Pool Cage Storm Prep: A Fort Myers Homeowner's Checklist
Exterior · April 2, 2026
Five practical steps to keep your pool enclosure standing through Southwest Florida's storm season.
Why pool cages fail first In Southwest Florida, screen enclosures and pool cages are usually the first thing a storm tears apart.
They're tall, light, and exposed.
The 5-step prep 1.
Inspect every fastener.
Walk the cage and tighten any loose screws. 2.
Patch torn screens early.
A small tear becomes a sail in 60mph winds. 3.
Clear the gutters above.
Overflow water rots the wood the cage anchors into. 4.
Remove furniture.
Loose items become projectiles inside the cage. 5.
Photograph the structure.
Insurance claims go faster with before-photos.
Smart Fix can handle any of these — call us before storm season hits.
About this article
This article is part of the Smart Fix blog, published from Fort Myers, FL by the team that actually does the work — not a marketing agency. We write about home maintenance topics that come up on real job sites across Southwest Florida, with materials, fastener choices, and trade-offs explained the same way we'd explain them to a homeowner standing in the driveway. If you'd like the Smart Fix team to handle the work for you, request a free quote or call (239) 744-8749. We cover Fort Myers and a 30-mile radius, including Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, and Punta Gorda. Browse our full services list for everything we do.