How Much Do Retractable Screens Cost?
A clear, honest look at what retractable screens typically cost — and exactly what moves the price up or down.
Quick Answer
What do retractable screens cost?
As a general industry guide, manual retractable door and window screens typically run about $500–$1,500 per opening, while motorized screens for large patio openings generally run about $2,500–$5,000+ per opening. Oversized systems for very large openings are custom-quoted. Your exact price depends on opening size, screen type, mesh, motor/automation, and the number of openings — Phantom Screens of Twin Falls publishes real prices for door screens online.
The figures below are general industry ranges for orientation only — not Phantom Retractable Screens quotes. Because every screen is custom-built to its opening, your exact price comes from your own measurements at checkout, or a $19.99 on-site measurement we credit toward your order.
| Screen type | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retractable door screen (manual) | $500 – $1,500 / opening | Single, French, or sliding doors. Varies with width and mesh. |
| Retractable window screen (manual) | $500 – $1,200 / window | Most window types. Varies with size and mesh. |
| Motorized patio/large-opening screen | $2,500 – $5,000+ / opening | Adds motor, control, and optional wind/sun sensors. |
| Oversized motorized system | Custom (often mid-thousands+) | Openings up to ~15 ft wide × 12 ft high; quoted individually. |
What affects the price
Opening size
Wider and taller openings need more material and heavier-duty tracks, raising the price.
Manual vs. motorized
Motorization adds a motor and controls — worth it on large/high openings, a premium on small ones.
Mesh type
Insect, solar, and privacy mesh differ in price; solar mesh adds heat and glare control.
Automation
Wind/sun sensors and smart-home integration (Somfy, Alexa, Control4, etc.) add cost and convenience.
Color & finish
Standard colors are included; custom color-matching and wood-grain finishes are upgrades.
Number of openings
Outfitting multiple openings in one project usually improves the per-opening value.
Site conditions
Out-of-square frames, masonry, or difficult access can affect installation labor.
Retractable Screen Cost — FAQs
How much do retractable screens cost?
Industry-wide, manual door and window screens typically run about $500–$1,500 per opening, and motorized screens for large patio openings generally run about $2,500–$5,000+ per opening. Those are orientation ranges. For retractable door screens, Phantom Screens of Twin Falls publishes real prices you can see and order online, installation included. Other openings are quoted after a $19.99 on-site measurement.
Do you list real prices on the website?
We do, for retractable door screens. Single and double door screens, and our large-opening manual and motorized systems, all have real prices you can see and order online, installation included. Because every screen is built to a specific opening, we confirm your measurements with you before anything goes into production. Openings we don’t list online — out-of-square or masonry frames, or anything unusual — are quoted after a $19.99 on-site measurement.
Are motorized screens worth the extra cost?
For large, high, or hard-to-reach openings, yes — motorization makes them practical and adds remote/app/voice control and automatic sensors. For standard doors and windows, manual screens deliver the same view-preserving benefit for less.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Yes — and for our retractable door screens you don’t have to wait for one. You can see the price and order online in a few minutes, installation included, and we confirm your measurements before we build. For window screens, or any opening we don’t list online, we provide a $19.99 on-site measurement, credited toward your order.
See your price and order online
Real prices for retractable door screens, installation included. Anything we don't list online gets a $19.99 on-site measurement, credited toward your order.