Replacing a window screen costs $322 on average per screen, but a small standard screen can cost as little as $30.1,3 Size, frame type and material drive the price, and a DIY rescreen costs $10 to $25.1 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on screen size, shape, material and local labor rates.
$322
average per screen (Angi, HomeAdvisor)
$398
average (Thumbtack)
$30–$150
small standard screen
$10–$25
DIY rescreen
What sources say
| Source | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Angi | $322 | $147 – $522 per screen; 7,453 Angi Pro projects |
| HomeAdvisor | $322 | $147 – $522; same figures as Angi, so one dataset |
| This Old House | $317 | $147 – $515 per screen |
| Thumbtack | $398 | $235 – $676; its own data |
Angi, HomeAdvisor and This Old House land on nearly the same range, so treat them as one view. Thumbtack is the independent number.1,2,3,4 The averages sit well above the size-based prices below, so use the size table for a single standard screen.
Cost by size (Angi)
| Size | Dimensions (inches) | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 24×36 | $30 – $150 |
| Medium | 36×48 | $60 – $200 |
| Large | 48×72 | $120 – $350 |
| Custom | Any nonstandard shape | $70 – $900 |
Cost by screen type (Angi)
| Type | Cost | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $30 – $150 | Affordable, less durable |
| Sliding | $50 – $250 | For sliding windows |
| Retractable | $60 – $350 | Discreet, complex install |
| Pet-resistant | $100 – $500 | Withstands scratches |
| Solar | $150 – $500 | Blocks UV rays |
| Security | $120 – $1,000 | Resists break-ins |
| Storm | $600 – $1,050 | Added weather protection |
Cost by material (Angi)
| Material | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fiberglass | $60 – $350 |
| Aluminum | $70 – $400 |
| Stainless steel | $60 – $480 |
| Copper | $100 – $900 |
| Brass | $120 – $980 |
HomeAdvisor lists slightly lower fiberglass pricing, $60 to $260 installed.3
Labor, repairs and extras
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Labor per screen (HomeAdvisor) | $20 – $50 |
| Labor per hour (Angi) | $50 – $80 |
| Minimum service fee (Angi) | $50 – $100 |
| Repair a screen (Angi) | $20 – $70 |
| Professional cleaning or minor fix (Angi) | $10 – $40 |
| Permit, rarely needed (Angi) | $25 – $150 |
Angi suggests replacing instead of repairing once repair cost nears half the cost of a new screen.1 Thumbtack lists a minimum service fee example of $35 in-town and $65 out-of-town from one Florida pro.4
DIY or hire
A rescreen is one of the easier home repairs. Angi puts DIY materials at $10 to $25 per screen: mesh at $2 to $5 per square foot, spline at $2 to $5, a new frame at $10 to $25 if needed, and a roller tool at $5 to $10.1 HomeAdvisor warns that popping a screen out can crack glass or dent the frame, so a pro makes sense for upper floors or custom shapes.3 Home Depot’s rolls of screen category lists mesh and repair supplies.
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Sources
1. Angi — Window Screen Replacement Cost
2. This Old House — Window Screen Replacement Cost
3. HomeAdvisor — Window Screen Replacement Cost
4. Thumbtack — Window Screen Replacement Cost