Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas is a family business working out of Pleasant Oaks Circle in northwest Charlotte. We design, permit and build the whole enclosure ourselves, from the footings to the last screen panel.
Custom Pool Enclosures in Charlotte, NC
Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas builds screened and glass pool enclosures for homes across Charlotte and the surrounding counties. A pool enclosure is an aluminum-framed structure, with screen or glass walls and roof, that covers your pool and deck to keep out bugs, leaves and debris. We’ve built outdoor rooms in the Charlotte area since 1995, and we design each enclosure around the house, the pool and the trees around it. We handle the drawings, the permit and the inspections.
Screened Pool Cages and Glass Pool Enclosures
We build two kinds of pool enclosures: screened pool cages, which keep bugs and debris out while letting the breeze through, and glass enclosures, which add solid walls and roof so you can use the pool area in cooler weather. Both use aluminum framing, which doesn’t rust around pool water.
A screened enclosure can attach to your roofline or stand on its own around the pool. Finer no-see-um mesh stops the tiny biting gnats regular screen lets through, and a solid kick plate or privacy screen on the lower walls adds privacy and protects the screen from pool toys and pets. For the fully closed version, see our glass enclosures.
Why Charlotte Homeowners Enclose Their Pools
Most Charlotte pool owners enclose the pool to stop spending summer skimming leaves and swatting mosquitoes. An enclosure keeps pine needles, oak leaves and spring pollen out of the water, cuts down on bugs around the deck, and puts a barrier between the pool and the yard.
That matters in this part of the Carolinas. Pines drop needles all year, the yellow pine pollen coats every surface each spring, and hardwoods unload their leaves every fall. Less debris in the water means less time skimming and less work for your filter.
Key Points
- Cleaner water: screens keep leaves, pine needles, pollen and insects out of the pool.
- Fewer bugs on the deck: insect or no-see-um mesh lets you sit by the pool at dusk.
- A layer of safety: an enclosure with self-closing, self-latching doors adds a barrier between the yard and the water.
- Privacy and shade: privacy and solar screen panels cut glare and block the neighbors' view.
- Longer season with glass: a glass enclosure lets you use the pool area when the air turns cool.
Why Charlotte Homeowners Choose Us for Pool Enclosures
Building in Charlotte Since 1995
Three decades of Carolina pools, decks and backyards. We know how pines, pollen and summer storms treat an enclosure.
Permits and Drawings Handled
Every pool enclosure needs a building permit. We prepare the drawings, pull the permit and schedule each inspection.
Framing Built for the Pool Deck
Aluminum framing that won't rust around pool water, anchored to footings sized for your deck and the local wind and snow loads.
Screen Choices That Fit Your Yard
Standard insect mesh, finer no-see-um mesh, and privacy or solar panels on the lower walls, chosen for how you use the pool.
Our Process
Our Pool Enclosure Process
We follow a clear and proven process to ensure every project is smooth, efficient, and built to perfection.
Visit and Measure
We measure the pool and deck, look at the house roofline and the trees overhead, and check where the frame can anchor.
Design and Permit
You choose screen or glass, roof style, doors and mesh. We draw it up, give you a written estimate and pull the permit.
Build
Footings where needed, aluminum frame, then screens or glass and doors. Usually one crew from start to finish.
Inspection and Walkthrough
The county signs off, we walk the enclosure with you and hand over the warranty paperwork.
Which option fits your pool?
Screened Pool Enclosure vs. Glass Enclosure vs. Pool Fence
A screened enclosure keeps bugs and debris out while staying open to the breeze, a glass enclosure closes the pool in so you can use it in cooler weather, and a pool fence only controls who can get to the water. A fence costs the least, glass costs the most, and a screened enclosure sits in between.
| Pool fence | Screened enclosure | Glass enclosure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it covers | The edge of the pool area, nothing overhead | Pool and deck, screen walls and roof | Pool and deck, glass walls and a solid or glass roof |
| Bugs and debris | No protection | Keeps them out | Keeps them out |
| Airflow | Fully open | Breeze passes through | Closed in, needs ventilation |
| Swimming season | Warm months | Warm months, without the mosquitoes | Stretches into cooler months |
| Cost | Lowest | Middle | Highest |
Want the fully closed version? See our glass enclosures. Only need a barrier? We also handle fence installation.
Can a Pool Enclosure Act as a Safety Barrier?
It can, when the enclosure fully surrounds the pool and its doors close and latch on their own. Pool Safely, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's drowning prevention campaign, recommends a barrier that completely surrounds the pool, at least 4 feet high, with self-closing and self-latching gates that open out from the pool.
If you want your enclosure to serve as the pool barrier, tell us at the estimate. We'll plan the doors and hardware around it and confirm the requirements with your county inspector during the permit.
Pool Enclosures in South Charlotte, Union County and Lake Norman
In south Charlotte and Union County, around Ballantyne, Weddington and Waxhaw, many pool yards sit under mature pines and hardwoods, so needles and leaves land in the water most of the year. Around Lake Norman in Huntersville and Mooresville, the bigger complaint is bugs coming off the water at dusk.
Across the state line in Fort Mill and Tega Cay, a lot of pools went in before anyone planned an enclosure. That's usually fine. We check the existing deck and add footings at the edge where the frame needs them.
How Much Does a Pool Enclosure Cost in Charlotte?
Pool enclosure cost in Charlotte depends on the size of the pool and deck, the height and roof style, screen or glass, and whether the frame attaches to the house. Screened enclosures cost less than glass, and an enclosure attached to the house usually costs less than a tall freestanding one. You get a written price at a free on-site estimate.
A pool enclosure is a structure, so it needs a building permit. In Mecklenburg County that goes through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, and the frame has to be designed for local wind and snow loads. We prepare the drawings and handle the permit and inspections for you.
See ranges in our pricing guide, get a ballpark from the cost calculator, or spread the cost with no-money-down financing.
Our Work
Take a Look at Some of Our Work in Charlotte, NC
We’ve built hundreds of pool enclosures across Charlotte, Huntersville, and Concord, ranging from modern glass designs to classic screened enclosures that blend with Southern architecture. Each project highlights our attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
Hear What Some of Our Clients in Charlotte, NC Have to Say
Homeowners across the Charlotte area rave about how Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas transformed their outdoor spaces. Clients frequently mention our clean work, courteous crew, and high-quality results that exceeded expectations.
Ready to Swim Without the Skimmer? Get a Free Pool Enclosure Estimate
Upgrade your pool area with custom pool enclosures in Charlotte, NC from Express Sunrooms of the Carolinas. Our team combines decades of experience with high-quality materials to create enclosures that are functional, stylish, and built to last.
Common Questions
Pool Enclosure FAQs
Answers to what Charlotte homeowners ask us most about enclosing a pool. Don't see yours? Call us at 704.713.7151 or send a message.
How much does a pool enclosure cost in Charlotte?
It depends on the size of the pool and deck, the height and roof style, screen or glass, and whether it attaches to the house. Screened enclosures cost less than glass. We give you a written price at a free on-site estimate, or you can get a ballpark from our cost calculator.
Do I need a permit for a pool enclosure in Charlotte?
Yes. A pool enclosure is a structure, so it needs a building permit, through Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement in Charlotte or your own county office elsewhere. We prepare the drawings, pull the permit and schedule the inspections.
Screen or glass: which pool enclosure is better?
A screened enclosure is the right fit if you swim in the warm months and want the breeze without the bugs and leaves. A glass enclosure costs more but lets you use the pool area when the weather cools off. Glass makes sense if you want a room you can use most of the year. See our glass enclosures.
Can a pool enclosure count as a pool safety barrier?
It can, if it fully surrounds the pool and the doors close and latch on their own. The CPSC's Pool Safely campaign recommends a barrier at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Tell us at the estimate and we'll confirm the details with your county inspector.
Will a screened enclosure keep leaves and pine needles out of my pool?
Yes. The roof screen catches leaves, needles and most pollen before they reach the water. Some debris will collect on top of the roof screen, so plan to blow or rinse it off a few times a year, especially in the fall.
Can you build an enclosure over my existing pool and deck?
Usually, yes. We check the condition of the deck and where the frame needs to anchor, then add footings at the edge of the deck where they're needed. Building around a pool that's already in the ground is common.
How do I maintain a pool enclosure?
Rinse the screens with a garden hose, clear debris off the roof screen, and check that the doors still close and latch on their own. A damaged screen panel can be replaced on its own without redoing the whole enclosure. Our annual maintenance packages can handle this for you.
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