Short answer: North Fort Myers is unincorporated, so permits for new cages and structural repairs go through Lee County. We rescreen, repair and build pool cages and lanais throughout the area.
North of the river
North Fort Myers is a census-designated place across the Caloosahatchee River from Fort Myers, with about 42,700 residents at the 2020 census. Because it isn't a city, it has no building department of its own: Lee County's Department of Community Development handles permits.
What we see here
- Older cages near the end of their screen. Faded, brittle mesh that tears when pressed, the point where a full rescreen beats patching.
- Riverfront and canal lots where no-see-um mesh makes a real difference.
- Storm repairs to frames that were patched quickly after Ian.
Lee County permits
For a new screen enclosure or a structural rebuild, Lee County requires a permit and engineering. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and schedule the inspections. Replacing screen in a sound frame normally doesn't need one.
Rescreen or repair a North Fort Myers cage?
Start with the frame, not the mesh. If the beams are straight, the uprights are plumb and the anchors are tight to the deck, new screen is money well spent. Press a few panels on the sunny side with a fingertip: if the mesh splits or flakes, the whole cage is near the end and a full rescreen costs less over time than chasing tears one visit at a time. If only the bottom row is torn by a dog or a mower, replacing those panels is the sensible fix.
Picking a mesh for your lot
Homes on the river, a canal or a retention pond usually get the most out of 20×20 no-see-um mesh, because the tiny gnats breed near standing and slow water. Dry inland lots do fine with standard 18×14. Pet screen on the lower panels is worth it if a dog patrols the deck, and a higher-visibility mesh keeps the view open on a waterfront lot. Mixing them on one cage is normal.
What a visit looks like
We meet you at the house, walk the cage, count the panels and measure the roof sections, then check the fasteners, door closer and the deck around each anchor. You get a written price with the panel count and mesh listed, so it's easy to compare with any other quote. If storm damage is part of the job, we photograph it and itemize the scope for your insurer.
Prices are estimates. A full rescreen runs about $1.50–$3.50 per square foot of screen; see the pool cage cost guide for every job.