Cleaning a standard Cape Coral pool cage, frame and screens, usually costs $250–$450; a pool deck or lanai floor $175–$350. Booking both together is the most common job we do after a house wash, and it is usually finished in a morning.
The pool cage is the biggest single thing at the back of most Cape homes, and it collects everything: algae on the top rails, black mildew in the corners, spider webs, pollen and the dust that blows in during the dry season. The deck below it grows a green film where the sprinklers and pool splash keep it damp, and that film is slippery as well as ugly.
Pool cage frame and screen cleaning
Screen mesh tears under a pressure wand, and the splines that hold it in the frame can be pushed out. So cages are soft washed. A cleaning solution goes on the frame and screens from top to bottom, and a low-pressure rinse carries the dirt down and out.
- Aluminum frame, including the top rails where algae collects
- Screen panels, inside and out
- The cage gutter and its downspout
- Kick plates and door frames
- Spider webs and wasp nests along the top beams
Before we start, we walk the cage and note any torn panels, loose splines or damaged screen doors, so you know what was there before the wash. We can tell you which panels need rescreening, but we do not do the rescreening ourselves.
Pool deck and lanai cleaning
Pool decks in Cape Coral are usually either pavers or concrete with a textured coating, often called Kool Deck or a spray deck. They need different handling.
- Coated concrete decks are cleaned at low pressure with a surface cleaner, because high pressure can lift a worn coating. If the coating is already flaking, we will show you before we start.
- Paver pool decks are cleaned at reduced pressure and are good candidates for sealing. See paver sealing.
- Lanai floors under the roof are often tile. They get a gentle clean and a rinse, with the furniture moved and put back.
Keeping the pool clean while we work
Nobody wants cleaning solution or dirty water in the pool. We rinse the deck away from the water's edge, cover the pool equipment, and finish with a fresh-water rinse of the coping. It is still a good idea to run the filter for a day afterwards and check the chemistry, the same as after a storm.
Prices
| Job | Estimated price | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Pool deck or lanai floor | $175–$350 | Size, coating, furniture |
| Standard pool cage, frame and screens | $250–$450 | Single-story cage |
| Large or two-story cage | $400–$650 | Height, mansard roof, lift access |
The house is usually done on the same visit: see house washing. Full price list: Cape Coral price guide.
Pool cage and lanai questions
Will cleaning the cage tear my screens?
Not with a soft wash. Screens that are already brittle from sun damage can split when touched at all, so we check them first and point out any that are close to failing.
Can you clean the white oxidation off the frame?
Light chalking improves with the wash. Heavily oxidized aluminum needs a separate restoration product, which we can quote if you want it.
Do I need to shock the pool afterwards?
It is not usually necessary, but running the filter for a day and checking the chemistry is a sensible precaution after any cleaning around the pool.
How often should a pool cage be cleaned?
Once a year for most homes, or twice for cages under trees or near the water. A clean cage also lets more light through to the pool.
Last reviewed October 8, 2026.