Hampstead stretches along US-17 north of Wilmington in Pender County, and it has become one of the more popular landing spots for families who want a little more land and a quieter pace than the city, while still being close to the coast. Proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway and Topsail Island means Hampstead residents deal with the same sand gnat and no-see-um pressure as anyone living near the coast. A screened porch with the right mesh can put your backyard back on the table for most of the year. We build for homes throughout Hampstead, from the newer subdivisions off Sloop Point Road to established neighborhoods closer to the waterway.
Pender County handles its own building permits and inspections separately from New Hanover County, so working with a contractor who knows the Pender County Building Inspections office matters. We pull Pender County permits regularly and are familiar with the current application process and inspection scheduling. If your property also sits in a neighborhood with architectural guidelines or deed restrictions, we can help you gather what is needed for that step too. Hampstead is a comfortable drive up US-17 from our Wilmington shop, and we do not charge a travel fee for estimates or project work in the area.
Services Available in Hampstead
- New screened porch construction on concrete slabs or footings
- Aluminum-framed screen rooms with insulated roof panels
- 20x20 no-see-um mesh installation for coastal gnat pressure
- Covered patio conversions to screened rooms
- Screen door installation and hardware upgrades
- Re-screening and repair of existing screened porches
- Pender County permit application handling
Permits in Hampstead
Hampstead is an unincorporated community in Pender County, so building permits are issued through the Pender County Inspections Department in Burgaw. For a standard residential screened porch, you will need a building permit and typically a zoning review. Pender County has setback requirements that vary based on your lot and zoning district, so we verify those before finalizing the design. We submit the permit application, pay the permit fees (reimbursed at project close), and coordinate inspections from foundation through final. Turnaround on Pender County permits has generally been in the two-to-four-week range for straightforward residential projects, though timelines can shift seasonally.
What to Expect
We schedule your free estimate within a few days of contact. At the visit we measure the space, assess the existing slab or grade, and go over framing and screen options. You get a written quote before we leave. After you approve the quote, we handle the Pender County permit and order materials. Most Hampstead screened porch projects take three to five days on site once the permit clears. We do a walkthrough at the end to make sure everything is tight, the screen is wrinkle-free, and the door latches properly. Final payment is due at that walkthrough.
Frequently Asked Questions - Hampstead
Page last updated: June 2026