Retractable Patio Screens
Insect mesh. Bug-free patio without losing the view. Common on London river-corridor and ravine-adjacent lots.
Patio screens in London
London, Ontario
Thames River mosquito pressure through Old North and Wortley, west-facing Byron and Masonville decks under 4 PM sun, with mature canopy turning the heritage shade question onto UV protection.
Custom-fit outdoor sun shades installed across London. West-facing patios in Byron and Masonville catch strong 4 PM sun May through September. Free site visit, transparent pricing, 10-year warranty.
London patios deal with specific local conditions, and the right install accounts for them. West-facing patios in Byron and Masonville catch strong 4 PM sun May through September. Heritage Old North backyards are often shaded by mature canopy by late afternoon, so the shade question is more about UV protection than heat.
Most London installs are heritage-home backyards in Old North and Wortley Village (mature trees, deep lots) or raised wood decks in Byron, 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 London is around 1h 5m. Installs typically schedule 3–4 weeks out.
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.
Insect mesh. Bug-free patio without losing the view. Common on London river-corridor and ravine-adjacent lots.
Patio screens in LondonSolar mesh. Blocks 90% of UV and most heat without going dark. Great for west-facing decks.
Sun shades in LondonA look at recent London-area installations. Every install is custom-fit to the opening, no off-the-shelf compromises.



Thames River mosquito pressure through Old North and Wortley, west-facing Byron and Masonville decks under 4 PM sun, with mature canopy turning the heritage shade question onto UV protection.
Most London 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 1h 5m, 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.
Fully-exposed waterfront installs benefit from a wind sensor that auto-retracts the screen in storms. We quote it as an option.
Three steps. No surprises. Most installs ship within 3–4 weeks of the consult.
Tell us your opening size, what you're solving for, and your city. We respond within one business day.
An installer visits your patio, takes measurements, and walks you through mesh and motor options. Free of charge.
Custom build at our shop, then a half-day install on your patio. You're using it the same evening.
We cover all of London, Old North, Old South / Wortley Village, Byron, Masonville, Sunningdale, Lambeth, plus the rest of the city and surrounding area.
Most London installs are heritage-home backyards in Old North and Wortley Village (mature trees, deep lots) or raised wood decks in Byron. Outside that, we also see newer concrete patios in Masonville and Sunningdale.




















We install across the broader region. Same custom-fit install, same 10-year warranty, same crew.
Pricing breakdowns, comparison guides, and installer-written FAQs from the myscreens.ca blog.
Comparison · 10 min read
Honest comparison of outdoor sun shades and retractable patio screens. Different mesh, different problem. When to pick one, the other, or both.
Cost & Pricing · 11 min read
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.
Pillar Guide · 14 min read
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 London? See outdoor patio screens in London. Same hardware, different mesh, bundled installs save on the second unit.
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 London, our sister site myrollshutters.ca handles that — same install crew, same Brantford home base, different product entirely (aluminum slats, not mesh on a track).
See roll shutters in LondonWe'll measure your opening, walk you through mesh and motor options, and give you a written quote on the spot.