Fly Screens South Africa are mesh panels in a slim aluminium frame that keep insects out while a window or door stays open. They are fixed, hinged, sliding, retractable or pleated depending on what they are fitted to, and the mesh itself is a choice: standard fibreglass, finer mesh for midges, or stainless for durability. Say whether they are for windows or doors and how many, and get priced quotations to compare.
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Get the Best QuoteFly Screens Prices
Ballpark figures so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Fixed clip in window screen, per screen | R450 - R1,200 |
| Hinged window screen, per screen | R650 - R1,800 |
| Sliding window screen, per screen | R750 - R2,000 |
| Hinged door screen, per door | R1,800 - R4,500 |
| Retractable door screen, per door | R3,500 - R9,500 |
| Pleated screen for a wide opening, per metre | R2,200 - R5,500 |
| Stainless mesh, added per screen | R350 - R1,400 |
| Whole house, eight to twelve window screens | R4,500 - R14,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African aluminium window, door and glazing rates, supplied and installed. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Aluminium is MADE TO ORDER, so a firm price follows a site measure rather than a drawing, and the system, the glass and the finish move a quotation further than the size does. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as removing the old frame, making good, and the glass type for every opening.
The Types, and Where Each One Fits
- Fixed panels. Clipped over a window from inside. Cheapest and best where the window stays shut in winter.
- Hinged screens. For doors and for windows that open outwards.
- Sliding screens. Run on their own track beside a sliding window or door.
- Retractable screens. Roll away into a cassette when not needed, good on a patio door.
- Pleated screens. Concertina sideways across a wide opening, with a low floor track.
What a Fly Screen Quote Covers
- The frame. A slim aluminium section, powder coated to match the window.
- The mesh. Fibreglass, fine mesh, pet resistant or stainless, which differ in price and in durability.
- How it is held. Clips, hinges, a track or a cassette.
- Measuring. Taken off the existing frame, because screens are made to it.
- Fitting. Usually quick, and usually included.
Where Quotes Differ Most
- The type. A clip in panel and a retractable door screen are an order of magnitude apart.
- Mesh specification. Stainless and pet resistant mesh cost considerably more than fibreglass.
- Opening size. A patio door screen is a large panel and needs to run smoothly.
- Whether the window was made for it. A sliding screen needs a track, and retrofitting one is harder.
- How many. Travel is spread across the job.
Get a price for your own openings rather than a range.
Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- The type of screen. The biggest single factor, from a clip in panel to a retractable door.
- The mesh. Fibreglass is standard; fine, pet resistant and stainless each cost more.
- The size. Door sized panels need stronger frames than window panels.
- What the window is. A screen for an existing aluminium frame is easier than for steel or timber.
- How many. A whole house is cheaper per screen than one or two.
- The colour. Matching an existing powder coated frame may be a special order.
What to Include in Your Request
- The address. Suburb and town.
- How many screens. And the size of each opening.
- Windows or doors. They are different products.
- What the frames are. Aluminium, steel or timber, and whether they slide or swing.
- Whether you have pets. It decides the mesh, because a cat goes through fibreglass once.
- Photos. Each opening from inside, close enough to show the frame.
Before You Appoint a Fly Screen Supplier
- Ask what mesh is quoted. Fibreglass is standard and is the cheapest to replace.
- Ask whether it can be removed for cleaning. Screens collect dust and need washing.
- Ask how a damaged mesh is repaired. Re meshing a frame should be much cheaper than a new screen.
- Ask about colour matching. A white screen on a bronze window is noticeable.
- Ask who measures. Screens fit the frame exactly, so the measurement has to be theirs.
- Ask about pets. If you have a cat or a dog, say so before the mesh is chosen.
Fly Screens FAQs
How much do fly screens cost in South Africa?
A fixed clip in window screen runs roughly R450 to R1,200 each supplied and fitted. Hinged and sliding window screens cost a little more, a hinged door screen R1,800 to R4,500, and a retractable door screen R3,500 to R9,500. A house of eight to twelve window screens commonly lands between R4,500 and R14,000.
Which type of fly screen should I choose?
For a window that stays closed in winter, a clip in panel is cheapest and works well. For a window you open daily, a sliding or hinged screen is more convenient. For a patio door, a retractable screen rolls away out of sight and is the usual choice despite the price.
What mesh should I use?
Standard fibreglass mesh is fine for mosquitoes and flies and is cheapest to replace. Finer mesh is used where midges are a problem, particularly near water. Pet resistant mesh is much tougher and is worth it if you have a cat or a dog, which will otherwise go straight through fibreglass.
Can fly screens be fitted to existing windows?
Yes, and that is most of the work. Clip in and hinged screens fit almost any frame. A sliding screen needs a track, so on a window that was not made with one it usually becomes a hinged or fixed screen instead. Say what your frames are when you ask.
Do fly screens block the view or the breeze?
They take a little of both. A standard mesh reduces airflow slightly and softens the view, which most people stop noticing within a week. Finer mesh blocks more; stainless mesh is dark but very durable.
How long does it take?
Short, compared with windows. Screens are made to your measurements in about one to two weeks and fitted in a few hours.
Screens are usually ordered with the windows they fit, and Aluminium Windows South Africa gets both quoted by the same suppliers.
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