Tell us what you're noticing about your enclosure, and we'll take it from there. Here's a little of what's different about screen work in Brandon.
What condition tells you, and what it doesn't
Brandon grew fast in the 1980s and 1990s, so plenty of local cages are decades old, and older screens have usually already been replaced once or twice. That history is useful context, but it doesn't tell the contractor what your specific cage needs. The evaluation does: a straight frame, sound fasteners, and footings that haven't moved point to rescreening. Bent members, corroded hardware, or a racked frame point to repair or replacement first.
Permits go through Hillsborough County
Brandon is unincorporated, so permits here go through Hillsborough County's building department, not a city office. Rescreening an existing enclosure is exempt from permits in most cases. When a job does need one, such as frame work or a new cage, the county lists a flat $380 residential permit for pool enclosures and screen rooms, plus state surcharges. Your contractor handles the filing.
Upgrading the screen while you're at it
Rescreening is a good time to rethink the mesh. Solar shade screen can tame a west facing wall, pet screen or tuff screen holds up on lower panels, and 20×20 no-see-um screen keeps out tiny biting midges. Standard 18×14 screen keeps the view open.
Services for Brandon homes
- Pool cage rescreening for sound frames with tired screen
- Pool cage repair for hardware, doors, and frame problems
- Lanai rescreening for screened lanais with or without a pool
- Pool enclosure installation for replacements and first enclosures
- Screen door repair for doors that sag, drag, or won't latch
How to get started
Send one request describing what you see and what you'd like done. We connect you to one trusted local contractor serving Hillsborough County, who discusses your needs and sets up an in person evaluation. Photos aren't required, though the contractor may ask for a wide view and a close view first.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brandon its own city for permits?
No. Brandon is unincorporated, so permits go through Hillsborough County's building department. Your contractor handles the filing when one is needed.
Our cage is original to our 1990s house. Does it need replacing?
Not necessarily. Age alone doesn't decide it. If the frame is straight, the fasteners are sound, and the footings haven't moved, rescreening is usually the right job.
Do I need a permit to rescreen in Brandon?
In most cases, no. Rescreening an existing enclosure is typically exempt.
Do you serve nearby Valrico and Riverview?
Yes. The same local contractor serves all of Hillsborough County.