Screen Door Repair & Replacement
Screen door repair and replacement is the fix for the four predictable screen-door failure modes — torn mesh (re-screened with charcoal fiberglass and matched-diameter spline), dead rollers (tandem replacements), broken pneumatic storm-door closers (LCN, Wright Products, Ideal Security), and bent corners or hinges — starting at $200 for a single sliding patio re-mesh. The sliding patio screen with a tear that grew from a corner snag into the whole height of the panel, the screen door rollers that gave out two summers ago and have been screeching ever since, the storm-door closer at the back of the house that no longer holds the door at any opening — it slams shut on whoever is carrying groceries through it. Every one of these failure modes has a fix kit on the truck. Most single-screen repairs finish in 45 to 75 minutes.
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What Does a Screen Door Visit Include?
Screen door work is the diagnosis and repair of four screen-door types — sliding patio screens (re-mesh, roller swap), storm doors (pneumatic closer replacement), swing-out porch screen doors (hinges, corner brackets), and pet screen panels (cut and frame) — each one with its own failure mode and parts kit, with the cheap repairs finished in under an hour and full panel replacements running 90 minutes to two hours. The cheap repairs (re-mesh, roller swap) finish in under an hour. The bigger ones (full panel replacement, closer rebuild) run 90 minutes to two hours.
How Does a Sliding Patio Screen Re-Mesh Work?
Torn or saggy mesh on sliding patio screen panels. We pull the panel, lay it flat, cut out the old mesh, roll new fiberglass or aluminum mesh into the spline channel with a fresh spline at the matched diameter (the truck carries 0.140, 0.160, and 0.175 spline — the wrong diameter is the most common DIY failure), trim with a razor knife, and re-seat the panel. Charcoal mesh by default — sharper view-through than the gray that came stock on most patio doors.
Sliding Patio Screen Roller Replacement
The rollers on patio screen doors are different from the rollers on the main sliding patio door — smaller, lighter, and rated for the screen weight only. They wear out faster because the screen is light enough that the roller bearing seizes silently. We replace with new tandem screen rollers, adjust the panel height with the Phillips screws at each end, and lubricate the track.
Why Replace a Storm Door Pneumatic Closer?
The cylinder at the top of a storm door that holds the door at any opening angle on the way closed. When it blows out, the door slams. Replacement closers come in three weight ratings (light, medium, heavy) — picking the right one for the door is the install. We measure the existing bracket pattern, install a matched LCN, Wright Products, or Ideal Security closer, and adjust the closing speed and hold-open angle.
Swing-Out Screen Door Hinge & Bracket Repair
Side-mounted screen doors on covered porches and back doors lose corners first (chewed by pets, kicked by boots) and hinges second. We replace bent or torn aluminum corners with new corner brackets, swap stripped hinges with longer-shank screws into solid wood, and refit the latch and strike on the doorframe.
Pet Screen Door Panel Install
A small flap built into a sliding patio screen panel sized for cats or small dogs. We cut the existing screen mesh out to the pet flap template, mount the flap frame to the screen-door frame with cross-bracing if the panel is large, and trim the cut mesh edge cleanly. Larger pet doors and through-wall pet doors handled on the pet door installation page.
Full Screen Panel Replacement
When the screen-door frame is bent beyond straightening (usually from being slammed too many times in a Seattle windstorm), we replace the full panel. Most aluminum frames are stock sizes and order in 2 to 5 business days; oddball frames may take longer. We measure, order, and return for the install — the first visit is the measure and quote.
How Screen Door Repair & Replacement Works
Six sequential steps from identifying the screen-door family to the final close-test — the order we follow on every screen call so the right mesh, spline diameter, and closer rating come off the truck the first visit.
Identify the Screen Door Family
Sliding patio, storm door, swing-out porch, or pet screen — each has a different failure mode and a different parts kit. We confirm the type on the booking call and bring the matched mesh roll, spline diameters, and closer ratings.
Pull the Panel & Lay It Flat
Lift the screen panel off the track or off its hinges, lay it flat on a workshop pad on the deck or in the entry. Re-mesh and roller work happens on site — no shop trip needed even for second-floor balconies.
Measure the Spline Channel & Match Diameter
Patio screen spline comes in 0.140, 0.160, and 0.175 inch. The wrong diameter is the most common DIY failure — too thin and the mesh falls out, too thick and it never seats. We measure the channel before any mesh comes off the panel and pull the matched spool from the truck.
Roll Fresh Mesh Into the Spline Channel
Cut out the old mesh, stretch fresh charcoal fiberglass (or aluminum for pet and storm-prone households) across the frame, and roll new spline into the channel with a spline roller. Trim with a razor knife along the inside edge.
Swap Rollers & Closer Hardware
Tandem screen rollers on the patio panel adjusted for height with the Phillips screws at each end and the track lubricated. On storm doors the pneumatic closer is matched to the door weight (light, medium, heavy) and the hold-open angle is set on the cylinder body.
Re-Seat the Panel & Five-Cycle Close Test
Re-seat the panel in the track or re-hang on the hinges, latch alignment checked at the close, and five test-cycles verify the glide is smooth, the closer holds at the set angle without slamming, and the mesh is tight under hand pressure across the panel.
Screen Door Repair & Replacement Pricing
Final pricing depends on the door size, the mesh type, and whether the frame can be repaired in place or needs replacement. Larger screen panels and oddball frame sizes priced higher. Request a free estimate for an accurate quote.
Tell us the screen door type and what is happening — we will quote the visit.
Why Handis for Screen Door Repair
The single most-common DIY screen door failure we redo is the patio screen re-meshed with the wrong spline diameter. The spline channel comes in three sizes — 0.140, 0.160, and 0.175 inch — and the box of spline at the hardware store usually has only one size. The fresh mesh either falls out the first time the door is opened (spline too small) or never seats at all (spline too large). We carry all three diameters on the truck and match to the channel before any mesh comes off the panel. Five-second measurement, hour of re-work avoided.
Three spline diameters on the truck
Patio screen spline comes in 0.140, 0.160, and 0.175 inch — and the box at the hardware store usually has only one size. We carry all three and match to the channel before any new mesh goes in. The right spline diameter is the difference between a screen that lasts ten years and one that falls out next month.
Charcoal mesh by default for view-through
Standard gray fiberglass mesh blocks more light than people realize. Charcoal mesh has finer threads and a darker color that the eye reads as transparent — sharper view of the yard, same bug protection. Default on every patio re-mesh unless you tell us otherwise.
Closers sized to the door weight
Storm door closers come in light, medium, and heavy ratings. Putting a light closer on a heavy aluminum storm door is the reason it slams shut even after a fresh install. We weigh the door — figuratively or with a quick lift — and install the right closer for it. Hold-open angle adjusted before we leave.
Aluminum mesh upgrade for pets or storm-prone households
Fiberglass mesh tears the moment a cat hangs on it or a windblown branch hits the panel. Aluminum mesh is 4 to 5x more puncture-resistant, costs $50 more on the install, and lasts decades instead of a few seasons in active households. We offer the upgrade on the booking call.
30-day workmanship guarantee
If a re-meshed screen pulls from the spline, a roller fails, a storm-door closer slams instead of holds, or a hinge backs out within 30 days because of our workmanship, we come back and fix it at no extra charge. The guarantee covers our work — it does not cover storm damage or impact from outside our installation.
Estimate
Tell us the screen door type (sliding patio, storm, swing-out porch), what is wrong (torn mesh, dead rollers, slamming closer, bent corner), and the rough door size. We will quote it.
Customer Reviews
Screen door repair and replacement reviews from real Handis customers.
Sliding patio screen door had a tear that ran the whole height and the rollers were finished. Tech pulled the panel, re-meshed with charcoal fiberglass, swapped both rollers for tandem ones, and cleaned the bottom track. Glides like new. The charcoal mesh is also visibly clearer than the gray that was on it — the yard looks like there is no screen.
Storm door on the back of the house had been slamming for years. The kids were getting yelled at every time they used it. Tech replaced the pneumatic closer with a heavier model, set the hold-open at 90 degrees, and adjusted the closing speed. Door now holds when I want it open and shuts gently when I want it closed. Should have done this years ago.
Side-mounted screen door on the covered porch with a chewed-up bottom corner (the dog had pawed it for years) and stripped hinge screws. Tech replaced the corner with a new aluminum bracket, re-set the hinges with longer-shank screws into the doorframe stud, and the door finally closes flush against the doorstop. Solid for the first time in a decade.
We had asked another company to re-mesh our patio screen six months earlier — it came apart in two months because they used the wrong spline. Tech showed us the spline they had used (0.140) and the channel size we actually have (0.175). Carried all three sizes on the truck. Re-meshed properly this time with charcoal and upgraded to aluminum mesh because we have a cat. Six months in, still tight as the day he did it.
Pet flap into the sliding patio screen for a 12-pound cat. Tech cut the mesh to the flap template, mounted the frame with cross-bracing so the cat does not pull the whole panel out when she pushes through, and finished the mesh edge cleanly. Cat figured it out in one afternoon. Best $300 I have spent on the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about screen door repair and replacement.