Real project photo
See the house connection
A completed North Florida enclosure shown as a design example. Its location is not identified as Fernandina Beach.
Fernandina Beach & Amelia IslandNassau County service area
New pool and screen enclosures
Plan your Fernandina Beach pool enclosure around the property, not just the pool.
A new pool cage, patio screen room, or existing-roof screen-in starts with the space it will cover. We look at the house connection, slab or pavers, roof choice, and the view you want to keep. On Amelia Island, the property's location also determines which permit office and reviews to check before construction.
Tell us whether the project is a new pool cage, a covered patio, or a screen-in under an existing roof. An on-site look is needed for the final layout and price.
First design decisions
Three things to settle before choosing a roof and mesh
How much space should be screened?
Measure the usable pool deck or patio, not just the water. Furniture space, doors, and the path around the pool affect where the walls belong.
What is already underfoot?
An existing slab or pavers may change the base work. Footings and new concrete are separate planning questions, especially when replacing an older structure.
What kind of cover fits?
A screen roof keeps the space open. An insulated or pan roof gives solid cover. If there is already a roof, a screen-in may be a different, smaller job.
Check the permit office for your actual address.
The City of Fernandina Beach's permit page says permits are required for improvements, repairs, and alterations, with the exact requirements set by the work. Nassau County's Building Department handles permits in unincorporated areas. A Fernandina Beach mailing address alone does not settle which office has jurisdiction.
For a new enclosure, we can discuss the drawings and permit path during the site review. If you are only replacing torn mesh, ask the relevant office about that narrower scope rather than assuming it follows the new-build process.
Historic and beachfront properties may need another look.
The City's Historic District Council application covers projects in Downtown and Old Town historic districts and the Community Redevelopment Area. It states that a certificate of approval is separate from a building permit. If your property is in one of those areas, check whether your proposed enclosure needs review before fixing the design.
On beachfront parcels, the Florida DEP coastal construction line program can add state review for construction seaward of the line. That is site-specific; it does not apply to every Amelia Island home.
Tell us what has weathered on the current enclosure.
Near salt air and open water, it is useful to point out corrosion, loose fasteners, or a door that binds. Those details help us decide whether to repair the existing enclosure, replace hardware, or plan a new frame. We use stainless replacement fasteners when fastener work is part of the job.
A site-specific design matters more than a generic wind claim. We do not assign a wind rating or promise storm performance from a web page.
Real project photo
Keep the view in the conversation.
This North Florida pool enclosure is a layout example, not a claimed Fernandina Beach project. Bring up the sightline you care about when we discuss wall positions and mesh.
Before we visit
What helps us give you a useful answer
Where is the property?
Tell us whether it is inside Fernandina Beach city limits, in another part of Nassau County, or in a historic or beachfront area if you know. We can check the permit path against the address.
New build or replacement?
If there is an old cage, tell us whether the frame, anchors, or just the screen are failing. A sound frame might need rescreening instead of replacement.
Will an HOA review it?
If your neighborhood has an association, check its rules for exterior additions and color changes. HOA approval is the homeowner's responsibility.
Next step
Let's look at your enclosure plan.
Tell us what you want to cover and where the property sits. The online estimate is a rough starting point; the site visit sets the actual scope.