM

For honest and reliable work give Heath Caruso of Caruso Construction a call. He too lives in Laconia and is a friend of mine. His work is unsurpassed and you will find he is quick and truthful about what he does. His phone number is (cell) (603-393-6581), tell him the Courtney sent you his way. Good luck!

boo · 03-06-2011, 08:43 PM

there is a good chance there could be an easy fix to this problem, that is of course you want to fix rather than replace the porch.
I am a local contractor and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your options.

If interested please give me a call or email me (603) 393-5229 or bluemoonbuilders@msn.com, my name is Corey boucher.

I have great references and have done work for a good number of forum members over the past few years. my estimates are always free and you are under no obligation.

I look forward to speaking with you.

sky's · 03-23-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gardengal5

Recently bought a home in the area and loved the screen porch, about 12 x 14'. Unfortunately it appears to have been built on an existing deck and lacks a proper support system. It pitches back towards the house and water runs down the siding, etc. I'm not sure if it can be remedied, and may need replacement. I am looking for an honest, experienced and reliable contractor. Any recommendations?

hello garden gal my name is Shaun owner of Skys Carpentry after the brutal cold winter we just had your not the only one with this problem. we currently have a customer with a small deck and a storage building that has moved in the wrong direction over the winter and will be fixing them shorlty. sounds like you need proper cement footings inst. below the frost line and properly fastened to the new footings if you like feel free to give us a call or visit our site www.skyscarpentry.com good luck

Denny Crane · 03-23-2011, 08:44 PM

I had a number of things fixed at our home last year by Mike Pelszar of Interlakes Builders including fixing a beam in a crawl space, tearing out and replacing drywall and wet insulation in a second floor room. This was not desirable work in my opinion but he was reasonable, trustworthy, and with the amount of mess sheetrock makes I couldn't even tell work had been done. They were cleaner than I could have ever been. Payment upon completion and it doesn't get any better than that. His number is 603-344-7963 and his email last year was ilbuilders@choiceonemail.com.

02-28-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
gardengal5 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: laconia Posts: 2 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	screen porch repair/replacement? Recently bought a home in the area and loved the screen porch, about 12 x 14'. Unfortunately it appears to have been built on an existing deck and lacks a proper support system. It pitches back towards the house and water runs down the siding, etc. I'm not sure if it can be remedied, and may need replacement. I am looking for an honest, experienced and reliable contractor. Any recommendations?

03-01-2011, 03:20 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	There is no need for chastizing a member here when she asked a simple question.Yikes. It's possible the porch footings have been pushed up through years of frost heaving and a handy contractor might very easily be able to lower it back down at minimal costs.Or maybe not but I would certainly look at that possibility first. __________________ SIKSUKR

03-01-2011, 08:04 PM	#8
eric richard Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: center barnstead Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	screen porch repair/replacement Hi gardengal5, My name is Eric from Eric's & Phil's Home Improvement LLC. I am more then will to looking at your porch and give you a free estimate on replacing or repair your porch.feel free to call me at (603)509-3880.

03-02-2011, 08:16 AM	#10
ArborTech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 35 Times in 11 Posts	Great Local Contractor For honest and reliable work give Heath Caruso of Caruso Construction a call. He too lives in Laconia and is a friend of mine. His work is unsurpassed and you will find he is quick and truthful about what he does. His phone number is (cell) (603-393-6581), tell him the Courtney sent you his way. Good luck!

03-06-2011, 08:43 PM	#11
boo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	porch repair there is a good chance there could be an easy fix to this problem, that is of course you want to fix rather than replace the porch. I am a local contractor and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your options. If interested please give me a call or email me (603) 393-5229 or bluemoonbuilders@msn.com, my name is Corey boucher. I have great references and have done work for a good number of forum members over the past few years. my estimates are always free and you are under no obligation. I look forward to speaking with you.

02-28-2011, 06:01 PM	#3
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 163 Thanks: 325 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Steve @ Superior Construction has done a lot of work for us at Overlook with great results every time. I don't have his phone # handy but here is his email address. Steve@superiornh.com

02-28-2011, 06:35 PM	#4
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 738 Thanks: 4 Thanked 256 Times in 168 Posts	Gal5, it's hard to tell from your description what the roof configuration is and thus what the problem may be. Is there a regular shingled roof over the porch, and if so, what shape is it and how does it intersect with the house. Your description of it's sloping back toward the house gives the impression that it is a flat roof that is higher away from the house than it is where it attaches. If that is the case, then there may have been a reason for it's being that way, and of course a poor design. If it is a flat roof, also a poor design in this area, it could be that the original deck wasn't level, but higher away from the house. It also could be that the footings for support away from the house weren't deep enough, resulting in frost heaving them up and raising the whole assembly. In any case, it sounds like you do need a pro to evaluate what you have and propose a proper solution. With more information we can speculate as to what you ought to have done, but it's only speculation without seeing it.

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03-23-2011, 08:44 PM	#13
Denny Crane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 98 Thanks: 28 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts	Great Local Contractor I had a number of things fixed at our home last year by Mike Pelszar of Interlakes Builders including fixing a beam in a crawl space, tearing out and replacing drywall and wet insulation in a second floor room. This was not desirable work in my opinion but he was reasonable, trustworthy, and with the amount of mess sheetrock makes I couldn't even tell work had been done. They were cleaner than I could have ever been. Payment upon completion and it doesn't get any better than that. His number is 603-344-7963 and his email last year was ilbuilders@choiceonemail.com.