How Much Do Motorized Patio Screens Cost in Dallas-Fort Worth?

Audie Builds — June 23, 2026

Almost nobody in Dallas-Fort Worth publishes screen pricing. You usually have to sit through a sales visit to hear a number. We'd rather you walk in knowing the ballpark. Here's what motorized and retractable patio screens actually cost installed in DFW in 2026, and what moves the number up or down.

The short version: most single motorized patio screens run between $3,500 and $7,000 installed. Manual retractable screen doors start around $1,350, large-opening manual screens (the Mirage 3500) start around $3,500. Large, tall, or multi-screen builds and four-season clear-vinyl rooms go higher.

Published price ranges (installed, DFW, 2026)

One thing to know before the numbers: every range below is per screen, meaning one opening. A covered patio with three openings needs three screens, which is how multi-opening projects reach five figures.

Manual retractable doors: from $1,350. Mirage single and French-door retractable screens, installed.

Manual large openings: from $3,500. The Mirage 3500 large-opening manual screen for three-panel sliders and covered patios, installed.

Motorized, single opening: $3,500-$6,000. Up to about 10 ft wide by 10 ft tall, a typical single patio opening.

Motorized, covered-patio spans: $4,000-$7,000. Roughly 12-16 ft wide at standard patio height, which covers most covered patios.

Motorized, large & multi-screen: $6,000-$12,000+. 16-24 ft wide, tall drops, multi-screen and four-season builds.

Custom and large-scale systems: multi-opening enclosures, clear-vinyl four-season rooms, and commercial buildouts are quoted per project, most landing between $15,000 and $65,000+ depending on openings, materials, and site conditions.

What actually drives the price

Width AND height. Most people think width, but height moves the number as much as width. A tall, two-story opening needs a heavier tube and a stronger motor than a short one of the same width, so it costs more.

Mesh vs. clear vinyl. A solar-mesh insect screen is the baseline; clear-vinyl four-season panels (the kind that turn a patio into a winter-usable room) run higher than comparable mesh.

Mount type. A standard surface mount is the most economical; recessed and inside-mount custom builds, where the system tucks into the structure, cost more to fabricate and install.

Single vs. multiple openings. Screening a wraparound patio with several openings multiplies the motors, tracks, and labor.

Power and controls. Running a new electrical circuit for the motor, adding smart-home or remote integration, and obstacle-detection options all factor in.

Why we publish this

A competing DFW franchise publishes around $4,100-$4,500 for a single 10x10 motorized screen. Our pricing starts below that, and you see the full range here instead of sitting through a presentation to hear it. We're a direct, multi-brand dealer with owner-led installs, so there's no commission layer or franchise royalty padding your price.

These are typical DFW installed ranges as of 2026. Every opening is different (mounting surface, power location, mesh choice, and height all move the number), so your exact figure comes from a free, on-site, fixed written quote, usually same week. The ranges hold metro-wide; if you want the local picture first, we keep dedicated pages for motorized screens in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a single motorized patio screen cost installed in DFW?

Most single motorized patio screens run between $3,500 and $7,000 installed, depending on the opening's width and height and the mounting. A standard single patio opening up to about 10 ft wide and 10 ft tall typically lands $3,500-$6,000; wider 12-16 ft covered-patio spans run $4,000-$7,000.

Are manual retractable screens cheaper than motorized?

Yes. Manual retractable screen doors start around $1,350 (the large-opening manual Mirage 3500 from $3,500), and motorized typically costs 30-40% more than a comparable manual screen. Motorized is the right call for large patio openings you'll use daily (one button, no reaching over furniture), while manual shines on entry doors and budget-conscious projects.

What makes a motorized screen cost more?

Height as much as width (tall openings need heavier tubes and motors), clear vinyl vs. mesh, recessed or inside-mount custom builds, multiple openings, and new electrical or smart-home controls. A free on-site quote prices your exact opening.