NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · public county data, not a national estimate
Rescreening a pool cage after a hurricane in Florida is common storm cleanup — winds shred the screen panels — and demand spikes, so check the frame for damage and be wary of storm-chaser crews.
Handle it soon — these get more expensive with time.
Common causes:
• Hurricane winds tearing the screen
• Flying debris puncturing the mesh
• Brittle older screen failing first
• Possible frame or hardware damage in strong storms
• Storm-chaser crews demanding large cash upfront
• Rescreening over bent or damaged frame sections
• No documentation if filing an insurance claim
• Building or replacing a screen enclosure or pool cage is licensed specialty structural work — verify the license and permit; a simple rescreen of an existing frame is not
How soon can I rescreen a pool cage after a storm?
Rescreening itself is quick once a crew is available, but demand spikes after a hurricane, so there may be a wait. Screen-only damage is a straightforward rescreen; first, though, have the aluminum frame checked, since strong winds can bend or loosen the structure. Rescreening over a damaged frame just hides a bigger problem.
How do I avoid getting scammed on post-storm pool cage repairs?
Be wary of crews that appear right after a storm pressuring for large cash upfront. Get the scope in writing, confirm insurance, and don't pay everything before the work. If you're filing a claim, photograph the damage first. The after-storm rush is when uninsured, fly-by-night operators show up, so a little diligence pays off.
Pool cage rescreen: $1,200–$8,000 (typical ~$3,000)
By enclosure size and screen type; a two-story cage needing scaffolding costs more. Rescreening an existing frame is not licensed structural work.
Curated Florida 2026 estimate — installed cost for a typical FL single-family home, not a bid.
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.
Different scopes here carry different permit and license needs — ask who holds which before work starts.
Basis: FL Stat. 489 (DBPR / CILB aluminum specialty) for building a screen enclosure or aluminum structure · rescreen/repair unregulated.
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Covered: Lee · Pinellas · Sarasota · Charlotte · Hillsborough · Manatee | As of 2026-07-15 | Local numbers appear only when the sample is large enough to protect privacy.