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Pool Enclosure / Screen Cage cost in Florida

Statewide pricing, permit posture and inspection sequence for pool enclosure / screen cage in Florida. Your city or county issues the actual permit — use the local links below to confirm fees.

Verified August 2026

Pool Enclosure / Screen Cage cost in Florida

$9,400 – $43,700

Most Florida homeowners pay around $18,700, or $18.50–$41.50 per sq ft of enclosure. Permit fees typically add $205–$805.

Permit: Yes. Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Cost breakdown

Budget scope$9,400
Typical project$18,700
Premium / complex$43,700
per sq ft of enclosure$18.50 – $41.50
Permit fees$205 – $805
vs national baseline+4%
Timeline1-2 weeks of work, 4-10 weeks including engineering and permitting

What is different about pool enclosure / screen cage in Florida

One statewide code is enforced by 67 counties and 411 municipalities, and wind-borne debris, product approval and flood 50% rules change the scope of nearly every exterior project.

Owner-builder: Owner-builder exemption available on an owner-occupied home under FS 489.103(7). Pool Enclosure / Screen Cage generally requires a licensed contractor to pull the permit, even where owner-builder status is available.

Inspections

  • Footing / anchor inspection
  • Framing inspection
  • Final inspection

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

Pool Cage pricing by city

Pool Cage cost in Miami$10,600 – $49,600Pool Cage cost in Fort Lauderdale$10,300 – $47,900Pool Cage cost in West Palm Beach$10,100 – $47,000Pool Cage cost in Tampa$9,400 – $43,700Pool Cage cost in St. Petersburg$9,300 – $43,300Pool Cage cost in Clearwater$9,200 – $42,800Pool Cage cost in Orlando$9,200 – $42,800Pool Cage cost in Kissimmee$8,800 – $41,200Pool Cage cost in Jacksonville$8,600 – $40,300Pool Cage cost in St. Augustine$9,000 – $42,000Pool Cage cost in Sarasota$9,700 – $45,400Pool Cage cost in Bradenton$9,500 – $44,100

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.