What a pool screen enclosure does for your home
A pool enclosure — also called a pool cage or swimming pool screen enclosure — is a framed structure with screen walls and a screened roof built over your pool and pool deck. It turns the pool area into a defined, screened space that's easier to keep clean and more pleasant to use.
- Fewer bugs. Mosquitoes and other insects stay outside, so mornings and evenings by the pool are far more pleasant.
- Less debris in the pool. Leaves, palm fronds and windblown debris are kept off the water and deck, which means less cleaning.
- A true outdoor room. A screened enclosure defines the space, making it easier to furnish, light and enjoy as part of the home.
- More comfortable time outside. Screen softens direct sun on the deck while still letting breezes through.
Planning your pool cage
Every swimming pool enclosure starts with how you want to use the space and how it should look against your home. During the estimate we'll talk through the details that shape the finished enclosure:
Footprint and height
How much of the deck should be enclosed, whether to include room for seating or an outdoor kitchen, and how tall the enclosure should be relative to the roofline. Height affects both the feeling of openness inside and how the enclosure reads from the yard.
Roof style
Enclosure roofs come in different shapes, and the right one usually depends on the architecture of the house. The goal is an enclosure that looks intentional rather than added on.
Doors and access
Where you enter from the yard, side yard or lanai, and how many doors you need for everyday use, pool maintenance and landscaping. LWR also repairs screen enclosure doors and door hardware when an existing enclosure needs service — see our pool screen and door repair page.
Screen selection
Screen choices can affect visibility, privacy and how well the enclosure works for the household. LWR Screen Enclosures offers options including pet-resistant screen and privacy screen. We can review the available choices during the estimate based on how you use the pool area.
Connecting the enclosure to your home or lanai
A new enclosure has to work with what's already there: the back of the house, the doors you use to step outside, the shape of the pool deck and, in many homes, an existing covered lanai. Some homeowners screen the pool and lanai together so the whole area feels like one room. If that's what you have in mind, our lanai enclosures page covers the lanai side of the project.
Permits and HOA approval for a new pool cage
For new enclosure projects, LWR Screen Enclosures handles permitting and the HOA approval process. Requirements can vary by project and community, so we review what applies to your property during the estimate.
How a new pool cage is built
1. Free on-site visit
We look at the pool area, existing home and project goals. You can book a visit by phone or through our contact page.
2. Written estimate
You receive a written estimate describing the proposed scope.
3. Permitting and HOA
When required for the new enclosure project, LWR handles the permitting and HOA approval process.
4. Build and installation
Once the necessary project steps are in place, the new enclosure can move into construction and installation.
Project timing varies based on the scope of the enclosure, permitting or HOA review when applicable, and scheduling. We can discuss the expected project sequence during your estimate.
New pool cage or repair? How to decide
Not every enclosure problem calls for a new structure. The right option depends on the condition of the existing enclosure and your goals for the space:
- Localized repair. Torn or loose screen, or a screen door or door hardware that isn't working properly, can often be handled with pool screen repair.
- Rescreening. When the screen is worn across much of the enclosure but the structure is in good shape, rescreening may be the better fit.
- Restoration. An older cage that looks tired may benefit from pool cage restoration.
- A new enclosure. If your pool has never been screened, or you want a different layout, size or connection to the home, a new pool enclosure can make more sense.
Not sure whether your enclosure needs repair, rescreening or replacement? Call 941-239-7650 or request a free estimate.
Caring for your pool enclosure
- Address torn screen early, before the opening grows.
- Keep leaves and debris from collecting against screen areas.
- Make sure enclosure doors continue to close properly.
- Check screens and doors after significant storms.
Pool enclosures in Lakewood Ranch
Screened pools are part of everyday life in Lakewood Ranch. Many homes back up to lakes, preserves or golf courses, where a pool screen enclosure keeps insects at bay while preserving the view. Enclosures here also face strong summer sun, afternoon thunderstorms and storm season, and many neighborhoods have HOA guidelines for how an enclosure should look.
When comparing pool cage builders, ask how the company approaches the project scope, permitting, HOA requirements and written estimates. You can learn more about LWR Screen Enclosures.