What drives the price
Priced per panel and by screen grade. The labour is working at height over a pool deck, and the roof panels - the ones that fail first under Florida sun - are the hardest to reach. Better screen (No-See-Um mesh, pet screen, Florida Glass privacy panels) adds per-panel cost but stretches the years between rescreens.
- Full cage vs individual panels
- Screen grade - standard 18/14 vs fine mesh vs pet-resistant
- Roof panels and height, which drive the labour
- Condition of the aluminum frame, anchors and fasteners
- Doors, hardware and kick plates included or not
Should you DIY this or call a professional?
Waist-height wall panels are a fair DIY job with a spline roller and patience. Roof panels are not - that is ladder-over-concrete-and-water work, and walking an aluminum cage wrong bends it. A full rescreen is pro work priced fairly enough that DIY saves less than it risks. While anyone is up there, have the fasteners inspected: rusted cage anchors are what fail in a storm, and screen is irrelevant if the cage goes.
Signs you need this repair
- Panels torn, sagging or blown out
- Screen crumbling to the touch - UV has finished it
- Mosquitoes and no-see-ums getting in
- White oxidation streaks and rusted fastener heads on the frame
- More than 8-12 years since the last rescreen
How to not get overcharged
Get the per-panel count in writing and the price split between walls and roof. Ask for the fastener and anchor inspection as part of the job, quoted separately - replacing rusted cage bolts while the crew is there costs a fraction of a separate visit. If more than a third of panels are gone, a full rescreen usually beats patching within a season or two; ask for both numbers.
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Red flags to watch for
- A lump-sum quote with no panel count
- Ignoring visibly rusted anchors to quote screen only
- Storm-chaser crews door-knocking after weather events
- No warranty on spline blowouts in the first year
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rescreen a pool enclosure?+
Rescreening a pool enclosure typically runs $1,200-$3,500 for a full cage, averaging near $2,000. Single panels run $25-$90 each installed.
Can I rescreen a pool enclosure myself, or should I hire a professional?+
Waist-height wall panels are a fair DIY job with a spline roller and patience. Roof panels are not - that is ladder-over-concrete-and-water work, and walking an aluminum cage wrong bends it. A full rescreen is pro work priced fairly enough that DIY saves less than it risks. While anyone is up there, have the fasteners inspected: rusted cage anchors are what fail in a storm, and screen is irrelevant if the cage goes.
How long does it take to rescreen a pool enclosure?+
1-2 Days for a Full Rescreen. Scheduling and parts availability can extend the overall timeline beyond the hands-on work itself.
What makes the price of this job go up or down?+
Full cage vs individual panels. Screen grade - standard 18/14 vs fine mesh vs pet-resistant. Roof panels and height, which drive the labour. Condition of the aluminum frame, anchors and fasteners. Doors, hardware and kick plates included or not.
How do I avoid being overcharged?+
Get the per-panel count in writing and the price split between walls and roof. Ask for the fastener and anchor inspection as part of the job, quoted separately - replacing rusted cage bolts while the crew is there costs a fraction of a separate visit. If more than a third of panels are gone, a full rescreen usually beats patching within a season or two; ask for both numbers.