Josh Hobbs - Austin, Texas
512-351-5762
5,500+ Installations in the Austin TX area.
Bug Screens
As "Strong as they can be made"
for only $35ea
Now made w/ 1" Frame and a Pool & Patio 'Very Strong' fabric
My installed Austin TX insect bug screens for windows are inexpensively priced at an installed cost of only $35ea and are by and far the STRONGEST replacement insect screens that one can make for windows.
All of my installed insect screens for windows are crafted with a heavy-duty 1" frame and a tough bug screening fabric called Pool and Patio. The use of this heavy-duty 1" framing ensures the bug screens maintain their shape and resilience; they won't bend when removed and won't bow at the sides, even in larger sizes. This design maintains a taut appearance over time, unlike traditional basic window screens that often use a flimsy 3/4" aluminum frame, which can result in a wavy look. The Pool and Patio fabric offers the same aesthetic and level of openness as conventional fiber wire insect screen fabrics but is significantly stronger. This specialized fabric is designed for use in patio enclosures, providing the durability needed to withstand the rigors of outdoor conditions. While it resembles traditional bug screening fiber wire fabric, the Pool and Patio material is exceptionally tough and built to last longer than standard options, ensuring better performance over the years.
Over the years of installing insect screens for windows in Austin, TX, I've learned the importance of making them as strong and durable as possible. I want them to last a long time and look great, even after repeatedly being taken on and off. In the Austin, Texas, area, I haven't come across anyone else who makes replacement window screens for bug protection quite like I do! I focus on durability to ensure they stand the test of time.
My pricing structure for basic screens for bugs is quite competitive and straightforward. The flat-rate cost is set at $35 per screen under two specific conditions: a) when combined with a minimum order for solar screen projects or b) when placing a minimum order solely for bug screens. For orders consisting only of bug screens, the pricing is as follows: the first 9 bug screens will cost $430 in total, and any additional bug screens beyond that will be priced at a flat rate of $35 each. Please note that our flat-rate pricing applies to bug screens with dimensions not exceeding 46 inches in width and 34 inches in height. These bug screens are specifically designed to fit the opening portion of your windows, effectively preventing flying insects from entering your home. They are not intended to cover the entire window, but rather serve as a barrier for the window openings.
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Heavy-Duty Construction, 1" Solar Framing, Miter Cut, no exposed plastic.
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Pool and Patio EXTREMELY strong and long-lasting fabric.
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Get bug screens for windows that are made to last!
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Inexpensively priced, installed at $30 each after minimum order, you just caN't go wrong.
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Price your INSTALLED insect bug screens for windows here
This is how I price my Installed Austin TX Bug Screens for Windows.
All that you need is a Total Qty of Bug Screens that you need.
Simple and Easy!
For just $430, you’ll receive up to 9 installed bug screens for your windows. These high-quality bug screens are specially designed to keep flying insects out of your home. It's important to note that they are not intended to block crawling bugs, as no bug screen can effectively do that. My screens are crafted specifically for windows in Austin, TX, using the most durable materials available. I utilize a heavy-duty 1" solar frame for the structure, ensuring that the insect screens are exceptionally strong and maintain a taut fabric – so tight, in fact, that you can confidently bounce a quarter off of it. Each corner is expertly miter cut, eliminating the need for exposed plastic that can easily become brittle and break over time. I take pride in manufacturing my replacement bug screens from a robust pool and patio fabric designed for maximum longevity and durability. Priced competitively at just $35 each, they are a smart investment for anyone in need of reliable screens. If you have a patio enclosure and are looking for sun protection, my patio solar shades are the perfect solution, featuring a convenient roll-up and down feature. If you're preparing to frame a new patio and require screens, don’t hesitate to reach out—I can assist with that as well. Please note that I do not offer repair services for window or patio screens. My focus is on new installations, and because I take such care in crafting and installing my screens, it’s rare for previous customers to need repairs. I do provide a repair service for any products I have installed, ensuring peace of mind with your purchase.
my Video Explanation: Hear me quickly explain by video, my insect bug screens for windows pricing.
Question : Your $430 minimum order is for 11 bug screens, how much for less or more?
& Answer : The $430 fee covers the installation of up to 9 bug screens for windows within my local service area. For any additionally installed bug screens beyond the initial 9, the cost is only $35 each. Please note that this pricing applies specifically to insect bug screens designed for single-hung windows, which fit into the opening portion of the window. This is not the pricing for bug screens that cover the entire window, such as double-hung windows. In fact, bug screens for double-hung windows, which open from both the top and bottom, represent less than 0.01% of builders grade residential windows in Austin, Texas.
Question : What does the $430 Minimum Order include?
& Answer : (9) bug screens for windows installed within my Austin window screen service area.
The $430 total out of pocket cost includes
1) measure trip to the home to measure the windows
2) materials to make the insect bug screens
3) manufacturing to make the bug screens for windows
4) delivery to the home
5) labor to install the insect bug screens
6) 3.5% C/C processing fee
7) sales-tax
Everything, there are no additional FEES
Question : Is there a way to get a quick Ballpark Cost for solar window screens and bug screens? Can I get a quick rough estimate for what my out of pocket installed total cost will be for both solar screens and insect bug screens?
& Answer : Certainly! I have created a calculator that estimates the installed cost based on current quantity discounts and this month’s coupon offers. This calculator is designed for an average-sized window measuring 35" wide by 60" high. We use 80% shade fabric as the standard option, with an upgrade available to 90% fabric. You can find a comparison of the 80% and 90% solar screen fabrics here. If you don’t wish to install solar screens on all your opening windows and have old or deteriorated bug screens that need to be replaced, this calculator also provides an option for replacement insect screens. Please note that each window requires its own screen; for a set of side-by-side windows, that would mean two screens are needed.
& my Video Answer : My video answer explaining how to use the following screen estimation calculator.
Minimum Order $430
PRICING
To start your order for bug window screens, please click the "Buy Now" button to pay a $50 non-refundable measurement deposit. This amount will be deducted from your total order. After I receive your deposit, I will email you to schedule a visit for precise measurements of your windows. You may not need to be home during this time, but please send us pictures of your windows beforehand, so we can assess whether we need to enter your home or if we can measure from outside. Once measurements are taken, you’ll receive an order by Friday of that week for balance payment and approval, along with your installation date. The entire process usually takes about 14 days. After paying your deposit, please email us josh@joshhobbs.com with specific measurement instructions and some pictures of your windows. For frame color options, you can select "Help Me Choose," and we will match your window frame color, and I will leave a sample frame for you to have/see.
& my Video Answer : My video answer explaining starting an order for bug window screens. From this point, what to expect.
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$50 Measure Deposit
Question : How long does it take to get my insect screens for windows installed? How soon can I get them?
& Answer : The process takes two weeks, regardless of whether it’s the busy summer season or the slower, colder months. From the day I measure your home, it will always take two weeks. The bug screens are custom-made, with each one tailored to the specific hardware needed and the measurements of your windows. Additionally, I install in designated parts of town (North, West, East, South) on specific days. Therefore, I will return to install the screens exactly two weeks later on the same day of the week that I measured your home.
Question : Do we have to be here when you come by? Can you measure my windows from the outside?
& Answer : After I receive your deposit, I will email you to schedule a visit for precise measurements of your windows. You may not need to be home during this time, but please send us pictures of your windows beforehand, so we can assess whether we need to enter your home or if we can measure from outside. If I can measure from the outside, then no one will need to be home.
Question : Is the $50 measure deposit refundable?
& Answer : The measurement deposit becomes non-refundable once the measurement trip is completed and you choose not to move forward with the project. However, if I assess your location and find that the project isn't a good fit for me, the deposit will be refunded. Please note that if I travel to you and you expect full-sized insect screens for all windows but have single-hung windows, the deposit will not be refunded. My $35 pricing applies to insect screens for single-hung windows, which have a single opening side. I typically cannot provide insect screens for double-hung windows that open from both the top and bottom, as they require specially framed full-size screens. If your single-hung windows need a specific type of screen framing hardware that I cannot obtain, the deposit will be refunded. To ensure everything runs smoothly, please send me pictures of your windows before I visit. I can supply insect bug screens for 95% of opening windows in the Austin area at my $35 pricing, but about 5% may require attachment products that I do not have access to.
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Question : How big are your $35 insect bug screens for windows?
& Answer : The insect bug screens are designed to fit the opening section of your window, not the entire window itself. If your window opens vertically or horizontally but only one side is operable, you'll only need a screen for that specific section, which applies to around 95% of windows in Austin. For windows that open from both sides or have cranking mechanism, please give me a call to discuss your needs, as I do not install screens for crank-out windows.
Question : What kind of bugs are the insect bug screens for windows designed to keep out?
& Answer : Insect bug screens for windows are designed primarily to keep out flying insects; they are ineffective against crawling bugs. To prevent crawling insects from entering, you must completely seal the bug screen around its framing with silicone, effectively attaching it to your window. However, doing this would make it very difficult to remove the screen later. Alternatively, you could use tape to secure it around the screen, but that's not a method I use or would recommend.
While the fabric of the screen can protect against most crawling bugs, it's important to note that the edges where the bug screen meets the window frame cannot be perfectly sealed. This is a common concern, which is why I like to address it upfront. Unfortunately, achieving a 100% seal is impossible with a screen that is simply placed in the window without being adhered to it. Watch the following video for clarity.
Question : I only need a few replacement bug screens, can I get these from you to self install?
& Answer : You can order them from my DIY Screen website by visiting the page for rectangular-shaped insect bug window screens. To ensure a proper fit, find an existing screen in your home and temporarily remove it to take accurate measurements. This will give you the exact dimensions needed for your new bug screens. If you need assistance with measuring, my DIY screen website has detailed "How To" tutorials available.
Question : What is your Austin TX bug and insect window screen installation area ?
& Answer : Our Austin Texas service area includes the following surrounding areas - Pflugerville Texas, Round Rock Texas, Hutto Texas, Georgetown TX, Leander TX, Cedar Park TX, Buda and Manor Texas. Review my service area map, to see if your home is in my service area.
Question : Can you make a sliding door using your strong pool and patio insect screen fabric? Can you repair my sliding insect screen door?
& Answer : Absolutely, I can make a new insect screen sliding door, and the total installed cost is $135 (includes door, installation, and sales tax) . This $135 price is only valid if the sliding door screen is an addon to a job that at least meets my $430 minimum order. I do not offer the option to install just one sliding screen door as a job. The $430 minimum order of solar screens, bug screens, patio roll shades, or any combination has to be met for that $135 sliding door installed price. I do not repair old sliding doors; I do not repair any kind of screens. I am strictly an installer of my products that are brand new.
Question : Do you have fabric color options for insect screens?
& Answer : No, the pool and patio fabric is only available in charcoal grey. Insect fabrics are also exclusively offered in grey by all manufacturers. This fabric is made from thin strands, which makes impractical to produce in various colors, as those colors would not be easily noticeable. The fabric color matches that of standard window screens commonly found in homes.
Question : Are there color options for the framing?
& Answer : Yes, there are five different frame color options available. It's important to match the frame color of your windows to ensure a cohesive look. Having the bug screen frame in a different color than your window frame would be visually distracting and may look out of place.
Question : Why I make my insect bug screens for windows out of a heavy-duty 5/16" x 1" solar screen framing?
& Answer : Using a sturdier framing material creates a significantly stronger assembly for insect screens. Unlike the flimsy 5/16" x 3/4" framing that most manufacturers use for bug screens, this lightweight option tends to bow and bend easily. For example, when constructing a 40" wide insect screen with that fragile 3/4" framing, the frame will inevitably curve inward toward the center due to the tension from the fabric. After experiencing this issue for years, I decided to make all of my insect screens using the same heavy-duty framing that I use for my solar window screens. This robust material is less likely to bend or crease, even after repeated removals from the windows, which is a common problem with the lightweight bug screen framing that is prone to damage over time.
Question : Why do you make your insect bug screens out of a heavy-duty pool and patio fabric instead of just the basic fiber wire fabric that everyone else uses?
& Answer : The pool and patio fabric is significantly stronger than the basic fiber wire fabric. I use it to make large insect screens for pool and patio coverings because the basic fiber wire insect screen fabric tears easily. Simply handling the insect screens when loading them into my trailer requires extra caution to avoid tearing the fabric. If one screen's corner catches another, you can be certain the basic fiber wire fabric will rip. In contrast, while you can tear the pool and patio fabric, it is not nearly as easy to do so.
Visually, the two fabrics look identical, with the pool and patio fabric being slightly thicker, though this difference isn't noticeable to the average observer. You don’t have to worry about it appearing darker. Additionally, the pool and patio fabric is more durable, ensuring your screens will maintain their appearance much longer than those made from basic fiber wire. It's truly made to last!
Question : Can I get insect bug screens to fit my entire window? Why do your insect bug screens only fit into the opening portion of the window? Where I moved here from, we had screens that fit over the entire window, why don't yours?
& Answer : The only time you would need to build an insect screen that covers the entire window is if you have a window that opens from both the top and bottom. However, this type of window is very rare here in Austin, TX. Most windows in this area only have one part that opens. As a result, only the opening portion of the window requires an insect screen.
If you have an older home with a full-size screen, you are likely looking at a lightweight solar screen, not an insect screen. Don’t be fooled—if only one side of your window opens and you have a full-size screen, it’s an old, faded solar screen, specifically the 65% type that was commonly used in the 1980s and 1990s.
Question : Do you make back patio enclosures? Do you build enclosed patios and porches? Will your screens work for a back patio?
& Answer : I do not build full-screened-in enclosures. Instead, I supply high-quality screens to various patio builders who install them independently. On my Home Service Vendor list, I have a list of patio enclosure builders for your reference.
Once your screened patio is built and framed, if you only need screens installed, I can assist with the installation, or you can purchase them directly from my DIY Bug Screen store for pickup.
Below are pictures of patios that contractors built, and I installed my screens in. If you have a similar project, please text me at 512-351-5762 with pictures of it (the more, the better) and the project address. This will help me provide you with pricing and ensure it's a project I can assist with.
Please note that if the patio enclosure was built without stops to attach my bug screens, I will not be able to install them.
& my Video Answer : My video answer explaining how I can help you with insect bug screens for your patio enclosures.
Question : I need the fabric repaired for my screened-in patio, can you do this? Do you fix damaged screens for enclosed patios?
& Answer : I do not offer on-site or in-shop screen repair services of any kind. I am not a full-service screen company; I specialize exclusively in top-notch installation services for brand new screens. While I am capable of fixing damaged screens, it is not a service I provide. My focus is solely on new screen installations, which keeps me quite busy. Visit this section of my Home Service Vendors to find someone to help you repair a window screen.
I will, however, perform screen repair work for projects that I have installed myself. The cost for a trip is $150, plus the cost of materials, which are generally modest. If I can repair, fix, or rehang a screen for you in one trip, the total charge will be $150 plus the cost of materials.
Question : Do I use mitered corners or square cut corners with an exposed plastic insert?
& Answer : For my bug and solar window screen assemblies, I only use 45-degree miter cut corners. It's simply not wise to use exposed plastic corners in the Texas sun. Any seasoned Austin window screen company will tell you that old screens with exposed plastic corners become brittle and can easily break (fall apart) over time. Don't be fooled by anyone telling you otherwise or telling you that today's plastic corners are better. Plastic corners will get brittle and break from the brutal Texas sun. Straight-cut exposed plastic corners are a horrible idea to use in this Texas heat.
Question : What is the warranty for my installed insect bug window screens?
& Answer : I provide a warranty for my bug insect screens and their installation for a period of two years. Over the years, I cannot recall receiving a warranty claim for these screens. Please note that I do not cover personal damage or storm damage under this warranty. For example, if a hailstorm dents the frame, that is not considered a warranty issue. Similarly, if you or your window washer accidentally bend the frame while removing it, that is personal damage and not my responsibility.
I want to emphasize that my screens are exceptionally well built, and the frames should not bend easily. Any bending that occurs is typically due to excessive force.
Tip: You can use a flathead screwdriver to remove any spring-loaded screen from the window.
