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Florida Pool Costs: Cages, Power Bills and Safety Rules
Florida pools run most of the year, usually sit under a screen cage, and come with specific state safety rules. Here is what that does to the budget.
The screen enclosure
Many Florida pools have a screen cage. New screen enclosures run $8 to $15 per square foot in Angi's 2026 data, and two Florida companies put full rescreens at $7 to $9 per square foot of screen, though one also reports typical totals of $1,500 to $4,500 or more. Price yours with the enclosure calculator. Screens wear out from sun and storms, so plan for a rescreen during ownership.
Year-round energy
Pumps in Florida often run all year instead of a summer season. Florida's average residential electricity price was 14.99 cents per kWh in August 2026, below the U.S. average, according to EIA. Year-round running still adds up. At 1,500 watts for 8 hours a day, the math gives about $657 a year. A variable-speed pump can cut that a lot. Run your numbers in the energy calculator.
Safety rules
Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Chapter 515, Florida Statutes) requires new residential pools to have at least one approved safety feature, such as a qualifying barrier, an approved safety cover, or exit alarms on doors and windows leading to the pool. Build the cost of compliance into your quote.
Concrete is common
Many Florida pools are concrete with a plaster or aggregate finish, so a resurfacing bill is part of long-term ownership.
- Angi: Pool enclosure cost (2026)
- Mr. Pool Screen: Florida rescreening cost (2026)
- Rescreen Rescue: Cost to rescreen a pool enclosure (2026)
- U.S. EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A
- Florida Statutes Chapter 515: Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act
Common questions
Do Florida pools need a screen enclosure?
No. It is a common choice, not a requirement, but a qualifying enclosure can serve as the safety barrier under Chapter 515.