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New pool cage & replacement
When the frame itself is corroded or damaged, screen alone will not fix it.
Screen enclosure & pool screen repair. One panel, or the whole cage.
A torn panel, a screen door that will not close, screen popping out of the frame, rusted screws. We do screen enclosure repair and pool cage screen repair across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice and North Port — one panel or the whole cage — and we tell you honestly when a full pool cage rescreening makes more sense. An engineer on our team follows every repair step by step.
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1-year labor warranty plus the manufacturer’s warranty on materials
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Engineer-ledAn engineer on our team follows every job step by stepSince 2017 · Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte County
What we fix
Screen enclosure repair, part by part
Most calls are one of the seven below. We look at the cage in person, and the written quote lists every panel, door and part, so nothing is added on the day.
Torn roof & side panels
The most common repair we do. Torn bays are cut out and replaced with new screen and new spline, panel by panel, and the panels that are still tight stay.
18/14 and 20/20 screen
Phifer 18/14 fiberglass is the standard on most pool cages. 20/20 no-see-um is the tighter weave for homes on water. We bring the type you already have so the new panels match.
Screen doors
Doors that drag, will not latch or slam shut: new screen, closer, hinges and handle, or a complete new aluminum door when the frame is bent.
Kick plates & bottom panels
The low panels take the pets, the mower and the pool toys. We rescreen them, or add an aluminum kick plate where they keep getting pushed out.
Screws & fasteners
Rusted screws stain the frame and let panels loosen. We replace them with 304 stainless steel fasteners, and the quote says which ones.
Loose spline
Screen popping out of the frame is usually old, shrunken spline. New spline in the right gauge for the groove, rolled to even tension.
Gutter where the cage meets the house
Gutter guard, damaged gutter sections replaced, or a larger super gutter when the old one keeps overflowing into the cage.
Real 2H Rescreening job photos, not stock.
The decision
Patch it, or rescreen it? The mesh tells you, and it is not a close call once you know what to look for.
Patch the panel when the damage has an obvious cause — a branch, a ladder, a dog. The rest of the screen is still tight, still holds its color, and does not tear when you press it. Replacing one bay is cheaper than replacing forty.
Rescreen the cage when the screen is failing on its own. Press the mesh with your palm: if it gives more than it used to, if it has gone chalky, or if you have already patched two or three bays this year, the material is at the end of its life. Chasing panels one at a time on a cage that is going costs more than doing it once.
Tears at the splineScreen pulling away from the groove on its own — time to rescreen
Sags to the touchMesh that stretches under your palm has lost its tension for good
Third patch this yearTwo or three repairs in a season means the whole cage is due
Clean single tearObvious cause, tight screen everywhere else — one panel is enough
The screen itself
Four meshes, and when each one is worth it
All of it comes through our supplier here in Sarasota, and each carries its manufacturer’s warranty.
Phifer 18/14 fiberglass
The default, made in the USA, and the right answer for most pool cages. Eighteen by fourteen strands per inch keeps out mosquitoes and holds a clear view.
20/20 no-see-um mesh
A tighter weave for properties on water. If the midges get through your current screen at dusk, this is the fix — the trade is slightly less airflow.
Pet-resistant screen
Heavier weave that takes a dog leaning on it. Most homeowners put it only on the bottom row, where the animals are, and standard mesh above.
Perfect Screen polyester
Stronger than fiberglass and holds its shape better across wide bays. Costs more up front and lasts longer under Florida sun — worth it on large panels.
How it works
What the job actually involves
Screen repair does not need a permit when the structure is sound. Most jobs are in and out without disturbing the pool.
Step 01
We look at the frame, not just the tear
Screen sits in a spline groove. If the groove is corroded or the fastener behind it has failed, new mesh will not hold. That check is free and it happens first.
Step 02
Old screen and spline come out
Both. Reusing old spline is the most common shortcut in this trade and the reason screen pulls loose a year later.
Step 03
New mesh, rolled to tension
Screen goes in with the correct spline gauge for the groove and is rolled to even tension. Too loose it sags; too tight it tears at the corner.
Step 04
Cleanup and walkthrough
Old material leaves with us, the deck gets swept, and we walk the cage with you panel by panel before anyone signs anything.
Where we repair
Screen enclosure repair near you, from Bradenton to North Port
Same crew and the same terms in every city below: a 1-year labor warranty plus the manufacturer’s warranty on materials. We look at the cage in person and quote the repair before any work starts.
Sarasota
Our shop is here, at 1159 Sarasota Center Blvd. Pool cage repair and pool screen repair from Siesta Key and Osprey to Palmer Ranch — one torn panel or the whole cage. Pool cage repair in Sarasota →
Bradenton
Pool screen repair in Bradenton, Palmetto and Ellenton, the Manatee County side of our area. On older cages we check the spline groove first, so the new mesh actually holds. Repair in Bradenton →
Lakewood Ranch
From a single torn bay to a full rescreen. On wide panels we will tell you when Perfect Screen polyester is worth it over standard fiberglass. Repair in Lakewood Ranch →
Venice
Venice, Nokomis and the Gulf side of the county. Salt air and afternoon sun wear out the west and south faces first — those are the panels we check before quoting. Repair in Venice →
North Port
North Port and toward the Charlotte County line. We check the frame first: if the structure is sound it is a screen repair, with no permit needed.
What neighbors say
What homeowners say about our screen repairs
Real reviews from Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice homeowners, quoted as written. Read all of them on Google. See all reviews →
“From the first call to the final walkthrough, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. The enclosure looks brand new, the screens are perfectly installed, and the aluminum framing was repaired with great attention to detail.”
Isabelle B. · pool cage repair · Google review
“I needed a very small repair done and it’s hard to find people that want to just do that. These people came right out, charged a very reasonable price, and the job was perfect.”
Mona B. · single-panel repair · Google review
“Excellent customer service and workmanship. Once we got approval from our HOA and the county, they were able to get the job done in 5 days. I would highly recommend 2H Rescreening!”
Kevin V. · new pool cage · Google review
Financing
We offer financing
Prefer to pay over time rather than all at once? Prequalify for financing through Wisetack and spread the cost over monthly payments.
- Checking your options takes about a minute and will not affect your credit score.
- Projects financed up to $65,000, depending on the amount you are approved for.
- Up to 6 payment plans, with interest-free options for qualifying customers.
- No origination fees, no prepayment fees and no late fees.
All financing is subject to credit approval.
Questions
Screen enclosure repair questions
Not here? Call (941) 961-0162.
Can you replace just one panel?
Yes, and often we should. A single tear with an obvious cause, on a cage whose screen is otherwise tight, is a one-panel job. We will tell you when that is the case even though the bigger job pays us more.
My screen keeps popping out of the frame. Can you fix it?
Usually yes. Screen that pops out is almost always old spline that has shrunk in the sun, or a groove that has opened up. We take out the old spline, check the groove and roll in new spline in the right gauge, so the panel stays put.
Do you repair screen doors and kick plates?
Yes. Screen doors get new screen, a new closer, hinges or a handle, or a complete new aluminum door when the frame is bent. Bottom panels can be rescreened, or covered with an aluminum kick plate where pets and mowers keep pushing them out.
Should I use 18/14 or 20/20 screen?
Phifer 18/14 fiberglass is the standard on most pool cages and keeps out mosquitoes. 20/20 no-see-um is a tighter weave for homes on water, where midges get through at dusk; the trade is slightly less airflow. On a repair we usually match what is already on the cage.
How do I know the screen is at the end of its life?
Three signs: it tears at the spline without anything hitting it, it stretches when you press it with your palm, or you have already patched two or three bays this season. Any one of those means the material is going, not the panel.
Florida sun and salt air are what wear it out. Screen on the west and south faces always goes first.
Do I need a permit for screen repair?
Generally no. Replacing screen, spline, screws or a door on an existing, structurally sound enclosure is not permitted work. A permit becomes necessary when the frame itself is being replaced or altered — and that we pull under our own license, CRC1334065.
Will the new screen match the old panels?
On a partial repair, not exactly. New mesh is darker and tighter than screen that has been in the sun for years; the difference fades over a season but it is visible at first. If that bothers you, doing a whole side at once instead of one bay is the usual compromise.
What warranty do you give on a repair?
A 1-year labor warranty plus the manufacturer’s warranty on materials. The written terms come with every quote.
What does screen repair cost?
Every job is quoted individually. The number of panels, the mesh you choose, the height and access, and the condition of the spline grooves all move the number — which is why we look at the cage on site instead of guessing over the phone.
Projects up to $65,000 can be financed through Wisetack, subject to credit approval.
Which areas do you cover for screen repair?
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice and North Port, plus the towns around them in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County. See Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice and North Port.
How long does a repair take?
A panel or door repair is usually a single visit. A full rescreen depends on the size of the cage, and the written quote tells you what to expect.
Related
Other work we do
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Panoramic view conversion
Rescreening is the moment to remove the cross-bars cutting your view into strips.
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Motorized retractable screens
For the opening you want screened in the evening and fully open the rest of the time.
Related reading
All 40 articlesPool Cage Screen Repair or Full Rescreen?
How to tell a single torn panel from a screen that has reached the end of its life, and the point where patching costs more than rescreening the whole cage.
Read the article →How to Replace a Pool Screen Panel — Spline Size & Steps
Replace one torn panel without touching the rest of the cage: the spline gauge to match, the roller technique, and when a full rescreen is cheaper.
Read the article →Ten Signs a Pool Enclosure Needs Rescreening
Sagging panels, brittle mesh and spline creeping out of the channel are early warnings. The signs that mean rescreening, and the ones that mean frame work.
Read the article →Get started
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Office1159 Sarasota Center Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34240 -
HoursMonday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday closed
Florida contractor license
CRC1334065
Certified Residential Contractor — licensed and insured. Verify our license with the Florida DBPR at any time.