A couple in Borrowdale had a problem they couldn’t solve with standard burglar bars. Their lounge and main bedroom both opened onto a garden with large aluminium-framed windows. They wanted to leave the windows open at night for airflow – but bars made that feel risky. Standard fly screens were no security at all. They’d heard about security screens but weren’t sure whether they were available locally or whether they actually worked.
They are, and they do. We installed security screens Harare-wide for exactly this kind of situation – properties where security and ventilation need to work together rather than against each other. A security screen looks like a heavy-duty fly screen. It lets in air and light, you can see through it clearly from the inside, and it resists forced entry in a way that standard insect mesh never could.
The difference is in the mesh. Security screen mesh is woven from high-tensile stainless steel – tested against kicks, cutting tools, and impact. The frame is aluminium, heavier gauge than a standard screen, and anchored into the window or door frame properly. It’s not a screen that looks like it might slow someone down. It’s a screen that stops them.
We install and repair security screens Harare across all property types – from cluster homes in Borrowdale Brook and Glen Lorne to older freestanding homes in Avondale, Highlands, and Hatfield, to commercial properties and rental complexes across the city.
Security Screens Installations Harare
Security screens installations start with a site visit. Every window and door is different – frame material, size, opening direction, and wall construction all affect how the screen is fitted. What works on an aluminium casement in a modern cluster home in Strathaven is a different installation from a large timber-framed window in an older property in Belgravia.
We measure each opening precisely. Security screen frames are cut and assembled to the exact dimensions of the opening – not cut slightly short and shimmed to fit. The frame is anchored into the structural surround, not just the frame face. The stainless steel mesh is tensioned into the frame under proper load so it doesn’t bow or flex when pressure is applied.
What good security screens installations include:
Proper sizing to the opening with no gaps at the edges. Correct anchoring into the wall or frame structure. A friction or lock mechanism on operable screen doors that keeps the screen closed when the window or door behind it is open. A walkthrough with the client before we leave to confirm the screen opens, closes, and locks as it should.
We also check that screens allow emergency exit from bedrooms. A security screen that can only be opened from the outside creates a fire trap. Every security screen door and operable panel we install has an internal release that can be operated quickly from the inside.
Security screens installations from us cover windows, sliding doors, French doors, louvre windows, and any other opening that needs security without sacrificing airflow. We serve all Harare suburbs for security screens installations including Mt Pleasant, Chisipite, Greendale, Mabelreign, Marlborough, Tynwald, Msasa, Ruwa, and surrounding areas.
Security Screens Repairs Harare
Security screens get damaged. A forced entry attempt cuts or tears the mesh. A door screen takes a hard impact and the frame bows. The locking mechanism stops working. The frame pulls loose from the wall fixing. These situations need prompt attention – a damaged security screen is a compromised security screen.
We carry out security screens repairs across Harare. Most repairs fall into a few categories:
Mesh damage – where the stainless steel weave has been cut, torn, or significantly deformed. In most cases the mesh can be replaced within the existing frame without removing the whole installation. We carry stainless steel security mesh in the standard grades used in our installations.
Frame damage – where the aluminium frame has been bent or forced. Minor bowing can sometimes be corrected, but a frame that’s been significantly deformed needs replacement. We fabricate replacement frames to match the original dimensions.
Fixing failure – where the screen has pulled loose from the wall or frame anchoring. This usually means the original installation didn’t anchor into the right substrate. We re-fix correctly, using the appropriate anchors for the wall material.
Locking and hinge problems – worn latches, bent hinges, and stiff closers on security screen doors. These components take daily use and eventually wear. We carry spare hardware for the screen systems we install and most hardware repairs can be done in a single visit.
For security screens repairs after a break-in attempt, we prioritise a fast assessment. The screen has done its job – stopped the intruder – but it can’t keep doing that job while it’s damaged. We aim to assess urgent repair requests the same day where possible and complete repairs within one to two working days.
We also carry out security screens repairs for property managers and landlords dealing with damage between tenancies or after a security incident. A full property security screen audit – checking the condition of every installed screen – is something we offer alongside repair work.
If you’re looking for security screens Harare to protect your property while keeping it comfortable to live in, call us or send a WhatsApp. We’ll visit, measure up, and give you a clear written quote for installation or repairs. Security and airflow don’t have to be a choice.