Your Pool Cage Could Be an Uninsured Structure
If your screen enclosure was built without a permit, your homeowner's insurance can legally deny any storm damage claim. One hurricane and you're paying for the entire rebuild out of pocket. A permitted, engineered cage is a covered structure.
An Unpermitted Cage Can Block Your Home Sale
When you sell, title companies check permit records. An unpermitted pool cage is flagged as a violation — and buyers use it to negotiate your price down or walk away. Permits protect your investment.
Your Enclosure Needs to Double as a Legal Safety Barrier
Florida law requires every residential pool to have an approved safety barrier. An unpermitted screen enclosure — no matter how sturdy it looks — does NOT qualify legally. Only permitted, inspected structures count.
Not All Wind Speeds Are Equal
A pool cage in Miami needs to survive much higher winds than one in Gainesville. If the engineering isn't specific to your county and address, it will be rejected. We calculate for your exact location — not a generic average.
HOA Approval and County Permit Are Two Different Things
Your HOA can approve the design and materials. But only the county building department can permit the structure. You need both — and many homeowners discover this after the fact.
Post-Storm Rebuilds Must Meet Current Code
If a hurricane damaged your enclosure and it was rebuilt, that rebuild needs a permit and current-code engineering. Many homeowners discover years later that the rebuild was never properly permitted — creating liability at resale.
⚠️ Don't Let Your Contractor Start Without a Permit
Starting construction before permit approval can result in stop-work orders, fines, and forced demolition. Some contractors start work and 'figure out the permit later' — this puts the homeowner at legal and financial risk.
