Pool Cage & Lanai Cleaning
Estuary at Grey Oaks

The Estuary sits on the west side of Airport Road, across from the original Grey Oaks, and is treated as an extension of that club. Its first homes were finished in 2001, and a few lots are still being built on today. Floor plans run from about 3,500 square feet to well over 11,000, and almost every lot faces a lake, a fairway or both. Lanais here are designed to take in those views.

Because lots face either east or west, the outdoor rooms get hard morning or afternoon sun on one side and long shade on the other. The sunny side bakes screens and frame finishes; the shaded side stays damp and grows mildew on ceilings, beams and columns. A single enclosure can need two different treatments, and we plan for both rather than using one approach across the whole space.

Water views bring water in the air. Lake-facing cages hold morning moisture and collect algae on bottom rails and kick panels. Golf-facing cages take irrigation drift and grass dust. Both conditions show up first as a dull film over the screen, which on a large enclosure becomes a gray veil across the very view the house was designed around.

Many original Estuary homes were built in an Old World Tuscan style, with tall loggias, carved stone columns, beamed or tongue-and-groove ceilings and heavy cast-stone details. Others have been renovated toward modern or transitional designs with sleek frameless glass and porcelain decking. We identify each material before cleaning. Cast stone and wood ceilings need gentle hand work; porcelain and glass need streak-free rinsing.

Pool decks are often natural stone, such as travertine, shellstone or limestone, or high-end pavers. Natural stone is soft and porous; a narrow pressure tip etches it and leaves permanent wand marks. We use a rotary surface cleaner at low pressure and stone-appropriate solutions, and treat dark organic stains and orange mineral stains separately. If the stone has been sealed, we confirm the product so we don’t strip it. We use stone-safe chemistry only and test before treating the full deck.

Enclosures on homes this size are frequently tall, two-story birdcage designs spanning a pool, spa and summer kitchen. We never climb the cage or lean ladders against the frame. Upper panels are reached with extension wands from inside and with properly footed ladders outside, and screens are rinsed at 300 PSI or less from well back so the mesh isn’t stretched.

Summer kitchens at the Estuary tend to be fully equipped, with grills, pizza ovens, refrigeration, televisions and sound systems. Before any water is used, we cover appliances and electronics, shut off nearby outlets if you agree, and keep water clear of vents. Grease film on the ceiling and hood surround is hand-cleaned with a degreaser suited to the material, so stone and stainless aren’t damaged.

Large sliding and pocket glass walls connect these lanais to the house. Runoff from the cage often lands on them, and hard water spotting on that much glass is very visible. We rinse glass with clean water after the enclosure is finished and squeegee where needed, so you don’t open the doors to a clean cage framed by spotted glass.

Pools with vanishing edges, spas and water features need extra care. We keep cleaning solution out of the water, cover skimmers and catch basins while working on the deck nearby, and avoid rinsing debris toward an infinity edge where it would collect in the trough. If your pool service has a regular day, we schedule around it so both crews leave the water balanced and clear.

Many homes here are managed by a house manager or estate service while owners travel. We are happy to coordinate with them, agree in writing on what is cleaned and what is protected, and send the same crew on each visit so they learn the property. That consistency matters on homes with custom finishes and specific owner preferences. Furniture goes back exactly where it was, which matters on homes that are staged for the season.

The Estuary is gated, with cobblestone streets and carefully kept landscaping. We pre-register for entry, park so we don’t block neighbors or damage cobblestone edges, and run hoses so they stay off planted beds. Where a driveway or motor court is natural stone, our equipment goes on protective mats.

Most Estuary enclosures do best with a full cleaning once a year and a lighter rinse mid-year, especially on lake-facing lots. Owners who entertain heavily in season often book a pre-season clean in late fall. If the stone deck is due for sealing, we clean first, let it dry fully and seal on a later visit.

Pricing reflects the scale. Most Estuary cages fall into our birdcage or large tier, with oxidation treatment, stone deck cleaning and summer kitchen degreasing quoted up front. You receive a written scope before we arrive and photos when we finish.

Before we arrive, a short walkthrough helps: point out anything that must not get wet, any recently refinished surface and any area that is off limits. Fragile décor and cushions should come inside, and irrigation zones that spray the enclosure should be paused for the day. If roof cleaning is planned, we do it first so roof runoff never lands on a just-cleaned cage.