What Does Window Screen Repair Cost in Kelowna? (2026 Price Guide)
Screens are the cheapest thing in your house to fix and the easiest to put off. In Kelowna they matter more than in most places, because the stretch from May through September is exactly when you want windows open at night, and it is also when wasps, mosquitoes off the lake and smoke season all arrive. This guide covers what re screening actually costs here in 2026, when a frame is worth saving, and which mesh to choose.
Kelowna screen pricing in 2026
Re screening an existing frame, standard fibreglass mesh: roughly $25 to $55 per screen. The frame is reused, the old mesh and spline come out, new mesh goes in. This is the cheapest and most common repair, and it is what most torn screens need.
Re screening with upgraded mesh: roughly $40 to $90 per screen, depending on the mesh.
New window screen frame, built to measure: roughly $50 to $120 per screen for a standard size, more for large or unusual openings.
Sliding screen door, re screened: roughly $45 to $95.
New sliding screen door, supplied and installed: roughly $180 to $400 depending on size, frame quality and hardware.
Sliding screen door repair, such as new rollers, a new handle or track adjustment: roughly $60 to $150.
Pet resistant screen door: roughly $250 to $500.
Retractable screen for a door or large opening: roughly $400 to $1,200 supplied and installed, depending on width and whether it is a single door or a large patio opening.
Specialty mesh and oversized panels: priced individually.
Most screen companies apply a service call or minimum charge, commonly in the $60 to $120 range for a mobile visit. That is why doing all your screens in one visit is dramatically better value than calling about one torn bedroom screen. If you have eight screens that need attention, do all eight.
Mobile versus drop off
Mobile service means the screens are measured, made and installed at your house. A fully equipped mobile unit can build a screen on site. The advantage is that nothing has to come off your house twice, and there is no risk of a screen being measured wrong because it was measured off the window rather than in it. You pay for the mobilization, which is what the service call charge covers.
Drop off means you remove the screens yourself, take them in, and pick them up. It is cheaper per screen and it makes sense if you have a handful of standard sized screens and a vehicle that fits them. What people underestimate is that screens are easy to bend in transport, and a bent frame is a new frame.
For a whole house, mobile is usually the better economics once you account for two round trips and your own time. For one or two screens you can carry flat, drop off is fine.
Which mesh should you choose?
Standard fibreglass. The default. Inexpensive, flexible, good visibility, easy to replace. It is what most Kelowna homes have. It tears when a pet or a branch hits it, which is the point at which most people call.
Aluminum mesh. Stiffer and more durable than fibreglass, will not sag in heat, but it dents rather than springs back and shows creases permanently.
Pet resistant mesh. Heavy vinyl coated polyester, roughly seven times stronger than standard fibreglass. If you have a cat that climbs screens or a dog that pushes through them, this is the answer and it pays for itself the second time you would have re screened.
Solar screen mesh. A denser weave that blocks a meaningful share of solar heat gain before it reaches the glass. On a west facing Kelowna window this is genuinely effective, because it stops the sun outside the glass. It does darken the view somewhat.
Fine mesh, sometimes sold as no see um mesh. Tighter weave that keeps out much smaller insects. Useful near water and in the lower Mission and Landing areas. It also reduces airflow noticeably, which is the trade off.
High visibility mesh. A thinner strand that is markedly clearer to look through. Popular on picture windows and lake views where the screen is in the way of the reason you bought the house.
A note on smoke season: standard insect screening does not filter smoke particulate. Nothing in a window screen will. If air quality is the concern, the answer is a closed window and an air filter, not a mesh upgrade.
Repair or replace the frame?
Re screen and keep the frame when:
- The frame is straight and square.
- The corners are tight.
- The spline groove is intact.
- The only problem is the mesh.
Replace the frame when:
- The frame is bent, bowed or twisted. A bent frame will not sit properly in the window and will let insects in around the edges regardless of new mesh.
- The corner keys have failed and the frame racks.
- The spline groove is split or worn out so the spline will not hold.
- It is a brittle old frame that cracks when flexed. Some 1970s and 1980s frames are past saving.
A good technician will tell you which. The honest test is simple: lay it on a flat surface and see if it rocks.
When to book in Kelowna
Screen work is seasonal and the pattern is very predictable. Everybody discovers their torn screens on the first warm weekend in May, and screen companies are busiest from May through July. If your screens are damaged now, booking outside that peak means a shorter wait.
It is also worth doing screens in the fall. Take them off, get them repaired, store them, and reinstall in spring. Screens left up all winter collect grit and UV damage, and fibreglass mesh gets brittle over time in Okanagan sun.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a screen repair take?
A mobile technician can typically re screen a standard window screen in ten to fifteen minutes. A house full of screens is usually one visit.
Can I re screen a window myself?
Yes, for a standard frame. A spline roller costs very little and mesh is sold by the roll. The two things that go wrong for beginners are stretching the mesh unevenly, which produces waves, and using the wrong spline diameter so it will not hold. On a large screen, keeping tension even is genuinely tricky.
How do I measure for a new screen?
Measure the frame itself, not the window opening, and measure the height and width to the outside edges of the frame. If you do not have the old frame, this is a job worth having measured professionally, because a screen that is a quarter inch off does not fit.
Do you need to take the window out?
No. Screens sit in a separate track or clip in from outside.
What about screens on a second storey?
That is a good reason to use a mobile service. Removing and reinstalling screens on upper floors is where most homeowner screen damage happens.
Booking screen repair in Kelowna
Do all your screens in one visit. It is the single biggest thing you can do to reduce the per screen cost.
View Doctor Screen Kelowna on the Okanagan Trade Directory
Doctor Screen provides on site window screen repair and replacement, new sliding screen doors, sliding screen door repairs, specialty mesh and pet screen doors, and is an authorized Mirage Retractable Screens dealer. Its fully mobile screening trailers measure, manufacture and install screens right at your location. The company currently holds a 5.0 star Google rating across 88 reviews.