A patio enclosure on your property can be a great investment for many reasons. However, being strategic about the location of your sunroom can save you significantly. You want to pick a spot that has good sun exposure, sure, but you might find another area on your property is even more ideal.
Starting with the obvious, an area that is under an existing roof is best. You might have a patio with an overhanging roof that can easily be enclosed with three walls or less. These spaces are ideal because you do not have to pay for a roof, like an addition. An enclosed patio adds value to your house, at about half the cost of a full addition, which needs more walls.
Another option is to situate the sunroom between two existing walls. You will still need a roof, however, you will only need two structural walls. The interior might have some quirky things – such as windows that look into the window – but if you don’t have a problem with this, it’s a great way to save on the cost of the sunroom.
For an even lower-cost patio enclosure, consider going with a screen room instead. This room has no walls (that are insulated that is) and is a significantly lower cost than a four-season or three-season room. Screen rooms will protect you from bugs and the elements, and be comfortable for the nicer months of the year.
Envy Home Services is a premier sunroom contractor serving Illinois residents. See some of our past work in Shorewood, Mundelein, Oak Lawn, and Chicago, IL. For even more before and after pictures, see our Gallery for our work.
Morton Grove, IL All Season Sunroom completed in 2023. These homeowners had a deck area they wanted to enclose with an all season sunroom. We tore down the existing deck, poured fresh foundation for our wooden frame, and built custom stairs into the new addition....
Huntley, IL three season patio enclosure completed in 2022. These homeowners had a back patio area that was perfect for a sunroom addition. We removed the old patio and poured a new trench foundation. Once the concrete sets, the walls and roof frame can go up quickly....
Downers Grove, IL three season sunroom addition completed in 2022. These homeowners had an elevated deck they wanted to transform into a sunroom addition. We removed the old deck and poured a new trench for the wood foundation to sit on top of. Once the foundation is...
Carol Stream, IL patio enclosure completed in 2022. These homeowners had a back patio area they wanted to enclose for additional space for entertaining. We were hired to remove a portion of the patio, pour a new slab, and then install a new three season sunroom....
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