How Much Do Window Screens Cost in Las Vegas? A 2026 Pricing Guide
Window screens are one of those things nobody thinks about until several of them are torn, sun-rotted, or missing altogether. Then it's a decision: patch them, haul them to a screen shop, or call a mobile service. Here's what window screens actually cost in Las Vegas in 2026, what drives the price, and how the different options compare.
Short answer on pricing: most standard window screens in Las Vegas cost $50 to $100 each. Neon's average is $60 per standard screen with full mobile service — we measure and remove on-site, fabricate the new screens at our shop, and reinstall them at your home, typically within 1 to 2 weeks for most full-house jobs.
Las Vegas Window Screen Pricing at a Glance
- Standard fiberglass screen (Neon average): $60 per screen, mobile service
- Typical Las Vegas market range: $50 to $100 per standard screen
- Drop-off / big-box (DIY removal & install): $25 to $50 per screen
- Pet-resistant mesh: $80 to $120 per screen
- Heavy-duty / no-see-um / solar mesh: $90 to $150 per screen
- Oversized or custom-color frames: add $20 to $50 per screen
- Service minimums: most mobile providers have a minimum trip charge (typically 3–4 screens)
What Actually Drives the Price
1. Mesh Type
Standard 18x16 fiberglass mesh is the baseline. It blocks bugs, lets in light and air, and holds up for 8 to 12 years in Las Vegas sun. Upgrades cost more because the material itself is more expensive per square foot:
- Pet-resistant mesh (PetScreen, vinyl-coated polyester): 7x the tear strength of fiberglass. Survives cat claws, dog noses, and active kids. Typical upcharge: $15–$30 per screen.
- Solar / no-see-um mesh: tighter weave. Blocks small bugs (gnats, midges) and reduces heat/glare. Usually $10–$20 upcharge.
- Heavy-duty mesh: thicker gauge for larger openings that flex. Common on sliding patio door screens.
2. Frame Condition
If the existing frame is straight, square, and intact, re-screening is a 10–15 minute job: pull the old spline, roll in new mesh, set new spline, trim. If the frame is bent, sun-damaged, or missing a corner, we build a new frame to the exact opening — that adds about $15–$25 per screen for the frame material and fabrication time.
3. Frame Size
Standard windows (up to about 4' x 4') price as listed above. Oversized screens — big family-room picture windows, patio sliders over 6', casement windows with integrated screens — cost more because the frame material, mesh square footage, and handling all scale up.
4. Access
Ground-floor screens are fast. Second-story, casement, or crank-out screens require ladders or specialty removal technique. Most mobile providers (us included) price this in, but extreme access jobs sometimes carry a small upcharge.
5. How Many You're Doing at Once
Most Las Vegas homes have 10–20 window screens. Doing the whole house at once is almost always cheaper per screen than replacing them a few at a time, because the trip charge and setup time amortize across more work. If you're seeing tears on 3 or 4 screens, the rest are usually close behind anyway.
Drop-Off Shop vs. Mobile Service: What You're Actually Paying For
On paper, drop-off screen repair looks cheaper. In practice, you're paying with your time:
- Drop-off ($25–$50/screen): You remove every screen, transport them across town without bending or denting them, pay at the counter, wait days for them to be built, pick them up, and reinstall each one yourself. A 12-screen home is a full Saturday of work — sometimes two.
- Mobile ($50–$100/screen): We come to your home to measure and remove the existing screens, then fabricate the new screens at our shop and return to reinstall them — typically within 1 to 2 weeks for a full-house job. You skip the hauling, the measuring mistakes, and the frame damage that comes with transporting screens in a sedan.
The per-screen premium for mobile usually works out to about $15–$40 per screen. For most homeowners, that's worth it just to skip the hauling.
When to Replace vs. Repair
Small holes can be patched, and patches work — but there's a reason pros usually recommend re-screening:
- Sun damage isn't local. The patch might seal the visible hole, but the surrounding mesh has been UV-cooked for the same 10 years. It'll tear again nearby within months.
- The cost difference is small. A decent patch is $15–$25. A full re-screen on the same frame is usually $45–$70. For $25 more, you get another decade out of the screen instead of another three months.
- Patches are visible. They never disappear — you see them every time you look at that window.
- Frame integrity matters. If the spline is old, the mesh pulls away from the corners even without tears. Re-screening replaces the spline too, which tightens the whole screen.
Patches make sense only for very localized damage on an otherwise-new screen.
Signs It's Time to Re-Screen
- Any visible tear, puncture, or pull-through
- Mesh looks faded, chalky, or frayed at the edges
- Screen feels loose or bulgy — spline is failing
- You can push your finger through with minimal pressure — UV-embrittled mesh
- Corner detaching from the frame
- Pet claws or nose prints have stretched the mesh
- Multiple screens look "the same age" — they probably are, and will all fail within the same year or two
What a Fair Quote Should Include
- Per-screen pricing with mesh type and frame condition noted
- On-site measurement (not phone-estimate-only for irregular windows)
- Clear upcharge for any frame replacement vs. re-screening only
- Disposal of old mesh and spline
- Reinstallation and fit check on every screen
- No vague "service fees" bolted on at the end
- A guarantee or warranty on the new mesh and workmanship
Why Las Vegas Screens Fail Faster
Three reasons our screens don't last as long as the mesh manufacturer's spec sheet suggests:
- UV exposure. Vegas gets ~290 sunny days per year. Fiberglass mesh embrittles under UV and the surrounding plasticizer breaks down — that's why 10-year-old screens crumble when you touch them.
- Heat cycling. 30°F winter nights to 115°F summer afternoons, year after year. The mesh expands, contracts, and eventually loses tension.
- Dust abrasion. Every wind event sandblasts the mesh from both sides. Over time, the weave thins.
In the Midwest or Pacific Northwest, a good fiberglass screen lasts 15–20 years. In Vegas, plan on 8–12 for standard mesh, 15–20 for heavy-duty or pet-resistant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a window screen cost in Las Vegas?
Most standard window screens in Las Vegas cost $50 to $100 each. Neon Window Cleaning averages $60 per standard screen with mobile in-home service. Pet-resistant mesh, heavy-duty mesh, oversized frames, and custom colors typically run $80 to $150+ per screen.
What's the difference between drop-off and mobile screen service?
Drop-off shops are usually $25 to $50 per screen but require you to remove every screen, transport them across town, and reinstall them yourself. Mobile service ($50 to $100) handles measurement and removal on-site, fabricates the new screens at our shop, and reinstalls them at your home — typically within 1 to 2 weeks for a full-house job. For most homeowners, mobile saves a half-day of hauling and avoids damaged frames during transport.
Should I repair or replace a torn window screen?
Small punctures in fiberglass mesh can be patched, but the patch is usually visible and the surrounding mesh has often degraded from sun and dust. For most Las Vegas homes, full re-screening with new mesh and fresh spline costs only slightly more than a quality patch and lasts another 8 to 12 years.
How long do window screens last in Las Vegas?
Standard fiberglass mesh in Las Vegas typically lasts 8 to 12 years before sun, dust, and heat make it brittle. Pet-resistant and heavy-duty meshes can last 15 to 20 years. Frames themselves usually outlive the mesh by decades unless they're physically damaged.
Do I need pet-resistant mesh?
If you have cats or medium-to-large dogs that spend time near windows, almost certainly yes. Standard fiberglass mesh tears from a single cat claw or a dog nose pressed against it. Pet-resistant mesh costs about $15–$30 more per screen up front and usually saves you one full re-screen cycle.
Is it worth re-screening the whole house at once?
Usually yes. The trip charge, setup, and measurement time amortize across more screens, so per-screen pricing drops. And since most screens in a home are the same age, if a few are failing the rest are close behind — doing them all at once means you don't pay a second mobilization in 18 months.