Lanai & Pool Cage Cleaning
Wildcat Run

Enclosures from 1989 to 2002 often have original aluminum frames with heavy chalky oxidation. An aluminum brightener removes it; pressure only spreads it.

Well and reclaimed irrigation appear in recent listings. Where sprinklers reach the cage, orange rust on kick plates, lower panels and the pool deck is common, and rust chemistry is what lifts it.

Lush landscaping shades many lanais, and shaded frames grow green algae. Annual cleaning keeps that in check and catches failing splines or panels early.

One of Estero’s older clubs. Wildcat Run’s Arnold Palmer Signature course opened in 1983, which makes the club one of the established names in Estero, and many homes around it date from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. Over that time, plenty of cages have been re-screened after storms, but the frames, doors and kick plates are often original. That mix is what we see most here: newer, tight mesh in an old frame that has turned chalky and pitted at the base.

Nearly 600 acres of mature landscaping. The community covers close to 600 acres with lakes and grown-in landscaping, and lots here are larger than in many newer developments. Big trees and dense hedges are part of the appeal, but they also shade the pool cage for much of the day, drop leaves onto the screen roof and keep the lanai floor damp. The shaded corners and the side of the cage closest to the hedges are where algae starts, and we give them extra dwell time.

Cypress and the course. Some holes look out over natural cypress, and homes on those edges get more spider webs, leaf litter and the tannin-brown water spots that come from wet leaves sitting on the screen roof. We clear the roof panels first, then soft wash and rinse the brown spots out while they are still wet. Cages facing the fairways pick up irrigation from the course on their outer screens as well.

Well water and orange decks. Some Wildcat Run homes irrigate from a private well, and well water in this part of Lee County often carries iron. When those sprinklers reach the cage, the bottom of the screen, the kick plates and the pool deck turn orange. That is a mineral stain, not dirt, and it does not come off with pressure. We treat it with rust chemistry made for the surface it is on and keep the treatment away from the pool water. If the sprinkler heads keep hitting the cage, we will show you which ones so they can be adjusted.

Estate homes and larger cages. Estate homes on the larger lots often have enclosures well over 1,500 square feet, sometimes with a spa, an outdoor kitchen or a second screened room. Larger cages from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet are priced from $399, and the pool cage plus deck package starts from $399 as well. We confirm the size on site, because two houses on the same street can have very different enclosures.

Courtyard homes and inner lanais. Several home styles here are built around a courtyard, and some have a screened entry court at the front as well as the pool cage at the back. A courtyard enclosure gets little wind and little direct sun, so it stays damp and grows mildew on the ceiling, the stucco walls and the floor faster than the main cage does. We soft wash the walls and ceiling at low pressure, rinse the floor toward its drain, and keep water away from the front door and any wood or iron gates. If you want only the courtyard done, it is quoted on its own.

Coach homes, villas and condos. Wildcat Run also has coach homes, single-family and attached villas, and condos. Their lanais are usually smaller, often a screened porch rather than a full pool cage, and many sit right on the course or a lake. For these we bring compact equipment, keep rinse water away from the neighbor’s lanai, and price from $249 for spaces under 800 square feet. Where a building’s owners want their lanais done on the same day, we can schedule them together.

A busy club calendar. With a full clubhouse, fitness center, spa, tennis and bocce, most residents are out for part of the day in season. That makes it easy to clean while you are at the club. We are registered at the gate before each visit, protect the furniture and plants, and send photos when we finish. If the deck pavers also need attention, our Wildcat Run paver sealing and sanding service can follow the cage clean.

How often. Most Wildcat Run cages do well with one full clean a year. Homes under heavy shade, next to the cypress or with well water reaching the screens usually need it closer to every eight to ten months, and a heavily chalked frame needs the oxidation treatment, an added $75–$150, the first time.