Custom Screen Projects in St. Johns, FL
Custom screening solutions for unique applications.
Fast-growing community with large pool homes and outdoor entertainment spaces.
Expert Custom Screen Projects for St. Johns Homeowners
Every property has unique needs. We design and install custom screening solutions for non-standard applications, special requests, and creative projects.
Benefits
- ✓Tailored to your needs
- ✓Professional design
- ✓Quality materials
- ✓Expert installation
Our Process
- 1Consultation and design
- 2Material selection
- 3Custom fabrication
- 4Professional installation
- 5Final walkthrough
Warranty
1 year warranty on custom work
Master-planned communities like Julington Creek Plantation and Rivertown build homes fast and in phases — which means pool decks don't always come out square, and covered lanais often get added by the second owner with dimensions that never matched any standard kit. That's where custom screen work starts. A homeowner in Durbin Crossing called about an L-shaped pool deck with a built-in summer kitchen bump-out on one side: no off-the-shelf aluminum cage was going to cover it cleanly. We built a ribbon-frame cage with 2x4 extruded anodized aluminum on the perimeter and a separate framed kitchen alcove using 20x20 Phifer super-screen to keep no-see-ums out during the evening hours — because that wetland buffer behind the yard was pumping them in every night from May through October. Custom work isn't just about odd shapes. It's about getting the mesh, the frame, and the layout right for the specific lot.
Zip codes 32259 and 32092 cover most of what people call "St. Johns" — and both are dominated by newer builds from the early 2000s through today. Subdivisions in the 32092 corridor, like Palencia and Murabella, tend to have larger lots with two-story homes and covered patios that face west or southwest. That west-facing orientation bakes standard 18x14 fiberglass mesh within seven or eight years, sometimes less when the afternoon sun hits it straight on. Meanwhile, the 32259 zip runs along the St. Johns River through Julington Creek and Switzerland — lots of water, lots of mosquitoes, and HOA architectural review boards that are particular about frame color and screen opacity. Fruit Cove homes from the mid-1990s often have original aluminum cages with worn spline grooves and kick-plates faded two shades lighter than the current frame. Custom projects here usually mean either upgrading what exists or building new to match HOA-approved color profiles on a non-standard footprint.
Common Custom Screen Projects Issues in St. Johns
Outdoor Kitchen Bump-Outs That Break a Standard Cage Footprint
A lot of St. Johns homes — especially in Aberdeen and Bartram Ranch — have had outdoor kitchens added after the original cage was built, or the builder included the kitchen pad but not the enclosure. Either way, you end up with an L-shaped or U-shaped perimeter that no standard rectangular cage kit covers. The fix is a custom-framed section using 2x6 hollow extruded anodized aluminum tied into the existing structure with corner brackets and gusset plates. We match the original frame profile and anodize color before ordering materials, so the addition doesn't look like a bolt-on afterthought. Phifer BetterVue mesh is a common choice for kitchen sections — better visibility looking out, and it handles grease splatter and humidity better than standard 18x14 fiberglass. Expect a kitchen alcove addition to run $800–$1,400 depending on square footage and how the existing cage ties in.
West-Facing Porch Screens Degrading Faster Than the Rest of the Cage
Palencia and Murabella have hundreds of homes with southwest-facing rear patios. By year eight or nine, the panels on that exposure are brittle, faded, and tearing at the spline groove while the north-facing panels still look fine. Replacing just the bad panels with standard 18x14 fiberglass buys another five or six years before the same problem repeats. A smarter move on that exposure is Phifer TexTreme or 90% solar privacy mesh — both rated for heavy UV load and available in charcoal or black to hold color longer under direct afternoon sun. Motorized retractable screen systems are another option for west-facing lanais when open-air access matters in the evenings without a fixed cage. The retractable track runs along the soffit and drops a stainless-reinforced screen on demand. Cost for motorized systems starts around $1,800 per opening for a standard 12-foot span.
Two-Story Gable-End Enclosures Require Custom Framing at the Roofline
Second-floor overhangs on homes in Rivertown and some newer sections of 32259 create gable-end clearances that simply don't match any catalog cage design. The pitch angle varies by builder, and standard 2x6 box-frame cage components don't accommodate the rake cut at the roofline without custom-fabricated rake fasteners and angled ridge cap cuts. Field measurements matter here — we take them ourselves, never subcontract the layout to someone who hasn't done gable-end work before. The actual framing ties into the slab with anchor bolts at 48-inch centers, and the gable panels use a heavier-gauge spline to hold tension across the larger panel dimensions typical of two-story builds. St. Johns County requires a permit for new cage construction over 400 square feet, and our license (#1136541) is on file with the county building department. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle the final paperwork.
Carport and Patio Conversions in Older Fruit Cove and Switzerland Homes
Homes from the mid-1990s along the St. Johns River corridor in Fruit Cove and Switzerland often have open carports or screened rooms built before current wind-load codes took effect. Converting one to a full screen enclosure — or rescreening an existing room that has lost structural integrity — involves more than swapping mesh. The original 2x2 aluminum tubing on those older structures typically needs reinforcement or full replacement, particularly at the corner brackets and at the base where posts meet the slab. If the spline groove is worn to less than 3/16 inch, new screen won't hold tension properly and will sag within a season. All conversion projects near the river get 20x20 Phifer super-screen — the no-see-um and mosquito load near standing water in this corridor makes standard 18x14 a mistake. Full patio conversions in this zip code typically run $2,200–$4,500 depending on the existing structure's condition.
Hot Tub and Spa Screen Rooms Need Corrosion-Resistant Hardware Throughout
Hot tubs create a constant humidity and chemical vapor environment that eats aluminum frames and standard steel fasteners faster than anything except salt air. Homeowners in Julington Creek Plantation and Durbin Crossing who want a screen room over their spa need to spec the frame correctly from the start: anodized aluminum at minimum, stainless steel anchor bolts throughout, and a gutter system along the ridge cap to direct condensation away from the lower kick-plate. New York Wire vinyl-coated polyester mesh handles the chemical exposure better than standard fiberglass — the 7x7 weave weight and coating hold up through years of chlorine and bromine off-gassing. The kick-plate on a spa room should be solid aluminum panel for the bottom 24 inches, not screen — keeps chemical splash off the mesh and protects the lower spline groove from oxidation. Spa and hot tub enclosures carry our 2-year workmanship warranty, double the standard on regular rescreens.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get to St. Johns for Custom Screen Projects?▼
St. Johns is a straight shot — CR-210, I-295, and US-1 South all feed directly into the main subdivisions. Most of 32259 and 32092 is within 30 to 40 minutes, so same-day estimates are usually doable. Call (904) 679-9509 in the morning and we can typically get eyes on the project that afternoon or the following day. For custom work — anything involving non-standard shapes, gable-end framing, or motorized systems — the on-site measure is mandatory before we quote. That visit is free, and we bring material samples so you can choose mesh opacity and frame color on the spot rather than picking blind from a catalog.
What does a custom screen enclosure project cost in St. Johns?▼
Pricing depends heavily on what "custom" means for your specific project. A rescreen of an irregular-shaped cage runs $4–$7 per square foot of screen area. A new custom-framed enclosure over an existing slab starts around $18–$25 per square foot, depending on frame height, material gauge, and whether the layout requires custom ridge cap cuts or gable-end framing. Motorized retractable screen systems run $1,800–$3,200 per opening for a standard residential span. Outdoor kitchen alcove additions and spa screen rooms fall in a separate bracket because of the hardware specs involved. Call (904) 679-9509 or schedule a free on-site estimate — we give exact figures after measuring, not ballpark guesses over the phone.
Do I need a permit for a custom screen enclosure in St. Johns County?▼
Yes, if the structure is new construction and over 400 square feet, St. Johns County requires a building permit through the county's Building Services department. HOA approval is a separate step — communities like Julington Creek Plantation and Palencia have architectural review boards that want to see frame color, mesh opacity, and a dimensioned drawing before signing off. That review typically takes two to four weeks, so plan accordingly. We prepare the permit application package and HOA submittal drawings as part of the project. Our contractor license (#1136541) is registered with St. Johns County Building Services, so there are no delays from paperwork issues on our end.
Can you match my existing cage frame color for an addition or extension?▼
Most of the time, yes. Standard anodized aluminum comes in bronze, white, and mill finish — the three most common colors across master-planned communities in St. Johns County. If your existing cage was built in the early 2000s, there's a decent chance it's bronze anodized, which is still current stock. Powder-coated frames are trickier because the original applicator's formula may not be on file. In those cases, we bring a color chip kit to the estimate and match as closely as available stock allows. For any addition to an existing structure, we show you new material against the old frame in daylight before ordering — no color surprises on installation day.
What warranty do you offer on custom screen projects in St. Johns?▼
Standard rescreens carry a 1-year workmanship warranty. Upgrades to Phifer super-screen (20x20), TexTreme solar mesh, or 7x7 vinyl-coated pet screen carry a 2-year workmanship warranty because those materials are specified for higher-demand environments. Full custom enclosure builds — new frame, new screen, anchor bolts in slab — get 1 year on the frame and 2 years on the screen panels. Phifer mesh carries its own manufacturer warranty on top of that. Storm damage, falling limbs, and animal impact after installation are not covered, but we document everything with photos and measurements for insurance claims — which most St. Johns homeowners find useful given the area's hurricane exposure.
Do you cover nearby cities besides St. Johns for custom screen work?▼
Yes — all of St. Johns County and the surrounding NE Florida region: Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, Fleming Island, and into Duval County. For scheduling, St. Johns is typically a 2–3 day wait for a free estimate and a 5–10 day lead time for most custom projects once materials are confirmed. Emergency storm-damage response moves faster. Call (904) 679-9509 or request a free on-site estimate and give us the zip code and a quick description — we'll confirm availability the same day. Five-star rated on Google across NE Florida.
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(904) 679-9509Other Services in St. Johns
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Pool Enclosure Repair
Complete pool cage repair including screens, frames, and structural elements.
Patio Hardware Replacement
Replacing rusty screws, bolts, hinges, and other small components that hold your screen structure together.
Why Choose P&D Screen Repair?
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1-year warranty on all work. We use premium materials and expert craftsmanship.
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Most repairs completed same-week. Free estimates within 2 business hours.
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Family-owned, serving Jacksonville since 2022. Licensed and insured.
What Our Customers Say
Paul was extremely professional, responsive and competitive. I appreciate a business that exhibits proper ethics in a manner as was displayed in this project. Thank you, Paul
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Excellent job!! Very nice young man! Absolutely would recommend!
P&D Screen Repair did an outstanding job on a complete pool screen. They finished the job in 2 days, despite constant rain. I highly recommend this company and their prices are very reasonable.
Great job on my patio rescreen! Everything was done fast, clean, and with excellent quality. Very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom screen projects in St. Johns, FL
How much does custom screen projects cost in St. Johns?
Cost depends on size, mesh selection, and condition of the existing frame. We provide a free on-site estimate before any work begins in St. Johns. Call (904) 679-9509.
Do you serve all of St. Johns?
Yes, we cover all of St. Johns and the surrounding St. Johns County area.
What's your turnaround for custom screen projects in St. Johns?
Most jobs are scheduled within a few business days. Storm damage and emergency repairs are prioritized.
What warranty applies?
1 year warranty on custom work
Free Estimate for Custom Screen Projects in St. Johns
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