Short answer: we repair, rescreen and build pool cages across Cape Coral. Most canal homes do best with a no-see-um mesh, and new cages are permitted through the City of Cape Coral, not Lee County.
A city built on canals
Cape Coral incorporated in 1970 and has more than 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city, according to the city itself. With about 194,000 residents at the 2020 census, it is also one of the places where a screened pool is close to standard. Water on two or three sides of a lot changes what a cage needs.
What canal-front cages need
- No-see-um mesh. The tiny biting gnats that come off the water slip through standard 18×14 screen. A 20×20 no-see-um mesh keeps them out.
- Corrosion-resistant fasteners. Salt and brackish air rust plain zinc-plated screws quickly, so we check and replace them on every job.
- A clear view. Higher-visibility mesh and picture-window panels keep the canal in sight.
Permits in Cape Coral
Cape Coral runs its own building division. It lists a 160 mph design wind speed for the city, which drives the engineering on a new enclosure. Rescreening an existing frame normally doesn't need a permit; new cages and structural repairs do, and we handle that paperwork.
After Ian
Hurricane Ian pushed 6 to 9 feet of surge into parts of Cape Coral and Pine Island in 2022, and many cages came down. If yours was rebuilt in a hurry afterwards, it's worth having the frame and fasteners checked before the next season.
Prices are estimates. See the pool cage cost guide.