Houston, Texas
Fly Screen Prices in Houston
5 services from $38/screen
Last updated March 2026. We benchmark Houston 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 Houston
Prices shown before tax. Standard US residential window and door sizes. Custom sizes, retractable systems and security screens cost more.
| Service | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟Standard Window Screen Standard window screen installation in Houston | $50/screen | $82/screen | $128/screen |
| 🔧Window Screen Re-screen Screen re-screen in Houston | $38/screen | $62/screen | $98/screen |
| ↔️Sliding Screen Door Sliding screen door in Houston | $132/door | $212/door | $330/door |
| 🏠Porch / Patio Screening Porch screening enclosure in Houston | $520/job | $1150/job | $2100/job |
| ☀️Solar Sun Screen Solar sun screen in Houston | $82/screen | $145/screen | $230/screen |
Fly Screen Tips for Houston
Houston's hot humid climate and year-round mosquito pressure make quality screens essential — heavy-duty no-seeum mesh with smaller aperture is worth the additional $15-$25 per screen to block smaller insects effectively.
Houston's screened porch and lanai additions are among the most popular home improvement projects in the area — budget a full porch screening project at $500-$2,100 for a complete enclosure.
Hurricane-rated screen products are available for Houston properties in high-wind zones — ask your installer about impact-resistant mesh and reinforced frame systems if you're in a wind zone area.
Fly Screens in Houston — 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 Houston before accepting any quote — the price difference is significant.
Get supply-and-install quotes
Always confirm whether a Houston 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 Houston. 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 Houston?
Screen type and mesh material in Houston
The biggest pricing variable for fly screens in Houston 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 Houston
Ground-floor standard window installations are the most affordable in Houston. 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 Houston start from $38/screen. A typical standard window fly screen installation costs $82/screen. Prices shown before tax. Standard US residential window and door sizes. Custom sizes, retractable systems and security screens cost more.
Fly screen services in Houston include Standard Window Screen, Window Screen Re-screen, Sliding Screen Door, Porch / Patio Screening 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 Houston. 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston, 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 Houston
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 Houston quote comparisons.