Replacing a torn or sun-damaged screen seems simple—until you start gathering prices. Houston’s humidity, varied home styles, and ever-changing material costs make “how much will it cost?” the number-one question we receive at CountBricks. Because we generate live estimates from real-time supplier data, clients depend on us to clarify pricing and schedule every stage of a residential screen repair or full upgrade.
• Fiberglass: Most common and affordable. Good airflow, modest durability.
• Aluminum: Stronger mesh, resists pets, slightly higher upfront cost.
• Stainless or specialty solar mesh: Premium pricing but longer life and energy savings.
Screens for a 24” × 36” bathroom window cost far less than panoramic living-room assemblies. Thicker extruded aluminum frames improve lifespan but add dollars per linear foot.
The cost of window screen replacement is influenced by technician skill, travel time, and the number of openings serviced in one visit. CountBricks benchmarks labor against current Houston tradesperson rates and automatically calculates crew efficiency so you never overpay.
Upper-story windows, historic casements, and tight backyard clearances increase labor minutes. If an old frame is corroded, extra removal steps add both labor and dump fees. CountBricks AI factors height, access method, and disposal weight into each line item.
Replacing ten screens in one trip saves on setup time and mileage. When homeowners bundle related repairs—such as caulking, trim touch-ups, or a quick gutter fix—CountBricks applies shared mobilization to reduce total project cost.
Single Screen Replacement: $55–$110 installed
Whole-Home Refresh (10–15 openings): $450–$1,100 installed
High-End Solar or Stainless Mesh: Add 25%–40% to material line
Historic Wood Frame Restoration: Add 15%–30% for custom millwork
Prices above reflect data pulled from CountBricks.com/services on the date of publication. Because we link directly with local suppliers, these numbers adjust automatically inside your live estimate.
CountBricks syncs with Houston distributors every hour, capturing shifts in aluminum extrusion pricing, fiberglass mesh rolls, and fastener costs. Your quote always mirrors today’s market, not last quarter’s catalog.
Instead of manual measurements on a clipboard, walk your property with a mobile device. Dictate dimensions, screen types, or special notes (“need pet-resistant mesh for patio door”) and our AI drafts a digital takeoff—complete with quantities, waste factors, and install times.
CountBricks cross-references your project scope with verified installer databases. If a two-person crew is more efficient than one tech, the platform recommends the best match, updates the timeline, and itemizes labor in minutes, not hours.
When homeowners approve the estimate, CountBricks auto-generates an AIA-style contract, payment schedule, and task list. Our invoicing module tracks progress, so you only release funds when each screen is installed and verified through photo documentation.
• Schedule replacements during slower seasons (January–February) for potential labor discounts.
• Choose darker mesh colors; they often cost the same but hide dirt longer, reducing cleaning frequency.
• Ask your estimator to group screens by identical sizes. Bulk fabrication reduces frame scrap and lowers material waste factors.
• Replace brittle spline at the same time. It costs pennies per foot and prevents early mesh pull-out.
• Use CountBricks deferred payment option to spread large whole-home projects over three draws tied to progress milestones.
1. Voice walkthrough: capture sizes, material preferences, and photos.
2. AI takeoff: platform generates quantities, waste, and labor hours.
3. Live pricing: CountBricks pulls supplier costs and applies local labor rates.
4. Digital quote approval: homeowner e-signs and schedules install date.
5. On-site execution: certified installer replaces screens, uploads completion images.
6. Automated invoicing: CountBricks releases payment based on verified progress.
New screens improve curb appeal, allow fresh airflow without pests, and protect window glass from debris. Solar mesh options lower interior temperatures by up to 3°F, cutting HVAC cycles in Houston’s heat. These savings offset the cost of window screen replacement within two to four seasons according to CountBricks energy-analysis reports.
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or open the CountBricks mobile app. A five-minute voice session delivers a line-by-line breakdown, including material SKUs and labor minutes. No hidden fees, no guesswork—just data-driven residential construction expertise.
A recent CountBricks client owned a 2,400-sq-ft ranch home with 18 aging screens. Pets had clawed through patio doors, and several aluminum frames were bent from years of Gulf Coast storms.
• 18 total openings across single-hung and sliding windows
• Mix of standard fiberglass mesh and two doors upgraded to pet-resistant vinyl-coated fabric
• Third-party disposal of aluminum frames
1. Materials: $612 including premium door mesh and new spline.
2. Labor: 11.4 crew hours at current Houston rate—$513.
3. Access factor: +8% for two ladder setups on rear elevation.
4. Waste allowance: 7% mesh overage adjusted automatically by CountBricks.
Total invoice reached $1,193—12% below the homeowner’s initial budget thanks to bundled labor and optimized cut lengths suggested by our algorithm. Installation finished in one day, and CountBricks sent a completion packet with before-and-after photos the same evening.
• Combine screen work with scheduled window cleaning; installers can squeegee glass while screens are out, cutting a future service call.
• Opt for universal frame colors. Custom powder-coat shades add 10%–15% but rarely increase resale value.
• Keep leftover mesh rolls stored flat and dry; minor future repairs take minutes when materials are on hand.
• Use CountBricks maintenance reminders. Our platform alerts you when Houston pollen counts peak so you can rinse screens before buildup reduces airflow.
Whether you need a single patio door rescreened or a community-wide condo refresh, CountBricks scales to your project size. Our live database, automated paperwork, and vetted install partners remove uncertainty from every line item. Explore more solutions at CountBricks.com/services or schedule a voice consultation today.
