Josh Hobbs - Austin, Texas
512-351-5762
5,500+ Installations in the Austin TX area.
Bug Screens
Replacement window screens made as "Strong as they can be made"
for only $35ea
Now made w/ 1" Frame and a Pool & Patio 'Very Strong' fabric
Our local replacement window screens service provides Austin homeowners with an affordable, flat-rate option at only $35 per section. We engineer these to be the most resilient protective window barriers available on the market today. We build every custom unit using a rigid 1" architectural solar frame profile paired with long-lasting, heavy-duty mesh to ensure your panels never warp or sag.
All of our architectural grade units are crafted as heavy-duty window screens featuring a rigid 1" frame profile and puncture-resistant pet mesh. This framework ensures our custom window screens maintain their shape and absolute structural resilience across every window opening. They will not bend when removed and will not bow at the sides, even in larger panoramic sizes. This heavy duty design maintains a completely taut appearance over time, unlike basic retail alternatives that use flimsy 3/4" framing that sags or wrinkles. The specialized fabric offers the exact same clean airflow and high visibility as conventional fiber wire, but boasts massive tear-resistant strength built specifically to handle hail-damaged screens and extreme UV conditions common across Central Texas.
Through two decades of installing custom window screening across Central Texas, we have perfected an exterior assembly focused strictly on durability. Our goal is to deliver taut, long-lasting window screens that retain a flawless appearance even after repeated removal for routine glass cleaning. We are proud to be the only local fabricator in the entire Austin metroplex delivering this heavy-duty engineering standard.
Our pricing structure for professional window screen replacement near me is highly competitive and upfront. The flat-rate cost is set at $35 per unit under two specific conditions: when combined with an existing solar installation, or when placing a standalone order meeting our base package requirement. For standalone projects, the pricing is straightforward: the first 9 opening sections cost $430 total, and any additional units added are billed at a flat rate of $35 each. Please note that our standard flat-rate pricing applies to residential inserts with frame dimensions up to 46 inches wide by 34 inches high. These custom-made barriers are built specifically to fit your home's existing opening casings to permanently fix sun damaged window screens without requiring a full window frame repair.
VIDEO: Custom Replacement Window Screens in Austin, TX
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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 high-quality window screening panels built for longevity!
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Inexpensively priced, installed at $35 each after minimum order, you just caN't go wrong.
Replacement window screens manufactured locally at upfront flat-rate pricing!
Keep wasps and large flying pests out of your home with our heavy-duty custom aluminum screen frames.
Price your INSTALLED custom window screening here
We make calculating your project total simple and completely transparent. All you need to know is the total quantity of Custom Window Screening frames your home requires to get started.
For just $430, you'll receive professional fabrication and installation for up to 9 residential single-hung openings. These high-quality heavy duty window screens are custom-built to keep wasps and large flying pests out of your living spaces. It is important to note that no exterior mesh panel can completely seal out tiny crawling insects. Every unit is custom-tailored for homes across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Manor, Pflugerville, and Buda using the most resilient materials available.
We utilize robust structural aluminum channels to manufacture our premium 1" frame window screens, ensuring the assembly remains exceptionally rigid and maintains a drum-tight face—so tight, in fact, that you can confidently bounce a quarter right off of it. Each corner is expertly miter cut, completely eliminating the exposed plastic corner inserts that quickly crack and cause broken screen frames under the intense Texas sun. We take massive pride in building our inserts with ultra-tough Pool and Patio fabric for lasting durability.
Priced competitively at just $35 for each additional qualifying opening, they are a smart upgrade for permanent protection. If you have an outdoor living area and are fighting the blistering afternoon heat, our manual outdoor roller shades make the perfect addition. Please note that we do not offer repair or rescreening services for third-party or big-box retail products. Our focus is strictly on new, factory-direct installations. Because of the architectural grade standards we use, it is incredibly rare for our customers to experience issues, but we do provide complete warranty service support for any products we have personally installed.
Video Guide: Watch our quick on-site overview explaining our flat-rate package pricing.
Question : Your $430 minimum order package covers a base quantity; how much for less or more?
& Answer : Our base $430 package covers the custom fabrication and professional fitting of up to 9 residential screen inserts within our standard service territory. For any additional sections installed beyond the initial 9, the flat-rate cost is $35 each. Please note that our standard flat-rate pricing applies specifically to premium panels designed for single-hung window configurations, fitting perfectly into the operational lower opening. It does not apply to full-coverage frames built for double-hung window styles that open from both the top and bottom, which represent less than 0.01% of builder-grade residential installations across the greater Austin region.
Question : What exactly does the $430 base package include?
& Answer : It includes up to (9) custom-fabricated heavy duty window screens fully installed within our comprehensive Central Texas coverage area.
The $430 total out of pocket cost includes
1) measure trip to the home to measure the windows
2) materials to build the brand new window screens
3) manufacturing for the window bug protection screens
4) delivery to the home
5) labor to install the new replacement 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 rough estimate for both solar screens and window bug protection screens?
& Answer : Certainly! We created a calculation tool that estimates your total installed cost based on current quantity discounts. While this estimator is fully calibrated for full solar screen projects, it also automatically calculates standalone pricing if you simply have old, worn-out screens that need to be replaced with our new window bug protection screens. It works perfectly whether you are ordering standalone product packages or adding them to a sun protection project.
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Minimum Order $430
PRICING
To secure your booking for new heavy-duty window screens, please click the "Buy Now" button to submit your $50 non-refundable fitting deposit. This initial amount will be fully credited toward your final invoice. Once your deposit is received, we will contact you directly to schedule an on-site visit for precision laser measurements. You do not necessarily need to be home for this initial step; however, sending a few exterior photos of your windows beforehand helps us determine if your tracks are accessible from the outside. Following our visit, a final itemized layout proposal and your guaranteed installation date will be emailed to you by Friday of that week. Our turnaround process from design to completion typically takes 14 days. Feel free to email any special property access instructions to josh@joshhobbs.com. For the perimeter finishes, simply select "Help Me Choose" from the dropdown menu, and our installation team will manually match your home's existing architecture on-site.
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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 custom units 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 standard screens for all windows but have single-hung windows, the deposit will not be refunded. My $35 pricing applies to our opening screens for single-hung windows, which have a single opening side. I typically cannot provide custom 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 custom window 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 fly screens for windows?
& Answer : These heavy-duty window 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 : Are these replacement window screens engineered to block crawling insects?
& Answer : Our custom residential screen inserts are specifically engineered to block wasps, flies, mosquitoes, and other flying pests while optimizing crisp airflow. It is important to note that no exterior mesh panel can completely seal out tiny crawling insects at the frame track. However, our precision 45-degree miter-cut corners and heavy-duty 1" solar framework guarantee a highly precise flush fit against your window casings, significantly outperforming mass-market retail options across the Austin, TX region.
Question : I only need a few replacement fly 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 window mesh 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 durable window screening panels.
Question : What is your service coverage for installing strong window screens for Austin homes?
& 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 $150 (includes door, installation, and sales tax). This $150 price is only valid if the sliding door screen is an addon to a project that at least meets our $430 base requirement. The $430 minimum order can be met using a combination of solar panels, high-strength replacement screens, patio roll shades, or any configuration that meets that minimum installed price threshold. 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 offer different color variations for your bug-proof window 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 aluminum screen frame in a different color than your window frame would be visually distracting and may look out of place.
Question : Why do we build our replacement window screens using heavy-duty 1" framing?
& Answer : Standard factory framing relies on flimsy, lightweight 3/4" tracks that easily twist, bow, and warp under fabric tension. We fabricate our custom residential screen inserts using robust 5/16" x 1" architectural-grade aluminum channels. This heavy-duty upgrade keeps the mesh tight as a drum face and ensures the perimeter walls never pull inward or collapse over time, even after repeated removal for window washing.
Question : Why do you make your patio & pool fabric 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 flying insect barriers to fit my entire window? Why do your new window 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 Screen website for pick up.
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 custom frames, I will not be able to install them.
& my Video Answer : My video answer explaining how I can help you with heavy-duty screening 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 kind of warranty do you provide on these custom-fitted insect protection panels?
& 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.
