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You’ve decided you want a pool enclosure. The next question is the practical one: what does this actually cost?
It’s a fair question, and it deserves more than “it depends” — even though, honestly, it does depend. Here’s a real breakdown of what drives the price up or down for Sarasota and Bradenton homeowners, so you walk into your quote already knowing what to expect.
Across Florida, pool screen enclosures generally run $12 to $25 per square foot installed. Most complete projects land somewhere between $12,000 and $30,000 or more, and a standard mid-size pool cage — around 1,500 square feet — usually falls in the $20,000 to $25,000 range once permitting, engineering, and a standard wind-load design are factored in.
Those numbers are broad industry ranges pulled from current Florida market data, not a quote for your specific pool. Your final number depends on the factors below, and the only way to get an exact figure is a free, on-site consultation — which is exactly what NB Aluminum offers.
1. Size and shape of your pool deck. The bigger the footprint, the more aluminum framing and screen material the job requires — that part is straightforward. What’s less obvious is that irregular shapes, multiple roof pitches, or a deck that wraps around a lanai cost more per square foot than a simple rectangle, because there’s more custom framing and fewer standard panel runs.
2. Screen-only vs. Elite Roofing (solid panel). A standard screen enclosure costs less per square foot than a solid-panel Elite Roofing enclosure, which trades some of that savings for full rain and UV protection. If you want a space you can use in a downpour, not just a sunny afternoon, budget toward the higher end of the range.
3. Wind zone and engineering requirements. Sarasota and Manatee Counties sit in a coastal wind zone, which means your enclosure has to be engineered to meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. Homes closer to the coast — Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria — typically need heavier-duty engineering than inland properties farther from the water, and that shows up in the final price.
4. Permitting and site conditions. Every new or modified pool enclosure in Sarasota County and Manatee County requires a building permit backed by signed and sealed engineering drawings — this isn’t optional, and it isn’t unique to any one contractor. If your existing pool deck or footers need remediation before the new structure goes up, that work gets priced in before a single piece of aluminum arrives on site.
5. Design extras. Panoramic “picture window” screening (fewer beams, unobstructed views), two-story enclosures, and custom architectural details like arched entries or decorative posts all add to material and labor costs. None of these are necessary, but they’re where a standard pool cage becomes a real design statement.
Everything above assumes you’re building a new enclosure. If your existing aluminum frame is structurally sound and it’s just the screen that’s torn, faded, or sagging, you’re not looking at a $20,000+ project — you’re looking at a rescreen, which typically runs a small fraction of new construction. A rescreen replaces the mesh panels on your current frame without touching the structure itself, so most of the cost drivers above simply don’t apply. If you’re not sure which category your project falls into, that’s worth a phone call before you start comparing quotes against the numbers in this guide.
Set the sticker price against what a pool enclosure actually does for your home and it’s an easier decision than it looks. A screened enclosure keeps leaves, pollen, and insects out of the water, which cuts down on skimming, filtration wear, and chemical costs over time. It extends how many months a year the pool is comfortable to use by cutting wind and holding in a little more warmth. And at resale, Florida buyers consistently look for a screened pool area as a standard feature in this part of the state, not a luxury add-on — homes without one can look unfinished by comparison.
None of that changes what the project costs today, but it’s the context worth having before you decide the number is too high or exactly what you expected.
Every yard, pool shape, and HOA in Sarasota and Bradenton is different, which is exactly why a price guide like this one can only get you so far. The fastest way to know what your specific project costs is a free, no-pressure quote — NB Aluminum will walk your property, talk through screen-only versus Elite Roofing, and give you a real number based on your home, not a national average.
Call NB Aluminum at 941-949-6508 for your free quote, or reach out through the contact form to get started.