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Porch Screen Installation and Repair, FL

Designed for better airflow, bug protection, and curb appeal.

  • Licensed CGC 1535725
  • 10+ Years Experience
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Corner screened porch with aluminum door and dark mesh on a two-story Florida home

Why Sarasota Homeowners Trust Forge Point for Screened Porches

With years of experience delivering top-quality porch screens and enclosure repairs in Florida, we are trusted for our craftsmanship, modern designs, and long-lasting durability. Whether you need a new installation or a quick screen repair, we deliver solutions built to withstand Florida's weather.

  • Expert Porch Screen Installation
  • Engineered for Florida's Climate
  • Porch Screen Repair and Rescreening
  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
  • Fast Turnaround & Professional Finish
  • Affordable Prices and Financing Options
How it works

Your Screened Porch in 3 Clear Steps

From your first call to the final walkthrough — with the numbers in writing at every step.

Modern screened lanai with clear view panels on a Florida home

Free Estimate — Response Within 24 Hours

Request your quote and we respond within 24 hours. We measure your porch, patio, or lanai on-site, walk through screen and layout options, and hand you a written number — no pressure, no obligation.

Aluminum framing in progress during a porch screen enclosure installation

Permits & Code — Handled for You

Most Florida counties require a permit for a screened porch. As a licensed contractor (CGC 1535725) we handle the permitting paperwork and build to Florida code and HOA guidelines — you never chase a permit office.

Finished screened porch with dark mesh panels on a Sarasota home

Build, Walkthrough & Warranties — 1 to 2 Weeks

Most screen enclosures are complete in 1 to 2 weeks from start to finish. We close with a walkthrough of every panel — backed by a 10-year aluminum warranty and a lifetime warranty on 304 stainless steel screws.

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Before and After Screen Enclosure Projects in Florida | Porch & Patio Transformations

LET’S BUILD YOUR DREAM OUTDOOR SPACE

  • Custom design.
  • Local expertise.
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Featured Porch Project

A Real Sarasota Porch Transformation — Backed in Writing

Drag the slider — the same backyard porch before and after its custom Clear View screen enclosure.

The same patio screened in with black mesh panels and an aluminum screen door
Open covered patio with paver floor and sliding glass doors before the screen enclosure installation
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From Open Porch to Year-Round Living

This Sarasota home had an open backyard porch exposed to insects, debris, and Florida's unpredictable weather. Without a screen enclosure, the space was underused and required constant maintenance. Tools and materials were staged to begin the Clear View screen installation process.

Now fully enclosed with a custom Clear View screen system, this porch is protected, stylish, and ready for year-round enjoyment. The new enclosure enhances visibility, keeps bugs and leaves out, and transforms the outdoor space into a true extension of the home.

What Every Porch Project Includes

  • CGC 1535725 Licensed Florida general contractor, verifiable with the state
  • 10-Year Aluminum Warranty Powder-coated frame built for sun, humidity, and salt air
  • Lifetime Screw Warranty 304 stainless steel hardware on every project
  • 1–2 Week Build Start to finish, permits included
  • 24-Hour Response Every estimate request answered within a day

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More Porch & Lanai Transformations

Drag each slider — real projects across West Coast Florida, from covered patios to under-roof lanais.

The same patio finished as a screened porch with dark mesh and a full-view screen door
Aluminum frame going up over a covered patio during the screen enclosure installation
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Covered Patio

Vaulted Patio, Fully Screened

This stylish covered patio in Sarasota featured a vaulted wood ceiling and a custom stone fireplace—but lacked the protection of a screen enclosure. The open design left the space vulnerable to bugs, debris, and humidity, limiting its use. Our team prepared this porch for a full Clear View screen installation to turn it into a functional and beautiful outdoor living area.

The same patio fully screened edge to edge with dark mesh and a bronze mid-rail
Covered patio with tools and aluminum profiles staged on the lawn before screen installation
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Under-Roof Lanai

Existing Roof, New Screen Walls

An open lanai under the home's existing roof, screened edge to edge — panels and a full-view door mounted to the structure that was already there.

Choose Your Screen — Privacy, No-See-Um, Sun & Super Screen

Every mesh below is available on porch and lanai enclosures — fiberglass for everyday performance, polyester Super Screen where durability matters most. We bring samples to your free on-site estimate.

  • Privacy Screen mesh sample

    Privacy Screen

    5 Year Warranty

    Dense privacy mesh for porches facing neighbors or the street — light and air come through, sightlines do not.

  • 20x20 No-See-Um Screen mesh sample

    20x20 No-See-Um Screen

    5 Year Warranty

    A tighter fiberglass weave that blocks no-see-ums and the smallest coastal insects on your lanai.

  • Sun Screen mesh sample

    Sun Screen

    5 Year Warranty

    UV-blocking mesh for west-facing porches — cuts glare and heat while the space stays bright.

  • Super Screen 17x20 mesh sample

    Super Screen 17x20

    12 Year Warranty

    Tear-resistant polyester mesh — the longest-warranted screen we install, built for daily-use porches.

  • Pet-Resistant 16x14 mesh sample

    Pet-Resistant 16x14

    10 Year Warranty

    Heavy polyester Super Screen that stands up to dogs and cats on the porch every day.

Design Your Porch Custom Doors & Add-Ons

Your screened porch is built to order: decorative doors with keyed locks and handles, powder-coat finishes in white, bronze, or black, and the add-ons below.

Decorative Screen Doors

Black decorative screen doors with a geometric pattern on a Florida porch

Custom decorative doors with keyed locks and handles available — in white, bronze, or black powder-coat.

Kick Plates

White kick plate panels installed along the base of a screen enclosure wall

Solid lower panels that protect the screen where feet, paws, and furniture hit it most.

Pet Doors

White pet door installed in the lower panel of a screen door

A built-in pet door lets dogs and cats come and go without clawing the mesh.

Privacy Panels

Frosted privacy screen panels on one wall of a screened lanai

Frosted or dense-mesh panels on one wall of your porch for privacy without losing airflow.

Aluminum Reinforcement

Technician fastening an aluminum porch enclosure post with a cordless drill

Extra aluminum framing where your porch needs more strength — larger spans, doors, or storm-prone exposures.

Our Projects

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Black aluminum gutter with modern soffit and fascia installation on a residential home in Sarasota Florida

Soffit & Fascia Installation in FL

Upgrade your roofline with durable soffit and fascia systems that protect your home and improve ventilation.

  • Moisture and pest protection
  • Improved attic airflow
  • Clean, modern aesthetic
  • Built to withstand Florida's weather
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Gutter & Leaf Guard Installation

Protect your home from clogs, overflow, and water damage with our premium aluminum gutter systems and built-in leaf guards.

  • Prevents leaf buildup
  • Low maintenance
  • Durable, Florida-ready design
  • Installed by licensed professionals
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Outdoor patio with custom paver flooring, pool area, and built-in seating in Sarasota Florida

Patio & Porch Paver Installation

Enhance your outdoor living space with durable and stylish paver installations for patios and porches.

  • Custom patterns and layouts
  • Weather-resistant and low maintenance
  • Ideal for pools, fire pits, and seating areas
  • Adds value and curb appeal to your home
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Protect Your Space with Durable, High-Quality Porch Screens

STRONGER SCREENS. COOLER SPACES. FLORIDA OUTDOOR LIVING, REDEFINED.

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Better Comfort, Protection, and Style — Built for Florida Homes

Top Benefits of Installing Porch Screens in Sarasota, FL

Modern screened porch enclosure surrounding a pool area, offering shade, bug protection, and open outdoor living in Florida.

Enhanced Curb Appeal

A professionally installed porch screen boosts the look of your home and increases its value for future resale.

Better Bug Protection

Enjoy your porch without worrying about mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and other pests thanks to durable, tightly-woven screens.

More Natural Light

Porch screens let sunlight in while keeping bugs out, making your outdoor space brighter and more inviting all day.

Fits New Builds or Existing Porches

Whether starting fresh or upgrading an existing patio, our custom installations deliver seamless results tailored to your home.

Durable, Low-Maintenance Design

Built with Florida-tested materials to withstand harsh sun, rain, and winds — with minimal upkeep required.

ALUMINUM ENCLOSURES:

Want a fully functional backyard? Our add-on services, aluminum enclosures, pavers, and lighting add shade, safety, and curb appeal with fast, clean installs.

Enhance My Backyard

Every Kind of Porch, One System

Lanai, open patio, or covered porch — the enclosure is engineered to your space, not the other way around.

Lanai — Under Your Existing Roof

The Florida standard: a screened living area under the roof you already have, connected directly to the home. Panels and door mount to the existing structure.

Patio & Slab Enclosures

An open slab away from the house gets a full enclosure with its own custom top — engineered to Florida code in powder-coated aluminum.

Covered Porch Conversions

An existing covered porch converts to a screened lanai, usually without major structural changes — most projects run 1 to 2 weeks end to end.

Professional Installation vs. DIY Kit

A screened porch looks like a weekend project — until the county wants drawings, the slab isn't square, or the kit's screws meet salt air. Here's the honest comparison:

Built to Florida Code

Professional

Permitted, Engineered & Installed by Forge Point

What You Get

  • Permits handled for you — most Florida counties require one, and we file the paperwork.
  • Engineered to Florida code and HOA guidelines under license CGC 1535725.
  • Powder-coated aluminum frame with 304 stainless steel screws — lifetime screw warranty.
  • 10-year aluminum warranty, in writing.
  • Built in 1 to 2 weeks, finished with a walkthrough of every panel.
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The Gamble

DIY Kit

Big-Box Kit, Your Weekend

Common Reality

  • Permit and code compliance left entirely to you.
  • One-size framing that fights uneven slabs and openings.
  • Thin hardware that corrodes quickly in coastal Florida air.
  • No warranty beyond the parts receipt.
  • Weekends lost to trial, error, and returns.

WORTH KNOWING An unpermitted enclosure can complicate a storm claim and your resale — and a kit that fails in Florida sun has no one behind it.

A professionally built porch enclosure runs $6,000 to $15,000 installed — with the permits, the code, and the warranties handled for you.

Get a written number for your porch or lanai — free, on-site, and within 24 hours.

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Pricing & Custom Solutions

Transparent Porch Screening Prices

Screened patio corner with a full-view door and dark mesh on a gray two-story Florida home

A new patio or porch screen enclosure in Florida typically runs $6,000 to $15,000 installed, and rescreening an existing porch starts at $1.50 per square foot. Every quote is written on-site after we measure — the number you get is the number you pay.

Financing is available up to $100,000 with up to 6 payment plans — porch projects qualify.

New Enclosure Installed

$6,000 – $15,000

A typical patio or porch screen enclosure in Florida lands in this range, depending on size, materials, and features.

Rescreen & Repair Per sq ft

From $1.50 / sq ft

Worn or torn mesh on a sound frame is replaced panel by panel — the same published rate as our pool cage rescreening.

Typical Timeline Start to finish

1 – 2 Weeks

Permits, build, and final walkthrough included; size, custom details, and weather set the exact schedule.

Build It Your Way

Upgrades & Custom Options

Final pricing reflects the features you choose for your porch or lanai:

  • Clear View panels — open sightlines with fewer bars
  • Integrated lighting — for evening use
  • Decorative screen doors — keyed locks and handles available
  • Screen upgrades — privacy, no-see-um, sun, or 12-year Super Screen
  • Pet doors & kick plates — protection where daily use hits hardest
  • Aluminum reinforcement — for larger spans and storm-prone exposures

Every enclosure includes the lifetime warranty on 304 stainless steel screws and the 10-year aluminum warranty — whatever configuration you choose.

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Porch Screen Installation & Repair FAQs

Licensed and insured Florida contractors, with free estimates and transparent quotes and timelines. If your question is not answered here, give us a call.

Still have questions? (941) 323-6555

What is a lanai enclosure and how is it different from a patio or porch enclosure?

A lanai enclosure is a screened outdoor living area built under an existing roof and connected directly to the home — standard in Florida houses. A patio or porch enclosure screens a slab or entry space that may sit away from the house; a lanai stays roofed and flows from your interior rooms.

How much does it cost to build a patio screen enclosure in Florida?

A standard patio screen enclosure in Florida typically runs $6,000 to $15,000 installed. Final pricing depends on size, materials, and features — Clear View panels or integrated lighting can raise the total. Financing up to $100,000 with up to 6 payment plans is available, and every project starts with a free on-site estimate.

Can I enclose my front or back porch with screens?

Yes, most front and back porches in Sarasota can be enclosed with screens by our licensed team (CGC 1535725), following Florida building code. Porch screen enclosures add bug protection, privacy, and curb appeal, with custom layouts matched to your home's design. Request a free on-site estimate to confirm what your porch structure supports.

What are the benefits of adding a lanai screen enclosure?

A lanai screen enclosure keeps out mosquitoes and no-see-ums, lets natural light through, improves airflow, and raises curb appeal and resale value. Florida-tested materials handle harsh sun, rain, and wind with minimal upkeep, so the space stays usable year-round. Every installation is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee and starts with a free estimate.

Do I need a permit to install a screened-in patio in Florida?

Yes, most Florida counties require a permit for a screened-in patio or porch enclosure. As a licensed contractor (CGC 1535725), we handle the permitting paperwork and build to Florida code and HOA guidelines across West Coast Florida, from Spring Hill to Naples. Your free estimate includes a clear plan for permits and timeline.

What materials are best for a durable porch or lanai enclosure?

Aluminum framing with UV-resistant fiberglass or polyester screen mesh is the standard choice for durable porch and lanai enclosures in Florida's climate. Aluminum resists rust and storms with low maintenance, while tightly woven mesh keeps out mosquitoes and no-see-ums. We confirm the right frame and mesh during your free on-site estimate.

How long does it take to install a screen enclosure?

A typical porch or lanai screen enclosure installation takes 1 to 2 weeks from start to finish. Size, custom design details, permitting, and weather can shift that window, so we give you a step-by-step timeline with your free estimate — and we respond to estimate requests within 24 hours.

Can you convert an existing patio into a screened lanai enclosure?

Yes, an existing patio or covered porch can be converted into a screened lanai enclosure, usually without major structural changes. Our Sarasota before-and-after projects show open and covered patios finished with custom Clear View screen systems for bug-free, year-round use. Request a free on-site estimate to see options for your patio.

Should I repair or fully rescreen my porch?

Repair a single torn panel; rescreen when several panels are worn, loose, or brittle — porch rescreening starts at $1.50 per square foot on a sound frame. Standard fiberglass mesh carries a 5-year warranty, polyester Super Screen up to 12 years, so a full rescreen often outlasts patch-by-patch fixes. A free estimate confirms which your porch needs.

How much does porch or lanai rescreening cost in Sarasota?

Porch and lanai rescreening in Sarasota starts at $1.50 per square foot — the same published rate as our pool cage rescreening. The final number depends on panel count and the mesh you choose, from standard fiberglass to 12-year Super Screen polyester. Every quote is written on-site after we measure, free of charge.

Do I need HOA approval for a screened porch?

Many Florida communities do review screened porches, and we build to Florida code and HOA guidelines on every project. Most boards want to see colors, materials, and dimensions — your free estimate documents all three: powder-coated aluminum in white, bronze, or black, with exact measurements for your application.

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WE GO TO THE ENTIRE WEST AND EAST COAST OF FLORIDA!

We proudly serve the entire West Coast from Spring Hill to Naples with offices in Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, and North Port.

We use top-notch equipment, tools, and techniques to provide the best service.

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