It's usually a small thing that starts it. The cat goes through the mesh. A bird pecks a hole. The screen pops out in a storm and the frame bends. Then the windows stay shut all spring because opening them means letting the bugs in.
A torn screen doesn't mean anything is wrong with your window. The screen is its own part, and it can be fixed on its own. Here's how rescreening and new screens work, what to send for a price, and how to get screens done in the same visit as any glass or hardware repair.
Where can I get my window screens repaired?
From a local window repair team that does screens along with glass and hardware. We rescreen windows and make new screens for homes and businesses across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, plus 13 counties in New Jersey. Start by sending photos, and we'll tell you which fix you need and the price.
You don't need to bring the screens anywhere or figure out sizes yourself. Our mobile glass truck comes to your home or business, and we rescreen right there on site. When a screen needs replacing, we can often make a brand-new universal screen in the truck, especially when we're already there for another repair.
Should I rescreen or get a new screen?
Rescreen when the frame is straight and only the mesh is torn, loose, or has holes. Get a new screen when the frame is bent, cracked, missing corners, or the screen is gone altogether. The photos usually tell us which one you need.
- Hole or tear in the mesh, frame looks straight
- What's usually going on: The mesh is damaged
- Likely fix: Rescreen: new mesh in your existing frame
- Mesh sagging or pulled loose from the edge
- What's usually going on: The mesh has come out of its channel
- Likely fix: Rescreen
- Holes from pets or birds in several screens
- What's usually going on: Mesh damage across the house
- Likely fix: Rescreen each one
- Frame bent, twisted, or won't sit in the window
- What's usually going on: The frame is damaged
- Likely fix: New screen
- Corner broken or frame cracked
- What's usually going on: The frame has failed
- Likely fix: New screen
- Screen missing entirely
- What's usually going on: Nothing to repair
- Likely fix: New screen
- Screen fine, but the window won't stay up or lock
- What's usually going on: A hardware problem, not the screen
- Likely fix: Window hardware repair
Rescreening means replacing just the mesh and keeping the screen frame you have. A new screen means a new frame and new mesh made to fit the window.
How does window screen repair work?
You send photos, we send a price, and we schedule the work. Photo review is free. If the photos show what we need, we can usually reply with a price within minutes during business hours.
- Take photos. One of the full window from inside with the screen in place, and one close-up of the tear or bend. If the screen is already out, a photo of the whole screen laid flat helps too.
- Send them. Use https://2hourglass.com/start-service or text them to (267) 458-7879. Tell us how many screens need work.
- Get your price. Every job is priced individually, so you get a fair price for the right repair.
- Pick a time. Same-day or same-week appointments when available.
- We clean up. Removal of old materials, disposal, and clean-up are included.
You don't need to know the screen type or measure anything. Send the photos and we'll take care of the rest.
Can screens be fixed in the same visit as glass or hardware?
Yes, and it's often the easiest way to get them done. If you have a cracked pane, a foggy window, or a window that won't stay up, mention the screens when you send photos and we'll price everything together. One visit, one clean-up.
It's common to have more than one small window problem at once. A screen with a hole, a window that slides down on its own, and a lock that won't catch can all be on the same list. If one of your windows won't stay open, our guide on why a window won't stay up explains what's usually behind it.
Will a window screen keep kids or pets from falling out?
No. A window screen is made to keep bugs out, not to hold weight. A child or a pet leaning on a screen can push it right out of the window. Don't count on any screen, new or old, as a safety barrier.
If you're worried about a window in a kid's room, look at the window itself. A window that won't stay up, won't lock, or slides down on its own is a hardware problem, and that's something we repair. Screens and window hardware can be priced in the same set of photos.
How much does window screen repair cost?
It depends on how many screens need work, their size, and whether each one needs rescreening or a new screen. Screens vary too much for a range to be useful, so we price each job from photos. Send photos of each screen and we can usually reply with your exact price within minutes during business hours.
Rescreening is usually the smaller job, since you keep the frame you have. A new screen makes sense when the frame is too bent or broken to hold new mesh. For how the photo quote works in more detail, see How much to replace a window pane; screens are priced the same way, from your photos.
Can I just patch a small hole myself?
For a tiny hole, a patch kit from the hardware store can hold for a while. It's a fair stopgap. For tears, sagging mesh, bent frames, or several damaged screens, rescreening or a new screen gives you a screen that looks right and fits the window properly again.
If you'd rather not deal with it, that's what we're here for. Send a photo and we'll tell you whether it's worth fixing now.
When does a window need more than a screen?
When the problem is the window itself. If the sash won't stay up, the lock won't latch, or the glass is cracked or foggy, a new screen won't fix that. Those are glass or hardware repairs, and we do those too. If the window frame is rotted or split, that's a case where a new window may be the right call.
We don't sell or install full windows, so if replacement is the right answer, we'll tell you and you can take that to a window company. Most of the time, though, the window just needs one part fixed. Our page on window repair instead of replacement walks through what can be repaired and what can't.
What customers say
"We had a window glass replaced as well as some window balances fixed, and screens replaced. They were super helpful and fast. They cleaned up after themselves too. Also very reasonably priced. We would highly recommend their service."
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Frequently asked questions
How much does window screen repair cost?
Each job is priced individually, based on the number of screens, their size, and whether they need rescreening or new screens. Send photos and we can usually send your exact price within minutes during business hours.
How long does window screen repair take?
Usually about 20 to 25 minutes per screen, done on site. It depends on how many screens there are and whether they need rescreening or a new screen, so we'll give you the timing along with your price.
Should I repair my screen or replace it?
If the frame is straight and only the mesh is damaged, rescreening is usually enough. If the frame is bent, cracked, or missing, a new screen is the better fix.
Do I need to replace the window if the screen is broken?
No. The screen is a separate part. We rescreen or make a new screen and leave your window as it is.
Can you fix screens when you come out for glass or hardware?
Yes. Mention the screens when you send photos and we'll price them with the rest of the job.
What photos should I send?
Send one photo of the full window from inside with the screen in place and one close-up of the damage. If the screen is out, a photo of the whole screen laid flat helps.
Do you repair screens on sliding or patio doors?
Not right now. We don't do patio or sliding door screens at this time, but we can refer you to someone we trust who does reliable, good work. We do replace sliding and patio door glass, and for door rollers or locks, we can take a look or refer you to a reliable partner we trust.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, plus 13 New Jersey counties: Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester, Salem, Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Morris, and Essex. Not sure about your address? Check your ZIP below, or send a few photos and we'll confirm we can get to you.
Where we work
2HourGlass is a local PA and NJ team focused on window glass and hardware repair, with repair before replacement, and we do window screens too. We rescreen and replace screens for homes and businesses across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, plus 13 counties in New Jersey. When you call or text, you reach a real person, not a call center.
