Canberra, ACT
Fly Screen Prices in Canberra
5 services from $60/screen
Last updated March 2026. We benchmark Canberra fly screen prices against a sample size of roughly 48+ completed and live quote observations, then normalise mesh material, screen type, access difficulty and security grade.
Fly Screen Prices in Canberra
Prices include GST. Based on standard residential window and door sizes. Custom sizes, security grades and heritage applications may incur additional charges.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟Standard Fibreglass Fly Screen Standard fibreglass fly screen in Canberra | $85/screen | $135/screen | $205/screen |
| 🏗️Aluminium Frame Fly Screen Aluminium frame fly screen in Canberra | $125/screen | $195/screen | $285/screen |
| 🔒Security Screen Door Security screen door in Canberra | $350/door | $560/door | $800/door |
| 🐾Pet-Proof Fly Screen Pet-proof fly screen in Canberra | $150/screen | $230/screen | $345/screen |
| 🔧Window Fly Screen Re-screen Mesh re-screen in Canberra | $60/screen | $95/screen | $148/screen |
Fly Screen Tips for Canberra
Canberra's cold winters mean fly screens are primarily needed from October through April — scheduling in September gives the best availability and avoids peak-season pricing.
New estates in Gungahlin and Molonglo Valley often have large windows and stacking door systems — pleated and retractable fly screens are popular in these areas but add to the per-opening cost.
Canberra's higher bushfire risk in outer suburbs means Ember Guard fly screens are increasingly requested — these provide both insect and ember protection at a 30-50% premium over standard mesh.
Fly Screens in Canberra — What to Know
Standard vs security screens
Standard fly screens provide insect exclusion only. Security screens meeting AS5039 provide meaningful intruder resistance. Confirm which product type you need in Canberra before accepting any quote — the price difference is significant.
Get supply-and-install quotes
Always confirm whether a Canberra fly screen quote includes both supply of the product and installation labour. Some quotes cover installation only and assume you supply the screen — particularly for re-screening work on existing frames.
Bundle installs for better value
Callout and travel time make single-screen jobs expensive in Canberra. Booking a whole-house install or combining re-screening with any new security screen doors in one visit reduces the effective per-screen cost significantly.
What Changes Fly Screen Prices in Canberra?
Screen type and mesh material in Canberra
The biggest pricing variable for fly screens in Canberra is the mesh material and screen system — a standard fibreglass window fly screen costs a fraction of a stainless steel security screen door. Confirm what product type meets your needs before comparing quotes.
Security grade and product standard
Standard fly screens and security screens certified to Australian standard AS5039 occupy very different price brackets. All fly screens provide insect exclusion, but only certified security screens provide meaningful intruder resistance. Confirm the product standard before accepting a quote on a security screen door.
Property type and access conditions in Canberra
Ground-floor standard window installations are the most affordable in Canberra. Upper-floor windows, strata buildings requiring body corporate approval and heritage properties with restricted fixings all add access complexity and time. Confirm access conditions when requesting quotes.
Volume and whole-house installations
Single-screen installations carry higher per-screen costs due to callout fees and travel time. Whole-house installs covering 10 or more screens on the same visit reduce the effective per-screen price significantly. Bundling a full house re-screen with any new security door installs in one visit is the most cost-effective approach.
Fly Screen Prices in Nearby Cities
Fly screens in Canberra start from $60/screen. A typical standard window fly screen installation costs $135/screen. Prices include GST. Based on standard residential window and door sizes. Custom sizes, security grades and heritage applications may incur additional charges.
Fly screen services in Canberra include Standard Fibreglass Fly Screen, Aluminium Frame Fly Screen, Security Screen Door, Pet-Proof Fly Screen and more. Both DIY-friendly standard fly screens and professional-installed security screen products are available.
Standard fibreglass and aluminium fly screens for ground-floor windows are genuinely DIY-friendly in Canberra. Security screen doors, retractable systems and upper-floor window screens are better handled by a professional installer to ensure correct fitting and, for security products, compliance with Australian standards.
A security screen is a heavy-duty mesh screen (typically stainless steel or aluminium) designed to resist forced entry as well as excluding insects. Security screens in Canberra meet Australian standard AS5039 and provide substantially more intruder resistance than standard fly screens. They are worth considering for ground-floor doors and windows in higher-crime areas or for peace of mind.
A standard Canberra fly screen quote includes supply of the frame and mesh, fabrication to size, installation labour and all hardware. Upper-floor access surcharges, existing frame repairs and strata documentation are commonly quoted as extras.
A single standard window fly screen installation in Canberra takes 30–60 minutes. A full house of 10–15 screens takes a half to full day. Security screen door installations take 1–2 hours per door. Retractable and pleated screen systems take longer due to track alignment and tension adjustment.
For fly screen installation in Canberra, booking in late autumn or early spring typically offers shorter lead times, better availability and more competitive pricing. Summer is the peak demand period when installer schedules tighten and re-screening after storm damage is common.
Confirm the installer can supply the specific product type you need (standard fly screen, security screen, retractable), check whether supply and installation are both included in the quote, ask about warranty on both the product and the installation, and confirm whether custom sizing is available if your windows are non-standard dimensions.
How We Get These Prices for Canberra
Last updated March 2026. We review completed fly screen quotes, compare them with nearby-city ranges, and normalise mesh material, screen type, access difficulty and security grade so this page stays useful for real Canberra quote comparisons.