The short answer
Standard custom screen examples
With a white or mill frame, standard charcoal mesh and no extra hardware:
| Finished size | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 × 36 in | $30.00 |
| 36 × 48 in | $42.00 |
| 36 × 60 in | $48.00 |
Standard custom screens start at $29.99. Tax is extra.
What changes the total
The six choices that affect price
Size
Larger finished dimensions use more frame and mesh.
Frame color
Some powder-coated finishes cost more than white or mill.
Frame thickness
Deeper tracks and larger screens may need a different profile.
Mesh
Pet, No-See-Um, heavy-duty and solar meshes are specialty options.
Hardware
Springs, pins, tabs and clips are selected to match the window.
Crossbar
Larger screens may need added rigidity.
Budget for the handoff
What is not included
- Sales tax.
- The $75 delivery charge if eligible Greater Houston delivery is selected.
- Installation, which is quoted separately.
Houston pickup is free.
Repair or replace
A new screen versus rescreening an old frame
If the existing frame is straight and fits well, replacing only the mesh can be more economical. A bent, corroded, broken or missing frame needs a new custom screen. Compare repair and replacement options.
Compare like with like
Why national installed prices look higher
National price guides often include removal, installation, labor and broader project scopes. TruShine’s online screen prices cover the custom-built screen itself; installation is available by separate quote. Always compare the same size, mesh, hardware and service scope.
See the available materials and ordering details on the custom window screens page.
Helpful details
Custom screen cost FAQ
Can I order several screens at once?
Yes. Each screen can have its own size and options, and eligible delivery is charged once per order.
Is the $75 delivery fee per screen?
No. Eligible Greater Houston delivery is $75 per order, regardless of the number of screens.
Why does a custom screen cost more than an adjustable store-bought screen?
A custom screen is cut and assembled to the exact finished measurements, frame, mesh and hardware selected for the window.
Built to your measurements
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Read the builder total
A practical example of how options add up
Start with the exact finished width and height. The builder calculates the base screen, then shows any added cost beside frame finishes, specialty mesh, hardware and a crossbar. Because the choices stay visible, you can compare a standard configuration with a more durable or specialized one before adding it to the order.
For example, one bedroom may need a simple white frame with charcoal fiberglass, while a low living-room window may need pet-resistant mesh and pull tabs. Those should be entered as separate configurations rather than averaged into one price. The cart preserves the measurement and selection details for each line.
The checkout total then separates screens, eligible delivery and estimated tax. Review the specifications—not only the total—before payment because every screen is made to order.
Plan a multi-screen order
How to keep a larger project organized
Walk the property once and create a numbered list of every opening. Measure and photograph one window at a time, noting the room, frame color, thickness, mesh and hardware. When several screens are truly identical, use the quantity field. When any detail differs, add a new line.
Ordering several screens together can make delivery more efficient because the eligible Greater Houston delivery fee applies to the order, not each screen. Free pickup remains available if you prefer to collect them.
Property managers should group screens by unit or building in their notes and confirm who will receive the order. Installation is separate from the online screen price, so request an installation quote early if access, ladders or tenant scheduling are involved.
Value is more than the lowest sticker price
Fit, materials and service scope matter
An adjustable store-shelf screen can be useful as a temporary solution, but it is not the same product as a frame cut and assembled to a specific opening. A custom screen lets you match the window’s frame depth, color, mesh and retention hardware. That usually produces a cleaner exterior appearance and a more secure fit.
Compare quotes by asking what is included. A price may cover only mesh replacement, a complete new frame, onsite measuring, removal, installation, delivery or some combination. TruShine’s online builder prices the new custom screen itself. Pickup is free, eligible delivery is optional and installation is quoted separately.
When an existing frame remains straight and fits correctly, rescreening may offer better value than replacing the whole assembly. The repair page explains that decision.
Before payment
Four ways to avoid an expensive mistake
- Measure every opening to the nearest 1/16 inch and label width and height.
- Match frame thickness and mounting hardware from a good reference screen.
- Confirm HOA color rules before ordering visible exterior screens.
- Ask TruShine about any uncertain measurement before checkout.
Custom orders are final sale unless TruShine makes a manufacturing error. A careful review protects both fit and budget.
Compare quotes accurately
Questions to ask before choosing a screen price
Ask whether the number covers new frame material or only new mesh in an existing frame. Confirm the finished dimensions, frame profile, mesh type, color, hardware, crossbar, tax, pickup or delivery, and whether removal or installation is included. A lower number is not a better value if essential parts are added later.
Also confirm the remake policy. TruShine custom orders are final sale because they are manufactured to the submitted measurements, but a manufacturing error by TruShine is corrected under the order terms. Keep a copy of the paid specifications and compare the finished screen with that order.
For a property-wide project, request an installation quote separately when access or onsite labor is needed. The online price remains useful because it shows the screen materials and options clearly before the service scope is added.
Built to your measurements
Ready to see your price?
Build your screen online, review every choice, and see the price before checkout.