Retractable Patio Screens
Insect mesh. Bug-free patio without losing the view. Common on Cambridge river-corridor and ravine-adjacent lots.
Patio screens in Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario
Outdoor Sun Shades in Cambridge.
Grand and Speed River mosquito pressure, west-facing Hespeler and East Galt subdivisions baking without canopy, plus the Galt Core and Dickson Hill Heritage Conservation Districts on the older streets.
Custom-fit outdoor sun shades installed across Cambridge. West-facing decks across Hespeler and East Galt subdivisions catch strong 4 PM sun from May through September with little tree cover to soften it. Free site visit, transparent pricing, 10-year warranty.
- Canadian-made aluminum
- Custom-fit, every install
- Free site visit
- Across Ontario
- 10-year warranty
- Transparent pricing
Local context
Outdoor Sun Shades for Cambridge patios.
Cambridge patios deal with specific local conditions, and the right install accounts for them. West-facing decks across Hespeler and East Galt subdivisions catch strong 4 PM sun from May through September with little tree cover to soften it. West Galt heritage backyards are often shaded by mature canopy by late afternoon, so the shade question there is more about UV protection than raw heat.
Most Cambridge installs are century-home backyards in West Galt and the Dickson Hill area, often with mature trees and stone foundations or newer suburban decks across Hespeler subdivisions and Preston Heights on standard builder lots, with the occasional larger covered patio or restaurant terrace. We measure on-site, build to your exact opening, and install in a half-day. Drive time from our shop to Cambridge is around 30m. Installs typically schedule 3–4 weeks out.
Properties inside the Galt Core Heritage Conservation District and the Dickson Hill (Old West Galt) HCD have appearance guidelines for visible exterior changes. We offer 5 stock and 1,800 custom frame colours, which is usually enough to match heritage requirements without a special variance.
What we install
One product. Two ways to use it in Cambridge.
Same retractable system, different mesh depending on what you're solving for. Bug protection or sun and heat. Pick the one that fits your patio.
Outdoor Sun Shades
Solar mesh. Blocks 90% of UV and most heat without going dark. Great for west-facing decks.
Sun shades in CambridgeRecent installs
Outdoor Sun Shades installed in Cambridge.
A look at recent Cambridge-area installations. Every install is custom-fit to the opening, no off-the-shelf compromises.
What it costs in Cambridge
Honest ranges, no surprises.
Grand and Speed River mosquito pressure, west-facing Hespeler and East Galt subdivisions baking without canopy, plus the Galt Core and Dickson Hill Heritage Conservation Districts on the older streets.
Most Cambridge sun shade installs land between $2,500 and $12,000. A standard 12-foot west-facing deck with motorized solar mesh runs around $4,000–$6,500 installed. Drive time from our shop is roughly 30m, install scheduling typically falls 3–4 weeks out from the consult.
Bigger openings, smart-home integration, multi-unit setups, and custom frame colours change the number, we'll walk you through it on the consult.
Heritage-permit installs in the designated district can add 1-2 weeks of lead time on top of the standard schedule.
Our Process
From first call to final install.
Three steps. No surprises. Most installs ship within 3–4 weeks of the consult.
Book a free quote
Tell us your opening size, what you're solving for, and your city. We respond within one business day.
Consult & measure
An installer visits your patio, takes measurements, and walks you through mesh and motor options. Free of charge.
Install
Custom build at our shop, then a half-day install on your patio. You're using it the same evening.
Cambridge service notes
Where we work across Cambridge.
We cover all of Cambridge, East Galt, West Galt, North Galt, Hespeler Village, Preston Heights, Preston Centre, Silver Heights, plus the rest of the city and surrounding area.
Most Cambridge installs are century-home backyards in West Galt and the Dickson Hill area, often with mature trees and stone foundations or newer suburban decks across Hespeler subdivisions and Preston Heights on standard builder lots. Outside that, we also see downtown Galt riverfront condo and townhome patios overlooking the Grand.
Properties inside the Galt Core Heritage Conservation District and the Dickson Hill (Old West Galt) HCD have appearance guidelines for visible exterior changes. We offer 5 stock and 1,800 custom frame colours, which is usually enough to match heritage requirements without a special variance.
- Most installs schedule 3–4 weeks from consult to install
- Drive time from our shop ~ 30m
- 10-year warranty on every solar mesh system, parts and labour
- No deposit required at the consult, the written quote is yours to keep
Cambridge FAQ
What Cambridge customers ask first.
Recent installs
More installs across Ontario.
Nearby cities
Outdoor Sun Shades near Cambridge.
We install across the broader region. Same custom-fit install, same 10-year warranty, same crew.
- Outdoor Sun Shades in Brantford0m (local) from our shop · West Brant, Eagle Place, Echo Place
- Outdoor Sun Shades in Guelph50m from our shop · Old University, Exhibition Park, St. Patrick's Ward
- Outdoor Sun Shades in Niagara Falls1h from our shop · Stamford, Chippawa, Mount Carmel
- Outdoor Sun Shades in St. Catharines55m from our shop · Old Port Dalhousie, Western Hill, Glenridge
Related reading
Helpful reading for Cambridge buyers.
Pricing breakdowns, comparison guides, and installer-written FAQs from the myscreens.ca blog.
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What drives the cost of a retractable patio screen in Ontario in 2026. Honest framing on the cost drivers, plus how it compares to a screened porch or sunroom.
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Retractable patio screens in Ontario: the complete 2026 guide
Mesh types, sizing, motors, install, warranty, and Ontario-specific cost. Plain-English guide to retractable patio screens, written by installers.
Solving for sun and heat instead of bugs in Cambridge? See outdoor patio screens in Cambridge. Same hardware, different mesh, bundled installs save on the second unit.
Looking for something else?
Security, storm, or full-blackout? That's a different product.
Retractable patio screens solve bugs, sun, and patio-season comfort — not break-in protection or storm wind. If you're shopping for aluminum roll shutters, security shutters, or storm shutters in Cambridge, our sister site myrollshutters.ca handles that — same install crew, same Brantford home base, different product entirely (aluminum slats, not mesh on a track).
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Free site visit in Cambridge.
We'll measure your opening, walk you through mesh and motor options, and give you a written quote on the spot.