In Southwest Florida, a full pool cage or screen enclosure replacement typically costs $12,000–$30,000+, or roughly $12–$25 per square foot installed, depending on size, roof style, and engineering requirements. Smaller enclosures under 800 sq ft often run $6,000–$9,600; larger estates can exceed $30,000. An Open View (no-post, panoramic) design does not have to cost more than a standard enclosure — RP Built prices its Open View rebuilds at or below what many competitors charge for a standard, post-and-panel design of comparable size.
What actually drives the price
Enclosure pricing isn’t one number — it’s the sum of several independent decisions, and understanding them is the fastest way to spot a quote that’s padded or a quote that’s missing something.
- Size. This is the biggest single factor, and it scales roughly linearly with square footage — a 2,000 sq ft enclosure isn’t twice the cost of a 1,000 sq ft one, but it’s close.
- Screen mesh. Standard 18/14 mesh is the baseline. Upgrading to 20/20 No-See-Um mesh (finer weave, keeps out smaller insects) or Tuff Screen (vinyl-coated polyester, tear resistant — worth it if you have pets or are near vegetation) adds cost per panel.
- Roof style. A flat roof uses less aluminum framing and costs less than a mansard (angled) roof, which requires more structural material and more complex framing joints.
- The super gutter. This is the structural anchor point where the entire cage frame bolts into your home — not optional hardware. A 7″ super gutter (now the modern standard over the older 5″ size) runs roughly $1,500–$2,500 installed and needs to be engineered to withstand at least 140 mph winds under current code.
- Demolition. Removing an old enclosure before building the new one adds labor and disposal cost that a bare-lot install doesn’t have.
- Engineering and beam style. A standard post-and-panel frame is cheaper to engineer than a no-post panoramic design — in general. This is exactly the assumption RP Built’s Open View pricing breaks: we’ve priced a full panoramic rebuild at or below what competitors charge for the “cheaper,” post-heavy version, because we’re not treating the engineering as a premium add-on.
Typical price ranges by size
| Enclosure size | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Under 800 sq ft | $6,000 – $9,600 |
| 800 – 2,000 sq ft | $9,600 – $24,000 |
| 2,000+ sq ft (estate) | $24,000+ |
These ranges reflect the broader Florida market corridor of $12–$25 per square foot installed. Rescreening only (replacing panels on an existing, structurally sound frame) is a different, much smaller project — typically $1.50–$3.50 per square foot, or $1,500–$4,500 total.
What can push a quote higher than expected
Watch for these before signing anything: permitting delays baked into the contract timeline (not a cost, but a schedule risk that matters if you’re racing hurricane season), custom shapes or multi-level roofs that don’t match a standard footprint, and unexpected structural issues discovered when an old enclosure comes down — a reputable contractor flags this as a possibility up front rather than as a surprise change order later.
Get a real number, not a range
Ranges are useful for budgeting; they’re not a quote. The only way to know what your specific property costs is a site visit. See how an Open View compares to a standard rebuild → or get a free estimate.