Rescreens · pool cages · lanai conversions
Lanai Enclosures in Port Charlotte
From October to May the lanai is the room you live in. We check the frame before we sell you screen, rebuild cages to current wind engineering, and turn under-roof lanais into real rooms with impact glass set by our own window crew.
Prestigious Home Improvements · in-home visit, written price within a week.
Real jobs, real photos
Taken by our crew on Southwest Florida lanai and pool-home jobs, from Manatee County to Sarasota.
- Licensed & insuredFL CRC1327831
- A+ BBB ratingAccredited business
- 5.0 on GoogleRated by homeowners
- Family-ownedBased in Port Charlotte, FL
- Financing availableAsk at your estimate
What we do
Repair It, Rebuild It or Turn It Into a Room
Illustrative photoRescreen & repair
New screen, splines and stainless fasteners on a sound frame, with bent members and loose gutters swapped where needed.
Typical: $2,500–$8,000
Illustrative photoEngineered pool cage rebuild
The old cage comes down and a new one goes up from sealed drawings for your wind zone, often taller and with heavier beams.
Typical: $16,000–$45,000
Our job photoUnder-roof lanai conversion
Pictured: one old aluminum lanai wall rebuilt in block with storm-rated windows and a door, under the existing screen enclosure. A full conversion goes further, with glass or knee walls on the open sides, an insulated ceiling, AC and a finished floor.
Typical: $25,000–$70,000
Our job photoLanai remodel
Keep it open-air but better: new floor and ceiling, fans and lights, and the old patio door upgraded to an impact slider.
Typical: $12,000–$40,000
After Ian, Helene and Milton
What Three Hurricanes Showed About Pool Cages
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Cages built light came down first
Ian, Helene and Milton left bent beams, popped gutters and screen torn out in sheets. Many of those cages were built to lighter 1990s plans.
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Corrosion hides in the connections
Bleeding screws and chalky aluminum mean the fasteners holding the cage together are weakening, long before anything looks bent.
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New screen on a failing frame is wasted
Fresh mesh looks great until the next storm finds the weak beam. That is why we inspect the structure before we talk about screen.
Find your path
Rescreen, Rebuild, or Convert?
Usually the right path
Rescreen and repair
The frame can carry new screen. You get new mesh, splines and stainless fasteners, with any damaged members swapped. A like-new enclosure for the least money.
- Typical cost
- $2,500–$8,000
- Time
- 1–3 days
- Permit
- Usually not required for a straight rescreen
A starting point, not a diagnosis. We confirm it on site after checking the frame, slab, roof tie-in and flood zone.
Know the signs
Signs Your Lanai or Pool Cage Needs Work
- 1Torn or sagging screenHoles, popped splines and panels that flap in the wind let bugs in and tend to get worse with every storm.
- 2Rust streaks and chalky aluminumBleeding screws and powdery frames mean corrosion is working on the connections that hold the cage together.
- 3Bent beams or a cage that shiftedIf a storm twisted a beam, pulled a gutter loose or moved the structure, new screen will not solve it. The frame needs a real evaluation.
- 4Screen doors that will not latchDoors that drag or refuse to close often point to a racked frame or a settled footer, not just a tired closer.
- 5Cracked or sloping slabCracks, lifted pavers or a deck that drains toward the house create trip hazards and send rain where it should not go.
- 6A lanai nobody sits inToo hot in August, too buggy at dusk, too exposed in a storm. A remodel or conversion can turn it into the room you use most.
Our job in Manatee County, same wall before and after. Drag the handle to compare.
Our job · Manatee County
An Aluminum Lanai Wall, Rebuilt in Block With Storm-Rated Glass
“We found Prestigious Improvements at the Sarasota home show last year among a number of contractor exhibits. The bid and project was to replace an original exterior aluminum wall and storm door on the back of our lanai constructed circa 1985. … The windows and door are storm rated; the interior was finished to match the room…”
More from our lanai and pool-home jobs
How it works
From First Look to Final Inspection
Structure check
Free visit
We inspect the frame, fasteners, slab and roof tie-in, photograph what we find and listen to how you want to use the space.
Options on paper
Repair, rebuild or convert
You get written scopes and prices for every path that makes sense, with our honest recommendation on which one fits.
Engineering and approvals
Permit and HOA
For rebuilds and conversions we order sealed drawings, check your flood zone, and submit the permit and HOA packet before buying material.
Build
Pool and yard protected
Our crew does the work, keeps the pool and landscaping clean, and keeps you posted as each stage wraps up.
Walkthrough and final
Written warranty
We walk the finished lanai with you, close any punch items, pass final inspection and hand over the warranty.
Which project is yours?
Typical Lanai Projects and What They Cost
Rescreen and repair
New screen, splines and fasteners on a sound frame, so the space looks new without rebuilding.
- Typical range
- $2.5k–$8k
- Timeline
- 1–3 days
What's included
- Screen: Standard 18/14, no-see-um, or heavy-duty pet screen on lower panels
- Hardware: Corroded screws swapped for stainless; loose cables re-tensioned
- Doors: Screen doors re-hung with new closers and kick plates
- Frame: Bent members and damaged gutters replaced where needed
Pool cage rebuild
A new, engineered enclosure when the old one is bent, undersized or past saving.
- Typical range
- $16k–$45k
- Timeline
- 1–3 weeks on site
What's included
- Engineering: Sealed drawings to current wind code for your exposure
- Shape: Mansard, dome, gable or hip roof, often taller than the original
- Framing: Heavier beams, new footers and anchors where required
- Finish: Powder-coated aluminum in white or bronze, new screen throughout
- Protection: Pool and deck covered and cleaned throughout the build
Under-roof lanai conversion
Turn a screened porch under the main roof into a bright, air-conditioned room with impact glass.
- Typical range
- $25k–$70k
- Timeline
- 4–8 weeks
What's included
- Walls: Screen replaced with framed knee walls or full impact glass
- Openings: Impact sliders and windows from PGT, CWS or Eastern
- Comfort: Insulated ceiling, mini-split or ducted AC, outlets and lighting
- Floor: Slab leveled and finished with tile or luxury vinyl
- Code: Engineering, energy calcs, permit and inspections
Lanai remodel
Keep it open-air but make it better: new floor, ceiling, fans, lighting and an outdoor kitchen hookup.
- Typical range
- $12k–$40k
- Timeline
- 2–5 weeks
What's included
- Floor: Pavers, tile or coating over the existing slab
- Ceiling: Tongue-and-groove or vinyl soffit ceiling with fans and lights
- Slider: Old patio door to the house upgraded to an impact slider
- Extras: Gas and power stubs for a summer kitchen or TV wall
- Screen: Fresh screen and doors to tie it all together
Screen room or patio cover addition
Add covered outdoor space where there is none, attached to the house and built to code.
- Typical range
- $15k–$45k
- Timeline
- 3–6 weeks
What's included
- Roof: Insulated aluminum panel roof or tie-in to the main roof
- Slab: New or extended slab with proper footers
- Enclosure: Open, screened, or prepared for glass later
- Electrical: Fans, lights and outlets on their own circuit
- Square footage and height of the enclosure
- Condition of existing frame, footers and slab
- Screen type: standard, no-see-um or pet-resistant
- Roof style and engineering requirements
- Amount of impact glass in a conversion
- Air conditioning, electrical and flooring choices
- HOA restrictions on color, height or design
Florida rules
Engineering, Flood Zones and HOAs
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Engineering after Ian, Helene and Milton
Many older cages in the region were built to lighter standards and failed in recent storms. New enclosures need engineering for your local wind speed and exposure. We use current drawings, not the original 1990s plans.
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Flood zones and enclosed lanais
If your lanai floor sits below base flood elevation, enclosing it as living space can be restricted. We check your FEMA flood zone and elevation certificate before we design a conversion, so there are no surprises at permit review.
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HOA rules
Deed-restricted communities in North Port, Punta Gorda Isles, Venice and Cape Coral often dictate frame color, screen type and cage height. We prepare the submittal and wait for approval before ordering material.
Why homeowners hire us
What You Can Hold Us To
We check the frame before we sell screen
If the structure cannot carry new screen safely, we tell you, show you what we found and price the fix instead of a rescreen that will not last.
Every path priced in writing
Rescreen, rebuild or conversion, each with its own written scope and price, so the decision is yours and the numbers are real.
Current engineering on every new build
New cages and conversions follow sealed drawings for today's wind requirements, with heavier framing wherever the engineer calls for it.
Pool, deck and plants protected
We cover the pool, keep debris out of the water and off the landscaping, and clean up at the end of every workday.
Nothing ordered before approvals
Permit and HOA approval come first. We do not buy aluminum or glass until both are in hand.
Workmanship warranty in writing
We walk the finished space with you before final inspection and back the work with our written warranty.
Reviews
Prestigious Home Improvements: 5.0 stars on Google from Southwest Florida homeowners.
Real reviews from real jobs, posted on Google, Yelp and the BBB. Names shortened for privacy.
“We found Prestigious Improvements at the Sarasota home show last year among a number of contractor exhibits. The bid and project was to replace an original exterior aluminum wall and storm door on the back of our lanai constructed circa 1985. … The windows and door are storm rated; the interior was finished to match the room walls, paint color and textures. While the project duration went longer than expected due to building permit issues and inspection scheduling, the finished product is well-done with quality materials and workmanship.”
Ronald S.Manatee County · Lanai wall rebuild & storm doorGoogle “We are so glad that we chose Prestigious Home Improvement (out of 4 companies we received quotes from). It truly is a family business and Tim and Vlad are extremely knowledgeable in the skills needed for executing replacement and installation of doors and windows according to county building codes. … Tim was very good in keeping us advised as to the timeline for the supplies and he worked around our calendar needs as well. We highly recommend this small, family owned and operated business!”
Jwb M.Sarasota · Exterior doors, sliders & windowYelp “If you're searching for a company that is reliable and very experienced at installing sliding glass doors then choose Prestigious Home Improvements. From start to finish the installation of our sliders by Tim Fomin and his skilled team was professional, smooth and stress-free. Thanks again Tim.”
Brad N.Sliding glass doorsGoogle
Before you decide
Straight Answers From Our Guides
- 6 min readImpact Sliding Glass Doors: Sizes, Multi-Panel Options and CostImpact sliders replace the weakest opening in many Florida homes. Here is how sizes, panel configurations, ratings and cost actually work.
- 7 min readSliding Glass Door Replacement Cost in Florida: 2026 Price GuideWhat a sliding glass door replacement really costs in Southwest Florida in 2026, what the labor covers, and which extras push a quote up.
- 6 min readSliding French Doors vs Sliding Glass Doors: Exterior Options for FloridaSliding French doors give you the classic French door look without a swinging panel. Here is how they compare with standard sliders and hinged French doors in Florida.
- 7 min readImpact Windows vs Hurricane Shutters: What Actually Protects a Port Charlotte HomeBoth options meet Florida code. Only one protects the house when nobody is home to deploy it. A plain comparison of cost, insurance savings and what we saw after Ian and Milton.
- 8 min readRebuilding After Hurricane or Water Damage: Insurance, Permits and Picking a ContractorThe first 48 hours are about drying. The next months are about insurance, permits and choosing who rebuilds. Lessons from Ian and Milton for Southwest Florida homeowners.
- 5 min readHurricane Impact Windows Cost in Florida: 2026 Prices and a Simple CalculatorImpact windows typically cost $1,200–$3,800 per opening installed in Southwest Florida. Here is how prices break down by window type, a simple way to estimate your whole house, and what pushes a quote up or down.
Financing
Start Now, Spread the Cost Over Time
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At your estimate
Ask during your estimate
Bring up financing during the visit. We can break the written price into monthly payments so you see them before you commit.
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All or part
Finance all of it or just part
Some homeowners finance the whole project, others pay a portion up front and spread out the rest. You choose the split that fits.
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Cash or financed
The same price either way
Financing changes how you pay, not what the job costs. The itemized number on your estimate stays the same, subject to credit approval.
FAQ
Lanai Enclosure Questions
Still have a question?
Call and talk to the person who will actually run your job.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat by appointment
Most rescreens in Port Charlotte and North Port run $2,500 to $8,000 in 2026, depending on size, screen type, and how many fasteners and frame parts need replacing.
If the frame is straight, the fasteners are not rusted through, and the footers are sound, rescreen. If beams are bent, gutters are separated or the cage moved in a storm, rebuild. We show you what we find and price both.
Yes, if it is under the main roof and the floor elevation works for your flood zone. We frame knee walls or install full impact glass, add insulation, AC, outlets and lighting, and permit it as conditioned space.
New enclosures, rebuilds, conversions and roof covers need a permit. A straight rescreen on an existing frame usually does not. We tell you which applies and handle the permit when it does.
One to three weeks on site once engineering, permit and HOA approval are done. Approvals usually take three to six weeks before that.
Standard 18/14 for most cages, no-see-um screen if you sit out at dusk near water, and heavy-duty pet screen on the lower panels if you have dogs. We bring samples.
Usually, with conditions on color, height and style. We prepare the drawings and product sheets your HOA asks for and do not order material until you have written approval.
Service areas
Serving Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee Counties
- Port Charlotte
- North Port
- Punta Gorda
- Englewood
- Venice
- Sarasota
- Fort Myers
- Cape Coral
- Lakewood Ranch
- Bonita Springs
- Siesta Key
Charlotte County
Our home base, from Port Charlotte to Punta Gorda
Sarasota County
North Port, Venice, Englewood, Sarasota and Siesta Key
Lee County
Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs
Manatee County
Lakewood Ranch and the Parrish area
Don’t see your town? Call (941) 223-4875 and we’ll tell you straight whether we can take it on. All service areas →
Free estimate · Port Charlotte & SWFL
Not Sure If It Needs Screen or a Rebuild?
We check the frame, fasteners, slab and roof tie-in, then price every path that makes sense, in writing.
- Licensed and insured, FL CRC1327831
- No charge, even if you pick someone else
- We measure in person and price on paper