Retractable Screen Doors & Window Screens in Sacramento
Sacramento summers are long and hot, and the best part of the day is often the evening, when the air finally cools off. We install custom retractable screens on doors and windows across the Sacramento region, so you can open the house at night without letting the mosquitoes in.
Why Screens Make Sense in Sacramento
In the Bay Area, screens are mostly about comfort. In the Sacramento Valley they're closer to a necessity, thanks to the heat, the evening breeze and the water that runs through the region.
Hot, dry summers
Days over 100°F are common in Sacramento summers, and the heat can stretch well into September. Most households keep doors and windows shut and the air conditioning running through the afternoon. That leaves the evening as the time to open up.
The Delta breeze
On many summer evenings, cooler air moves inland from the Delta and drops the temperature quickly. Sacramento residents call it the Delta breeze, and plenty of people plan their evenings around it.
Opening the house to that breeze can cool it down and give the AC a rest. Without screens, though, an open door at dusk is an invitation for insects. Screened doors and windows make the habit practical.
Mosquitoes near rivers and levees
The American and Sacramento rivers, their levees, and the farmland and wetlands around the city all hold water that mosquitoes breed in. The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District monitors mosquito activity and West Nile virus in the area, and tight-fitting screens on doors and windows are standard advice from mosquito control agencies. Our screens are built to your exact opening and close with a magnetic seal, so there's no gap at the edge.
Ranch homes and newer subdivisions
Older neighborhoods like Land Park, East Sacramento and Arden-Arcade are full of single-story ranch homes, while Elk Grove, Natomas, Roseville and Folsom have large newer subdivisions. Both tend to have a sliding glass door to the backyard, and that door is usually the first one people want screened.
Recommended Screens for Sacramento-Area Homes
For most Sacramento homes we start with the back slider and the windows you open at night, then add other doors if you want them. See examples in our photo gallery.
Sliding door screens
For the patio slider that opens to the backyard. Self-closing with a speed reducer, and pet-resistant mesh is available if your dog uses that door.
Window screens
For bedroom and living room windows you open to catch the evening breeze. They retract out of sight during the day when the house is closed up against the heat.
Single door screens
For a front or side door you'd like to open for cross-ventilation. The magnetic closure seals the edge so mosquitoes can't slip through.
Double door screens
For French doors to a patio or pool. Two panels meet in the center and the system spans openings up to 96 inches wide.
Sacramento-Area Cities We Serve
We install in Sacramento and the surrounding cities in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado counties. Within Sacramento itself, that includes Midtown, Land Park, Curtis Park, East Sacramento, the Pocket and Natomas. Not sure if you're in range? Call us.
- Sacramento
- Elk Grove
- Roseville
- Folsom
- Davis
- Rocklin
- Citrus Heights
- Rancho Cordova
- West Sacramento
- Woodland
- Carmichael
- Fair Oaks
- Orangevale
- El Dorado Hills
- Lincoln
How We Work in the Sacramento Area
- Step 01
Book a measurement
Request a quote or call us, and we'll schedule a free visit. We measure every opening you'd like screened and go over options.
- Step 02
We build your screens
Each screen is made to the size of its opening, with the frame color and mesh you chose.
- Step 03
Install day
We install the screens, check that each one seals properly against the frame, and show you how to use them. You can open up that same evening.
Sacramento Screen Questions
Are screens worth it if I run the AC all summer?
For many Sacramento households, yes. Screens let you open doors and windows once the evening cools down, so you can air out the house and run the air conditioning less. During the day the screens stay retracted and out of the way.
We live near the river. Will these keep mosquitoes out?
A well-fitted screen is one of the simplest ways to keep mosquitoes out of the house. Ours are built to the exact size of each opening and close against a magnetic strip, which avoids the gaps you often get with loose or off-the-shelf screens.
Do you really come out to Sacramento from the Bay Area?
Yes. The Sacramento region is part of our regular service area. Request a quote or call 415-295-5002 and we'll schedule your free measurement like any other appointment.
Can my dog use a door with a retractable screen?
You can choose pet-resistant mesh, which holds up much better to paws and claws than standard mesh. Let us know about your pets at the measurement and we'll recommend the right setup.
Get Ready for Your Next Delta Breeze
Book a free in-home measurement for your Sacramento-area home. To see what other customers have said, visit our reviews page.