Is a sunroom less expensive than a room addition?

• <div><p>Building a sunroom is usually less expensive than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-do-home-additions-cost.htm">cost of building a home addition</a>, but it depends on the type of sunroom. A four-season sunroom will cost more than a home addition because it’s basically a home addition with larger, more expensive windows. All other types of sunrooms will be more affordable than a home addition of an equivalent size because they don’t have insulation, heating, cooling, electrical connections, or plumbing.</p></div>

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Q: Is an enclosed porch considered living space?

• <div><p>An enclosed porch can be considered a living space if it meets certain criteria. For instance, it must be completely enclosed with solid walls and a roof. It should also have a heating and cooling source similar to the rest of the home. Finally, the porch should have direct access to and from the interior of your house.</p></div>

Q: What is the life span of a solarium?

• <div><p>The life span of your solarium will depend on the materials used and how much wear and tear the room experiences from the inside and from the outside due to weather. On average, you can expect your solarium to last anywhere from 10 years to 50 or more. In rare cases, such as with old estates, solariums can last over 100 years.</p></div>

Q: What is the best size for a sunroom?

• <div><p>While there is no one size that&rsquo;s considered best, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sunroom-size.htm">sunroom size</a> that&rsquo;s best for you will come down to the size of your home and how you want to use your sunroom. Smaller sunrooms under 120 square feet provide a nice semi-outdoor sitting area, medium-sized sunrooms between 120 and 200 square feet can house an outdoor dining area and a small area for additional seating, and large sunrooms over 200 square feet can serve multiple purposes and even include an outdoor kitchen. </p></div>

Q: Does a sunroom need a permit?

• <div><p>Yes, a sunroom will require a permit. You may just need a general construction permit for a screened-in porch or solarium. For a three-season room with electricity and a four-season room with electric, heating, and cooling, you&rsquo;ll need additional permits for each of the utilities, as well as a roofing permit.</p></div>

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Last update on December 04, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
I hired Ross Contracting to complete a couple of jobs for me. To change out wooden balusters to iron balusters on my staircase, to build a knee wall for my patio and to replace the screens on my patio. My first red flag was that Courtland and his crew showed up on the first day late and...
Ross Contracting & Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2025
Good pressure washing home, driveway, walkway, patio, porch, pool, basketball court, etc.
Unique Trash Can Cleaners and Pressure Washing Service LLC.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Fleming did a fantastic job doubling the size of my concrete patio. It was literally less than 1 week between the time we first spoke and when the job was done and exceeded my expectations. He explained his process, listened to my wants and suggestions, used quality products, and gave me a fair...
Fleming Concrete & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in January 2025
Power washed my stone patio and wooden decks. Wonderful job and very professional
B and R Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
He worked effectively and took all the gunk off my house and cleaned up my concrete patio
BD Power Washing, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Mr. Arnold mounted a TV and put a patio set together. He was very prompt, friendly, courteous, reasonably priced and he got the job done professionally cleaning up behind himself. I referred him to a family member the same day and he will be servicing them.
Arnold's Assembly
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Reviewed in January 2024
To fix my patio roof, I got in touch with Modification Roofing, and it turns out I made the right choice because they are the best. The official representative is courteous, and they provide excellent customer service.
Modification Roofing
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Reviewed in November 2023
Jeff, Robert, Wayne and Jeff father did a great job call my deck sunroom jeff and Robert was fun to work with Robert with excellent with every details he makes sure it was right. I would definitely recommend Jeff in his crew. Great work! Great! Details were very reasonable price
Hands Down Construction and Fencing
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very fast and professional. Very hard working guy. I would recommend him to anybody looking to get a fence or a patio added onto their house
Daveson Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
They worked in the rain. Looks great from the ground. Left debris from gutter on the ground and forgot to put patio furniture back in itâ s place. Overall good.
Leaf Home Bath
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