Screen door repair costs $7 to $200 in 2026
Screen door repair costs $7 to $200 in 2026. Angi shows an average of $65. Fixr says replacing one to nine square feet of screen costs $35 to $66. Bob Vila puts a pro repair of a patio screen door at $75 to $100. Doing it yourself costs less. A patch or a hinge is cheap. A bent frame costs more, and a sliding door costs more than a standard one.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Angi | Angi says screen door repair costs $7 to $200, with an average of $65, and pros charge $50 to $75 an hour. |
| Fixr | Fixr says replacing one to nine square feet of screening costs $35 to $66, and a storm door closer costs $38 to $70. |
| Bob Vila | Bob Vila lists a DIY screen door repair at $25 to $40 and a pro repair of a patio screen door at $75 to $100. |
Screen door repair price by job
| Repair | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive mesh patch | $2.50 to $10 | Angi |
| Hinge replacement | $5 to $20 | Angi |
| Frame repair by a pro | $50 to $175 | Angi |
| Replace one to nine square feet of screen | $35 to $66 | Fixr |
| Storm door closer | $38 to $70 | Fixr |
| DIY screen door repair | $25 to $40 | Bob Vila |
| Pro repair of a patio screen door | $75 to $100 | Bob Vila |
| Average screen door repair | $65 | Angi |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type of repair | Angi lists an adhesive patch at $2.50 to $10, a hinge at $5 to $20, and a frame repair by a pro at $50 to $175. |
| Door type | Angi lists standard doors at $7 to $100, sliding doors at $25 to $300, retractable doors at $40 to $200, and storm doors at $50 to $250. |
| Labor rate | Angi says pros charge $50 to $75 an hour and often bill a one hour minimum. Fixr lists a hardware installer at $87 an hour. |
| Screen size | Fixr says replacing one to nine square feet of screen costs $35 to $66. A larger door uses more mesh and more time. |
| Closer or hardware | Fixr lists a pneumatic storm door closer at $38 to $70. New hardware adds to the bill on top of the screen work. |
What the price includes
A pro repair usually covers the visit, the labor, and small parts such as mesh and spline. Angi says pros often bill at least one hour. Bigger parts, such as a closer or a new frame, cost extra. Fixr lists a closer at $38 to $70. A full door replacement is a separate job, which Angi says averages $300. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
DIY or hire a pro
Most screen door fixes are easy to do yourself. Bob Vila lists a DIY repair at $25 to $40. You need new mesh, spline, and a spline roller tool. A patch or a new hinge takes minutes. Hire a pro for a bent or broken frame, a sliding door off its track, or a door that no longer closes square. Angi lists pro help at $50 to $75 an hour. Keep the receipt in case the same part fails again.
How to tell you need it
Look for holes or tears in the mesh, since bugs get in through them. A door that sags, drags on the floor, or will not latch needs new hinges or a tune up. A sliding door that sticks may have a dirty or bent track. A closer that slams or will not close also needs a fix.
How to judge your quote
- Does the quote split the visit fee, the labor, and the parts?
- Is there a one hour minimum, and what does the hour include?
- Is the price near the $65 average from Angi?
- Would a new door cost less than the repair on a badly bent frame?
- Compare the total with the range above: $7 to $200 per repair for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Fix small holes with a patch. Angi lists an adhesive mesh patch at $2.50 to $10, far below a pro visit.
- Rescreen it yourself. Bob Vila lists a DIY screen door repair at $25 to $40, with a 25 foot roll of screen at $25.
- Bundle jobs into one visit. Angi says pros often bill a one hour minimum, so ask for other small fixes in the same visit.
- Replace a hinge on your own. Angi lists a hinge at $5 to $20, which is easy to swap with a screwdriver.
- Compare a repair to a new door. Angi says full replacement averages $300, so fix a sound frame instead of buying new.
Why this costs more in 2026
Trade labor now runs about $75 to $150 an hour in most of the US. Lumber, steel, copper, PVC and concrete all cost more than in 2024, and freight went up after the oil shock that began with the Iran war in February 2026. Angi says pros charge $50 to $75 an hour and bill a one hour minimum, so even a ten minute fix can cost a full hour of labor in 2026.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Angi, Fixr and Bob Vila. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does screen door repair cost?
Angi says $7 to $200, with an average of $65. Bob Vila lists $75 to $100 to hire a pro for a patio screen door.
How much does it cost to replace the screen mesh?
Fixr says replacing one to nine square feet of screen costs $35 to $66. Bob Vila lists a 25 foot roll of screen at $25 for DIY work.
How much does a pro charge per hour?
Angi says $50 to $75 an hour, often with a one hour minimum. Fixr lists a hardware installer at $87 an hour.
How much does a storm door closer cost?
Fixr lists a pneumatic storm door closer at $38 to $70. Angi lists a hinge at $5 to $20.
Is it better to repair or replace a screen door?
Angi says full replacement averages $300 and can reach $1,550. A small repair costs far less, so replace only if the frame is badly bent.