Frequently asked
questions

Yes. Any new aluminum screen enclosure or structural replacement in Collier County (and in Lee County for Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers) requires a building permit with engineered drawings. Rescreening and like-for-like repairs generally do not. We pull the permit as part of every new build.

If the frame is structurally sound, a refurbish (rescreen, repaint, new hardware and doors) is the better value. If posts are corroded through, footers have shifted, or the cage pre-dates the current wind code and you want it built to last, a replacement makes more sense. We'll inspect it and quote both.

Once the Collier or Lee County permit is issued, most residential pool cages are typically built in three to seven working days. Permitting itself usually takes two to four weeks depending on the jurisdiction and whether engineering is required. We handle the drawings, submission and inspection.

Standard 18/14 fiberglass mesh is the most economical. No-See-Um (20/20) keeps out the tiny biting midges common near the mangroves and preserves. Super Screen is a heavier polyester mesh that resists tears, pets and UV far longer. Picture-window panels give an open view without vertical bars. We carry all of them and will show you samples.

Often, yes. If the frame is straight and the footers haven't moved we can replace bent members, re-tension and rescreen. If posts are buckled or the cage was under-engineered, we'll recommend a replacement built to current code and give you both prices so you can decide with your insurer.

Yes. We rescreen and replace community pool enclosures, install aluminum balcony railings and provide engineered drawings for the association's records. We can phase the work so the pool stays open as much as possible.