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Retractable screens in Whitby

Yes – we design, supply and install retractable screens across Whitby, from lakefront decks in Port Whitby to covered loggias in Brooklin. Screens are custom-measured per opening, finished in aluminum, and available motorized or hand-crank. We handle the full job: measurement, hardware, wiring where needed, and ongoing service.

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Retractable mesh screens enclosing a covered patio with a wood-plank ceiling, dining and lounge seating inside

Retractable screens in Whitby

A retractable screen is an aluminum housing and guide-track system that holds a mesh panel out of sight until you pull it down, or press a button, across a door, window or patio opening. Lowered, it keeps insects out and cuts glare; retracted, it disappears into a slim headbox so the opening stays clear the rest of the year.

We measure every opening on site, because no two Whitby homes – a Port Whitby bungalow and a new Brooklin build included – have identical door heights, deck framing or siding. Installation means mounting the headbox and side tracks to the existing structure, running low-voltage wiring if the screen is motorized, and setting tension so the mesh tracks straight in wind. We design, supply and install the system, then service it after, and every installation carries a 5-year warranty, in writing.

For the full rundown on mesh grades, mount types and how the mechanism works, see our retractable screens guide; here we're focused on what changes when you put one in across Whitby specifically.

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What it solves

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Lake Ontario wind on Port Whitby decks

Decks close to the water take steadier, stronger gusts than inland lots. We spec a zipper-track mount so the mesh edge stays locked in its channel instead of flapping loose, and the magnetic side rails pull the mesh edge back into line after a gust, so the screen stays down and keeps working in the wind.

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Brooklin's covered loggias

Newer Brooklin subdivisions are being built with covered loggias and outdoor rooms already framed in. That's good news for a retractable screen – the posts and header are usually already square and finished – but builder trim is sometimes too thin to carry a headbox on its own, so we check for blocking before we quote the install.

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Mosquitoes from Lynde Creek and Lynde Shores

Properties backing onto Lynde Creek or near Lynde Shores Conservation Area sit close to standing water and slow-moving creek corridors, which keeps mosquito pressure higher and later into the season than on drier streets. A screened opening lets you keep a patio door open for airflow without opening it to bugs.

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Mixed housing stock in Williamsburg and Pringle Creek

These neighbourhoods run from older two-storey homes to newer infill, which means door widths, header heights and siding details vary block to block. We don't quote off a standard opening size – every job starts with an on-site measurement of the actual door or window frame.

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Multiple openings on larger Rolling Acres lots

Bigger lots in Rolling Acres often have two or three openings worth screening on the same deck or patio – a set of sliders plus a side door, for example. Doing them in one visit means one measure trip and one install day instead of separate call-outs for each opening.

What it costs

Supplied and installed, a single screen has ranged from $1,400 to $23,500 on real jobs since 2022.

Every project is unique. The final figure depends on the size and number of openings, the options you choose and the site itself, and we put it in writing after a free on-site measure.

What moves the number:

  • the width and height of the opening – a wider or taller span needs a reinforced track and a bigger motor
  • motorized versus hand-crank operation, which changes both the hardware and the labour
  • the mesh grade – basic insect mesh costs less than a solar-weave or privacy-weave fabric
  • how many openings are screened in one visit – several openings on one property share a single measure and install trip
  • access and height of the install – a second-storey or hard-to-reach opening takes longer to mount safely
  • the frame and housing colour or finish chosen to match the home
  • whether an existing structure needs modification before the screen can be mounted to it
Louvered aluminum pergola on a large brick home, enclosed with dark motorized retractable screens over a poolside patio

Jobs we've done

Dark motorized retractable screens lowered around a covered lakeside deck at dusk, warm lighting under a wood ceiling

Retractable screens on a covered lakeside deck

Black mesh retractable screen partly lowered on a covered patio looking out to a backyard pool

Retractable screen on a covered patio beside a pool, Newmarket

Two motorized retractable mesh screens lowered over a covered patio beside an in-ground pool and cedar fence

Two motorized retractable screens over a pool patio, Holland Landing

Cedar-framed covered patio with retractable mesh screens lowered in black side tracks around a wicker seating area

Retractable screens on a cedar-framed covered patio

Large black retractable screen fully lowered across a stone and wood-clad house patio with potted plants

Wide retractable screen on a stone and wood house patio

Covered patio with stone columns and a fireplace, retractable mesh screens lowered on two sides over a rural view

Retractable screens between stone columns on a covered patio

If you're weighing a retractable screen against interior blinds or window film for a Whitby patio, our comparison page breaks down which wins for heat, privacy and upkeep.

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Dark vertical retractable screens lowered on rooftop pergola overlooking city skyline

How the ROLLerUP® Process Works

Consultation

We assess your space and recommend the best retractable screen solution for your needs.

Custom Design & Quote

You’ll receive a transparent quote and a design that fits your space precisely.

Professional Installation

Our team installs your screen system with precision and care—on time and on budget.

Post-Installation Support

We stay available after the install for adjustments, care advice and warranty questions.

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Why Choose ROLLerUP®?

Trusted Across Canada

From residential porches to commercial projects, thousands of homeowners and businesses rely on ROLLerUP® for shading solutions that combine comfort, style, and durability.

Certified & Insured Experts

Fully insured, WSIB-compliant, and A+ BBB rated — your project is in safe hands. Every ROLLerUP® installer is a trained professional with a clean criminal record, ensuring safety, integrity, and peace of mind on every job site.

Custom Solutions, Built to Last

Every screen, awning, and pergola is made-to-measure with premium materials, smart controls, and weather-ready performance.

Proven Experience

With over a decade in business and 1000+ successful projects completed, our track record speaks for itself

5-Star Customer Reviews

“ROLLerUP® transformed our backyard into the perfect outdoor oasis. Professional, reliable, and a team you can trust.” — Verified Customer

Frequently Asked Questions

Most retrofits onto an existing door, window or covered patio don't need a building permit because nothing structural changes. If a screen is going onto a new Brooklin loggia that's still under builder warranty, or the mount requires altering an existing beam or post, we'll tell you before the install so you can check with the builder or the town first.

Yes, with the right hardware. We use a zipper-track mount to keep the mesh edge locked in its channel rather than flapping, and the magnetic side rails pull the mesh back into line after every gust, so the screen stays down through the weather.

Spring, ideally before the weather turns warm enough for mosquitoes to be active around the creek corridors and Lynde Shores. We install year-round, but getting a screen up before bug season starts means you're not stuck propping a door open on the first warm week.

Yes. We handle mesh replacement, track adjustment and motor service after the install, not just the initial job. If a screen starts tracking crooked or a motor stops responding, that's a service call, not a new quote.

Usually, but we check first. Builder-finished posts and headers are often square and ready to mount to, but some builder trim is too thin to carry a headbox on its own, so we may need to add blocking behind the trim before the screen goes up.

Dark retractable mesh screens lowered along a louvered pergola patio beside a pool with striped chaise lounges

Where we install this

Whitby runs from the lakefront at Port Whitby to Brooklin's newer subdivisions, so one address can see steady wind off Lake Ontario while the next faces open-field gusts with no tree break. Homes near Lynde Creek and Lynde Shores Conservation Area sit close to standing water, so mosquito pressure runs longer into fall than it does on drier, tree-lined streets near Williamsburg or Pringle Creek. Lot sizes vary too – Rolling Acres properties often carry two or three screened openings on one deck, while older Port Whitby lots have a single patio door. None of this changes the mesh; it changes the track, the motor sizing and the mounting.

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