Solar screen installation cost in Dallas-Fort Worth depends on window size, number of windows, mesh percentage, frame color, mounting style, custom shapes, second-story access, and whether you install only west-facing windows or the whole home.
Solar screen pricing guides commonly show exterior solar screens around $50 to $150 per window installed, while broader 2025–2026 data shows average solar screen cost around $80 to $280 per window depending on size and material.
Need help finding a local quote?
If you need help with solar screen installation, heat-reducing window screens, or sun control for Texas homes in Dallas-Fort Worth, contact Trealtorr and tell us what is going on. Photos help a lot.
Text SOLAR SCREEN to +1 (347) 831-6085 or use the Trealtorr contact form.
Trealtorr is not the contractor. We help DFW homeowners understand the project and connect with local service options when available.
Quick price guide
| Project type | Planning range | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Small window solar screen | $50–$100+ possible | Smaller size, standard mesh |
| Typical exterior solar screen | $50–$150 per window installed | Common planning range |
| Average solar screen range | $80–$280 per window | Size, mesh, labor, material |
| Whole-home solar screens | $1,000–$3,000+ possible | Window count and size |
| Large/custom windows | $150–$400+ possible | Oversized or specialty shapes |
What changes the price?
- Number of windows
- Window size
- Mesh percentage and color
- Frame color and material
- West/south-facing sun exposure
- Second-story access
- Custom shapes or doors
DFW local note
Solar screens are popular in Texas because west-facing windows can make rooms hot and uncomfortable. They may help reduce glare and heat, but they also change outside visibility and exterior appearance.
Best use cases
- Reduce sun glare
- Help hot west-facing rooms
- Improve privacy
- Protect furniture from sun
- Upgrade exterior look before summer
Red flags before hiring
- They do not measure each window.
- They do not explain mesh percentage.
- They ignore HOA or exterior appearance concerns.
- They promise unrealistic energy savings.
- They do not explain how screens attach to the frame.
What to send before requesting a quote
Good photos and a few details make the quote conversation faster and reduce back-and-forth.
- Photos of the windows from outside.
- Number of windows you want covered.
- Tell us if they face west, south, front, or backyard.
- Tell us privacy, heat, glare, or full-home goal.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What mesh percentage is included?
- What frame color is included?
- How are screens attached?
- Can they be removed for cleaning?
- Are second-story windows included?
- Are doors or large windows extra?
FAQ
How much do solar screens cost in DFW?
Many exterior solar screens cost around $50 to $150 per window installed, but larger/custom windows can cost more.
Do solar screens reduce heat?
They can reduce heat and glare on sunny windows, especially west-facing windows, but exact savings vary.
Can I install only west-facing windows?
Yes, many homeowners start with the hottest windows first.
What should I text first?
Text SOLAR SCREEN with exterior window photos and window count.
Need help finding a local quote?
If you need help with solar screen installation, heat-reducing window screens, or sun control for Texas homes in Dallas-Fort Worth, contact Trealtorr and tell us what is going on. Photos help a lot.
Text SOLAR SCREEN to +1 (347) 831-6085 or use the Trealtorr contact form.
Trealtorr is not the contractor. We help DFW homeowners understand the project and connect with local service options when available.