Mobile Screened Porches - Pool Enclosure Systems
Owning a pool in Mobile without an enclosure is a lot of work. Between love bug season twice a year, mosquitoes active for 8 months, the large live oaks that drop leaves and debris all fall and winter, and the occasional tropical system that leaves behind a pool full of pine needles and Spanish moss - unenclosed pools in this area need far more skimming and chemical maintenance than pools in drier climates. A screen enclosure doesn't solve every maintenance problem, but it cuts debris load dramatically and makes the pool environment significantly more usable during bug season.
We build pool enclosures using aluminum framing anchored to the existing pool deck, with commercial-grade fiberglass mesh that lets light and air through while keeping insects and most debris out. No foundation work required beyond what's already there.
Why Pool Enclosures Matter in Mobile
A few specific things that make pool enclosures particularly worth the investment here:
- Love bugs - Mobile gets two love bug seasons (April-May and August-September). They coat pool surfaces and water by the thousands, leaving behind oily residue that throws off water chemistry and clogs filters
- Mosquitoes near water - homes near Mobile Bay, Dog River, the bayou systems, and the marshes around Chickasaw and Eight Mile have heavy mosquito populations from March through October. A pool without an enclosure is difficult to use in the evenings
- Storm debris - tropical weather systems regularly push through Mobile County and deposit leaves, branches, pine needles, and other debris into pools even when the storm isn't a direct hit
- Live oak leaf drop - Mobile's large live oaks drop leaves continuously, particularly in spring when new growth pushes old leaves off. Without an enclosure, pools under or near live oaks need near-daily skimming during spring
- Reduced chemical use - a screened pool stays cleaner between treatments, which means lower chemical costs over the life of the pool
What We Build - Pool Enclosure Structure
Pool enclosures are built from the same powder-coated aluminum extrusion systems we use for screen rooms, scaled up for the larger spans required around a pool deck. The basic structure: vertical aluminum posts anchored to the pool deck with concrete anchors, horizontal beams connecting the posts, an aluminum roof frame (flat or gable depending on the design), and screen panels in all wall openings.
- Powder-coated aluminum framing - white, beige, bronze, or black standard
- 20x20 no-see-um mesh standard for pool enclosures (finer weave than standard porch screen, keeps tiny midges out)
- Screen door(s) with self-closing hardware - typically one or two depending on deck layout
- Roof screen panels allow light in while keeping debris out
- Anchored to existing pool deck concrete - no new foundation required
- Building permit filed with Mobile's Building Services Department
Pool Enclosure Costs and Permits in Mobile
Pool enclosure costs in Mobile run $12,000 to $22,000 depending on pool perimeter, enclosure height, roof style, and deck condition. Most standard residential pool enclosures (25x45 foot footprint, standard aluminum framing, gable or hip roof) come in at $14,000-$18,000 installed. Larger pools or pools with non-standard deck shapes run toward the higher end.
Mobile requires a building permit for pool enclosures - these fall under the same residential addition permit category as screened porches. The permit process through Mobile's Building Services Department typically takes 2-3 weeks. We handle the permit filing, all inspection scheduling, and the final sign-off. If your property has an HOA, we prepare the architectural review package as well.
Pool enclosures also interact with your pool's required barrier fencing requirements under Alabama code. We're familiar with these requirements and will review the current fence and barrier situation during the estimate visit to make sure the enclosure plan stays compliant.
Serving Mobile and Surrounding Areas
We build pool enclosures across Mobile, Saraland, Fairhope, Daphne, Spanish Fort, and the broader Mobile County and Eastern Shore area. Contact us for a free in-home estimate anywhere within 45 miles of downtown Mobile.