Solar screens
How much do solar screens cost in Reno-Sparks?
Published figures put exterior solar screens at roughly $50 to $225 per window installed, depending on size, fabric and how many windows you do, and one Reno company lists $125 to $225 per window on its own price page. Your real number depends on your windows, so the only reliable figure is a quote after someone measures them.
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What published prices say
Very few screen companies in the Reno-Sparks area post prices online, so the useful figures come from a handful of public sources. We list them below with their dates so you can compare quotes with your eyes open. These are ranges seen elsewhere, not our prices.
| What is priced | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar screen, per window, with an estimate appointment | $125 to $225 | Reno Rescreen pricing page, viewed Sept. 30, 2026 (no update date shown) |
| Solar screen, per screen (second option on the same page) | $60 to $80 | Reno Rescreen pricing page, viewed Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Mobile rescreening minimum | $160 | Reno Rescreen pricing page, viewed Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Exterior solar window screen, installed, per window | $50 to $150 | HomeGuide, July 22, 2025 |
| National average per window | $160 (range $30 to $600) | Angi, updated May 2, 2026 |
| Per square foot | $5 to $8 | Angi, updated May 2, 2026 |
| Small screen, 24 x 36 inches | about $40 average | Angi size table, May 2, 2026 |
| Medium screen, 36 x 48 inches | about $85 average | Angi size table, May 2, 2026 |
| Large screen, 48 x 60 inches | about $160 average | Angi size table, May 2, 2026 |
Figures are copied from each source on the date shown and may have changed. For your own windows, book a free on-site measure and quote.
Why the ranges are so wide
A solar screen is a custom-made panel: an aluminum frame cut to your opening, a sun-control solar screen fabric stretched across it, and hardware that holds it to the window frame. Every one of those parts varies. National averages blend tiny bathroom windows with 8-foot living room glass, DIY kits with installed work, and cheap fabric with premium weaves, which is why a single number rarely matches a real house.
Per-window and per-square-foot prices also measure different things. A per-window price usually folds in the trip, the measuring and the install, while a per-square-foot figure mostly tracks material. A big picture window can look cheap per square foot and still be the most expensive line on a quote.
The things that move your price
- Window size. Bigger openings need more fabric and a stiffer frame. Angi's size table roughly quadruples from small to large windows.
- How many windows. Setup and travel are spread across the job, so doing the whole west side at once usually costs less per window than doing one at a time. We offer a multi-window discount.
- Fabric density. A tighter 90 percent weave generally costs a little more than an 80 percent weave. Our guide to 80 vs 90 percent screens explains the tradeoff and the openness factor behind it.
- Frame color and fabric color. Standard colors cost less than specialty ones, according to the national guides. Our colors and privacy guide covers how color changes the view.
- Access. Second-story windows, windows over landscaping or rock, and anything that needs a tall ladder take more time.
- Odd shapes. Arched, trapezoid and very wide picture windows need extra fabrication.
- Mounting method. Clips, turn buttons and other hardware choices affect both labor and how easily you can take screens down for winter.
- Old screens. Removing and hauling away worn screens adds a little labor.
How to compare two quotes line by line
Two quotes for the same house can differ a lot and both be fair, because they may not describe the same product. Put them side by side and check each point before you compare the totals.
- Match the window list. Each quote should name the same openings. A quote that skips the high windows or the slider will always look cheaper.
- Match the fabric. Compare the same weave and openness. A 90 percent fabric and an 80 percent fabric are different products at different prices.
- Match the frame and hardware. Ask what holds each screen on and whether it can come off without tools for winter.
- Check what is included. Look for installation, removal of old screens, trip charges and any job minimum.
- Ask about the warranty on each quote. Terms vary from company to company, so ask each one to spell out what is covered on the fabric and on the installation.
Solar screen or new mesh in an old frame
If your windows already have sound screen frames, some can take solar fabric in place of standard insect mesh. That is often less than a new custom screen, but it only works when the frame is straight, the corners are tight and the frame depth suits the heavier fabric. We check that during the visit and tell you which option makes sense for each window. Our rescreening service handles the frames that qualify, and new custom window screens replace the ones that do not.
Where to spend first if you are on a budget
Start with the glass that heats up your house. In Reno-Sparks that is usually west-facing windows and sliders, which take the late-afternoon sun on the hottest part of the day, followed by east-facing bedrooms that heat up at sunrise. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that east- and west-facing windows have the greatest potential for heat gain. North windows rarely need solar fabric at all, and south windows deserve some thought because Reno winters are long and that low winter sun is free heat. Our winter guide covers taking screens down each fall.
Screening the worst three or four windows often fixes the room that bothers you most, and you can add the rest later. A covered patio that bakes in the afternoon is often better served by patio shade screens than by screening every window behind it.
What you are paying to solve
It helps to price the problem, not just the product. DOE's Energy Saver guidance says, 'In cooling seasons, about 76% of sunlight that falls on standard double-pane windows enters to become heat,' and that exterior shades 'are most effective at reducing solar heat gain.' NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Reno-Tahoe International Airport show 65 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter, so a west room without exterior shading can be hard to use for much of the summer.
Electricity is a smaller part of the math here than in many states. EIA lists Nevada's average residential price at 12.77 cents per kilowatt-hour in July 2026 (preliminary), against 18.31 cents nationally. That is why most Reno-Sparks owners buy solar screens for comfort, glare and slower fading first. Our guide on whether solar screens are worth it walks through that honestly.
Rebates and tax credits
As of September 2026, neither NV Energy nor the State of Nevada offers a rebate for solar screens, shade screens or window film for a typical homeowner. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) no longer applies to property placed in service after December 31, 2025, and screens were never a qualifying item.
One program is worth knowing about. The Nevada Weatherization Assistance Program, run through the Nevada Housing Division with DOE funding, lists 'Solar screens to block heat from windows' among its common improvements for income-qualified households. In Washoe County it is delivered by Community Services Agency at (775) 786-6023. It is a free service for those who qualify, not a rebate a paying customer can claim.
Homes and businesses we price
We quote homes across Sparks, Spanish Springs, Reno and South Reno, where many newer homes have large west-facing sliders. Storefronts and offices with big glass are priced the same way, window by window; see commercial solar screens.
Questions to ask on any quote
- Is the price per window or per screen, and does it include installation?
- Which fabric and openness is quoted, and can I see a sample against my own window?
- What frame and mounting hardware are included, and can the screens come off easily in winter?
- Is there a trip charge or job minimum?
- What warranty applies? Installation carries a lifetime warranty and solar screen fabric a 20-year material warranty; see our warranty page.
Questions
Straight answers
Why don't you post your solar screen prices?
Every window is a custom size, and the fabric, frame and access change the number. A free on-site measure gives you a price for your actual windows instead of a guess. See how it works.
Is it cheaper to do all my windows at once?
Usually, per window. Setup and travel are shared across the job, and we offer a multi-window discount. Many people start with the west and east sides.
Do 90 percent screens cost more than 80 percent?
National cost guides say denser weaves cost slightly more. The bigger difference is in view and light, so choose by room, not by price alone.
Can I just put solar fabric in my existing screen frames?
Sometimes. The frame must be straight, square and deep enough for the fabric. We check each frame during the measuring visit.
Is there a rebate for solar screens in Nevada?
Neither NV Energy nor the State of Nevada offers one for a typical homeowner, and the federal 25C credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. Income-qualified households can ask the Nevada Weatherization Assistance Program, which lists solar screens among its improvements.
Do you have discounts?
Yes. We offer senior, military, referral and multi-window discounts. Ask when you book your free measure.
Sources: Reno Rescreen: published pricing page (viewed Sept. 30, 2026) (opens in a new tab) · HomeGuide: solar screens cost (July 22, 2025) (opens in a new tab) · Angi: how much do solar screens cost to install (updated May 2, 2026) (opens in a new tab) · U.S. DOE Energy Saver: Energy Efficient Window Coverings (archived Jan. 1, 2026) (opens in a new tab) · Nevada Housing Division: Weatherization Assistance Program (opens in a new tab)
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