Lanai Screen Enclosure Upgrades in Cape Coral, FL

Most Cape Coral homes have a screened lanai. Many of those enclosures are 10 to 20 years old. The screens are faded, the mesh is brittle, and the aluminum framing shows its age. You don't need to tear it all down and start over. Targeted upgrades can transform your existing lanai at a fraction of the cost.

What We Upgrade

We add motorized retractable panels to specific sections of your existing lanai frame. Deploy a panel for extra shade or privacy. Retract it to restore the open screened feel. You keep the existing structure and add modern comfort features on top.

Solar Mesh Upgrades

Swapping standard screen mesh for solar mesh on the west and south sides of your lanai reduces the temperature underneath by 40 to 60 percent. You keep airflow and visibility while cutting the heat that makes your lanai unusable from midday through evening.

Solar mesh also reduces UV damage to your outdoor furniture, which fades fast under Florida sun. It's the single most cost-effective upgrade you can make to an existing lanai.

Privacy Panels

Privacy mesh blocks the view from outside while maintaining outward visibility from inside. This is popular in Cape Coral neighborhoods where homes are close together or where your lanai faces a neighbor's property.

Motorized privacy panels let you choose when you want privacy. Deploy for evening entertaining. Retract during the day when you want the open view.

Motorization Options

All retractable panel upgrades can be motorized with remote, app, or voice control. Individual panels operate independently, so you can shade one section while leaving another open. Zone-based grouping lets you deploy or retract sections together with a single command.

No Structural Modification Needed

Most upgrades work with your existing aluminum or steel lanai frame. We mount retractable panels to the existing structure using non-invasive brackets. There's no cutting, welding, or structural modification required.

This keeps costs down and avoids triggering permit requirements that a full rebuild would involve.

Storm Preparation

Retractable panels should be secured or retracted before hurricanes. Unlike fixed screen panels, motorized panels can be safely stowed to prevent storm damage. Your existing screen enclosure handles normal weather. The retractable upgrades handle comfort.

What It Costs

Lanai screen enclosure upgrades range from $3,000 to $12,000 depending on scope. A basic solar mesh swap on two sides might run $3,000 to $5,000. Adding motorized retractable panels across a full lanai runs $8,000 to $12,000. All pricing is confirmed during your free on-site estimate.