Are bugs getting in your house because of a missing or damaged screen? When I worked from home, my office didn’t have a screen and wasps would fly into my office while I was in a meeting on a daily basis. We didn’t have A/C, so opening the windows during summertime was really important for cooling down our home.
I had to bake in the heat or else risk getting stung by a wasp while I was in an important meeting. It was comical since all I needed to do was replace the screen. It was such an easy fix, yet I waited a long time to solve the problem because I thought it would be expensive. SPOILER! It’s not!
Here’s your guide to how much screen repair and replacement costs.
The Cost of Replacing Window Screen Mesh
Ripped and torn screen mesh is perhaps the most common issue that homeowners encounter with their screens. It’s perhaps one of the most important parts of the screen to ensure that bugs can’t get into the house, so it makes an immediate difference.
Screen mesh replacement, depending on the size of the screen and the amount of screens being replaced will range from $35-$65. To get it done right takes precise measurement and cutting of the spline and screen mesh, so it’s important to get this done professionally to avoid having to replace the screen mesh too often.
Replacing Window Screen Pull Tabs, Corners, & Springs
Have you ever tried to pull out your screen, and the tabs or springs break? Yeah. It’s infuriating. How do you get the screen out when you can’t get a grip on it? I typically ended up using a screwdriver and bending the frame so it was even more frustrating and damaged than before.
Thankfully, it’s actually an easy and cheap fix! Typically, homeowners will have their professional replace these along with the screen mesh, which adds just $5-$10 per screen.
What about the Cost for a Full Custom Window Screen Rebuild?
Do you have a screen that is inexplicably missing, and you don’t know why? And you don’t know how to get another one since it was a custom-sized window? Leave it to the pros! Any screen replacement professional will be able to take care of this for you.
For a full custom screen rebuild, including the frames, pull tabs, mesh, retainer springs, and corner pieces, it will run between $100-$150 per screen depending on the type of materials used.
The Bottom Line on Screen Replacements
Screen repair is a daunting task to do on your own. How do you measure the frame? Where do you get the materials? How do you cut the frame? How do you attach the corner pieces and the springs? Cultivate House Detailing is a full-service screen repair company in addition to our other services, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, and holiday lights. Call us, and we can help make your life easier!
