Window & Screen Repair in Miami
Double Handyman repairs window screens and window hardware across Miami-Dade and South Broward — re-screening torn window and sliding-door screens, new spline and screen frames, screen door rollers, and locks, cranks, latches, balances and weatherstripping on your existing windows. Flat-rate price before booking, same-week in most cases. Window replacement and impact-window installation need a permit and a licensed contractor, and broken glass goes to a glazier.
Why windows and screens wear out fast in South Florida
Salt air and sun are hard on everything around a window. Fibreglass screen mesh goes brittle and tears, aluminium screen frames corrode and bend, spline shrinks out of its channel, and the little plastic rollers on a sliding screen door crack after a few summers. Casement and awning windows add crank operators that strip out, and single-hung windows have balances that stop holding the sash up.
In Miami these are not cosmetic problems. A torn screen in rainy season lets in mosquitoes and no-see-ums, a window lock that does not latch is a security issue on a ground-floor unit, and a window that will not close properly lets humid air and rain in. Most of it is a small repair on the window you already have.
What we repair
- Re-screening window screens and sliding screen doors with new mesh and spline
- Bent or corroded screen frames rebuilt or replaced
- Sliding screen door rollers, latches and handles
- Window locks, latches and keepers that no longer catch
- Casement and awning crank operators and handles
- Single-hung balances, weatherstripping and window track cleaning
Typical window and screen jobs in Miami
In the beach cities — Sunny Isles, Surfside, Miami Beach and Hollywood — the steady call is sliding screen doors to the balcony that have jumped their track or lost a roller, and screens that have gone brittle from salt and sun. In older block houses in North Miami, Kendall and Hialeah, it is crank windows that will not open, locks on single-hung windows that no longer meet the keeper, and screens that were never replaced after the last set of windows went in.
Landlords and property managers often give us every screen in a unit at turnover, and we re-screen them in a batch so the place shows well and the new tenant is not calling about bugs in the first week.
How it works
Send a photo of the screen or window, and of the hardware if a crank or lock is the problem. Screen sizes and window brands vary, so a close-up of any label or part number helps. We quote a flat price per screen or per window. On the day we re-screen on site or take frames to rebuild, replace rollers and hardware, clean and adjust tracks, and test every window and screen door before we leave.
Where the line is
Repairing screens and hardware on existing windows is handyman work. Replacing a window, installing impact windows or doors, or changing an opening is permitted work in Florida that belongs with a licensed contractor, and many condo associations control window changes as well. Cracked or broken glass, failed seals and fogged insulated units go to a glazier. We will say so as soon as we see it.
Where we do this most
Window & Screen Repair is one of the jobs we are asked for most in these neighbourhoods. Each area page covers what is typical there and how buildings and homes differ.
What You Get
- Flat-rate price before booking
- New mesh and spline
- Rollers and hardware replaced
- Tracks cleaned and adjusted
- Insured, background-checked pro
- Old screen and debris removed
Your Questions, Answered
How much does window screen repair cost in Miami?
We price flat-rate, not by the hour. Tell us the job — a photo or two helps — and we give you one upfront number before anything is scheduled. The price moves with how many screens, their size, whether the frame can be reused or must be rebuilt, the mesh you choose and whether window hardware such as cranks or locks is part of the job. Whatever we quote is what you pay; there is no clock running and no add-ons at the door.
Can a torn window screen be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes, in most cases. If the frame is straight and sound, we re-screen it with new mesh and spline and it is as good as new. If the frame is bent or badly corroded, we rebuild it to size.
Can you fix a sliding screen door that keeps coming off the track?
Yes. It is usually worn or cracked rollers, sometimes a bent frame or a track full of sand. We replace the rollers, adjust the height, clean the track and the screen door slides and stays on.
Do you replace windows or install impact windows?
No. Window replacement and impact window installation require a permit and a licensed contractor in Florida, and condo associations usually have their own approval process. We repair screens and hardware on the windows you have and will tell you if a window is past repair.
Can you fix a casement window crank that just spins?
Usually, yes. A crank that spins without moving the window has a stripped operator or handle. We match the operator to your window brand and replace it, so the window opens and closes properly again.
Does a handyman need a license in Florida?
Not for minor repairs. Florida does not require a state contractor licence for handyman work such as mounting, assembly, drywall patching, caulking, door adjustment and swapping like-for-like fixtures. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing and structural work must be done by licensed contractors. Double Handyman sticks to the minor-repair side of that line and tells you plainly when a job belongs with a licensed trade.
Hand Us The List. Watch It Get Done.
Get a flat price and same-week booking. Insured, and we clean up before we go.