Ottawa, Ontario
Fly Screen Prices in Ottawa
5 services from C$51/screen
Last updated March 2026. We benchmark Ottawa 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 Ottawa
Prices include applicable taxes. Standard residential window and door sizes. Custom configurations and premium mesh types cost more. Seasonal availability affects pricing.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟Standard Window Screen Standard window screen in Ottawa | C$67/screen | C$108/screen | C$168/screen |
| 🔧Screen Mesh Replacement Screen re-mesh in Ottawa | C$51/screen | C$80/screen | C$122/screen |
| 🚪Screen Door Screen door in Ottawa | C$182/door | C$292/door | C$450/door |
| 🦟No-See-Um / Midge Screen No-see-um screen in Ottawa | C$80/screen | C$132/screen | C$202/screen |
| 🔒Security Screen Door Security screen door in Ottawa | C$355/door | C$592/door | C$910/door |
Fly Screen Tips for Ottawa
Ottawa's extreme temperature range — from -30°C winters to +35°C summers — means screens are stored for much of the year; investing in a good storage system protects screens and extends their lifespan considerably.
Ottawa's Gatineau River corridor and Rideau River areas experience intense mosquito and blackfly seasons — no-see-um mesh is the practical choice for any property within a kilometre of water features.
Ottawa has good installer availability in spring (April-May) before peak demand — booking early secures competitive pricing and guarantees installation before the June mosquito peak.
Fly Screens in Ottawa — 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 Ottawa before accepting any quote — the price difference is significant.
Get supply-and-install quotes
Always confirm whether a Ottawa 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 Ottawa. 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 Ottawa?
Screen type and mesh material in Ottawa
The biggest pricing variable for fly screens in Ottawa 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 Ottawa
Ground-floor standard window installations are the most affordable in Ottawa. 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 screens in Ottawa start from C$51/screen. A typical standard window fly screen installation costs C$108/screen. Prices include applicable taxes. Standard residential window and door sizes. Custom configurations and premium mesh types cost more. Seasonal availability affects pricing.
Fly screen services in Ottawa include Standard Window Screen, Screen Mesh Replacement, Screen Door, No-See-Um / Midge 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 Ottawa. 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa, 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 Ottawa
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 Ottawa quote comparisons.