When a screen rips, gets bent by a storm, or simply ages out, most homeowners immediately ask one question: how much do replacement window screens cost? The answer depends on several variables—from frame material to mesh type to labor. At CountBricks, our AI-powered estimating platform helps you pinpoint those variables in seconds and generate precise, professional quotes without the guesswork.
• Margins on small jobs are razor-thin—mispricing a dozen screens can erase profits
• Homeowners compare multiple bids—transparent, data-driven pricing wins trust
• Schedules tighten—knowing lead times for specialty mesh helps you plan installs
1. Screen Frame Material
Aluminum remains the most common and affordable. Vinyl and wood frames cost more but may be required to match existing windows. CountBricks pulls live supplier pricing so your estimate reflects today’s market, not last quarter’s catalog.
2. Mesh Type
Standard fiberglass mesh is inexpensive and easy to install. Upgrading to pet-resistant, solar, or fine insect mesh can double or triple material cost. Our voice-guided workflow lets you specify mesh grade during the site walk-through, updating totals in real time.
3. Dimensions & Custom Shapes
Screens under 24" × 36" are usually priced per unit. Oversized or arched units often shift to square-foot pricing plus waste factors. CountBricks blueprint takeoffs trace those shapes automatically and calculate exact material areas.
4. Hardware & Finish Options
Color-matched frames, pull tabs, crossbars, or stainless clips add small but cumulative costs. Because CountBricks houses every option in a unified database, you never miss a line item.
5. Labor
A seasoned tech can assemble and install a standard screen in 15–20 minutes. Complex shapes or ladder work increase labor minutes. Our task library stores average crew rates by trade and zip code, giving you region-accurate labor numbers instantly.
• Basic 24" × 36" fiberglass screen, installed: $35–$55 each
• Upgrade to pet-resistant mesh: add $12–$18 per screen
• Solar mesh for UV control: add $18–$25 per screen
• Custom arched screen over 8 sq. ft.: $120–$180 installed
• Full home package (15 standard openings): $550–$850 total
All figures above come from anonymized CountBricks residential projects logged in the last 90 days. Regional variances apply—use CountBricks.com/services to generate a zip-specific quote in minutes.
1. Open a new project in the CountBricks dashboard
2. Speak or type, “Replace nine window screens, standard fiberglass mesh”
3. Our AI parses quantity, size, and mesh type, then pulls live material costs
4. Labor rates auto-fill based on your stored crew roles and location
5. Review markup suggestions and one-click publish a branded PDF quote
• Disposal fees: small but real if you remove damaged frames
• Scaffold or lift rental for second-story screens
• Color-matched touch-up paint when retrofitting wood windows
• Travel time to distant suppliers when specialty mesh is out of stock
CountBricks prompts you for each scenario during the voice conversation, ensuring complete, profitable bids.
A Millbridge, NY homeowner needed 22 replacement screens, mixing standard and solar mesh. Using CountBricks, the contractor generated a full materials list, labor schedule, and customer-ready proposal in under seven minutes. Final invoice matched the estimate within 1.4%, proving that accurate data beats ballpark guesses every time.
• DIY materials from big-box stores average $15–$25 per screen but exclude tools
• Professional install includes measurement, warranty, and proper tensioning
• CountBricks contractors document every measurement through blueprint photos stored in the cloud, reducing callbacks
• Present three mesh options side-by-side—good, better, best—within a single CountBricks quote
• Offer same-day install on standard sizes by pre-ordering common frame stock
• Attach before-and-after images from your CountBricks.com/portfolio to build credibility
• Schedule annual screen inspections as an add-on service in the proposal, creating recurring revenue
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start closing, log in to CountBricks.com/consultation. Our team will show you how voice-activated estimating and AI blueprint takeoffs make pricing replacement window screens effortless—and profitable.
CountBricks isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the full project lifecycle. Once your replacement window screen estimate is approved, the same data flows directly into scheduling, purchase ordering, and invoicing.
1. Automated Purchase Orders
With a single click, convert your materials list into vendor-ready POs. Because CountBricks already knows mesh type, frame color, and hardware counts, your supplier gets a clean, error-free order the first time.
2. Mobile Crew Checklists
Installers receive a task list on their phone that mirrors the estimate line items. No more “I thought these were pet screens” conversations on-site.
3. Instant Change Orders
If the homeowner upgrades to solar mesh mid-job, speak the change into the app. Pricing updates, the client signs digitally, and the revised materials order is queued automatically.
A recent Lakeside cottage project required 12 irregular screens. During install, the client requested bronze frames instead of white. The contractor used the CountBricks voice command, “Change frame finish to bronze, recalculate.” Within 45 seconds, a change order and cost adjustment reached the homeowner’s inbox, signed on the spot. The job still closed at a 34% gross margin.
• Start a free live demo at CountBricks.com/services
• Import your existing price book to see AI optimization in action
• Explore our portfolio of successful screen projects for inspiration
Join the growing network of residential pros who trust CountBricks to answer every client asking, “How much do replacement window screens cost?”—and to turn that question into booked, profitable work.
