What to Do After Storm Damage to Your Pool Screen Enclosure

Step-by-step checklist for Broward homeowners after a storm damages a pool cage: safety, documentation, temporary protection and repair.

First: Stay Safe

Do not enter a damaged enclosure until you have checked for hanging panels, bent uprights and loose roof members. A cage that looks standing can still be carrying unstable load. Keep children and pets out, and stay clear of any downed power lines near the structure.

Document Everything Before Anything Moves

Take wide photos of the whole enclosure and close-ups of each torn panel, bent frame member and damaged door, with timestamps. If a tree or branch caused the damage, photograph it in place. This record supports an insurance claim; see our guide on whether insurance covers pool screen repair.

Limit Further Damage

Remove loose debris, and if frame members are bent, avoid pulling on them. Torn screen left flapping can widen quickly in the next wind event. A repair contractor can often tarp or stabilize a damaged section the same day.

Know What Is Typically Repairable

Most storm damage falls into three categories: torn or blown-out panels (a partial rescreen), bent or broken uprights, beams and connectors (frame repair), and damaged doors (screen door repair). Typical Broward costs run $300–$700 for a storm partial rescreen and $400–$1,200 for storm-impact frame repair. See the full cost guide.

Schedule an Inspection Even for "Small" Damage

Small punctures and slightly bowed frame members often get worse. Wind load fatigue can cause failures weeks after the storm that started the problem. A free inspection catches this early.