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Rescreening & new screens · 40+ nearby towns

Window Screen Repair. Keep the Bugs Out.

Torn, sagging or bent screens — or windows missing them entirely. We rescreen your existing frames and make new screens to fit, with standard, pet-resistant or sun-blocking mesh.

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  • All window types & brands
  • Fully insured
  • Price match
Can it be fixed?Yes — rescreened or made to fit
Typical price$40 – $120 per screenper window · confirmed before work starts
How longOne visit — new screens take two
Peace of mindPrice agreed before we start
The Problem

Torn Window Screens Are Quick and Cheap to Fix

A ripped or sagging screen is one of the easiest window problems to solve. In most cases the frame is perfectly fine — it's just the mesh that's failed — so rescreening restores the screen for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Screens take a beating: sun makes fiberglass mesh brittle, wind pushes and tears it, pets claw through it, and hail and debris dent the frames.

Over a few seasons the mesh loosens, sags, or splits, and the screen stops doing its one job — keeping mosquitoes, flies, and other insects out while letting the breeze in. During a McHenry County summer, that's a job worth keeping up.

Whatever the damage, it's almost always repairable. We rescreen existing frames, repair bent or separated frames, and build made-to-fit replacement screens for windows that are missing them entirely — and it's often done on the same visit as other window work.

What we handle

Rescreening (new mesh in your frame), screen frame straightening and corner repair, and made-to-fit new screens. We also help you choose the right mesh for how you use the room — standard, pet-resistant, or solar sun-shading.

We offer window screen replacement and rescreening in standard fiberglass mesh, pet-resistant screen that stands up to claws, and solar screen that cuts heat and glare. Missing screens can be made as custom window screens to fit any opening, including casement, slider and patio door screens.

Not sure this is your problem? Use our window triage guide — pick the symptom and see the likely cause and cost. Related reading: Storm window repair

Torn or holed mesh

Rips, holes, and slits let insects straight through — rescreening replaces the mesh entirely.

Sagging or loose mesh

Mesh that bulges, ripples, or has pulled loose from the frame is worn out and ready to re-tension.

Bent or broken frame

Dented frames and corners that have popped apart are straightened, re-joined, or rebuilt to fit.

Missing screen entirely

Lost or discarded screens are rebuilt made-to-fit — common on older homes with missing originals.

Standard Fiberglass

The most common choice — affordable, flexible, and easy to see through. A great all-around screen for most windows.

Pet-Resistant

A heavier, tear-resistant mesh built to stand up to cats and dogs — ideal where pets lean, scratch, or push on screens.

Solar Sun-Shading

Cuts heat and glare from direct sun while keeping the view — great for south- and west-facing windows in summer.

New made-to-fit window screens, ready to install
New made-to-fit screens, ready to install.
The Fix

How We Rescreen a Window

Assess & Measure

We check whether the frame can be reused, measure the opening, and confirm the right mesh for your window.

Remove Old Mesh

The torn or sagging mesh and old spline are removed, and the frame is cleaned and straightened if needed.

Install Fresh Mesh

New mesh is stretched tight and locked into the frame with new spline, giving a flat, drum-tight screen.

Refit & Check

The screen is refitted to the window to confirm it seats securely and seals out insects — backed by our warranty.

Repair vs. Replace

What Screen Repair Costs

Typical prices

Per window · typical local prices
Rescreen an existing frame$40 – $120 per screen
New made-to-fit screen$80 – $200 per screen
Pet-resistant or solar mesh upgradeadd $15 – $40 per screen
Why the final price can differ: these are typical ranges, not quotes. What moves the price: the size and type of glass (tempered, low-E, triple-pane, decorative), how far rot has spread once the wood is opened up, second-story or ladder access, parts availability on discontinued brands, and how many windows are done in the same visit — multi-window jobs cost less per window. Minimum service visit: $150. We confirm and agree the price with you before starting. Compare all repair prices →

Screen season in McHenry County

Mosquitoes arrive fast around Crystal Lake, the Fox River, the Chain O'Lakes and every retention pond in the newer subdivisions — usually by late May. Screens also take a beating from winter: many homeowners leave them in, and ice and snow load stretch the mesh and bend the frames. Early spring is the best time to get them fixed.

DIY or Pro?

Screen Care You Can Do Yourself

Safe to do yourself

  • Patch pinholes with a small screen-repair patch from the hardware store.
  • Remove screens in late fall and store them flat to prevent winter damage.
  • Wash screens with mild soap and a soft brush — not a pressure washer.
  • Measure the frame (width × height) and note the color when you contact us.

Call a pro

  • Screens on upper floors that must be removed from outside — ladder work.
  • Bent aluminum frames with broken corners — they need new corner keys and straightening.
  • Screens built into casement or awning windows — they fit tight tracks that are easy to damage.
  • Large patio door screens — the frame and rollers usually need adjustment too.
Warranty

Warranty on Screen Repairs

3 yearson wood we rebuild or replace — if it rots, we replace it
20 yearsmanufacturer warranty on insulated glass units
Redoif we install hardware incorrectly, we come back and fix it

Parts we don't make (cranks, balances, locks) carry only their supplier's warranty. Leaks from roofs, flashing or siding aren't window defects. Full warranty terms → · Read our reviews

Got a quote to replace these windows?

Send it to us before you sign. We'll tell you — free — whether a repair would solve it for less.

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FAQ

Window Screen Repair Questions

In most cases we can re-mesh your existing frame, which is called rescreening — we remove the torn or damaged mesh and install fresh screen material in the same frame. As long as the frame itself is straight and sound, rescreening restores the screen for far less than a whole new one. If the frame is bent, cracked, or corroded beyond straightening, we repair the frame or build a replacement screen to fit your window. During assessment we'll tell you which makes sense; usually the frame is fine and it's just the mesh that needs renewing.
There are a few options depending on what you need. Standard fiberglass mesh is the most common — affordable, flexible, and good all-around visibility. Aluminum mesh is more durable and holds its shape well. Pet-resistant mesh is a heavier, tear-resistant screen that stands up to cats and dogs. Solar or sun-shading mesh cuts heat and glare from direct sun while still letting you see out, which helps on south- and west-facing windows. We'll walk you through the choices and match the mesh to the window and how you use the room.
Usually yes. Screen frames are typically lightweight aluminum with corner keys joining the sides, and both are repairable. A bent frame can often be straightened, and corners that have separated can be re-joined with new corner keys. If a section is too damaged to save, we can rebuild the frame to the correct dimensions for your window. Along with fresh mesh, that gives you a screen that fits and functions like new — without replacing the window or buying a whole new screen unit.
Yes. If a window is missing its screen entirely — lost, discarded, or never had one — we can build a new screen to fit the opening. We measure the window precisely, build the frame to size, and fit it with your choice of mesh so it seats properly and stays put. This is common on older homes where original screens have gone missing over the years, and on windows where a previous screen was damaged beyond repair. A made-to-fit screen is far less expensive than most people expect.
Spring is the busiest and most natural time — homeowners open their windows for the first time in months and discover the screens are torn, sagging, or missing right as bug season begins. Getting screens repaired in early spring means they're ready before you actually need them. That said, screen repair is quick and can be done any time of year, so if you notice a torn or damaged screen there's no reason to wait. Handling it promptly also stops a small tear from spreading into a bigger one.
Screen repair is inexpensive and quick, so it's almost always worth doing rather than living with. Even a small tear or hole lets in the mosquitoes, flies, and other insects the screen exists to keep out — which matters a lot during a McHenry County summer — and small tears tend to grow with wind and use until the screen is unusable. Because rescreening an existing frame costs so little, restoring a damaged screen is one of the easiest home fixes to justify. It's also often done alongside other window repairs on the same visit.
Yes. We rescreen and replace window screens throughout 40+ towns within about 40 miles, including Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Cary and Huntley. Call or text (224) 209-0862. Screens are often added to another window repair in the same visit.
Rescreening an existing frame typically runs $40–$120 per screen, and a new made-to-fit screen $80–$200. Pet-resistant or solar mesh adds about $15–$40 per screen. Our minimum service visit is $150, so doing several screens together — or adding them to another repair — gives the best value.
Rescreening the existing frame is cheaper — typically $40–$120 per screen. A new made-to-fit screen, typically $80–$200, makes sense when the frame is bent, broken or missing.
Pet-resistant mesh is thicker and much stronger than standard fiberglass, so it resists claws and paws. It costs a little more per screen and is worth it on low windows and patio doors.
Rescreening is quick and often done in one visit, several screens at a time. New made-to-fit screens are built after measuring, so they need a second visit.
More Repairs

Other Seasonal Window Repairs

Leaks & DraftsSeal the window while we are there.Learn more →Hardware & LocksCranks, latches and locks repaired.Learn more →Storm WindowsStorm windows and their screens repaired.Learn more →Patio Door RepairPatio door glass and alignment.Learn more →

Screen Repair in these towns and more

Lake in the HillsCrystal LakeAlgonquinCaryHuntleyCarpentersvilleWoodstockMcHenryMarengoJohnsburgIsland LakeLakewoodAll service areas →

Based in Lake in the Hills, serving homes within about 40 miles.

Keep the Bugs Out This Season.

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