Lanai / Screen Enclosure Removal & Reinstall

Lanais and screen enclosures are among the most vulnerable structures on a home during a hurricane.

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Screen enclosures and lanais are statistically among the first things on a Florida or Gulf Coast home to fail in a major hurricane. Once a single panel goes, the frame torques out of square, neighboring panels follow, and what could have been a smaller prevention call becomes a full enclosure rebuild. Searches for lanai screen removal hurricane and screen enclosure removal before storm peak across Florida (especially Naples, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa Bay, and Bradenton) every time a tropical system enters the Gulf.

Specialist removing lanai screen panels before a hurricane for safe storageScreen enclosure protected through professional pre-hurricane takedown

On Hurricane Handyman, post the job with photos of the enclosure (full perimeter shots help). Answer two intake questions — timing (pre-storm removal, post-storm reinstall, or both) and approximate size of the enclosure. Bundled bookings (same crew handles both visits) are a common choice.

Local screen specialists review the post and submit competing fixed-price quotes. You compare profiles and bids on the platform and pick the pro whose price and timing fit your storm window. Your payment sits in Stripe escrow and releases after completed work is documented with photo proof and you approve it — or after your agreed review window passes.

Before hiring, message specialists directly. Ask about prior screen takedowns and reinstalls, how they label panels for clean reassembly, what storage options they offer (your garage vs. theirs), whether they carry liability insurance, whether they coordinate with your HOA or condo association on shared structures, and whether the bundled pre+post booking saves you money.

This service concentrates in Florida (especially the southwest peninsula) but also serves Caribbean markets, the Texas Gulf Coast, and any region with significant residential pool-cage and screened-porch ownership.

Post your job before the watch posts and avoid joining the post-storm rescreen waitlist that stretches months out across heavily-affected counties.

How Lanai / Screen Works

What this covers

  • When to call a pro versus tackling it yourself
  • How fixed-price quoting works and what to look for in a bid
  • What happens on the day of work and how long it takes
  • How Stripe escrow holds your payment until the work is done

Why Hurricane Handyman for Lanai / Screen?

Local screen specialists compete on price — pre-storm, post-storm, or bundled

Same crew often handles both visits if you bundle the booking

Payment held in escrow through Stripe until the work is done

Coverage across Florida, the Gulf Coast, and the Caribbean

What to Expect

1

Post Your Job

Upload photos of your property and answer a few simple questions about what you need.

2

Get Quotes

Local handymen and contractors review your photos and send you competing fixed-price quotes.

3

Choose Your Handyman

Compare quotes and profiles, and communicate directly with handymen before hiring.

4

Escrow Until Done

Your payment is held in escrow through Stripe until the work is done.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my screen enclosure survive a hurricane?
Most standard screen enclosures will not survive a direct hit from a Category 2 or higher hurricane. Even Category 1 winds can destroy screen panels and bend frames. Professional removal before the storm and reinstallation after is the most cost-effective approach.
How long does it take to remove and reinstall a lanai screen enclosure?
Removal typically takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of the enclosure. Reinstallation takes slightly longer. Most contractors can complete both visits within a day each, minimizing disruption to your outdoor living space.
Is it cheaper to remove my screen enclosure before a storm or replace it after?
Local screen specialists on the platform submit competing fixed-price quotes once you describe the enclosure and upload photos. Removal and reinstallation typically costs less than replacing a destroyed enclosure.

Ready to get this done?

Post your lanai / screen job and get competing fixed-price quotes from local handymen and contractors.