Panel Replacement in Sarasota, FL

Panel replacement is the right call when you have isolated damage — one, two, or even a handful of panels that are torn, ripped, or hanging loose, while the rest of the enclosure screen is still in good condition. It's the most common repair we do in Sarasota, and it's the most budget-friendly option.

We see a lot of panel damage after storms roll through. A palm frond catches the wind and punches right through a panel, or a branch scrapes along the side of the cage and tears a seam. Sometimes it's simpler than that — a kid's baseball, a dog that got excited, or a pool skimmer pole that slipped. Whatever the cause, if it's limited to a few panels, replacing them is quick, clean, and affordable.

If you've got more than about 30% of your panels damaged or the screen across the whole enclosure is brittle and faded, we'll typically recommend a full rescreen instead. That way you get everything new and uniform rather than a patchwork of old and new screen. But we always let you make the call.

Every panel replacement follows the same careful process. First, we remove the old spline from the channel around the damaged panel using a spline removal tool. This lets us pull the torn screen out cleanly without disturbing the panels next to it.

Once the old screen is out, we clean the spline channel. Over time, dirt, oxidation, and old spline residue build up in the channel, and if you don't clean it out, the new spline won't seat properly. This is one of those small details that most homeowners wouldn't think about but makes a real difference in how long the repair lasts.

Then we lay the new screen over the opening, cut it to size with some overlap, and roll new spline into the channel to lock the screen in place. We work the spline in carefully to get even tension across the entire panel — too loose and it sags, too tight and it can pull the frame. Once the spline is seated, we trim the excess screen with a razor for a clean edge.

The whole process takes about 20 to 30 minutes per panel. We carry Phifer standard fiberglass, Super Screen, and pet screen on our truck, so we can match whatever you've got and handle the job in a single visit.

We stock three screen options to match whatever's on your enclosure:

Phifer 18x14 fiberglass mesh is the standard for Florida screen enclosures. It keeps out no-see-ums and mosquitoes, allows good airflow, and holds up reasonably well to UV exposure. It's the most affordable option and what most Sarasota homeowners choose.

Phifer Super Screen is a heavier-gauge screen with better UV resistance and a longer lifespan. It's a step up in durability and works well for panels that take more abuse — like lower panels on a pool cage that are more likely to get bumped or hit by debris.

Phifer PetScreen is built for households with pets. It's a vinyl-coated polyester that's about seven times stronger than standard fiberglass. Dogs can push against it, cats can scratch at it, and it holds up. If your pets are the reason panels keep getting damaged, pet screen pays for itself by eliminating repeat repairs.

We handle panel replacements throughout the Sarasota area — Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and surrounding communities. As a local business based out of Englewood, we can usually get to you within a few days.

There's no minimum job size. If you need one panel replaced, we'll come out and do it. We believe in taking care of the small jobs just as much as the big ones, because that one torn panel is what's letting mosquitoes into your pool area every evening.