Look for five things: what the mesh and frame are made of, how the lock holds the door, whether an independent lab tested it, who installs it and who comes back if something fails, and whether the warranty and the quote are in writing. A security screen door is only as strong as the weakest of the five, so check all of them on every quote you get, ours included. Boss Security Screens OC installs swing security screen doors from $2,500 installed across Orange County and nearby Long Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood, Whittier, Hacienda Heights, Downey and Norwalk, with a 15-year warranty on product and labor.
Updated September 2026 · Prices confirmed September 2026 · By Boss Security Screens OC
Key takeaways
A security screen door is only as strong as its weakest part, so check the mesh, the frame, the lock, the testing and the install, not just one of them.
Stainless steel mesh in a frame made for your opening, held on with tamper-proof hidden screws, is what separates a security screen door from a bug screen.
On a swing door, look for a lock that holds the door at more than one point: ours use a true 3-point locking system.
Ask who tested the door, who installs it and who comes back if something fails, and get clear answers before you sign.
Know exactly what the warranty and the quote cover: ours is a 15-year warranty on product and labor that stays with the home, and we give you a fixed quote on the spot.
What types of security screen doors are there?
Three for most homes: swing, French and sliding. Start with the door you want to protect, because each one is custom-made for its own opening, in any size, any shape, any color.
Swing (hinged) security screen doors hang in front of your front or side entry door and open like a regular door. See our security screen doors in Orange County.
French door security screens cover a set of double French doors, so you can open them for air and keep the doorway locked. See security screens for French doors.
On a real security screen door, stainless steel mesh held in a frame made for your opening. That is the difference from a regular screen door, whose fiberglass or thin aluminum mesh keeps bugs out and gives way to a pocket knife or a hard push. What to check on any quote:
The mesh. Ask what it is made of, how thick the wire is and what the weave count is, written like 12x12. Thicker wire and a denser weave are harder to cut. Stainless steel also means no rust, no corrosion.
Where the mesh is woven. The mesh is the part that takes the force, so ask where it comes from.
How the mesh is held. Strong mesh helps only if it stays in the frame when someone pries at the edge. Ask how the mesh is fixed into the frame.
The fit. A door made for your exact opening closes without gaps. Ask whether the door is custom-made or a stock size.
The screws. Ask whether the screws that hold the door on can be reached and removed from outside.
How Boss Security Screens OC answers this. Every screen is custom-made with stainless steel 12x12 mesh of 0.035-inch wire and tamper-proof hidden screws, built to resist cutting, prying and kicking. Our security doors use Boss Mesh™, the strongest mesh on the market and the only metal screen door mesh woven in US. See what our screens are made of.
How does the lock hold the door?
On a swing door, at more than one point. A door held shut by a single latch can be forced at that one spot, so ask how many points the lock holds and where they are.
Then ask how the lock works day to day: how you lock the door from outside when you leave, and how everyone in the house opens it quickly from inside. Sliders and French doors each have their own lock, so ask to see the lock on the exact door you are buying.
How Boss Security Screens OC answers this. Our swing doors have a true 3-point locking system for maximum security, and sliders and French doors each have their own lock: ask us to show you how yours locks at the free consultation. See how the lock works.
Has it been tested?
Yes, it should be: by an independent lab, with results the company publishes. The word “tested” means little until you know who ran the test, what was tested and what the result was. Ask three questions:
Which lab ran the test, and is it independent of the company selling the door?
What was tested: the door, the mesh, or both?
What were the results, in numbers?
How Boss Security Screens OC answers this. Our security doors are independently tested and certified by the National Certified Testing Laboratory (NCTL) and exceeded the standards for high-performance metal protection. Our metal screen door mesh withstood 100 ft-lbs of force, equivalent to a full-force crowbar strike, and the doors passed the forced entry test against A, B, and C loads, up to 300 pounds of force. See how our security doors were tested.
Who installs it, and who comes back if something fails?
Best case, a local team that works for the company that sold you the door. A strong door that is hung crooked or fastened badly will not do its job, and a warranty only helps if someone actually shows up to honor it.
Ask whether the installers are the company’s own team or subcontractors, who you call after the install, and for the contractor license number. In California you can look up any contractor’s license on the Contractors State License Board website.
How Boss Security Screens OC answers this. Every screen is measured, installed and serviced by our own certified team, no random subcontractors, with Lifetime Support from a local team after installation. See who measures, installs and services your screens.
Is the warranty in writing, and do you get a fixed quote?
Yes to both, or keep looking. A warranty is only as good as its terms, and a quote is only useful if it says exactly what you are paying for.
The warranty. Ask how many years it runs, whether it covers product and labor or only parts, and whether it stays with the home if you sell. Be careful with a “lifetime warranty”: read the fine print to see what it actually covers.
The quote. Ask for an installed price for every opening you talked about, given after someone has measured them at your home. A price that leaves out installation, or a number given without measuring, is not a quote you can compare.
How Boss Security Screens OC answers this. Every screen comes with a 15-year warranty on product and labor that stays with the home, plus Lifetime Support and our No Break-In Guarantee: see what the 15-year warranty covers. At the free consultation we measure every opening and give you a fixed quote on the spot. Swing security screen doors start at $2,500 installed, and the full price list shows the rest.
Questions to ask any installer before you sign
Print this list or save it on your phone, and ask every company that quotes you, us included.
What is the mesh made of, how thick is the wire, and what is the weave count?
Where is the mesh woven?
Is the door custom-made for my opening, and how is the mesh held in the frame?
Can the screws that hold the door on be removed from outside?
How does the door lock, and at how many points does it hold?
Which independent lab tested the door, and can I see the results?
Who installs it: your own team or a subcontractor?
If something fails, who comes back, and who do I call?
How long is the warranty, does it cover product and labor, and does it stay with the home if I sell?
Does the quote include installation for every opening we talked about?
What is your contractor license number?
Comparing Boss Security Screens vs Crimsafe? Ask these questions about both and put the answers side by side. See Boss Security Screens vs Crimsafe.
What do our customers say?
Two Google reviews on the parts of the job this guide tells you to check: the service and the install.
“Absolutely top-tier service! Fast, professional, and genuinely invested in delivering results — a rare combo these days. They didn’t just meet expectations, they smashed them. Everything was clear, on point, and done with care.” Alexander S. · Google review
“Great product and great service! Aziz did a great job installing them and left everything good as new!” Sandy W. · Google review
Five things: stainless steel mesh in a frame made for your opening, a lock that holds the door at more than one point, independent lab testing, a local team that installs it and comes back, and a clear warranty and quote. Boss Security Screens OC installs swing security screen doors in Orange County from $2,500 installed, with a 15-year warranty on product and labor.
What type of screen door provides the most security?
A security screen door. A regular screen door keeps bugs out. A security screen door is built to stop a break-in, with stainless steel mesh, a frame custom-made for your opening and a real lock, and you keep the view and the fresh air.
Should a security screen door be custom-made?
Yes. A door made for your exact opening fits without gaps, and gaps let bugs in and give a pry tool a place to start. Every Boss door is custom-built to perfectly fit your home, in any size, any shape, any color.
Can I install a security screen door myself?
Yes, some doors are sold for do-it-yourself installation, but a security screen door protects only as well as it is fitted and fastened, so the install is part of what you are buying. All our prices include professional installation by our own certified team.
Should a security screen door have hidden screws?
Yes. Screws that can be reached from outside give someone a way to take the door off instead of breaking through it. Every Boss screen goes on with tamper-proof hidden screws.
How do I compare two security screen door quotes?
Line them up on the same doors, with installation included in both. Then compare the mesh and wire thickness, the lock, who tested the door, who installs it, and how long the warranty runs and what it covers. The questions above give you the full list.
Should a security screen door installer be licensed?
Yes. Before you sign, look up the installer’s license number on the Contractors State License Board website. Boss Security Screens OC holds Contractor’s License #1132573.