Windows & Screens

Window & Door Screen Repair in Toronto & the GTA

Screens take a beating in the GTA: a dog leans through the patio screen door, a hailstorm punches holes in the mesh, or ten winters of UV just make the fibreglass brittle enough to tear at a touch. Then mosquito season arrives and every damaged screen in the house suddenly matters. Torn mesh is the visible problem; bent frames, missing spline and worn rollers are usually hiding behind it.

Proper screen replacement is more than stretching new mesh over an old frame. We check the frame for straightness first β€” a bent rail will never hold mesh taut β€” then strip the old spline, cut new fibreglass or aluminum mesh with proper overhang, and roll fresh spline so the mesh sits drum-tight without bowing the frame. On a sliding patio screen door, the real fix is usually the rollers and track alignment, not the mesh: new wheels, a cleaned and straightened track, and tension adjustment so it glides instead of derailing.

For a free quote, count your damaged screens and photograph each one in place, plus a close-up of any bent corners or the rollers on a screen door. Rough measurements (width and height) help us bring the right frame stock and mesh. Mention if you want pet-resistant or fine no-see-um mesh anywhere β€” it changes the material, so we quote it up front.

What this covers

  • Window screen rescreening with fibreglass or aluminum mesh
  • Patio screen door repair β€” rollers, track, handle and latch
  • New custom screen frames built to size for odd or discontinued windows
  • Spline replacement and mesh re-tensioning
  • Pet-resistant heavy-duty mesh upgrades
  • Fine-mesh (no-see-um) screening for cottage-country bugs
  • Bent frame straightening or full frame rebuild
  • Hinged screen door repair and closer adjustment
  • Screen clip, tab and hardware replacement
  • Seasonal screen removal or reinstall

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What affects the price

  • Number of screens β€” setup is the slow part, so the per-screen effort drops fast on multi-screen visits
  • Frame condition β€” straight frames get rescreened; bent or crumbling frames need rebuilding from new stock
  • Mesh type β€” standard fibreglass, aluminum, pet-resistant and no-see-um all differ in material cost and handling
  • Door versus window β€” patio screen door repair usually involves rollers and track work on top of the mesh
  • Custom sizes β€” discontinued window brands mean building frames from scratch rather than swapping standard sizes
  • Access β€” screens on upper floors or behind fixed panes take longer to remove and refit

Every home is different, so we don’t publish flat prices β€” the quote is free and based on your actual job.

Common questions

Do you fix screens on-site or take them away?
Most rescreening happens on-site β€” we set up a work surface, strip and re-mesh each screen, and rehang it the same visit. Frame rebuilds for odd sizes sometimes mean measuring on the first visit and returning with cut stock. Either way your window openings are never left screenless overnight during bug season.
My patio screen door keeps jumping off the track. Is that the mesh?
No β€” that's rollers and track. The nylon wheels flatten or seize over the years, and the bottom track collects grit or gets bent by feet catching it. We replace the roller assemblies, clean and straighten the track, and set the tension screws so the door tracks true. New mesh alone would leave it derailing just like before.
Can you make a screen for a window that never had one?
Usually, yes. We measure the opening, check how the window is meant to hold a screen (clips, tracks or a lip), and build a frame to fit with the right hardware. The exception is some casement windows that crank outward with no interior screen channel β€” we'll tell you on inspection if yours can't take one.
What mesh should I pick if I have a dog or cat?
Pet-resistant mesh β€” it's a thicker vinyl-coated polyester weave that shrugs off claws and nose-pushes that shred standard fibreglass. It costs more per screen and slightly reduces airflow and visibility, so most people use it only on the door and low windows their pet actually reaches, and standard mesh everywhere else.
How fast can you get screens done before summer?
Spring is our busiest season for rescreening, so lead times stretch in May and June β€” sending photos and counts early gets you a firm slot. Standard rescreening is quick work once we're there; a whole house of screens is typically a single visit unless custom frames need to be built.

Ready to sort out your window & door screen repair?

Tell us what your home needs β€” a small fix or a full project β€” and get a free quote.