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Sunroom & Screened Porch Additions in Alexandria, VA

Sunrooms and screened porches built from permitting through finish, including footings, roof tie-in and new openings in the existing exterior.

Sunroom & Screened Porch Additions in Alexandria, VA by VALE CONSTRUCTION

Sunroom & Screened Porch Additions in Alexandria, VA

A sunroom or a screened porch is one of those additions that changes how you use your whole house. Suddenly there's a bright, comfortable spot to drink coffee, read, or sit through a rainy afternoon without feeling cut off from the yard. At Vale Construction, we build sunroom and screened porch additions in Alexandria, VA the way we build everything else — planned carefully up front, framed to last, and finished so it belongs with the rest of the home rather than looking tacked on.

Sunroom or screened porch?

Both are built the same way where it counts — footings, framing, a roof tied into the existing one and a connection to the house — and they differ in how enclosed the room is.

  • A sunroom is a closed-in room with windows and, when you want it, heating, cooling and insulation, so it can be used through the seasons.
  • A screened porch keeps the open air and the breeze while screening out insects and weather, usually with a ceiling fan, lighting and a stair down to the yard.

We walk through how you plan to use the space and help you choose.

Every project follows the same six steps, from the first consultation to the final walkthrough — see our process. For what sets us apart, read why homeowners choose Vale Construction.

Serving Alexandria, VA and nearby

We're based in Alexandria and work with homeowners across the city and the surrounding Northern Virginia neighborhoods — Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Seminary Hill, North Ridge and Potomac Yard among them. Many of these homes have real character and real quirks, and a sunroom or porch addition has to respect both the existing structure and the look of the street. That local experience means we know how the older housing stock in these neighborhoods tends to be built, and what the local building departments will want to see before and during construction.

If you're thinking about a sunroom or screened porch and want someone who'll give you an honest read on what's possible — not just tell you yes — we'd be glad to walk the space with you. A sunroom or screened porch addition is a larger construction project, which is exactly the kind of work we do; it's planned, built and finished by a team that stays accountable the whole way through.

Call Vale Construction at (571) 474-1920 to set up a first walkthrough and talk through what a sunroom or screened porch could look like for your home.

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What does a sunroom addition actually involve from start to finish?

More than framing a room with windows. We handle it from permitting through the finished space — pouring footings, tying the new roof into your existing one, and cutting new openings into the exterior wall. Then framing, insulation, electrical and the finish work. Because it touches the structure and the roof, we plan all of that before anything gets ordered.

Should I build a sunroom or a screened porch?

It comes down to how you want to use the space. A sunroom is enclosed with windows and can be heated and cooled, so it works in any season. A screened porch stays open to the air with screens to keep insects out, and is usually the lighter build. Both need footings, framing and a roof tie-in, and both go through permitting. We'll talk it through on the first walkthrough so you choose the one that fits.

Will a sunroom be usable year-round or just in good weather?

That depends on how it's built, and it's a decision we work through early. A true conditioned, insulated sunroom tied into your heating and cooling is comfortable in any season. A lighter three-season space costs less but has limits. We'll be straight with you about the trade-offs so you pick the version that matches how you actually plan to use it.

Do I need a permit for a sunroom addition?

Yes. A sunroom adds footings, structure and a roof tie-in, so it goes through permitting and inspections like any addition. We manage that — the drawings, the submittals and the inspections — and we've worked with the local building departments enough to know what they expect. If structural questions come up, we bring in an engineer.

How does the new sunroom connect to the rest of the house?

Through the roof, the foundation and the exterior wall. We tie the new roofline into the existing one so water drains properly, set footings sized for the structure, and cut new openings into the exterior for doors or wider access. The goal is a room that reads as part of the house, not something bolted onto the back.

Is a sunroom or screened porch something Vale Construction takes on, or is it too small a job?

It's squarely the kind of work we do. A sunroom or screened porch is a structural addition — footings, framing, roof, new openings — not a minor repair. Alfredo Esquivel walks the site himself, and we run the whole project with one schedule and one team. If you want to talk through a sunroom or screened porch, call us at (571) 474-1920.

What Our Customers Say

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  • Bobby Bryan
    ★★★★★

    I have used Vale Construction for many big home projects and they are the best in the business. Doing contemporary, modern work takes a certain skill and Vale Construction is that company. Always on time, reliable and very good at what they do!

  • Matthew Moores
    ★★★★★

    Vale construction helped build our new bathroom addition. Their team was so kind and addressed all of our concerns. We highly recommend them as they were hard workers, fair priced, and helped us achieve our goal.

  • Mark S
    ★★★★★

    Vale Construction did an outstanding job preparing our Virginia home for listing. I invested over $30,000 in a wide range of projects—full interior painting, refinishing the main‑level hardwood floors, repairing and stretching carpet upstairs, replacing doors, fixing drywall issues, touching up flooring and shower tile on the lower level, removing a doggie door and restoring both the interior wall and exterior siding, installing a dishwasher, repairing tile flooring, and updating bathroom faucet fixtures. Every part of the project was completed with excellent workmanship and zero issues. Their communication was consistent from start to finish, and they delivered everything within the expected timeline. It’s rare to find a company that can handle such a large scope of work this smoothly and professionally. Highly recommend Vale Construction for anyone needing reliable, high‑quality home renovation or prep‑for‑sale work.

  • Martin Bayr
    ★★★★★

    I would highly recommend Vale Construction. Alfredo and his team are fantastic. They are honest, make sure things are done right, and are extremely helpful. We have used his team on two houses since he was recommended by a friend. We trust them so much they have done work in our home when we were at work. He, his wife, and his team are all very nice and respectful people.

  • Biran Zhang
    ★★★★★

    I have been working with Vale for close to 20 years. They are my go-to contractor for all my home improvement needs. From as big as bathroom remodeling to as small as unclog main drain line. The customer service is great, the pricing is transparent, and the owner is honest. No doubt in my mind I will continue to work with them, highly recommended!

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