Fred's Screens · Dallas, TX
Screen Doors
Hinged screen doors supplied, fitted and repaired — solid frames, tight mesh and latches that close properly every time.
A good screen door is the hardest-working door in a Texas house: open to the breeze all spring, slammed a thousand times a summer, and expected to keep every fly in Dallas County on the outside of it. Fred's Screens supplies and fits hinged screen doors from the Westmoreland Rd shop — measured to your opening, hung plumb, and latched so the door closes fully without a hip-check. We also repair the doors you already have: rescreening torn panels, replacing worn hinges, handles and closers, and re-squaring doors that drag.
Fit is everything on a screen door. An opening that is a quarter inch out of square — common in older Oak Cliff homes — makes a stock door gap at one corner and bind at the other. We measure the actual opening, account for its quirks, and fit the door to it, trimming and adjusting on site so the sweep seals at the bottom and the latch catches with a light push. The result is a door that feels solid, looks straight and stays that way.
What You Get with Our Screen Doors
Measured to your opening
Doors are sized from the real doorway — including out-of-square older frames — so the fitted door seals all the way around.
Sturdy aluminum doors
Extruded aluminum screen doors that resist the warping and sagging that kill wood doors in Texas humidity and heat.
Pet-resistant mesh options
Doors are where pets do their damage. Heavy-duty pet mesh at dog height ends the twice-a-year rescreen cycle.
Hardware that works
Hinges, closers and latches fitted and adjusted so the door swings free, closes fully and stays latched in a breeze.
Repairs, not just replacement
Torn panels rescreened, closers and handles replaced, dragging doors re-squared — we fix sound doors instead of upselling new ones.
Front, back & side doors
Any hinged doorway in the house fitted — including double French-style door pairs with screens on both leaves.
Options & Materials
Screen door choices come down to frame weight, mesh and hardware. A standard aluminum door with fiberglass mesh serves most back doors well. Front entries usually deserve the heavier frame and the better-looking finish, and any door a large dog can reach wants pet-resistant mesh at least in the lower panel — or full-height for determined animals. Closers range from simple spring hinges to pneumatic closers that shut the door gently instead of slamming it; in a house with kids, that upgrade pays for itself in one summer. Bring photos of your doorway when you call and we will spec the door before anyone measures.
How the Job Works, Step by Step
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Assessment
Call and describe the problem. Where possible we assess the damage first — a cracked pane, fogged unit, broken hardware or a mirror that needs replacing — and tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
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Written quote
You get a clear price for the agreed work before anything starts: glass type, thickness, finish and labor, all spelled out. No surprises when the job is done.
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Measuring & ordering
We take exact measurements and order or cut the glass and materials to size. Tempered and safety glass is ordered to code for doors, showers and low windows.
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Installation
Our glaziers remove the damaged material, fit the new glass or unit, seal the edges and check the operation of the window or door. Work areas are protected and left clean.
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Final check
We inspect the finished work with you in good light. You get care instructions and our number for anything that comes up later.
Care & Maintenance
Keep the closer and hinges oiled once a year and the door will swing like new. Check the bottom sweep each season — it is a wear part, cheap to replace, and it is what keeps insects from walking under the door. Wash mesh with soap and water and a soft brush. If the door starts to drag or the latch misses, call while it is still an adjustment: a door left dragging wears its frame corners and turns a small fix into a replacement.
What Affects the Price?
No two homes in Dallas are the same, so honest pricing starts with a look at your actual project. These are the factors that move the number most:
- Door size — standard or custom opening
- Frame weight and finish selected
- Mesh type — standard or pet-resistant
- Hardware — hinges, closer type, latch and handle
- Opening condition — trim or frame repairs needed first
For general planning numbers, see our Price Guide — those are market ranges, not our prices. Your exact, written price comes free with your quote: call (469) 730-0292.
Screen Doors Photos
Photos marked as illustrative in their description show the style of the finished result; the others are from our own completed work. Click any photo for the full view.
Screen Doors — Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fit a screen door to an odd-size opening?+
Yes — older Dallas homes rarely have book-standard doorways. We measure the actual opening and fit the door to it, adjusting for out-of-square frames on site. Genuinely unusual sizes are quoted honestly at measuring.
My screen door slams and drags. Is it worth repairing?+
Usually, yes. Dragging is often hinges, a closer or corner joints — repairable items. If the frame itself is racked or corroded, we will show you why replacement is the better spend before you pay for either.
What mesh survives a big dog?+
Pet-resistant mesh — a much heavier vinyl-coated screening made for exactly this. On hinged doors we can screen the whole door in it or just the lower panel where paws land. It also adds a measure of security and shade as a side benefit.
Do screen doors help with cooling costs?+
Indirectly, yes: a good screen door lets you use spring and fall breezes instead of air conditioning, and keeps the entry shaded when the main door is open. It is comfort equipment first — but in Dallas shoulder seasons, the AC-off days add up.
How much do screen doors cost?+
The honest answer is that it depends on size, material and the condition of the existing opening. Beware of anyone who quotes a firm price without measuring. Fred's Screens measures first and then gives you a written quote with the full price — free — so you can compare it properly.
How long does a typical screen doors project take?+
Measuring and ordering take the first part of the timeline; the on-site work for most homes is completed in a day. Larger or custom projects take longer, and we give you the schedule in writing before you commit, so you can plan around it.
Do you offer free estimates?+
Yes — call (469) 730-0292 and we will arrange a free consultation and written quote. There is no obligation and no pressure to decide on the spot.
Do you serve my part of Dallas?+
Fred's Screens serves the areas listed on our Service Areas page. If your neighborhood is close to a listed area but not named, call us — we will tell you straight away whether we can reach you.
What should I prepare before installation day?+
Clear the area around each opening, take down curtains or blinds if we are not replacing them, and move fragile items away from the work zone. Our team protects floors and furniture, and removes the old units and packaging when the job is done.
Can screen doors be customized for unusual sizes or shapes?+
In most cases, yes. Arches, angled tops, oversized openings and out-of-square frames are measured individually and made or ordered to fit. Bring us the awkward opening — it is usually the one that benefits most from a custom solution.
What information helps my quote be accurate?+
Rough measurements (width × height in inches), a photo of each opening, and a note about what you want to change. Send those when you call (469) 730-0292 and your written quote will be faster and closer to the final number.
What happens if something is not right after the job?+
Call us. Fred's Screens stands behind its work: if something we supplied or installed is not right, we come back and make it right. That is how a local business keeps its name — one fixed problem at a time.
Questions about screen doors? Talk to a real person.
Call (469) 730-0292 or send the 2-step quote form — it takes under a minute.