Josh Hobbs - Austin, Texas
512-351-5762
5,500+ Installations in the Austin TX area.
Solar Window Screens -> Pricing
Estimate your INSTALLED Solar Screen cost here . . it's EASY !
This is how I price a Solar Screen for a window.
My "Total" price includes Everything (Measuring, Assembly, Installation, and Sales-Tax).
To take advantage of my incredibly low installed solar screen pricing, all that I ask from you is that you calculate your own estimate. We can help with this of-course. We have made solar screen estimating very easy. Your estimate is strictly for you to get a quote, not for us to build our solar screens from. We will come to your house to get our own precise solar screen build measurements once you have started an order below with a $50 deposit.
For our DEEP 15%, 20% and 25% OFF Special Quantity Discounts, and to easily create your own estimate, please print our "Do it yourself Estimate Worksheet". As you'll see, our WorkSheet is very easy to use. All you need are the total Width and Height measurements in inches from all your windows added together and then multiplied by one of our Special Quantity Discounted prices. Because this WorkSheet is strictly for the purpose of providing you an estimate, your measurements do not need to be accurate, just close. Getting your estimate measurements is easy, you can do so from inside your home (rough measurements are all you need), there is no need for you to go outside. For a quick visual illustration, please watch the below How To Video. Tip : Most of your windows will be the same size.
1) please print our ↓
(Word) Do it yourself ESTIMATE WorkSheet (PDF)
(Word) This Month's 2026 Coupons (PDF)
2) and watch our quick How To video ↓
Question : Is there a way to get a quick BALLPARK COST for the solar window screens? Can I get a quick rough estimate for what my out of pocket installed total cost will be?
& Answer : "I have developed a calculator that estimates the installed cost based on current quantity discounts and this month's coupon offers. This calculator is designed for an average-sized window measuring 35 inches wide by 60 inches high. It uses 80% shade fabric as a standard option, with an upgrade available to 90% shade fabric.
If you prefer not to have solar screens on all your opening windows and need to replace old or deteriorated bug screens, this calculator also provides an option for replacement insect bug screens. Keep in mind that each window requires its own solar screen, so if you have a set of side-by-side windows, that counts as two windows."
& my Video Answer : My video answer explaining how to use the following screen estimation calculator.
Minimum Order $430
Question : Can I get grid patterns on my solar window screens? What are grid patterns for solar screens? What is the additional cost for grid patterns?
& Answer : We have simplified the process for getting pricing on grid patterns! To upgrade any of our new solar screens, simply add $45 for the grid pattern upgrade. For a flat fee of $45, we can add a grid pattern to any solar window screen we create. If your front windows already have a grid pattern, we will match it. If your home’s windows do not have a pattern, we can design one for you!
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1.) Now that you have Estimated your cost using our estimate worksheet,
2.) and you have selected your Color Combination,
3.) you are ready to start an order.
Please select your Screen and Frame Color or choose Help Me Choose and Josh will make color recommendations.
Click the "Buy Now" button to initiate a non-refundable deposit of $50, which will be deducted from your final order total.
You will be directed to a page that requests measurement instructions and thoroughly explains the entire process, including Josh's current residential route schedule.
Once we receive this deposit, we will email you within 24 hours to inform you of the day Josh will come to measure the windows at your home. No one needs to be home when Josh arrives.
When he visits the home, he will assess it for color recommendations. He will also use a compass to determine which windows should have 90% fabric and which should have 80% fabric. The recommendation sheet he leaves behind will include all of his suggestions in order of preference.
Along with this detailed recommendation sheet, he will provide fabric and frame samples in 80% and 90% options for all of his suggestions. When you return home from work, all of this will be waiting for you at your front door.
The following day, we will email you an order that itemizes everything in detail, including the window measurements. Each window will be identified by the side of the home and the size of the screen to be used, specifying which windows will receive the 80% and 90% fabrics. The email will also include an installation date, scheduled within 14 days (two weeks) of your order. No one needs to be home during the installation. Josh consistently meets his installation dates, so you can count on the date specified in the order.
Please note that the non-refundable $50 measurement deposit will be deducted from your order. This deposit is not refundable if you choose not to proceed with the order, but it can be canceled if you notify us before the measurement trip is conducted.
& my Video Answer : My video answer explains how to get your residential solar screen order started.
We made ordering Solar Screens Hassle-Free and Easy !
Start your installed solar screen order Now!
Minimum Order :
Any size 80% Fabric order of 581” or less is a flat installed rate of $430, plus 90% fabric upgrade costs at $8ea for each
80% solar screen you want to upgrade to the 90% fabric and $25 for each arch solar screen f you have arches.
For a clear understanding of my installed solar screen pricing, please be sure to review my
VIDEO: Starting your order Questions ANSWERED here
↓ Watch this video to answer any questions you may have regarding starting your solar screen order. ↓
Question : Are there some solar screen projects that you won't take on ? If so, is the $50 deposit refundable
& Answer : Yes, definitely. While it is quite rare, I would estimate that about 1 in every 200 projects may fall into this category. Occasionally, we encounter homes or commercial buildings with windows that are too difficult to access or unsuitable for installing solar screens. Examples of such situations include picture windows that are 10 feet wide by 7 feet tall, windows requiring access from wood, clay, or cement-shingled roofs, or windows located more than 30 feet in the air (such as those in third-floor residential, commercial, or loft buildings).
We do not commit to a project based solely on the deposit. The final decision rests with us, and if we choose not to take on your project, we will gladly refund your $50 deposit and provide you with viable recommendations.
If you believe your situation may fit into one of these categories, please call us before submitting the $50 deposit so we can discuss your project over the phone. We can easily assess the situation through pictures sent via text or email from your mobile phone.
Start your order for my installed solar window screens here . . . easy as 1..2..3
Question : Do you take on small jobs, will you take on a one or two window (solar screen) project? I just want to put solar screens over 2 or 3 windows of my home, will you take on a small project like this?
& Answer : For exterior solar screen installations with an 80% sun shade on windows measuring 581 inches or less, and a minimum of three solar screens, the total installation cost is a flat rate of $430. This fee covers everything, including:
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A measurement trip to your home
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Screen materials and manufacturing
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An installation trip to your home
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The installation itself
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Sales tax
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3.5% C/C pocessing fee
Additionally, there are extra charges for fabric upgrades:
- $8 for each solar screen upgraded from 80% to 90% fabric
- An additional $25 for each arch, if applicable.
Please see our "Do it yourself Estimate Worksheet" for a clear illustration of our installed pricing. Or, enter the count of windows you want the outdoor solar screens for into our Solar Screen Pricing Calculator for a quick estimated installed cost.
This is my service area where I take on minimum order projects.
Question : How does the Quantity Discounted Pricing work? Does the Quantity Discounted Pricing apply to multiple orders over time, or is it for just one order at a time? Can I combine multiple orders over a period of time to get deeper or the same discounts? What if I leave a window or two off after you have measured or installed and I want to add them later, how is the pricing for those windows accounted for?
& Answer : Our Quantity Discounted Pricing is based on each order. This pricing includes one measuring trip, one installation trip, all necessary materials, manufacturing (assembly), installation labor, installation materials, and sales tax—essentially everything required for a complete order.
Our published pricing covers two trips: one for measurement and another for installation. Any additional trips will incur extra charges. It is crucial to know which windows you want us to measure at the start of your order. If a second measuring trip is required, there will be a $75 charge for that trip. The costs for additional trips are $75 to measure and $125 to install.
If you place an order for screens and later decide you want to order more screens, that will be treated as a separate order, and the pricing will be based on the quantity for that new order. If you only want one screen and we do not have the measurements on file, the non-quantity discounted price will be $0.87 per inch, along with a $75 fee for measuring and a $125 fee for installation.
If your second order exceeds 581 inches, our standard quantity discounted pricing will apply. We strongly recommend that when placing an order, you include all windows you may want to cover. Our experience shows that customers often realize after installation that they want screens for additional windows, and the pricing for those new requests will be significantly higher than if they had included them in the original order with the quantity discount.
Question : Your pricing is very low compared to your competitors, is there something I should be worried about ? Low pricing doesn't necessarily mean a great value.
& Answer : I’m well aware of the shady operators out there who work out of their trucks, basing their sales pitch on being just a few dollars cheaper than I am. This small difference is never significant enough to justify the risk. The main reasons we keep our prices low are that we handle all the work ourselves, maintain high efficiency in our operations, and leverage our buying power to secure great prices on materials. We pass these savings on to you through our competitively priced solar screen installations.
We are a legitimate Texas Incorporated Company established in 1991, not some fly-by-night operation that runs out of a residence or truck, trying to undercut legitimate businesses like mine. Our company is an established Texas Corporation, vetted by the State of Texas and various local municipalities, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Travis County.
Our pricing is exceptionally low because I personally do most of the work, assisted by my helper, which helps us keep costs down. I strive to maintain low overhead expenses so I can offer you a high-quality product installed by us at minimal prices. We transparently publish our installation prices and do not raise them unexpectedly; what you see is what you get.
My motto is "Why gamble with the rest, when you can be guaranteed the best with JoshHobbs.com?".
My installed solar window screen pricing is so good, that I don't see a reason to gamble with anyone else. I 100% do Solar Window Screens, I do not try to do this and a whole host of other things, I don't claim to do this and everything else. This is what I do, what I specialize in and what I am really good at. Over the past 20 years, I have installed my solar screens on the windows of well over 5,000 homes in the Austin area. I have tens of thousands of multi family solar window screens out there on apartment buildings' windows. This is what you call experience !!
Question : If I have side-by-side windows (windows that are installed next to each other, fitted together), will you mount one solar screen over all of them, or will you build one solar screen for each window?
& Answer : We will build and install a solar screen for each window. Each window requires its own solar screen. In rare cases, such as non-opening windows—like a rectangular non-opening window with a half-circle window above it—we can create one large solar screen to cover both windows together.
Watch this video to gain a clear understanding of how we install our solar screens on side-by-side windows. If you have multiple side-by-side windows and choose from another vendor to use one large solar screen, please be aware that you will lose bug protection. A single large screen cannot be fitted flush around the windows, which will create gaps and allow insects to enter.
& my Video Answer : Here me explain how and why the solar screens install one per window.
Question : I need help picking a color combination, does this mean I need to be home when you come by to measure? Is it better for me to be home when you come by? Do I or someone need to be home when you come by to measure or when you come by to install the new Austin Texas solar screens?
& Answer : No one needs to be home for us to measure your windows or install your new solar screens. When you start your order (with the $50 measuring deposit), please specify which windows you want screens for, using clear descriptions by side of the home, such as "All Windows," "All Windows minus back patio door," or "All Back minus 3 under patio."
Avoid giving room-based instructions, as we measure from the outside and cannot determine which windows belong to which rooms. If we need clarification, we will contact you.
During our visit, we will evaluate color options for your screens and leave a yellow "We Were Here" form with our preferred combinations and sample screens.
For more details on our measuring and installation process, please watch this video.
& my Video Answer : Here me explain what happens once you have started your solar screen order, the next steps.
Question : We have some unusually shaped windows, how would you price them?
& Answer : The most common types of windows are rectangular and arched windows. Arched windows are designed with a curved shape, which gives them a bow or arc. Please note that there is an additional fee of $25 for arched windows.
For angled windows with straight pitched edges, the extra cost is $35. Additionally, for circular, oval, or octagonal windows that are 2 to 4 feet wide, there is an additional fee of $75 each.
Question : Can I buy solar screens for my windows from you to self install? I am looking to get solar screens as a DYI project, can I source the solar window screens from you?
& Answer : Yes, you can buy your screens of all types and sizes for all of your project needs from our screen store HobbsScreens.com. Our screens, sliding door screens, exterior patio roller shades, commercial business roller shades, insect bug screens, solar window screens typically take about 7-10 days to run through production. We have a 24/7 unmanned pickup facility locates at Burnet Rd and 183. You can pick up your screens once they are ready any hour of any day, open 24/7 for pickups.
Question : I need help determining what windows I should get the sun shade screens for, will you come by to show me what windows I should get the solar screens for ?
& Answer : Determining which windows would benefit from our solar screens is a decision that you, as the homeowner, will need to make. Since you are more familiar with your home, you know which windows and rooms get hot from the sun.
Here are a few important points to consider. First, keep the aesthetics of your home in mind. If you decide to put screens on the front windows, I recommend installing screens on all of them to create a uniform and consistent look, rather than a spotty appearance. See examples here.
I believe that wrapping your home with solar screens—installing them on all windows—looks best. It provides shade for the entire house and offers privacy from all sides. An average-sized home in Austin typically has around 20 windows. Installing solar screens on all 20 windows usually costs around $1,300.
It’s common for homeowners to begin with solar screens on some windows and later request them for the rest. Now is the ideal time to install them all at once. By doing so, you can take advantage of our quantity discounts, which means you’ll save money. Installing solar screens in multiple phases tends to be more expensive than doing everything upfront.
Question : Can a Solar Screen be installed on a Door ? How about a sliding door?
& Answer : Absolutely!
Pictures A & B : For swing doors, we mount the solar screen within the molding of the window frame.
Picture C : For a flat installed rate of $150 (when accompanied by a solar window screen order for your house), we can custom-build an aluminum-framed sliding solar screen door using either our 80% or 90% fabric. We tailor our sliding solar screen doors to the specific measurements of your sliding door frame, using roll-formed aluminum instead of steel. Unlike steel, which rusts over time, our sturdy and heavy-duty aluminum framing will not rust. While it costs more to build doors from this high-quality aluminum, it is worth it for its durability.
The framing we use is unique and far more robust than off-the-shelf options. Additionally, we can incorporate any of our six colors of fabrics within the frame.
If you would like to cover the non-opening portion of the door, we can build a pocket (as shown in Picture C). This pocket will be mounted to the outside of your sliding door frame and cover the non-opening panel, allowing the solar screen door to slide behind it when open. The installed cost for the pocket is also a flat rate of $150.
For both the sliding screen door and the pocket, made from the same heavy-duty frame and rolled with either our 80% or 90% solar screen fabric, the total installed cost is a minimal flat rate of $300, provided you order a solar window screen of 581 inches or more.
If you only want the sliding door and pocket without the solar window screens, the installed cost remains at $300; however, there will be an additional measuring and installation charge of $130. For example, if you want one pocket and door set, the total cost will be $430. If you want two pocket and door sets, the cost will be $730. You can purchase my solar screen sliding doors for self-installation from this link.
& my Video Answer : Here I discuss installing solar screens for swing doors and sliding doors.
Question : What is your Solar Shade Screen for Windows Austin Texas services installation area ?
& Answer : Our Austin Texas service area includes the following surrounding areas - Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Buda and Manor. Here is my solar window screen installation area map, to see if your home is within my installation area.
Question : Can Solar Screens be installed on the windows of my commercial building ?
& Answer : Absolutely, if it is glass, we can install a solar screen over it. Like with our Residential installations, we do not install the screens on 3rd floor windows. Also, being a commercial building, you will likely want to get permission from the building owner, as these screens are affixed to the outside of the window. Commercial pricing is a little different than residential pricing. For our installed, sales-tax included commercial pricing, please print our (WORD) Commercial Do it yourself Estimate Worksheet (PDF)
Question : I know you are a local Austin Solar Screen installer, but how about bug (insect) screens, can you make and install those for me as well?
& Answer : I complete all my insect screen projects in Austin, TX, using 1" framing and a heavy-duty bug screen fabric called Pool and Patio. This fabric has the same 18x14 openness as standard fiberglass mesh but is much stronger. Designed for large surfaces like patio enclosures, it can withstand debris blown onto it and material from inside the enclosure.
After years of installing insect bug screens in Austin, TX, I've found that it's crucial to make them strong and durable, just like my solar screens. I recommend using pool and patio fabric, which is stronger than traditional fibrous wire but offers the same visibility and reduces tearing.
For strength, I exclusively use 1-inch heavy-duty framing for my replacement screens. This material is sturdy and won’t bend or bow. Using flimsy 3/4-inch framing for screens wider than 40 inches is not advisable, as they can’t be rolled tightly and will always bow. My screens are so taut that you can bounce a quarter off them. Thanks to the combination of the strong fabric and 1-inch framing, my bug screens are exceptionally durable.
The flat-rate cost is $35 p/ screen when the following conditions are met,
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in addition to a minmum order solar screen project, or
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a minimum order of just window bug screens.
A minimum order of just bug screens is that the first 9 bug screens run $430, then each bug screen after that is a flat $35ea. Our flat rate bug screen pricing is for insect window screens not to exceed 46" in width or 34" in height. Bug screens are designed to fit into just the opening portion of your window with the intention of keeping flying insect screens from flying into your home.
Bug screens do not fit over the entire window, they are just for the opening portion of your window.
Question : If I use Austin Energy can you process an enrollment for me to get a Residential Rebate ?
& Answer : I offer a complimentary service for processing Austin Energy enrollments for residential solar screen orders of 13 screens or more. For residential orders of 12 screens or fewer, there is a processing fee of $75 for the enrollment.
If you have an Austin Energy account and are seeking a rebate, please contact me via email first so I can assess your situation. The name on the utility bill must match the homeowner's name. To proceed with your order, I will need a copy of the first page of your utility bill, which must display your name, address, and account number.
My published pricing applies to all surrounding areas, including Austin, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Leander, and more. This pricing represents the lowest amount I will charge for a residential project. Please note that this cost does not include the time required to process Austin Energy rebate enrollments. I will waive this processing time for orders of 13 screens or more, providing the enrollment as a free service. For orders of 12 screens or fewer, the $75 processing fee will still apply.
The rebate is calculated based on the square footage of each screen. Here are some rebate examples for specific screen sizes:
- 35"x60": $14.58
- 35"x72": $17.50
- 45"x80": $25.00
- 24"x24": $4.00
Within two weeks of completing the installation, I will handle all the paperwork for the rebate. I will gather the necessary information from TravisCAD, so the property must be under your name; this process cannot be conducted by renters.
Once I complete the enrollment, I will email you a screenshot indicating the rebate amount and the enrollment number. Austin Energy will review this information, and once they accept and process it, they will send you a check for the rebate amount.
Please note that you cannot process the enrollment on your own. Enrollments are all done through the Austin Energy EECP webportal that can only be accessed by an insured and vetted approved vendor, not end users.
