In short: rescreening a small to mid-size Naples pool cage costs about $1,500–$3,500 as an estimate, depending on the square footage of screen, the height of the roof panels and the mesh you choose. Single torn panels can be replaced for about $60–$120 each on the roof.
Why pool cage screens fail first on the roof
A pool cage roof faces straight up into the Gulf sun for most of the day. UV breaks down the vinyl coating on fiberglass screen, so roof panels go brittle and split long before the walls do. Add oak leaves, palm fronds and summer downpours sitting on the mesh, and the roof is usually where a rescreen starts.
What a pool cage rescreen includes
- Every panel stripped, old spline pulled out of the channels and the channels cleaned.
- New mesh rolled in tight with new spline, so panels don't sag or flap in the wind.
- Super-span and roof panels handled from ladders and planks set up for the height, never from the pool deck furniture.
- Kick plates, door closer and latch checked, with worn parts priced separately.
- Clean-up: deck swept, old screen hauled away, and the pool skimmed of what fell in.
Choosing mesh for a cage over water
Most Naples cages use standard 18×14 fiberglass on the walls and roof. Homes near mangroves and preserves often go no-see-um on the walls to stop biting midges at dusk. West-facing cages benefit from solar screen on the side that bakes in the afternoon. A common mix is solar or no-see-um on the walls you sit beside and standard on the roof.
Estimated pool cage prices
| Job | Estimated price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full rescreen, small to mid-size cage | $1,500–$3,500 | Up to about 1,000 sq ft of screen |
| Larger cage, full rescreen | $3,500+ | Priced by area at $1.50–$3.50 / sq ft |
| By screen area | $1.50–$3.50 / sq ft | Standard mesh; upgrades extra |
| Single roof or high panel | $60–$120 | Each, installed |
| No-see-um upgrade | +$1,000–$1,500 | On a full cage |
Estimates only. We count panels and measure the cage on site, then price it in writing. Nothing is ordered until you approve the quote.
Before and after a storm
Torn and blown-out panels are the most common storm damage on a Naples cage. We replace blown-out panels and check the frame for loose fasteners while we are up there. If the frame itself is bent or pulled away from the house, that is structural work that may need a permit and an engineer, and we will say so up front.
Pool cage questions
How much does it cost to rescreen a pool cage in Naples?
As an estimate, a full rescreen of a small to mid-size Naples pool cage, with up to about 1,000 square feet of screen, runs about $1,500–$3,500. That works out to roughly $1.50–$3.50 per square foot, so bigger cages, mansard roofs and premium mesh run $3,500 or more.
Do you rescreen just the roof of the cage?
Yes. Roof panels take the most sun and usually fail first. We can do the roof now and the walls later, or the reverse, and price each part separately.
Will rescreening fix a bent or loose frame?
Minor fixes such as loose fasteners and worn gutters along the cage are part of a careful rescreen. A bent beam or a cage that has shifted needs structural repair first, and we will tell you if that is the case before we price the screen.
Can I keep the pool open while you work?
Mostly, yes. Expect bits of old spline and screen to fall during the roof work; we clean the deck and skim the pool before we leave each day.
Last reviewed October 8, 2026.