Pool Enclosures in Sarasota FL for Cleaner, More Comfortable Outdoor Living
ComBid Pro builds pool enclosures in Sarasota FL for homeowners who want a cleaner, more usable pool area with better protection from bugs, leaves, rain, and Florida sun.
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LOCAL CONTRACTORS BUILDING POOL ENCLOSURES IN SARASOTA
Local experience you can trust
Sarasota County sits in a 140 mph wind-borne debris zone, with Siesta Key and the barrier islands pushing closer to 150 mph design speeds. Add hurricane season from June through November, salt-laden air off the Gulf, and Florida Building Code 8th Edition sign-offs through the new One Stop facility on Apex Road, and a pool enclosure becomes a real engineering problem, not a weekend job.
We work across Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, and Longboat Key. Most of our crews are inside the county on any given day, which means site visits on most pool enclosures Sarasota FL projects are scheduled as soon as possible, usually the next day or whenever works for you.
Sarasota County issued more than 33,000 building permits in fiscal year 2024, and aluminum screen enclosures are one of the most heavily permitted categories after Hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through the region in 2024. We pull every permit in-house and handle the engineering signoff, so you do not have to chase paperwork through Accela.
SARASOTA COUNTY QUICK SNAPSHOT
140-150 mph
Design wind speed
~52 in
Annual rainfall
~250
Sunny days/yr
~460,000
County population
Jun–Nov
Hurricane window
FBC 8th Ed.
Building code
TYPES OF POOL ENCLOSURES WE BUILD IN SARASOTA
The pool enclosures we build
Every Sarasota property is different. Pool size, deck shape, roofline, and exposure all change how a screened pool enclosure should be framed and screened. Below are the most common configurations we build.
Mansard Pool Enclosures
Standard pitched roofline with sloped sides. The default for most single-family pools across Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. Strong wind performance and the most cost-effective profile in the lineup.
Gable Pool Enclosures
Center peak with two sloping sides. Better headroom for taller pool decks and two-story homes. Common in Venice and Osprey where buyers want a more architectural roofline.
Hip Roof Pool Enclosures
Sloped on all four sides. Distributes wind load more evenly than a gable, which matters on exposed lots near the Gulf and on barrier islands like Siesta Key and Longboat Key.
Dome Pool Enclosures
Curved screen panels rising to a center peak. Premium look, more interior volume, and a stronger wind-shedding profile. Specified most often on Lakewood Ranch and Bird Key properties with larger pool footprints.
Screened Lanai Enclosures
A combined lanai enclosure and pool screen enclosure under one roof, attached to the home. The most-requested upgrade for owners who want screened outdoor living and a pool cage in a single integrated build.
WHY LOCAL HURRICANE HISTORY MATTERS
Notable hurricanes that affected Sarasota County
Sarasota County sits in one of the most active hurricane corridors on Florida’s Gulf coast. Past storms explain why every pool enclosure and screen enclosure here requires project-specific engineering. Category and wind speed are useful references, but final structural decisions come from project-specific design pressures and Florida Building Code 8th Edition requirements.
PLANNING NOTE
Next Hurricane Timing Is Unknown
No one can predict when the next storm will affect Sarasota County.
Inspect your pool screen enclosure now. Checking connections, fasteners, and attachment points before storm season helps identify weak areas while repairs are still manageable. Many issues can be addressed before they become failures.
Customer tip: Secure your project scope and pricing early. After storms like Milton, demand for pool enclosures Sarasota, FL and screen enclosure work rises and pricing can increase due to labor and material pressure.
Sarasota County PDS recorded a sharp spike in screen enclosure permits in the 18 months following Hurricane Ian (Sept 2022), with replacement work continuing through the 2024 storm season.
MATERIALS AND BUILD OPTIONS FOR POOL ENCLOSURES IN SARASOTA FL
Materials, framing, and finish options
Review practical planning guidance below for Sarasota County pool enclosure and screen enclosure projects. Enclosure framing typically starts with 2×2 or 2×3 aluminum members, with 3×3 posts at primary support points. Screen type, roof configuration, and anchoring are selected by project. All specifications are confirmed by engineering plans and Sarasota County permit review.
2″ x 2″ mill-finish aluminum
StandardLight framing for smaller screen enclosures over rectangular pools. Adequate for inland Sarasota lots away from coastal exposure.
2″ x 3″ or 2″ x 4″ structural aluminum
RecommendedThe default for most Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch builds. Handles spans of 20–30 feet and meets 140–150 mph design speeds without over-building.
Super Gutter integrated 2″ x 5″ or larger
PremiumUsed on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Bird Key projects where exposure category and HOA aesthetics push the spec higher. Integrated Super Gutter ties the roofline directly to the cage.
18 x 14 fiberglass mesh
StandardStandard insect screen. Keeps mosquitoes, lovebugs, and palmetto bugs out. Service life in Sarasota’s UV and salt: 7–10 years.
20 x 20 no-see-um mesh
RecommendedTighter weave that stops smaller biting insects common around the Myakka and Phillippi Creek areas. Slightly reduced airflow. Service life: 8–12 years.
Phifer SunScreen 17 x 14 or 20 x 30
PremiumReduces solar heat gain by up to 70% (Phifer published specs). The right call for west-facing pools and owners who want the pool comfortable in August. Service life: 10–12 years.
Stainless steel self-tapping screws
StandardCode-compliant for most inland Sarasota County builds. Adequate corrosion resistance when paired with mill-finish aluminum.
Stainless steel with cap covers and Tapcon anchoring
RecommendedCap covers slow UV degradation of the screw head and washer. Tapcon anchoring into the concrete deck is the default specification for the 140 mph wind zone.
Marine-grade stainless with epoxy-set anchors
PremiumStandard issue for Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and any property within 1,500 feet of saltwater. Epoxy-set anchors hold pull-out loads in older concrete that has started to spall.
Full screen roof
StandardOpen mesh across the entire roof plane on swimming pool screens of any size. Lowest cost, maximum airflow, no thermal buildup underneath.
Insulated aluminum roof panel sections
RecommendedSolid panels over part or all of the roof for rain shedding and shade. Useful on pool enclosures that double as a covered lanai enclosure for outdoor seating.
Glass pool enclosure roof or hybrid glass-screen
PremiumTempered glass roof panels with screen sidewalls. Adds 5–10°F to ambient water temperature on sunny winter days. Mostly specified on Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key projects.
OUR PROCESS FOR POOL ENCLOSURES IN SARASOTA
Our process
Every project we run in Sarasota County follows the same four steps. The point is to keep you informed and the schedule tight.
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Step 1: Free On-Site Consultation
We come to the property, measure the deck, look at roofline tie-in points, and talk through what you want from the space. You leave the meeting with a clear scope and a ballpark range.
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Step 2: Engineered Design and Estimate
Our in-house team produces signed and sealed drawings to match Sarasota County PDS requirements and your wind exposure category. You see the design before anything is fabricated.
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Step 3: Permitting and Fabrication
Our permitting team submits through Accela and tracks the application. Meanwhile, ComBid Metals fabricates your frame components in-house so we are not waiting on a supplier’s schedule.
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Step 4: Installation and Final Walkthrough
Our own employees install on-site, typically inside one to two weeks for a standard cage. We walk the finished structure with you before final inspection so anything you want adjusted is handled before sign-off.
WHY SARASOTA HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE COMBID PRO FOR POOL ENCLOSURES
What separates us from the rest of the field
Pool screen enclosures are one of the most fragmented categories in Florida construction. Most companies subcontract permitting, fabrication, or install. Some subcontract all three. We do all three under one roof.
In-House Permitting Team
Our permitting staff submits and tracks every application through Sarasota County PDS and the City of Sarasota directly. We know the One Stop facility on Apex Road, the Accela portal quirks, and the engineer sign-off cycle. No third-party expediter, no surprise delays.
ComBid Metals Manufacturing
Our sister company, ComBid Metals, fabricates the aluminum frames we install. That means we control the spec, the lead time, and the corrosion treatment. When the rest of the market is waiting on extrusion deliveries, our schedule moves.
No Subcontractors
Every person on your job is a ComBid Pro employee. The crew chief who shows up on day one is the same one who walks you through the finished cage.
Engineered for Florida Wind Loads
Every Sarasota pool enclosure we build is engineered to the Florida Building Code 8th Edition, ASCE 7-22, and the specific wind exposure category your property falls in. We design for 150 mph where the lot demands it, not just where the line on the map is drawn.
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WHAT POOL ENCLOSURES COST IN SARASOTA COUNTY
What affects your screen enclosure project cost
Most pool enclosure projects in Sarasota County fall within the ranges below, depending on pool size, enclosure height, frame specification, screen type, and engineering requirements. Rescreens and partial repairs are quoted separately based on scope.
Standard Pool Cage
$5,000 – $15,000
Upgraded Screen / Reinforced Frame
$15,000 – $25,000
FINANCING AVAILABLE
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Sarasota Pool Enclosure FAQs
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SCREEN ENCLOSURES COMPANY SERVING SARASOTA AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Areas we serve
ComBid Pro is based in Southwest Florida and works exclusively in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. We are not a national franchise. We are not a multi-state operator. We know these counties because we work in them every week.
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Many pool enclosure projects connect to other structures on the property. As your pool enclosure contractor in Sarasota, we handle the related work in-house so you do not have to coordinate multiple contractors.
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