Tell us what you have and what you want to change, and we'll take it from there. Riverview has grown quickly, so a lot of what we handle here is a first enclosure, but plenty of homeowners are also rescreening or repairing a cage that's already in place.
A newer community, with cages at both ends
Riverview's housing is largely new: most homes have gone up since 2000, and many since 2010. For homeowners without a cage yet, that's usually a design and permit project. For the earlier wave of homes, from the 2000s, the enclosures that went up with them are now old enough that many are due for a look, and the contractor checks the frame before recommending anything.
Adding a cage to an existing pool
A new enclosure is a design and engineering project. You'll choose a roof style, screen, doors, and extras like gutters and kick plates, and the contractor handles the engineered plans, site plan, and permit. If your neighborhood has an HOA or deed restrictions, architectural approval is often needed first. Our installation guide and the Riverview installation page walk through it in more detail.
Rescreening or repairing what you have
If the frame is straight, the fasteners are sound, and the footings haven't moved, rescreening is usually the right job. If not, repairs come first. The contractor looks at the uprights and beams, fasteners, and footings, not the age of the cage, before recommending anything.
Permits go through Hillsborough County
Riverview is unincorporated, so permits go through Hillsborough County's building department. New enclosures need a permit, and the county lists a flat $380 residential permit for pool enclosures and screen rooms, plus state surcharges. Rescreening an existing enclosure is exempt from permits in most cases. Properties near the Alafia River that fall in a special flood hazard area can have added permit requirements, which your contractor handles.
How to get started
Send one request describing what you have or what you're planning. We connect you to our trusted local contractor serving Hillsborough County, who discusses your needs and sets up an in person visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to add a pool cage in Riverview?
Yes. A new enclosure needs a permit from Hillsborough County. Your contractor prepares the plans and handles the application.
Our HOA has architectural rules. What happens first?
Usually the HOA approval. The contractor can tell you what drawings and details your association and the county will want to see.
Our cage is about twenty years old. Rescreen or replace?
It depends on the frame's actual condition, not the age. If it's straight and sound with footings that haven't moved, rescreening is usually the right job.
Do you serve all of Riverview?
Yes. The same local contractor serves all of Riverview and the rest of Hillsborough County.