Mosquito Net Mesh Replacement
If the frame is sound and only the mesh has torn, sagged or clogged, there is no reason to replace the whole screen. We take the old fabric out of the groove, re-stretch the frame with new mesh and refit it. You can change the mesh type at the same time, to a finer weave against midges for instance.
01CHECK THE FRAME IN A MINUTE
Lay the screen on a flat floor. Resting on all four corners without rocking means it can be re-meshed. A lifted corner means it is out of true, and new mesh will sag within a season.
02LOOK AT THE GROOVE ALONG THE EDGE
The spline that holds the mesh sits in it. A broken or widened groove will not hold the spline, and re-meshing will not last.
03THE MESH TYPE CAN BE CHANGED
Since the frame is being stripped anyway, you can move to the mesh you actually need: a finer aperture against sandflies, pet-proof, anti-sand.
04HOW IT GOES
- Usually the screen is taken to the workshop and comes back finished
- It is done on site when the screen cannot be removed
- Several screens are collected in one go, which costs less
- The inspection visit is free
What we repair
- Hole or cut
- the whole sheet is replaced; we do not patch
- Mesh has sagged
- the cord has stretched, cord and mesh both replaced
- Clogged with sand
- if it washes out we say so; if not, it is replaced
- Faded and crumbling
- ultraviolet has dried the fibre, replacement only
- Cat has pulled a corner out
- re-stretched, and we suggest reinforced fabric
- Midges getting through
- aperture too large, changed to 0.8 mm
Repair or replace
Mesh is replaced for as long as the frame is sound, and you can check that yourself. Lay the screen on a flat floor. If it rests on all four corners and does not rock, it can be re-stretched. If one corner lifts, the frame has twisted, and new mesh will sag again within a season.
The second thing to look at is the groove around the edge. That is where the rubber cord holds the fabric. If the groove is split or has opened up, the cord has nothing to grip and re-stretching will not last.
There is one case where we advise against the work. If the screen is old and the profile has gone brittle in the sun, with cracks already showing at the corners, new mesh buys it a few months. Saying that at the start is more honest than taking money for a job that will have to be repeated.
How the repair works
Usually we collect. A technician comes, lifts the screen off, takes it to the workshop, the frame is re-stretched there, and it comes back and goes up in place. That is faster and neater than working on a balcony.
We re-stretch on site when the screen cannot be removed, because it sits in a fixed opening or is anchored. That takes longer.
If there are several screens we take them all in one trip. It costs less than calling a technician to each one in turn.
What a repair costs
The price depends on the area of the frame and the mesh you choose: standard is cheaper, anti-midge and reinforced fabrics cost more. We will not quote over the phone, because half of the job is the condition of the frame and that is only visible in person. The inspection is free, and if re-stretching the frame is not worth doing we will say so.
Someone else fitted it. Will you take it on?
Yes, we take it on. It makes no difference who fitted the screen: a frame is a frame and a groove is a groove. We re-stretch somebody else's construction exactly as we would our own, with the same warranty on the work.
Half the job is the condition of the frame, and that is only visible in person — which is why re-meshing is not quoted over the phone.
Common questions
Can you patch it instead?
We do not. A patch lets go, and you are calling somebody back a month later.
How long will it take?
It depends on the workshop queue and how many screens there are. The date is given on site.
Can I change to a different mesh?
Yes, and it is a common reason for calling. If midges pass through standard mesh we fit 0.8 mm.
What if the frame is twisted after all?
We say so and offer a new screen. Re-stretching a twisted frame is pointless.
Do I bring it to you?
No. We come, take it down and take it away.
Mosquito nets
that actually work
- 12 years in Dubai
- 2-year warranty
Leave a request and we will check the sizes, the type of opening and put together a tidy solution for your windows, doors or balcony
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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Our building maintenance was taking too long, so I contacted them directly. They asked for photos on WhatsApp, sent a quotation and arranged a date. Two installers arrived exactly on time, used shoe covers and finished three windows and a balcony door before lunch. They even adjusted a loose window handle without charging extra.
Rated 5 out of 5
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My cat has always been a nightmare for scratching nets — she destroyed the last ones I had. They recommended a heavy-duty scratch-resistant mesh and it is brilliant. She has tried her hardest to claw through it and hasn't managed once. Much stronger than the regular stuff, but still clear enough.
Rated 5 out of 5
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I have really big windows, so I thought screens would be a hassle. They came, measured up and made custom frames that fit exactly. No gaps anywhere. It has been months and nothing has moved or sagged.
Rated 5 out of 5
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My apartment is right next to a garden, so the bugs have always been relentless. They fitted fibre mesh on everything and it has been a game changer — it keeps out even the smallest midges that used to drive me crazy. Less sand gets in on windy days too.
Rated 5 out of 5
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I have a lot of plants at home, so I was worried the screens would block too much light. They recommended a very thin, almost invisible mesh. Plenty of light still comes through, and there are no more small insects around my plants.
Rated 5 out of 5
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After waking up with mosquito bites several times, I decided to install screens. They fitted magnetic screens on two bedroom windows — quick and clean. The magnets close properly and keep insects out, and the mesh quality is much better than the cheap ones I had before.
Rated 5 out of 5
