Wimauma is one of the newer communities in the county, so a lot of what we handle here is a first pool enclosure. We also handle rescreening, repairs, and screen doors for the homes that already have one.
Planning a first enclosure
A new cage involves real decisions: roof style, screen type, the number and placement of doors, kick plates, and gutters where the cage meets the house. Behind the scenes, the contractor handles engineered plans signed and sealed by a Florida registered design professional, a site plan with setbacks and easements, and the county permit. If your community has an HOA or deed restrictions, architectural approval usually comes first.
Permits go through Hillsborough County
Wimauma is unincorporated, so permits go through Hillsborough County's building department. The county lists a flat $380 residential permit for pool enclosures and screen rooms, including a $50 application fee, plus state surcharges. Hillsborough's checklist also calls for a recorded Notice of Commencement before the first inspection. Your contractor prepares and files what's needed.
Pool safety from day one
Florida's building code allows a standard screen enclosure to serve as part or all of a pool's safety barrier. When it does, Florida's pool safety law calls for pool access gates that open outward away from the pool, close on their own, and latch automatically. Your contractor plans the doors and hardware with that in mind.
Already have a cage?
Rescreening, repairs, and screen doors are all part of what the contractor handles too. The evaluation looks at the frame, not the age of the house, before recommending anything.
How to get started
Send one request describing what you have in mind. It goes to the one trusted local contractor serving Hillsborough County, who follows up to talk through design, permits, and timing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a new pool cage in Wimauma?
Yes. A new enclosure requires a Hillsborough County building permit. Your contractor handles the plans and the application.
What does the county permit cost?
Hillsborough County lists a flat $380 residential permit for pool enclosures and screen rooms, plus state surcharges.
Our HOA has rules about enclosures. Does that change anything?
It adds a step. Architectural approval is usually needed before the permit application, and the contractor can tell you what to submit.
Do you also handle repairs and rescreening in Wimauma?
Yes. The same contractor handles rescreening, repairs, and screen doors across Hillsborough County.