THE PORCH FACTORY, LLC

What THE PORCH FACTORY, LLC does

The Porch Factory, LLC is a family-owned design-build contractor specializing in custom aluminum screen enclosures and outdoor living structures for residential homeowners on Florida's Treasure Coast. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in a 7,500 sq ft fabrication facility in Fort Pierce, Florida, the company designs, manufactures in-house, and installs pool enclosures, patio/porch enclosures, screened doors, motorized retractable screens, pergolas, pool safety railings, concrete footers and slabs, retaining walls, and glass enclosures. Engineering is tailored to Florida conditions, with pool enclosures rated to withstand 160 mph winds per state building code and backed by a 2-year warranty (versus a typical 1-year industry warranty). Proprietary products include the exclusive Dek-Flow water drainage system (registered/patented) and patented enclosure designs featuring picture-window back walls for unobstructed views. The company also offers repair/rescreening services and a $249/year Annual Maintenance Program that bundles inspection, screen replacement, cable retention, and Dek-Flow repair.

The Porch Factory operates a direct-to-consumer field-sales model, providing free on-site design consultations and quote-based pricing with a 20% deposit to begin work. Permitting, inspections, and installation are handled in-house, with quotes delivered within days and projects typically completed within weeks of permit approval. Distribution is local and SEO-driven, with 14+ dedicated landing pages targeting communities from Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie through Vero Beach, Stuart, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, and Tequesta. Leadership transitioned in 2025 as Andie Brann stepped into the Vice President & Integrator role alongside founder Jim Brann (President & Founder), branded under the 'I Know a Girl' repositioning campaign. The company holds Florida contractor license CBC 1258459 and maintains community ties via partnerships with St. Lucie County Schools and the Treasure Coast Builders Association.

Name

THE PORCH FACTORY, LLC

Legal name

The Porch Factory, LLC

Website

https://theporchfactory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Porch Factory is a family-owned Florida contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs custom aluminum screen enclosures, patios, pool cages, and outdoor living structures for residential homeowners across the Treasure Coast. It sells proprietary products like Dek-Flow drainage and operates an annual maintenance subscription program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Screen Enclosure Construction

akta.pro primary industry

Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD), Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB), Outdoor Railing, Guardrail & Balustrade Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Screen enclosure installation
• Pool cage construction
• Patio screen services
• Outdoor living spaces
• Screen repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Pierce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Screen Enclosure Installation: One-time project revenue from design, manufacturing, and installation of custom screen enclosures for pools, patios, and porches. Customers pay 20% deposit to begin project; balance upon completion. Installation timelines range from 3 days to 8 weeks depending on permit requirements.
2. Screen Repair and Rescreening Services: Repair services for pool screens, patio screens, and window screens. Includes rusted screw replacement, hinge repairs, screen cable retention, and panel replacement up to 100 square feet included in maintenance plans.
3. Annual Maintenance Program: Annual maintenance contract at $249 per year per enclosure. Includes yearly inspection, door-related repairs, screen cable replacement, Dek-Flo repairs, and one screen panel replacement up to 100 sq ft. Provides first priority service to maintenance program customers.
4. Dek-Flow Product Sales: Sale of Dek-Flow water drainage products for screen enclosures. Self-installation option at $35/unit or professional installation at $79/unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Porch Factory designs, fabricates, and installs custom screen enclosures for residential pools, patios, porches, and lanais on Florida's Treasure Coast. Operating from a 7,500 sq ft in-house manufacturing facility in Fort Pierce, the company also offers screen repair, rescreening, and an annual maintenance program, plus complementary outdoor living products such as pergolas, pool safety railings, concrete footers/slabs, retaining walls, and its proprietary Dek-Flow drainage system.

Product overview

The Porch Factory is a screen enclosure and outdoor living construction company serving Florida's Treasure Coast since 2005. The company operates from a 7,500 sq ft fabrication facility in Fort Pierce and offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered around screen enclosures for pools, patios, and porches. Core offerings include custom screen pool enclosures, screened patio/porch enclosures, screened doors, motorized retractable screens (power screens), pool safety railings, pergolas, and concrete services (footers, slabs, retaining walls). The product line extends to proprietary products like Dek-Flow drainage systems and Picture Window screen designs. Services include screen repair, rescreening, and an Annual Maintenance Program. The company also offers complementary outdoor living products including sun sails and glass enclosures. All products are designed to withstand Florida's weather conditions, with pool enclosures engineered to withstand up to 160mph wind speeds per Florida building code.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dek-Flow: A proprietary product available only at The Porch Factory that allows water to pass through deck surfaces, removing standing water from screen enclosures. Available in brown or white, priced at $35 for self-installation or $79 with professional installation.

Products and services

• Screen Pool Enclosures Custom-designed, in-house fabricated aluminum screen enclosures for residential swimming pools that protect against insects, debris, and weather while providing unobstructed views through picture window back walls. Engineered to withstand up to 160 mph wind speeds per Florida building code. For residential homeowners on the Treasure Coast.
• Screened Patio and Porch Enclosures Custom screen enclosures for patios and porches that allow residential homeowners to enjoy outdoor living spaces year-round while keeping out mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and debris. Includes lanai screens and front entry enclosures.
• Screened Doors and Motorized Retractable Screens Screened entry doors for front entries and porches, available in single or double configurations with bronze or white aluminum frames and custom sizing, plus remote-controlled motorized retractable screens providing instant privacy, sun protection, and pest control at the touch of a button. For residential homeowners.
• Pool Safety Railings Decorative pool fences and railings that comply with Florida pool safety standards, available in ornamental styles that resemble wrought iron but require no maintenance. For residential pool owners.
• Pergolas Custom-designed outdoor shade structures for patios, gardens, and backyards that provide aesthetic appeal and functional shade suited to Florida's climate. For residential homeowners.
• Patio Extensions Additions to existing patios that extend living space, often incorporating screened enclosures, concrete, or paver elements. For residential homeowners seeking expanded outdoor living areas.
• Concrete Footers Precision-engineered concrete footers that form the foundational backbone of outdoor structures, designed to withstand Florida weather conditions. For residential construction projects.
• Concrete Slabs Custom concrete slab installation for patios, driveways, and structural foundations, engineered for Florida's weather conditions. For residential construction projects.
• Retaining Walls Custom-designed retaining walls that manage soil erosion, provide landscape design flexibility, and enhance property aesthetics. For residential property owners.
• Dek-Flow Drainage System Proprietary water drainage system exclusively distributed by The Porch Factory that removes standing water from screen enclosure decks and lets users wash out their screen rooms. Available in brown or white; $35 self-installed or $79 with professional installation per unit. Designed for owners of existing screen enclosures.
• Screen Repair and Rescreening Services Repair and rescreening services for pool screens, patio screens, window screens, and pool cage repairs, including rusted screw replacement, hinge repairs, screen cable retention, pet screen upgrades, and panel replacement. For residential homeowners with existing screen enclosures.
• Annual Maintenance Program Annual maintenance contract at $249 per year per enclosure including yearly inspection, door-related repairs, screen cable replacement, Dek-Flow repair/replacement, and one screen panel replacement up to 100 sq ft. First priority service is provided to maintenance program customers. For residential homeowners with screen enclosures.
• Sun Sails Shade structures that provide sun protection for outdoor living spaces. For residential homeowners.
• Glass Enclosures Fully enclosed glass rooms that bring the outdoors inside while providing weather protection and elegance. For residential homeowners seeking a higher-end enclosed outdoor living option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Screen enclosures designed to withstand up to 160mph winds per Florida building code
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• St. Lucie County SchoolsminorOthersEducational partnership to help students learn about skilled trades. The Porch Factory participated in the 2019 Ready to Work Boot Camp, teaching students about AC, electrical work, and other skilled trades. Many students left with job offers.
• Treasure Coast Builders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership through the Skilled Trades initiative. The Porch Factory continues to work with the association to help young people appreciate and gain experience in the building industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Apollo Screens: Manufacturer and installer of retractable screen systems for patios, porches, and large openings, overlapping directly with The Porch Factory's motorized power screens and screen enclosure product lines. Targets the same residential outdoor living use case with a different mechanism (retractable vs fixed frame).
• EZ Screen: Manufacturer of DIY and professional screen panel systems for patios, porches, and outdoor enclosures. Directly comparable product category to The Porch Factory's screen enclosures, though positioned at the simpler, more price-sensitive end of the market.
• MagnaTrack Screens: Manufacturer of retractable motorized screen systems for patios and large openings, comparable to The Porch Factory's motorized power screens product line. Competes in the same residential outdoor living use case with a focus on retractable mechanisms.

Regional players

• Sunspace Texas: Regional sunroom and screen room installer operating primarily in Texas but with comparable Florida exposure, offering custom sunrooms, screen rooms, and patio enclosures. Directly comparable product mix (screen enclosures, patio rooms, sunrooms) to The Porch Factory in adjacent Sun Belt markets.

Emerging players

• Screenmobile: Franchise-based mobile screen repair and rescreening service operating across multiple US states. Directly comparable to The Porch Factory's screen repair and rescreening service line, particularly relevant as recurring/maintenance revenue overlap.
• Struxure: Manufacturer and installer of motorized louvered pergolas and outdoor shade structures, directly overlapping with The Porch Factory's pergola product line. Comparable on premium outdoor living positioning and direct-to-consumer installation model.

Broad incumbents

• Craft-Bilt Manufacturing: Established sunroom and patio room manufacturer with nationwide dealer network, offering screen rooms, three-season rooms, and patio enclosures. Comparable to The Porch Factory as a broader incumbent in the same custom outdoor enclosure category.
• Patio Enclosures (by Great Day Improvements): National sunroom and screen enclosure brand under Great Day Improvements, directly competing in custom screen rooms, pool enclosures, and patio enclosures across multiple US regions. Comparable to The Porch Factory as a larger incumbent offering the same core product category with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theporchfactory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-porch-factory-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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