Ogden is one of the denser suburban communities northeast of Wilmington, running along and off the Market Street corridor in New Hanover County. A large portion of the housing stock here was built between the 1980s and early 2000s, and many of those homes came with covered rear patios that were never screened in. Those existing covered slabs and patios are prime candidates for enclosure conversion, and it is one of the most common projects we do in Ogden. If the existing slab is in good shape and the covered structure is sound, we can often frame in screened walls and a door around what is already there, which keeps the project cost lower than starting from scratch.
Ogden's location right along Market Street means it is close to Wilmington and has easy access to Porters Neck and the areas around it. There is no travel delay or surcharge for projects here. The neighborhood's density means properties are closer together and lots are on the smaller side compared to Castle Hayne, but there is usually still enough room to work with. Bugs are present here like anywhere in the area, particularly mosquitoes in summer. We fit the right screen mesh for what you are dealing with, and we make sure enclosures are tight enough to keep the small stuff out too.
Services Available in Ogden
- Covered patio enclosure conversions to screened rooms
- New screened porch construction from grade up
- Screen framing additions around existing covered structures
- 20x20 no-see-um mesh and heavy-gauge screen options
- Screen door installation and replacement
- Re-screening of existing screened rooms
- New Hanover County permit handling
Permits in Ogden
Ogden is an unincorporated area of New Hanover County, so building permits go through New Hanover County Inspections. A permit is required for any new screened porch and also for enclosing an existing covered patio with a structural screened-in room. The distinction that sometimes surprises homeowners is that adding walls and a roof to an existing open patio counts as new construction for permit purposes, not a minor home improvement. We handle the full permit application including the site plan and structural drawings needed by NHC. Standard NHC residential permits in our experience process within two to four weeks of a complete application submission.
What to Expect
We schedule estimates in Ogden quickly since it is close to our Wilmington base. At the visit we assess the existing covered structure, check the slab condition, and measure for the enclosure or new porch design. If the existing patio cover has structural issues, we will flag those so they are not surprises later. Written quote at the end of the visit. Once approved, we submit the NHC permit, order materials, and schedule the work. Most Ogden patio enclosures run two to four days on site, while new construction porch builds take three to five days. We do a final walkthrough before collecting payment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Ogden
Page last updated: June 2026