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Licensing in Florida

This trade spans two license realities in Florida. Building or replacing an aluminum screen enclosure, pool cage, or lanai structure is licensed specialty contractor work — these are engineered structures that must meet wind-load code. Rescreening an existing frame, replacing awning fabric, or fixing an awning motor is generally not a licensed trade. Verify a specialty license for structural aluminum work.

Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR / CILB aluminum specialty) for building a screen enclosure or aluminum structure · rescreen/repair unregulated

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

Pool cage rescreen: $1,200–$8,000

Lanai / patio rescreen: $1,500–$3,500

Screen repair (panels / door): $400–$1,500

New screen enclosure / pool cage: $6,000–$14,000

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