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How much does pool enclosure / screen cage cost?

National price ranges for pool enclosure / screen cage, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Pool Enclosure / Screen Cage cost

$9,000 – $42,000

Most homeowners pay around $18,000 for pool enclosure / screen cage, or $18–$40 per sq ft of enclosure. Permit fees add $180–$700.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$9,000
Typical project$18,000
Premium / complex$42,000
per sq ft of enclosure$18 – $40
Permit fees$180 – $700
Timeline1-2 weeks of work, 4-10 weeks including engineering and permitting

What drives the price

  • Enclosure footprint and height
  • Mansard versus gable roof style
  • Screen type including no-see-um and pet screen
  • Design wind speed for the parcel
  • Existing deck footing capacity

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Pool Cage cost in Naples$11,200 – $52,100 · +24%Pool Cage cost in Miami$10,600 – $49,600 · +18%Pool Cage cost in Fort Lauderdale$10,300 – $47,900 · +14%Pool Cage cost in West Palm Beach$10,100 – $47,000 · +12%Pool Cage cost in Fort Myers$9,800 – $45,800 · +9%Pool Cage cost in Sarasota$9,700 – $45,400 · +8%Pool Cage cost in Cape Coral$9,600 – $44,900 · +7%Pool Cage cost in Venice$9,500 – $44,500 · +6%Pool Cage cost in Bradenton$9,500 – $44,100 · +5%Pool Cage cost in Tampa$9,400 – $43,700 · +4%Pool Cage cost in St. Petersburg$9,300 – $43,300 · +3%Pool Cage cost in Clearwater$9,200 – $42,800 · +2%Pool Cage cost in Orlando$9,200 – $42,800 · +2%Pool Cage cost in Port St. Lucie$9,200 – $42,800 · +2%Pool Cage cost in St. Augustine$9,000 – $42,000 · 0%Pool Cage cost in Port Charlotte$9,000 – $42,000 · 0%Pool Cage cost in Brandon$9,000 – $42,000 · 0%Pool Cage cost in Melbourne$8,900 – $41,600 · -1%Pool Cage cost in Kissimmee$8,800 – $41,200 · -2%Pool Cage cost in Daytona Beach$8,800 – $41,200 · -2%Pool Cage cost in Jacksonville$8,600 – $40,300 · -4%Pool Cage cost in Lakeland$8,600 – $39,900 · -5%Pool Cage cost in Pensacola$8,600 – $39,900 · -5%Pool Cage cost in Gainesville$8,500 – $39,500 · -6%Pool Cage cost in Tallahassee$8,400 – $39,100 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a pool cage?

Yes. Screen enclosures are engineered structures in Florida and require a building permit with signed and sealed plans plus wind-load calculations.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.