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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Screen Repair Contractor in Southwest Florida

Between storm season, general wear, and the sheer number of pool cages and lanais in this part of Florida, there’s no shortage of companies offering screen repair. Not all of them are equally reliable. Here are five questions worth asking before you commit to anyone. 1. Are you licensed and insured, and can you show…

Why Rusted Screws Are a Bigger Problem Than a Torn Screen

It’s an easy thing to overlook: your screens look fine, so the enclosure seems fine. But the hardware holding your pool cage or lanai together is a separate maintenance issue entirely, and it’s one that quietly gets worse the longer it’s ignored. Standard screws and fasteners used in older or budget installations can corrode over…

Poly vs. Fiberglass Screen: Which Material Actually Lasts Longer in Florida?

If you’ve gotten quotes from more than one screen company, you’ve probably heard both materials mentioned without much explanation of the difference. Here’s the honest comparison. Fiberglass screening is the material most of the industry treats as the standard, and it typically lasts around 7 to 10 years in Southwest Florida’s climate before it becomes…

Do I Need HOA Approval to Rescreen My Lanai or Pool Enclosure?

If you live in a community with a homeowners association, this is a fair question to ask before scheduling exterior work, though the honest answer for most rescreening jobs is more reassuring than people expect. For a straightforward rescreen or repairing damaged screens on an existing enclosure, most HOAs don’t require formal approval. You’re restoring…

Storm Damage Isn’t Always Obvious: Hidden Structural Issues After a Hurricane

It’s a pattern we see often enough to call out directly: a homeowner had storm damage repaired by another company, the screens went back up, and everything looked fine, until months later, when a support bar gives way, a panel starts sagging on its own, or a corner of the frame is visibly pulling apart….

My Pool Cage Was Damaged in a Storm: What Should I Do First?

Southwest Florida homeowners know the drill: a storm rolls through, and the next morning you’re looking at torn, sagging, or completely missing screen panels on your pool cage or lanai. Here’s what actually matters in the days right after, and what can wait. First, document it. Take photos of the damage before you touch anything…

What to Expect During a Free Screen Repair Estimate (And Questions to Ask)

Getting quotes from multiple screen repair companies can feel like a part-time job. Some won’t call back. Some show up without any real process. Some hand you a number that later turns into a very different number once the work starts. If you’ve been burned by a vague quote before, here’s what a real, honest…

How Long Does a Pool Cage Rescreen Actually Take?

One of the most common questions we get, and one of the most common frustrations homeowners describe from past experiences with other contractors, is simply not knowing what to expect on the calendar. Will this take a day? A week? Will someone show up when they say they will? For a standard pool cage rescreen,…

Do You Repair Individual Screen Panels, or Only Full Rescreens?

If you’ve called around about a single torn screen panel and gotten the runaround, you’re not imagining it. It’s a common complaint: homeowners with one damaged panel on their pool cage or lanai call multiple companies, only to be told the company doesn’t take small jobs, or worse, quoted a price for replacing the entire…

5 Signs Your Pool Cage Needs Rescreening

Your pool cage does a lot of quiet work: keeping bugs out, cutting down on sun glare, and giving you a clean, screened space to enjoy Florida’s outdoor living. But screens don’t last forever, and small problems tend to get worse (and more expensive) the longer they’re left alone. Here are five signs it’s time…

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Screen experts came out and did the estimate mid-week and by Saturday evening they had our front screens in from the ground up. This project was one that we absolutely love and really added a nice look to the house.

HH Ranch and More, Port Charlotte

Great Experience, easy to work with with and plenty of options to choose from. Shane did a great job with our install, very flexible with scheduling our install. Thank you again Michael!

Shane R., Port Charlotte

I was very pleased with Screen Experts. They were there on time. They did a great job and the price was great too. I will definitely use them again and I would highly recommend their services!!!

Sue B., Port Charlotte

We recently engaged Screen Experts in order to perform some repairs to our screen enclosure. Based upon past experiences with screen contractors, we were very pleased with the professional work that was completed on our unique screen design.

Brian H., Punta Gorda