Townsville, Queensland
Fly Screen Prices in Townsville
12 services from $40/screen
Last updated March 2026. We benchmark Townsville fly screen prices against a sample size of roughly 72+ completed and live quote observations, then normalise mesh material, screen type, access difficulty and security grade.
Fly Screen Prices in Townsville
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 Supply and install standard fibreglass mesh fly screen for a single window — includes aluminium frame, mesh and fixings | $80/screen | $130/screen | $200/screen |
| 🏗️Aluminium Frame Fly Screen Heavy-duty aluminium framed fly screen for windows — more durable than standard frames, suitable for high-use areas | $120/screen | $190/screen | $280/screen |
| 🔒Security Screen Door Install a stainless steel or aluminium security screen door with deadlock and triple-lock system for front or back doors | $350/door | $560/door | $800/door |
| ↩️Retractable Fly Screen Retractable fly screen that rolls back into a cassette when not in use — ideal for feature windows, bi-fold and stacking doors | $250/screen | $400/screen | $600/screen |
| 🚪Sliding Door Fly Screen Supply and install aluminium-framed sliding fly screen door for standard sliding glass door openings | $200/door | $330/door | $500/door |
| 🐾Pet-Proof Fly Screen Heavy-duty polyester or fibreglass mesh fly screen designed to resist scratching and pushing from dogs and cats | $150/screen | $230/screen | $350/screen |
| 🧲Magnetic Fly Screen Self-closing magnetic fly screen for doors and windows — easy DIY installation, suits casual use and rental properties | $40/screen | $75/screen | $120/screen |
| 🌀Roller Fly Screen Premium roller fly screen system with spring-loaded cassette for large windows — concealed when rolled up | $300/screen | $480/screen | $700/screen |
| 🛡️Stainless Steel Security Screen Premium grade 316 stainless steel security mesh screen providing insect exclusion plus high-security intruder resistance | $500/screen | $800/screen | $1200/screen |
| 🪗Pleated Fly Screen Concertina-style pleated fly screen for bi-fold and stacking door systems — folds neatly to the side when open | $280/screen | $440/screen | $650/screen |
| 🔧Window Fly Screen Re-screen Replace damaged or torn mesh in existing fly screen frames — suitable when the frame is intact but the mesh is worn or holed | $60/screen | $95/screen | $150/screen |
| 📐Custom Shaped Fly Screen Bespoke fly screen fabricated to fit arched, raked, triangular or other non-standard window and door shapes | $200/screen | $330/screen | $500/screen |
Fly Screens in Townsville — 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 Townsville before accepting any quote — the price difference is significant.
Get supply-and-install quotes
Always confirm whether a Townsville 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 Townsville. 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 Townsville?
Screen type and mesh material in Townsville
The biggest pricing variable for fly screens in Townsville 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 Townsville
Ground-floor standard window installations are the most affordable in Townsville. 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 Townsville start from $40/screen. A typical standard window fly screen installation costs $130/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 Townsville include Standard Fibreglass Fly Screen, Aluminium Frame Fly Screen, Security Screen Door, Retractable 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 Townsville. 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 Townsville 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 Townsville 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 Townsville 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 Townsville, 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 Townsville
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 Townsville quote comparisons.