Before You Buy
How Much Does Pool Cage Rescreening Cost in Tampa?
The honest answer is a range, not a number, because rescreening is priced per opening and every cage has a different opening count. But the ranges are narrow enough to be useful before you ever pick up the phone: a single-story cage in Tampa typically runs $1,100 to $2,000, and a two-story cage runs $1,900 to $3,400. Individual panels run $35 to $65 for walls and $55 to $95 for roof and gable panels. Everything past that headline number comes down to four factors, and knowing them ahead of a quote is what lets you tell a fair price from a padded one.
The four things that actually move the price
Panel count matters more than any other factor, which is why we always recommend counting your own panels before you call. Cage height is second, because anything above a single story needs ladders or staging and roughly doubles the labor on the affected panels. Mesh grade is third: standard charcoal fiberglass sits at the low end of every range, while upgraded mesh like pet-resistant polyester or no-see-um weave adds cost per square foot rather than per panel. Frame condition is fourth and the one most homeowners forget to budget for — about one cage in four needs some aluminum frame repair before new screen goes on, and that work is priced separately from the mesh.
What a Tampa rescreen actually costs, itemized
These are the numbers we actually quote, not aspirational marketing figures. Use them to sanity-check any estimate you receive.
| Item | Typical range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Single wall panel | $35 – $65 | Panel size and ladder access |
| Roof or gable panel | $55 – $95 | Height and roof pitch |
| Kick plate panel (Florida Glass) | $70 – $130 | Panel size and mounting height |
| Full cage rescreen — one story | $1,100 – $2,000 | Panel count and mesh grade |
| Full cage rescreen — two story | $1,900 – $3,400 | Staging and roof access |
| Cage door rescreen | $65 – $110 | Door size |
| Cage door replacement | $185 – $360 | Size and hardware grade |
| Pet-resistant mesh upgrade | +$1.75 – $3.25/sq ft | Applied per panel, lower rows only |
| No-see-um mesh upgrade | +$0.60 – $1.40/sq ft | Usually 2–3 walls, not all four |
| Frame fastener & hardware work | $110 – $280 | Number of failed points |
| Upright or beam replaced | $260 – $700 | Size and anchoring |
Why the cheapest quote is usually missing something
Roof and gable panels take roughly double the UV load of wall panels and are the most awkward to reach, which is exactly why they get quietly left off the cheapest bids. Read why roof screens fail before wall panels for the full mechanics. If a quote comes in noticeably below the ranges above, ask specifically whether the roof panels and the door are included, and ask for a written panel count. A number you cannot verify is not a number you can compare.
Why per-panel pricing, not per square foot
A large opening and a small one both require the same cutting, splining and tensioning labor, which is why rescreening is priced per opening rather than by area. This is also why a written panel count, not a tape measure, is the tool that makes two quotes genuinely comparable.
Getting a firm number for your cage
Ranges are useful for budgeting, but the firm price always comes from an on-site panel count, because that is the only way to see roof access, frame condition and mesh condition together. The count itself is free with no obligation, and most quotes are written and handed to you before the visit ends.
Questions
Related questions
The written price you get after the on-site panel count is the final price for the scope described. It only changes if you add scope, like a mesh upgrade or frame work you decide to include after seeing the findings.
Slightly, because a second visit has its own minimum trip cost. If you are on the fence, mention it during the panel count so it can be priced as part of the same job.
Staging and ladder work on the upper level roughly doubles labor time on those panels, and roof access is harder to reach safely. The screen material itself is not more expensive, the access is.
Routine rescreening on an existing structure typically does not require a permit in most Hillsborough and Pasco jurisdictions. Structural frame work occasionally does, and we tell you plainly if your job falls into that category before starting.
The per-panel rate is the same. What changes is scope, since storm damage often affects more panels at once and sometimes bends framing that a routine rescreen would not touch.
No minimum and no padding to justify the trip. You pay the per-panel rate whether you need one opening replaced or the whole cage rescreened.
No. Charcoal, gray and black fiberglass are priced identically. Only the mesh grade, such as pet-resistant polyester or no-see-um weave, changes the per-square-foot cost.
You can get a useful range from photos of each wall and the roof, which is often enough to decide whether to move forward. The firm number needs the on-site count because panel quantity, roof access and frame condition are the three biggest cost drivers and photos hide all three.
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