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Screen door installation in Westgate, FL typically runs between $180 and $650, depending on the door type, frame material, and whether the existing frame needs any prep work. Most jobs are completed in a single visit, and we carry stock sizes on the truck for the most common sliding patio configurations in the area.
If your back porch has been sitting open all summer because the old screen door gave out – or you’ve never had one and you’re tired of choosing between fresh air and Florida’s insects – we can fix that. At Winslow Windows & Doors, Ed Winslow personally oversees every installation, and his name has been on this business since 2011. We’re not a call center that dispatches whoever’s available. You call (561) 468-6136, a live person answers, and we send a background-checked, uniformed technician who knows what they’re doing.
Screen door installation is one of those jobs that looks simple but goes wrong fast when the frame is out of square, the track is worn, or someone picks the wrong mesh weight for the exposure. West-facing doors in Westgate take a beating from afternoon sun and wind-driven debris, and a screen that fails in year one because it was undersized for the conditions isn’t a bargain. Our work falls under the broader category of Sliding & Patio Doors in Westgate, and we treat screen doors with the same attention we give impact-rated glass systems – because a door that doesn’t function properly every single day is a door that wasn’t installed right.
When You Need Screen Door Installation
- Your existing screen door is off the track or won’t roll smoothly. Westgate’s humidity accelerates corrosion on aluminum rollers, and once a door starts jumping the track, re-setting it is a temporary fix at best. A new door on fresh hardware rolls clean and stays there.
- The screen itself is torn, sagging, or full of small punctures. Pets, poolside furniture, and the occasional afternoon storm are hard on screen material. When the damage is widespread rather than a single hole, replacing the whole door unit is usually faster and cheaper than a frame-by-frame rescreen.
- You’re adding a sliding patio door and need a screen system to match. New PGT patio door installations are far more useful when a properly fitted screen door runs in a dedicated track alongside them. We size the screen unit to the door at the same visit.
- The frame is bent, warped, or corroded past the point of adjustment. In Westgate’s older neighborhoods west of Hiawassee Road, aluminum screen frames from the 1990s are common, and decades of salt air from nearby water features and summer downpours leave them in bad shape. A bent frame never seals correctly no matter how many adjustments you make.
- You’re converting a fixed opening into a screened entryway. Some Westgate homes have covered patios or lanais with openings that were never screened at all. We can install a new screen door system – including framing and hardware – into an existing opening without a full door replacement.
- The door handle, latch, or lock mechanism has failed. When the latch won’t catch or the handle pulls away from the frame, the door swings open on its own in any breeze. That’s not just inconvenient – it’s a functional gap in your home’s perimeter that bugs and small wildlife are happy to use.
Our Screen Door Installation Process
- Free on-site measurement and assessment. We come to your home in Westgate, measure the opening precisely, and look at the condition of the existing track, frame, and header. Square openings are rare in older construction, and we account for that before ordering anything. There’s no trip charge inside our home county, and the estimate is always upfront – no surprises on the invoice.
- Door and mesh selection. We walk you through the options that actually fit your situation: standard fiberglass mesh for most interior applications, heavier pet-resistant mesh for homes with dogs or cats, and aluminum mesh for doors that take direct wind and debris. For openings paired with PGT or ViewLux patio systems, we specify hardware finishes that match the existing door. We’re not here to upsell you on a heavier unit than you need.
- Frame and track preparation. Before the new door goes in, the existing track gets cleaned, checked for level, and corrected if it’s sagging or pitched. If the rough opening needs minor shimming or the old track is corroded beyond use, we handle that as part of the installation rather than bolting a new door onto a bad foundation.
- Installation and hardware fitting. The screen door goes in, rollers are adjusted for smooth operation, and the latch is set to engage cleanly at the full closed position. We don’t leave until the door rolls without resistance, closes flush, and latches with one motion. If it doesn’t do all three, we keep adjusting.
- Full sweep and cleanup. We remove all packaging, old hardware, and any debris from the work area before we leave. Your patio or lanai should look better after we’re done than it did when we arrived.
- Walk-through with you. We show you how the latch works, how to lift and remove the door for cleaning (useful for annual maintenance), and what to watch for over the first few months. Ed’s word is behind the work, and we want you to know what that means in practice: if anything is off, call us and we’ll be back.
Screen Door Installation Pricing in Westgate
Screen door installation in Westgate typically falls in the ranges below. These are real numbers based on what we see in this market – not teaser prices that climb once we’re on-site.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard single sliding screen door (supply & install) | $180 – $320 |
| Heavy-duty or pet-resistant screen door | $260 – $420 |
| Double sliding screen door system | $380 – $650 |
| Track replacement or repair (combined with installation) | $60 – $140 added to door cost |
| Frame correction / rough opening prep | $75 – $160 depending on scope |
What moves the price
- Door size. Non-standard openings cost more because the door unit is custom-sized rather than pulled from stock.
- Mesh type. Standard fiberglass is the most affordable. Pet screen and aluminum mesh run higher because the material itself costs more to source.
- Track and frame condition. If the existing track is corroded or the opening is significantly out of square, the prep work adds time and materials.
- Hardware finish. Matching anodized bronze or white finishes to an existing PGT or CGI patio door system costs slightly more than a standard mill-finish frame.
- Access. Second-story or elevated lanai installations in some Westgate townhome communities take longer to stage safely, which affects labor cost.
Standing discounts – always available, never expiring
Seniors and veterans receive a 10% discount on every job, every time – no expiration date, no fine print. If your total repair work comes to more than $200, we take $40 off. And if you have a written estimate from another company, we’ll give you a free second opinion so you can compare with confidence.
Call (561) 468-6136 for a free estimate. The person who answers can usually give you a ballpark range for your specific situation before we even schedule a visit.
FAQs – Screen Door Installation in Westgate
How long does screen door installation take in Westgate?
Most screen door installations in Westgate take between one and three hours from start to cleanup. Standard single-door installs where the frame is in good condition are typically done in under two hours. Double-door systems or openings that need track replacement or frame correction run longer – usually two to four hours. We’ll give you a realistic time window when we schedule, and we don’t leave until the door operates correctly. Call (561) 468-6136 and we can usually schedule within a few days.
Can you replace just the screen mesh without replacing the whole door?
Yes, in many cases we can rescreen an existing frame if the frame itself is straight, the corners are solid, and the spline channel is intact. We assess this at the free estimate visit. If the frame is bent, corroded, or has damaged corners, replacing the whole door unit is the better call – a rescreened door in a failing frame will fail again within a season, and you’ll have paid twice. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re in before any work begins.
What kind of screen mesh should I use on a west-facing door in Westgate?
West-facing doors in Westgate take direct afternoon sun for six or more hours a day, which degrades standard fiberglass mesh faster than most people expect – sometimes within three to four years on an unshaded lanai. For those exposures, we typically recommend aluminum mesh or a heavier-weight fiberglass with UV stabilizers. If you have dogs or cats that push on the screen, pet-resistant mesh is worth the additional cost regardless of which direction the door faces. We’ll look at your specific exposure during the estimate and give you a straight recommendation rather than defaulting to the cheapest option.
Does Winslow Windows & Doors handle screen doors for new patio door installations?
Yes – and that’s actually the best time to do it. When we install a new sliding patio door, whether it’s a PGT or ViewLux system, we can fit the screen door to the exact opening and hardware finish in the same visit. You get a clean, matched installation with one call and one crew rather than scheduling a second company later. Our full range of patio work is covered under our Sliding & Patio Doors in Westgate service, and adding a screen door to a new installation typically costs less than a standalone visit. Call (561) 468-6136 to ask about combining services.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Every installation we do is backed by the Done Right Promise. That’s not a typo – it works out to about 100 years. If the installation wasn’t done right, we come back and make it right. We’ve been locally owned and operating in this area since 2011, Ed Winslow’s name and license are publicly posted, and we’re not going anywhere. That’s a different kind of promise than a one-year labor warranty from a national chain that may not have a local office next year.
Why Westgate Homeowners Call Winslow
Westgate sits in a part of Orange County where the housing stock ranges from mid-century block homes with original aluminum screen enclosures to newer townhome communities with lanais and sliding glass systems installed within the last decade. We work in all of it. We know which older frame profiles are still available from supply houses and which ones have to be custom-fabbed. We know that the afternoon storms that roll in from the west off Lake Hiawassee hit screen doors at angles that standard hardware doesn’t always handle well. And we know that homeowners in this area have dealt with contractors who gave a low number on the phone and a different number on the invoice.
That’s not how Ed runs things. Upfront pricing means the number we quote is the number on the invoice. Live 24/7 phone access means you’re not leaving a voicemail and hoping someone calls back before the weekend. Background-checked, uniformed technicians mean you know exactly who is at your door before the truck stops in your driveway. And the Done Right Promise means that if something isn’t right, we own it.
We’re also an authorized installer for brands like PGT, CGI, and Therma-Tru – which matters when a screen door installation connects to a premium patio system and the hardware needs to match. You don’t have to find a second company for the screen and a third for the door. We cover the whole opening, from the glass to the frame to the screen that makes it livable year-round.
We’ve been the neighbor down the road since 2011. That’s not going to change.
Get a Free Estimate on Screen Door Installation in Westgate
If your screen door is off the track, past its life, or simply missing from an opening that should have one, call (561) 468-6136 today. A live person answers every call, around the clock, and we’ll set up a free on-site estimate with upfront pricing before any work begins. Seniors and veterans always receive 10% off, and there’s no trip charge inside our home county. Ed Winslow’s name is on every job we do in Westgate – and that means something.
Written by Ed Winslow, Owner at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Westgate since 2011.
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Winslow Windows & Doors
Impact systems engineered to design pressures up to +/-100, matched to your wind zone - your openings hold when the storm arrives.
Low-E insulated impact glass from our manufacturer lines commonly cuts monthly cooling bills 20-30%.
Laminated impact glass shuts out up to 40% of outside noise - traffic, neighbors, weather.
Monitoring services run $30-90 a month. Laminated impact glass resists forced entry around the clock, with no subscription.
Florida homeowners average around 25% savings on the windstorm portion of their policy after protecting every opening - some homes qualify for more.
A full impact package upgrades curb appeal, buyer confidence and appraised value in one project.