Pool Cage Restoration & Screen Replacement in Stuart, FL

Martin County pool cages take a beating. UV degrades fiberglass mesh into a brittle, faded material that tears in the next windstorm. Salt air corrodes aluminum frames on canal-front and beach-side lots. Every hurricane season leaves panels torn and frames bent. At some point, a full restoration makes more sense than another patch. If the frame is structurally sound, a teardown is rarely needed — restoration brings the cage back to like-new condition.

Common Problems

Torn or missing screen panels are the most common issue. UV-degraded fiberglass gets brittle and rips easily from wind, animals, or light pressure. Individual panels or the full cage can be rescreened.

Corroded aluminum framing is the second most common problem, especially on waterfront and beach-side properties. Contractors straighten bent members, replace corroded sections, and reinforce weak connections.

Door issues — torn screen, worn rollers, broken closers, misaligned latches — get repaired or replaced as part of any restoration scope.

Rescreening Options

Standard fiberglass mesh is the economy choice — lightweight, affordable, blocks insects. It typically lasts five to seven years in Martin County before UV degradation makes it brittle.

Polyester (pet-resistant) mesh handles physical impact much better and is the go-to choice for families with dogs.

Solar mesh is the premium upgrade. It blocks significant UV and heat while allowing airflow. Swapping to solar mesh on the west and south panels of a cage reduces temperatures underneath by 40 to 60 percent.

Super screen is the highest-grade option — blocks the most UV, resists the most wind, lasts the longest. It costs more but pays back for homeowners staying in the property long-term.

Upgrade While It Is Open

When the cage is open for rescreening, it costs almost nothing extra to upgrade select panels to solar mesh or add motorized retractable screen sections. This is the most efficient time to do both jobs.

Post-Hurricane Demand

The Treasure Coast sees tropical activity most seasons. Demand for pool cage restoration spikes across Martin County after every named storm. If a cage took damage last season and has not been repaired yet, get on the schedule now — wait times grow fast once the next system tracks through.

Timeline

Most residential rescreening jobs take one to three days. Full restoration with frame repair, complete rescreening, and door work typically takes three to seven days. Contractors in the network schedule around homeowner availability and minimize disruption to the pool area.

Pricing

Single-panel screen replacement starts under $200. Full cage rescreening typically runs $2,000 to $8,000 depending on cage size and mesh type. Frame repair and full restoration projects range from $5,000 to $20,000+. Exact pricing is confirmed during the on-site assessment.

Free Estimate

Call (772) 280-4362 or request an assessment online. Stuart Shades will connect you with a contractor who inspects the cage, documents damage, and provides a written scope and price.