Window Screen Repair in Broward County, FL
Torn Mesh, Bent Frames and Missing Screens Replaced for Homes and Businesses
In South Florida a window screen is not a small detail. It is what lets a house use the breeze in January and February without inviting in mosquitoes, no-see-ums and lizards. Screens are also the most exposed component of any window: thin mesh in a light frame, sitting outdoors in full sun, salt air and storm wind all year.
Windows Repair of Broward rescreens and rebuilds window screens throughout Broward County. Most screens can be repaired rather than replaced — the frame is usually salvageable and only the mesh, spline and corner hardware need attention. Where a frame is bent beyond straightening or has corroded at the corners, we build a new frame to the measured opening.
Benefits of Professional Window Screen Repair
- Rescreening with fiberglass, no-see-um, pet-resistant and solar mesh options
- New spline installed so mesh stays drum-tight instead of sagging
- Bent aluminum screen frames straightened or rebuilt to size
- Corner keys, tension springs, clips and pull tabs replaced
- Screens built to fit openings where the original is missing entirely
- Multiple screens handled in a single visit for whole-house work
Common Problems and Warning Signs
Torn or punctured mesh
Pets, pressure washing, branches and general handling open holes that only get bigger as the mesh unravels.
Mesh sagging out of the frame
Sun-degraded spline shrinks and hardens, releasing tension and letting the screen bow out.
Bent or twisted screen frames
A frame that will not sit flat leaves gaps at the perimeter, which defeats the whole purpose of the screen.
Screens that fall out of the window
Broken tension springs, missing clips or worn plunger pins let the screen drop out of the opening.
Split corners
Corroded or cracked corner keys let the frame open up at the joint and lose its rectangular shape.
Insects getting through anyway
Standard mesh does not stop no-see-ums, which is a genuine issue on properties near water in Broward County.
Our Window Screen Repair Process
1. Measure and assess the frame
We check whether the existing frame is straight and square enough to reuse, and identify the mesh and spline sizes in place.
2. Choose the right mesh
Standard fiberglass suits most openings. Pet-resistant mesh handles claws, no-see-um mesh has a tighter weave, and solar mesh cuts heat gain on west-facing glass.
3. Rescreen or rebuild
Old mesh and spline are stripped out, the frame is cleaned and corrected, and new mesh is rolled in under even tension.
4. Fit and secure
The screen is refitted to the window, hardware is replaced as needed, and the fit is checked around the full perimeter.
Choosing mesh for a South Florida property
Mesh selection matters more here than in most of the country. Homes backing onto canals, lakes or mangrove areas benefit from a finer no-see-um weave, because standard 18x16 fiberglass simply does not stop the smallest biting insects. Households with cats or dogs get far more life out of pet-resistant mesh, which is heavier and resists claw damage. West and southwest elevations that take the afternoon sun can use solar screening to reduce heat gain on the glass, which takes measurable load off the air conditioning.
Screens and storm season
Screens are the first thing to go in high wind, and a screen that is already loose in its frame will not survive a squall. It is worth having sagging mesh retensioned and loose clips replaced before storm season rather than collecting screens off the lawn afterwards. Screen work also pairs naturally with other maintenance: while we are at the window we can check the track, the rollers and the latch, and handle sliding door roller replacement or window lock repair on the same visit if the window needs it.
Related Window Repair Services
- Residential Window Repair — Complete window service for homes, townhomes and condos, covering glass, hardware, screens and weather sealing.
- Sliding Window Repair — Horizontal sliding windows restored to smooth, secure operation through roller, track, seal and hardware repair.
- Sliding Door Roller Replacement — Worn or damaged sliding glass door rollers replaced to restore smooth, quiet and easy door operation.
- Single-Hung Window Repair — Single-hung windows repaired at the balance, sash, latch and seal so the operating panel lifts easily and stays put.
- Broward County service areas
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you rescreen my existing frames?
- Yes, in most cases. If the frame is straight and the corners are sound, we strip the old mesh and spline and rescreen it.
- Do you make new screens for windows that have none?
- Yes. We measure the opening and build a screen to fit, including the hardware needed to hold it in place.
- What mesh keeps out no-see-ums?
- A tighter no-see-um weave is required. Standard fiberglass mesh has openings large enough for them to pass through.
- Do you repair screens on commercial buildings?
- Yes, we handle screen work for commercial and multi-unit properties as well as single-family homes.
Need a window repaired in Broward County?
Tell us what the window is doing and we will tell you what it needs. Free estimates for residential and commercial properties.