What do Hillsborough permit records show about screen enclosure costs?
RG Holdings' analysis of Hillsborough County screen enclosure permit records filed 2025-10-27 to 2026-10-21 found a median declared value of $15,000 across 1,408 permits with a declared value (1,638 permits in total), with the middle half between $10,705 and $22,593. These are permit declarations, not installed prices or what homeowners paid. Method and data notes.
Hillsborough County by the numbers
Source: Hillsborough County permit records (2025-10-27 to 2026-10-21). Values are what was declared on the permit application, not a price quote or final invoice; ask several licensed contractors for quotes. How we counted
County permit values give you a starting point
Hillsborough County permit records show a median declared value of $15,000 (median of 1408 permits with a declared value) and a middle range of $10,705-$22,593 for the reporting year. The records include 1,638 permits involving 231 contractors.
The middle range describes the central portion of declared values. It is not a minimum, maximum or promised budget, and it does not establish what a particular contractor will charge.
Compare the figures for your suburb
Hillsborough County permit records show these median declared values and middle ranges: Valrico, $13,350 (median of 70 permits with a declared value) and $9,910-$19,625; Lithia, $17,038 (median of 98 permits with a declared value) and $12,500-$22,538; Riverview, $14,000 (median of 245 permits with a declared value) and $9,216-$20,000.
Brandon's median declared value was $14,550 (median of 70 permits with a declared value), with a middle range of $10,150-$21,732. Apollo Beach's median was $15,000 (median of 185 permits with a declared value), with a middle range of $11,014-$20,748. These are declared permit values, not price quotes. Differences can reflect different project scopes rather than different prices for identical work.
What to include in a quote request
Describe the space you want enclosed, its approximate dimensions and whether it already has a roof. Tell the contractor about an existing pool cage, slab damage or access restrictions.
Request separate descriptions of framing, mesh, doors, roof work, foundation work, engineering, permitting and demolition. Ask the contractor to identify exclusions so you can see what you may need to arrange separately.
Compare materials and structural work separately
Ask for material alternatives using the same enclosure layout. Compare visibility, airflow, maintenance and the suitability of the mesh for pets or small insects.
Have the contractor explain any proposed slab, footing or attachment work before comparing totals. Ask how the company will document and price concealed damage or other changes discovered after work starts. Cost varies; get several quotes.
Get a price from the company that will do the work
Valrico Screen Enclosure Quotes is a referral service operated by RG Holdings. We connect you with independently licensed local screen enclosure companies and do not perform, sell or install anything.
The contractor you choose provides the site assessment and price quote. Compare written proposals, confirm the contracting business's license and insurance, and agree on payment and change terms directly with that contractor.
Questions homeowners ask
Is a declared permit value the final price?
No. It is the value declared in the permit record. It does not verify the final bill or establish which items a contractor includes in a new proposal. Cost varies; get several quotes.
Can you provide a price per square foot?
The supplied permit figures do not establish a comparable price per square foot. Ask contractors to quote the same dimensions, mesh, roof configuration and structural scope. Cost varies; get several quotes.
Does a lower quote mean the same work costs less?
Check the scope first. Compare framing, mesh, foundations, demolition, engineering, permitting and exclusions. Ask each contractor to explain differences before choosing a proposal.
Who gives me the quote?
An independent screen enclosure company gives you its own quote. RG Holdings operates the referral service and does not quote, sell or perform construction.
Get quotes from licensed local screen enclosure companies
Tell us about the job or call (813) 559-0998. We pass it to an independently licensed local contractor who contacts you. Free for homeowners; you decide who to hire.