Your home is your castle, and you want to do everything you can to protect it. One of the best ways to do this is to install security screens. Security screens can deter burglars, protect your windows and doors from damage, and even keep insects and pests out of your home.

Continue scrolling to learn more, including:

• What security screen installers do
• The most common issues for security screens
• How much it costs to hire a security screen installer
• How to find a security screen installer
• Government regulations for security screen installers
• The benefits of security screens
• Getting quotes from security screen installers

What does a security screen installer do?

Security screen installers are responsible for the installation and repair of security screens on windows and doors. They work with a variety of materials, including aluminium, stainless steel, and mesh. Installers typically work with homeowners, businesses, and government agencies.

Most common issues for security screens

Some of the most common issues to fix include:

• Bent or damaged screens caused by wear and tear or by an impact, such as from a storm or break-in attempt
• Rusted or corroded screens caused by exposure to the elements
• Loose or missing screws that can cause the screen to rattle or sag
• Tears or holes in the mesh caused by an animal or insect.

How much does it cost to hire a security screen installer?

The cost of hiring a security screen installer will vary depending on the size and type of security screens you need, the materials used, and the complexity of the installation.

You can expect to pay between $500 and $1,500 for a standard installation. Custom made screen doors will sit at the higher end of this range.

For example, SP Screens who services Sydney through to Brisbane, prices a triple locked, standard sized security screen door (860mm x 2100mm) at $1050 to $1400.

However, there are some factors that will increase the price of your security screen door. This includes:

• A non-standard colour
• A wood effect aluminium door frame
• New door tracks
• If your old door frame is damaged
• Choosing a sliding rather than swinging door
• Installing a pet door
• The type of mesh used.

While more expensive, fire-resistant stainless steel and protective mesh has become very popular in recent years. This is because they are durable and can prevent airborne embers from bushfires from entering your home.

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How to hire a security screen installer

When hiring a security screen installer, it’s important to choose a reputable and experienced professional. When you begin making enquiries, be sure to ask the installer about the following:

• Their experience with the latest regulations and technologies
• Their familiarity with the specific security needs of your home or business
• The warranty on their work
• Their payment terms
• Whether they take the old security door with them as part of their terms.

Government regulations for security screens

When it comes to government regulations for security screens, there are three you must be aware of:

• AS 5039: Security Screen Doors and Window Grilles
• AS 5040: Installation of Security Screen Doors and Window Grilles
• AS 5041: Methods of Test - Security Screen Doors and Window Grilles

The Australian standards set out the minimum performance requirements to ensure security screens can withstand a range of attack methods, including knife attacks, kicking, jemmying, pulling, probing, and shearing. This assurance is particularly important due to rising crime rates in Australia.

Be sure that the service you hire is aware of and can talk you through all of these regulations.

Benefits of security screens

Security screens offer a number of benefits, including:

• As a burglary deterrence, reducing the risk of break-ins
• Additional window and door protection
• Keeping insects and pests out of your home
• Improving energy efficiency.

Getting quotes for security screens

The best way to get quotes for security screens is to contact multiple installers. You can get quotes online, over the phone, or in person.

When getting quotes, be sure to provide the installer with as much information as possible about the security screens you need, including the size and type of screens, the materials you prefer, and any special requirements.

*Costs and prices in this article are indicative and should only be used as a guide. They also vary locally and are subject to market forces.