Retractable Screen Door Cost by Opening Guide
The openings priced apart: single, French double, sliding patio, and large openings each stand in their own frame, crossed with manual vs motorized operation as listed, Frame A counting a dealer install job and Frame B counting a format ladder.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Costs shown as ranges — your quote will vary by installer and scope
The openings, priced apart by frame
| Opening | Frame A reading | Frame B reading |
|---|---|---|
| Single opening | counted inside the installed band, $550-$1,800+ | retractable doors line, $500-$1,000 |
| French double opening | counted inside the installed band, $550-$1,800+ | retractable doors line, $500-$1,000 |
| Sliding patio opening | counted inside the installed band, $550-$1,800+ | retractable doors line, $500-$1,000 |
| Large opening | counted inside the installed band, $550-$1,800+ | manual line, $2,000-$4,000; motorized line, $2,000-$6,000 |
Each reading is one frame's own counting for that opening. Frame A prints no per-opening figure apart from its installed band: single, double, patio, and large openings all count inside the band, moved by door type, size, color, and motorization. Frame B prints one door line for standard openings and two large-format lines above it. No per-opening band is invented for either frame.
Manual vs motorized, as listed by frame
| Operation | Frame A reading | Frame B reading |
|---|---|---|
| Manual operation | the standard counting inside the installed band | door line $500-$1,000; large-opening line $2,000-$4,000 |
| Motorized operation | counted as motorization inside the installed band | motorized large-format line, $2,000-$6,000 |
Frame B is the frame that prices operation apart: its manual large-opening line and its motorized large-format line print as separate rows. Frame A counts motorization as one driver inside its single installed band and prints no motorized line of its own, so no motorized figure is read across from Frame B.
Frame A lines behind the openings, as reported
| Frame A line, as published | Reading | 2026 band |
|---|---|---|
| Professional retractable screen door | installed, per opening | $550-$1,800+ |
| Door type, size, color, motorization | counted inside the band | no separate line printed |
The installed band carries every opening form in Frame A: a single opening and a large opening both price out of the same published band, apart from the per-format rows printed in Frame B.
Openings priced apart, neighbours named apart
An opening line answers the opening question only inside its own frame, and the product stays the no-leaf product on every row: a screen that retracts into a housing beside the opening, with no hinged door leaf of its own. The neighbours stay apart too: the storm-door cluster prices a hinged storm door and a retractable screen insert inside a hinged leaf, the solar-screen guide prices exterior patio shade systems at $1,000 and up, and the screen-replacement pages price fixed screen replacement -- none of those is a row here.
Reading a by-opening quote, by frame
- Opening named beside every figure
- Each figure read on its own opening row only
Frequently asked questions
What does a retractable screen door for a single opening cost, as reported?
Frame B prints its retractable doors line at $500 to $1,000 for a standard door opening. Frame A counts a single opening inside its installed band at $550 to $1,800 and above, with no per-opening figure printed apart.
What does a French double or sliding patio opening print at, as reported?
Frame B counts French double and sliding patio openings on its retractable doors line at $500 to $1,000. Frame A counts both inside its installed band, moved by door type, size, color, and motorization, and prints no separate figure for either opening.
What does a large opening print at, as reported?
Frame B prints large openings apart: manual screens at $2,000 to $4,000 and motorized large-format screens at $2,000 to $6,000. Frame A counts a large opening inside its installed band at $550 to $1,800 and above.
How is motorized operation priced, as listed?
Frame B lists motorized operation on its large-format line at $2,000 to $6,000. Frame A counts motorization inside its installed band and prints no motorized line apart, so the two frames answer the motorized question in different countings.
Is a retractable screen insert for a storm door priced in this guide?
No, head-on: this guide prices a no-leaf retractable screen door alone. A retractable screen insert sits inside a hinged storm door leaf and is priced in the storm-door cluster; patio shade systems sit in the solar-screen guide, and fixed screen replacement sits in the screen-replacement pages.