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Sarasota · Siesta Key · Palmer Ranch

Lanai & Pool Cage Screen Repair in Sarasota, FL

Torn panels, storm damage, pet claw holes, and full pool cage re-screens across Sarasota. Same-week scheduling from Palmer Ranch and Gulf Gate out to Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Fruitville — with the mesh grade tuned to how close you are to the water.

941-928-1485

Right mesh for the location

18x14 inland, 20x20 no-see-um near the beach, Florida Glass privacy strips along HOA-facing sides.

Fully insured

Covered for pool cages, lanais, and HOA properties across Sarasota — COI on request before we start.

Patched this week

Single panels usually within 48–72 hours across Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, and Siesta Key.

What we re-screen in Sarasota

Pool cages, lanais, and screened porches — panel-by-panel repair or full re-screens. Frame damage gets referred to a licensed aluminum contractor; we handle everything mesh, spline, door hardware, and privacy panels.

Before and after re-screening a torn lanai panel in Sarasota, FL
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Single-Panel Rescreens

Sarasota's sun and salt make screen mesh brittle after 7–10 years, and one storm tear turns into three by next week. We remove the old mesh and spline, clean the aluminum channel, roll fresh mesh with new spline sized to the channel, and trim clean. Panel disappears back into the cage — no visible seams or wavy sags.

  • Fiberglass 18x14 or no-see-um 20x20 mesh
  • Fresh spline sized to your channel
  • Clean trim, no wavy sag
  • Matched to existing panels — no mismatched sheen
Before and after full pool cage re-screen after storm damage in Sarasota, FL
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Storm Damage & Full Re-Screens

After tropical storms and hurricanes, half a pool cage's panels can be shredded in one night. We inspect the whole cage first — mesh, spline, screws, kick-plates — then re-screen top to bottom in one visit. We'll flag any bent uprights or damaged fasteners for the structural crew but usually we can complete the mesh work in a day or two on most Sarasota cages.

  • Full-cage re-screens after storms
  • Frame inspection and structural referrals when needed
  • Kick-plate and Florida Glass privacy strip options
  • Panel-by-panel quotes for partial damage
Before and after lanai screen door repair with new rollers and mesh in Sarasota, FL
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Screen Door & Hardware Repair

Sarasota screen doors take the most abuse in the whole cage — kids, dogs, wind slams. We re-screen the door, replace bent rollers, worn latches, and torn spline, or install a fresh door if the frame is corroded past repair. Pet-resistant mesh available on request for households with clawing dogs.

  • Swing and sliding screen doors
  • Roller, latch, and closer replacement
  • Pet-resistant mesh option
  • Full door swap when frames are past repair

Service areas across Sarasota County

Based in Venice and serving homes from Sarasota down to Englewood. If you're inside Sarasota County, we'll be there.

Palmer Ranch

Two-story pool cages with tall panels — full re-screens and storm-tear patches.

Siesta Key

Beachfront cages taking daily salt hits — no-see-um 20x20 mesh and pet-resistant lower panels.

Gulf Gate & Southside

Original 1970s–80s screen rooms with brittle mesh past their service life.

Lakewood Ranch

Newer HOA communities — Florida Glass privacy strips and clean spline-line work.

Fruitville & East Sarasota

Family pool cages with pet claw damage on doors and lower panels.

Osprey & Nokomis

Intracoastal-side lanais — full storm rescreens after tropical storm season.

Why Sarasota screen enclosures need more attention

Sarasota's mix of intense UV, daily thunderstorms, and salt in the air is brutal on screen mesh. Standard fiberglass mesh lasts 7–10 years inland and 4–6 years on Siesta Key or Longboat. Once it starts to sag or dry-rot, one torn panel usually means most of the cage is due — we'll be straight about which panels can wait and which are one storm away from failure.

Pool cage doors take more abuse than any other panel — you slam them, the wind slams them, kids and dogs push through the mesh. Roller and latch wear is the #1 reason a Sarasota screen door stops closing properly. We swap rollers and latches on the same visit as a mesh repair, no separate trip.

On the beaches we always upsell to no-see-um 20x20 mesh and Florida Glass privacy strips along the lower panels. It costs a little more up front but lasts noticeably longer against salt spray and keeps sand and no-see-ums out of the pool deck — which is the whole reason you have a cage.

Frequently asked

Questions Venice homeowners ask us

Straight answers — the same ones we give over the phone before a job goes on the calendar.

How much does pool cage rescreening cost in Sarasota?
Single-panel re-screens in Sarasota typically run $135–$185 per panel depending on size, height, and screen type. Full pool cage re-screens are quoted on-site — most Sarasota and Palmer Ranch cages land between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on square footage and mesh grade.
What screen mesh do you use on Sarasota lanais?
Standard 18x14 fiberglass on most inland lanais, no-see-um 20x20 mesh near the water (Siesta Key, Lido, Longboat), and Florida Glass privacy panels along the lower 30" of pool cages that face neighbors. Pet-resistant mesh available for screen doors that get clawed.
How fast can you get out for a torn panel in Sarasota?
Single torn panels in Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, and Gulf Gate are usually done within 48–72 hours. After tropical storms we run a wait list — call early and we'll book you into the first opening after triage.
Do you replace screen doors on Sarasota pool cages?
Yes — swing doors and sliding screen doors. We re-screen the existing frame, replace bent rollers, worn-out latches, and torn spline. If the frame is bent or corroded past repair, we install a new door.
Can you patch storm damage to my Sarasota pool cage?
Yes. If the aluminum frame is intact we re-screen the affected panels. If a beam or upright is bent, that's structural — we'll be straight with you and refer a licensed aluminum contractor for the frame, then re-screen once they're finished.
How much does lanai or pool cage screen repair cost in Venice?
Single-panel screen replacement is typically $45–$85 per panel depending on size and access. Full pool cage re-screen (every panel replaced) usually runs $1,400–$2,800 depending on cage size. Door screen rebuilds and Phifer Super Screen upgrades are quoted on the spot after a quick walk.
What screen mesh holds up best to Florida sun and pets?
We default to Phifer Super Screen for re-screens — it's 3x stronger than standard fiberglass, UV-stabilized, and rated 10+ years in Gulf Coast conditions. For pet areas (dogs jumping the bottom panel) we install Phifer PetScreen on the lower 36 inches. Standard fiberglass mesh is fine on protected interior panels.
Can you repair my pool cage after a Florida storm?
Yes — wind-blown branch damage, torn panels from flying debris, popped spline, and bent screws all get handled. For structural damage to the aluminum frame itself (bent uprights, separated beams) we'll refer you to a licensed cage builder; we focus on screen, spline, and hardware.
Do you re-screen sliding screen doors and entry door screens?
Yes — sliding screen door re-screen, new rollers, track straightening, and frame rebuild. Most slider repairs are 60–90 minutes on site and the door rolls like new. Phifer Super Screen on a slider is well worth the small upcharge in any household with pets or kids.
How fast can you start a job in Venice?
Most Venice and South Venice jobs go on the calendar same-day or next-day. Sarasota and Englewood typically schedule within 48 hours. If it's an emergency — active leak, broken exterior door, storm damage — call directly and we'll try to fit you in the same day.
Do you give estimates over the phone or do I need to schedule a visit?
For most repairs we give an honest ballpark over the phone in under five minutes — you describe what's going on and we tell you a price range based on what we typically see. For larger projects (full repaints, multiple-room work, deck rebuilds) we'll come out and walk it with you. Phone estimates are always free; on-site estimates are free for projects we end up booking.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — fully insured for residential and HOA work across Sarasota County. Florida doesn't require a handyman license for repair work under specific thresholds, but we carry general liability and we're happy to send our certificate of insurance to your HOA or condo board before we start.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, and all major credit cards. No deposit required on small jobs — we invoice when the work is done and you're happy with it. Larger projects with material purchases may require a materials deposit, which we'll discuss up front.
Do you stand behind your work?
Every repair comes with a one-year workmanship warranty. If something we fixed comes back within twelve months, we come back and make it right — no callback fee, no excuses. That's the whole reason we're called Fix It Once.
Can I bundle multiple small fixes into one visit?
Yes — and you should. Most of our Venice customers save a trip charge by stacking a punch list: a sticking door, a wobbly fan, a leaky hose bib, a wall patch, a new mailbox. One trip, one invoice, the whole list done.
Do you work inside Sarasota HOAs and gated communities?
Yes — we work inside Prestancia, Stoneybrook, Deer Creek, The Founders Club, Esplanade, Country Club East, and most of the gated Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch communities. We keep approved paint codes, mailbox specs, and trim profiles on file, and we'll send our certificate of insurance to your board before the first visit.
Can you handle condo work in downtown Sarasota or on the keys?
Often — downtown high-rises and condos on Lido, Siesta, and Bird Key are regulars for us. We schedule around association quiet hours, use elevator pads and floor protection in hallways, and provide a COI to the building management before we start.
How fast can you get to Lakewood Ranch or Palmer Ranch?
Most Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch jobs land on the calendar within 48 hours. Warranty-period punch lists on new builds and HOA-spec exterior fixes are something we book every week, so we're usually in the area already.
What's different about working on Siesta Key and Lido Key homes?
Salt air is relentless — hinges, locks, exterior light fixtures, hose bibs, and screen frames corrode 3–4x faster than they would inland. We stock stainless and marine-rated hardware, use 100% silicone in wet areas, and seal exterior trim with 50-year urethane caulk so the fix actually lasts on the Gulf side.

Sarasota neighborhoods we cover

Lanai Screen Repair in Sarasota, FL across every corner of Sarasota, FL

From the downtown bayfront and Siesta Key out to Lakewood Ranch and Palmer Ranch, here are the Sarasota neighborhoods we cover most weeks — with the quirks we plan around on every job.

Downtown & Bayfront

34236

High-rise condos and Burns Court bungalows along Main Street and the bayfront. Tight elevator access, association quiet hours, and salt-air hardware are the planning details on every job here.

Siesta Key

34242

Gulf-side homes and stilt cottages off Midnight Pass. Salt-rot on exterior trim, blown lanai screens, and corroded door hardware are the calls we get every week — we stock stainless and marine-rated replacements.

Lakewood Ranch

34202 / 34211

Newer master-planned communities — Country Club, Greenbrook, Esplanade. Most work is builder warranty punch-list, ceiling fan installs, TV mounts, and HOA-spec exterior touch-ups.

Palmer Ranch

34238

Gated golf communities (Prestancia, Stoneybrook, Deer Creek) with strict HOA paint and material specs. We keep approved color codes and mailbox specs on file so jobs pass association inspection the first time.

Gulf Gate & Southside Village

34231 / 34239

Walkable mid-century homes and remodeled bungalows. Smaller footprints, original plaster, mature oaks dropping debris in gutters, and a lot of interior trim and door tune-up work.

Lido Key & St. Armands

34236

Bayfront and Gulf-front homes where salt air eats hinges, locks, and exterior caulk in 18 months. Re-caulking, hardware swaps, and lanai screen work dominate the call sheet.

Recent Sarasota projects

What this month looked like in Sarasota

A sample of the actual jobs we knocked out around Sarasota recently — the kind of work most homeowners around here need at one point or another.

Prestancia, Palmer Ranch

Tile-roof soft wash before HOA inspection

Pulled black gloeocapsa streaks off a barrel-tile roof with roof-rated cleaning solution and a gentle rinse. Cleared the HOA letter without putting a single PSI on the tile.

Lido Key

Salt-air door hardware swap

Replaced corroded brass hinges, deadbolt, and threshold on a Gulf-facing front door with marine-grade stainless. Door swings true and seals tight for the first time in years.

Esplanade, Lakewood Ranch

Builder warranty punch-list

Patched two corner-bead cracks, re-hung a dragging interior door, and color-matched the builder Sherwin Williams white so the touch-up vanished into the wall.

Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch

Paver lanai and pool cage soft wash

Surface-cleaned 900 sq ft of travertine pavers without etching the sealer, soft-washed the screen cage frame, and rinsed mildew off the lanai ceiling. Whole deck back to new in a day.

Gulf Gate

Rotted fascia behind a clogged gutter

Cut out 20 ft of soft fascia, swapped to PVC trim, re-secured the drip edge, and painted to match. No more rot growing back behind the gutter line.

Downtown Sarasota

Downtown condo bathroom re-caulk

Stripped failed painted-over caulk in a Main Street high-rise, cleaned the joints down to substrate, and laid fresh 100% silicone. Booked during association quiet hours so neighbors never heard a thing.

Book your Sarasota lanai rescreen

Call 941-928-1485 — single panels, storm damage, and full pool cage re-screens across Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, and Siesta Key.

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