Screened In Pool Cost: 2026 Installed Price Calculator
Mike Martin, MA CSL, is the founder and construction cost editor of RemodelingExpense. His residential construction experience informs the site’s cost research, calculators, and homeowner project guidance.
Screened in pool cost ranges from $25 – $95 per sq. ft. installed, or about $20,000 – $76,000 for a typical 800 sq. ft. pool enclosure.
A screened in pool is different from patio screening or a screened in porch because the structure usually spans a much larger area, uses aluminum framing, requires stronger anchoring, and may need wind-rated engineering, doors, gutters, roof panels, and pool deck access.
Use the calculator below to estimate your price based on enclosure size, frame height, roof style, screen mesh, doors, anchoring, and local labor rates.
Cost Calculator
Screened In Pool Cost Calculator
Estimate screened-in pool enclosure pricing based on enclosure size, aluminum frame height, roof style, screen mesh, doors, wind rating, gutters, concrete anchoring, permit needs, pool access, cleanup, and local labor rates.
Your estimated cost
For 800 sq. ft.
$6,400 – $20,000
About $8 – $25 per sq. ft.
Use your estimate as a starting point, then compare real prices from local contractors.
| Cost item | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,200 | $9,600 |
| Labor | $3,200 | $10,400 |
| Estimated screened in pool cost | $6,400 | $20,000 |
| Installed cost per sq. ft. | $8 | $25 |
Why your price may change
- Local labor rates vary.
- Material quality affects the price.
- Old material removal, repairs, permits, or code updates can add cost.
- Hard-to-reach areas, complex layouts, rush jobs, or premium contractors may cost more.
Estimate includes local labor adjustments and may differ slightly from rounded national cost examples.
Screened In Pool Cost vs Value
Screened In Pool may recover about 25%–55% of its cost.
Bottom line: Screened-in pool enclosure pricing depends on enclosure size, aluminum frame height, roof style, screen mesh, doors, wind rating, gutters, concrete anchoring, permit needs, pool access, cleanup, and local labor rates.
Worth it: In-ground pools, bug control, leaf reduction, basic pool screen enclosures, pool cage replacements, covered pool decks, and homeowners who want a cleaner pool area with less debris.
Skip it: If you are only screening a covered patio or porch, patio screening or screened-in porch pricing is usually the better starting calculator.
ROI ranges are planning estimates and should not be treated as an appraisal. Premium high-wind, panoramic, tall, or engineered pool cages can exceed this range. This is only an estimate. Real resale value depends on your home, neighborhood, market, project quality, and buyer demand.
Contractor Reality Check
Screened pool enclosure quotes are cheapest when the pool deck is level, the concrete is in good shape, and the enclosure uses a standard aluminum frame with basic screen mesh. Costs rise quickly with tall roof sections, mansard roofs, panoramic openings, high-wind ratings, multiple doors, gutter integration, deck repairs, or premium screen mesh.
My rule of thumb: Ask whether the quote includes aluminum framing, screen mesh, roof style, concrete anchors, doors, permits, wind rating, gutters, cleanup, and old enclosure removal before comparing bids.
What to Confirm Before You Sign
- Enclosure size: Confirm the total square footage, wall height, roof height, pool deck coverage, and span over the pool.
- Frame type: Ask whether the quote uses aluminum framing, powder-coated aluminum, upgraded beams, panoramic openings, or standard cage framing.
- Roof style: Confirm whether the enclosure has a flat, dome, gable, hip, mansard, or custom roof shape.
- Screen mesh: Ask whether the quote includes standard fiberglass screen, no-see-um mesh, pet-resistant screen, privacy mesh, or stronger pool cage screen.
- Anchoring: Make sure concrete anchors, fasteners, deck repairs, and corrosion-resistant hardware are included.
- Doors and access: Confirm the number of doors, latches, closers, thresholds, pool equipment access, and emergency exit needs.
- Buffer: Budget 10% to 20% for surprises, deck repairs, wind-rated upgrades, screen upgrades, permit requirements, gutter work, or old cage removal.
Surprise Costs That Move the Price
| Item | Why It Adds Cost | Typical Add |
|---|---|---|
| Tall enclosure framing | Higher walls and roof spans require more aluminum, stronger members, and more labor. | $5,000 – $20,000+ |
| Wind-rated engineering | High-wind areas may require stronger framing, upgraded anchors, drawings, and inspections. | $1,500 – $8,000+ |
| Deck or concrete repairs | Cracked, uneven, or weak concrete can complicate anchoring and may need repair first. | $1,000 – $10,000 |
| Premium screen mesh | No-see-um, privacy, pet-resistant, and stronger pool cage mesh cost more than basic screen. | $1,000 – $6,000 |
| Old enclosure removal | Replacing a damaged pool cage can require demo, disposal, anchor removal, and surface cleanup. | $1,500 – $8,000 |
Screened In Pool Cost by Type
| Type | Installed Cost per Sq. Ft. | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pool screen enclosure | $25 – $45 | Simple pool decks, standard aluminum framing, and basic bug and leaf control. |
| Standard aluminum pool cage | $40 – $70 | Most in-ground pools, larger decks, and typical backyard enclosure projects. |
| Tall or mansard pool enclosure | $60 – $95 | Higher rooflines, larger spans, pool furniture areas, and more open space around the pool. |
| Wind-rated screened pool enclosure | $75 – $125 | Coastal areas, Florida-style pool cages, high-wind zones, and permit-driven projects. |
| Premium panoramic pool enclosure | $100 – $175+ | Wide views, fewer vertical posts, upgraded framing, premium mesh, and custom roof designs. |
Is a Screened In Pool Worth It?
A screened in pool is worth it when you want fewer leaves, better bug control, a cleaner pool deck, more comfortable swimming, and less debris maintenance around an in-ground pool.
Skip it: If you are only screening a covered patio, use the Patio Screening Calculator. If you want a smaller outdoor room instead of a full pool enclosure, compare it with the Screened In Porch Calculator.
References – Screened In Pool Cost
- Screen Product Pricing: The Home Depot
- Screen Frame and Screen Material Pricing: Lowe’s
- Residential Building Code Reference: International Code Council
- Carpenter Wage Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Labor Wage Data: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Last Updated: 6/25/26
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