Pool Cage & Lanai Re-Screening

Price

Based on current 2024/2025 pricing for Sarasota County (including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice), here are the base price ranges for lanai and patio screen repairs. ### **Quick Summary: What to Expect** * **Single Panel Repair:** **$50 – $150 per panel** (often with a service call minimum). * **Full Lanai Rescreen:** **$1,500 – $4,500** (depending on size/height). * **Square Footage Rate:** **$1.50 – $3.50 per sq. ft.** (installed). --- ### **1. Minor Repairs & Individual Panels** Most local companies charge a "Service Call" or "Minimum Trip Charge" because it costs them money to send a truck out even for one small hole. * **Minimum Service Fee:** **$100 – $200** * *This usually covers the first 1-2 panels or the first hour of labor.* * **Wall Panels:** **$50 – $80 per panel** * **Roof Panels:** **$80 – $150+ per panel** * *Roof panels cost more because they require walking on the cage and are larger/harder to reach.* ### **2. Full Rescreening (Complete Cage)** If your screen is over 10-15 years old, or if you have multiple rips, companies often recommend a full rescreen. Old spline (the rubber seal) becomes brittle and hard to remove, which makes spot repairs difficult. * **Small Lanai / Patio (Under 500 sq. ft.):** **$1,200 – $1,800** * **Average Pool Cage (1,500 – 2,000 sq. ft.):** **$2,400 – $3,800** * **Large / 2-Story Enclosure:** **$4,000 – $5,500+** ### **3. Factors That Increase Price** The base prices above are for **Standard 18/14 Phiferglass** (the standard charcoal mesh). Upgrading materials will increase your cost: * **Privacy Screen (Florida Glass):** Adds **~30-50%** to the cost. * *Often used on the bottom row (kickplate) to keep dirt/grass out.* * **Pet Screen (Heavy Duty):** Adds **~40-60%** to the cost. * *Thicker mesh that resists tearing from cat/dog claws.* * **No-See-Um Screen (20/20 Mesh):** Adds **~15-25%** to the cost. * *Tighter weave to keep tiny bugs out, but reduces airflow slightly.* * **Screw Replacement:** **$0.75 – $1.50 per screw**. * *If your fasteners are rusty, this is often a separate line item. A full cage screw replacement can add **$1,000+** to the job.* ### **Recommendation for Sarasota Homeowners** If you only have **1 or 2 torn panels**, expect to pay the minimum trip charge (**~$150**). If your screens are "silvering" (turning grey/white) or brittle to the touch, it is usually more cost-effective to get a quote for a **full rescreen**, as spot repairs on old screens often cause new rips nearby.
*Please note: These are base estimates. We’ll provide a finalized quote after reviewing the details of your specific project.