Pools & Outdoor Living
Screen Enclosures
New screen enclosures and pool cages built to engineered, permitted plans, plus rescreening and repair of existing enclosures.
Overview
A screen enclosure turns a pool deck or patio into usable space by keeping out insects and debris. In Florida, an enclosure is a real structure: an aluminum frame that must resist wind loads, anchored to footings and connected to the house, with screen panels sized and installed so the frame performs as designed.
New enclosures are built from engineered drawings and permitted through your building department. Rescreening and repairs restore existing enclosures, and we check the frame condition at the same time. We coordinate enclosure work with pools, decks and roofing so footings, connections and drainage all work together.
Who it’s for
- Owners building a new pool or lanai who want it enclosed
- Homeowners whose screen is torn, faded or sagging and needs rescreening
- Owners replacing an old or damaged pool cage with a new design
- Properties after storm damage that need repair or rebuilding of an enclosure
- Commercial and community properties enclosing pool or amenity areas
What’s included
Typically included
- Site measurement and design coordination for the frame shape, roof style and door locations
- Engineered drawings for the enclosure, prepared for the wind-load requirements at your location
- Permit and inspection coordination for new enclosures and structural repairs
- Footings or attachment to an existing deck, and connections to the house
- Aluminum frame fabrication and installation
- Screen installation with the mesh type selected for each area
- Doors, kick plates and hardware
- Rescreening of existing enclosures, with a check of frame members, fasteners and cables
Common exclusions
- Pool deck replacement, scoped separately or as part of a pool renovation
- Roofing repairs on the house beyond the enclosure attachment
- Structural repair of an existing frame found to be deficient, which is assessed and priced after inspection
- Removal of landscaping or fixtures in the work area unless defined
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Screen enclosures are normally priced by square foot of enclosed area, adjusted for height, roof style and complexity, then confirmed as a project estimate once the engineering is complete. Rescreening is priced by the area of screen replaced and the type of screen chosen.
What changes the cost
- Enclosed area, height and roof style
- Wind-load requirements at your location
- Footing work and connection to the house
- Screen type, including privacy or solar screen
- Number of doors and any special openings
- Removal of an existing enclosure
- Access around the pool and landscaping
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Measurement and design
We measure the area and agree the frame shape, roof style, doors and screen types.
Engineering and permits
The enclosure is engineered and submitted for permit, and HOA approval if required.
Footings and preparation
Footings are installed or existing ones verified, and any old enclosure is removed.
Frame installation
The aluminum frame is fabricated and installed and connected to the house.
Screening and doors
Screen panels, doors and hardware are installed.
Inspection and handover
Final inspections are completed and the enclosure is reviewed with you.
What affects the schedule
- Engineering and permit review
- Coordination with pool and deck construction
- Aluminum fabrication and material availability
- Weather, particularly high winds during frame work
- Demand after major storms
Questions & answers
Does rescreening require a permit?
It depends on your jurisdiction and the scope. Rescreening alone often does not, but replacing frame members or rebuilding an enclosure typically does. We confirm the requirement for your project.
Why does privacy screen matter to the structure?
Denser screen catches more wind. An enclosure designed for standard screen may not be engineered for privacy screen on large panels, so the design has to account for it.
Are screen enclosures affected by salt air?
Near the coast, salt air accelerates corrosion of fasteners and some frame components. Corrosion-resistant fasteners and periodic rinsing and inspection help extend service life.
Start here
Planning screen enclosures?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.