Yes. A locked security screen is a stainless steel barrier with its own lock (on swing doors, a true 3-point locking system), so getting through it means cutting, prying or kicking: tools, time and noise, which is exactly what a burglar wants to avoid. Boss Security Screens OC installs security screen doors from $2,500 and security window screens from $1,000 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 and our No Break-In Guarantee.
Updated September 2026 · Prices confirmed September 2026 · By Boss Security Screens OC
Key takeaways
A burglar looks for a quick, quiet way in, and a locked security screen takes both away.
A camera records, an alarm alerts, a locked security screen keeps them out.
Locks, bars and window film each help, but each stops short somewhere: an open door, the view, or a window that can still be opened.
A security screen keeps working while the door or window behind it is open for fresh air.
Our screens are backed by the No Break-In Guarantee and a 15-year warranty on product and labor.
Do security screen doors stop burglars?
Yes. A security screen door stops a burglar in two ways. Anyone who tries the door finds that this house is not the easy one: the door in front of the entry is locked steel mesh, not a bug screen that opens with a pocket knife. And if someone keeps trying, the door has to be defeated by force, which takes tools, time and noise, right at the front of the house where neighbors can see.
This is why the door you already have is not enough when it is open. A wood or glass door left open for the breeze, or a slider left open at the back, is an open entry. A locked security screen door in front of it turns that opening back into a locked door while the air still comes in. Our own record says it plainly: +17,000 security screens, 8 years, 0 Break-Ins.
How does a security screen stop a break-in?
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. On swing doors, a true 3-point locking system holds the door at three points instead of one latch, and the frame is custom-made for the opening. See how our security screens are made and tested.
The strength is tested, not just promised. Our security doors are independently tested and certified by the National Certified Testing Laboratory (NCTL). In the impact test, our metal screen door mesh withstood 100 ft-lbs of force, equivalent to a full-force crowbar strike. In the forced entry test, the doors passed against A, B, and C loads, up to 300 pounds of force. Our products earned a “Heavy Performance Class” rating.
On windows, a security window screen covers the whole opening with the same stainless steel mesh in a frame custom-made for that window, so a burglar cannot simply slide the window open or pop out a bug screen. For bedroom windows, ask us how the screen opens from inside. See security window screens in Orange County.
Screens, cameras, alarms and window film: which layer does what?
Most homes are best protected by layers, and each layer does a different job. The mistake is expecting one of them to do another one’s job.
Cameras and video doorbells record. They help you see who came to the door and can help after the fact. They do not keep anyone out of the house.
Alarms alert. An alarm sounds or calls for help once a door or window is opened or glass breaks. By then someone is already coming in, and help still needs time to arrive.
Window film holds glass together. It makes broken glass harder to clear. It is not designed to stop a window from being opened.
A locked security screen keeps them out. It is the one layer that physically stands between the opening and the person outside, and it keeps doing that while the door or window behind it is open.
A camera records, an alarm alerts, a locked security screen keeps them out. Used together, they cover each other’s gaps.
Where do cheap fixes stop?
Low-cost fixes are worth having. They just stop short in specific places:
Deadbolts and a stronger strike plate: good for a closed door. They do nothing while the door is open for air.
A bar or dowel in a slider track: stops the door from sliding, but only while the slider is shut.
Window locks and pins: low cost and useful, but they only work while the window is closed.
Window bars: strong, but they make a house look closed off, block the view, and fixed bars with no release can block the way out in a fire.
Security film: slows down broken glass, but the window can still be opened.
Lights and signs: may make someone think twice, but they are not a barrier.
A security screen is the layer that still works with the door or window open, and it keeps the look of your home. See alternatives to window bars.
What do our customers say?
“I personally feel so much safer now with these security screens installed - truly the best investment I've made for my home. The screens are exactly what I needed, and the installation process was really seamless.” Bryan L. · Google review
“Very happy with my security screens! I had them installed on my slider, and now I feel so much safer. As a bonus, I can even sleep with the doors open” Kimi K. · Google review
Security window screens start at $1,000 installed, swing security screen doors at $2,500, sliding door screens at $4,500 and French door screens at $5,000, all with a 15-year warranty on product and labor. See the full price list. At the free consultation we measure your openings and give you a fixed quote on the spot. Not sure it pays off? Read are security screen doors worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Do security screen doors stop burglars?
Yes. A locked security screen door is a stainless steel barrier with a true 3-point locking system, so getting through means cutting, prying or kicking. Boss Security Screens OC installs security screen doors in Orange County from $2,500 installed, backed by the No Break-In Guarantee.
Do security screens actually deter burglars?
Yes. A burglar wants a quick, quiet way in. A locked steel mesh screen in front of the door or window takes away both.
Can a burglar cut through a security screen?
Our screens use stainless steel 12x12 mesh of 0.035-inch wire, built to resist cutting, prying and kicking, and our security doors are independently tested and certified by the National Certified Testing Laboratory (NCTL). See how strong security screens are.
Can someone just force the lock?
Swing security screen doors have a true 3-point locking system, so the door is held at three points, not by one latch. The frame is custom-made for the opening and fixed with tamper-proof hidden screws.
Does a security screen still protect the house when the door behind it is open?
Yes. That is what it is for: you leave the entry door or slider open for fresh air and keep the security screen locked.
Is a security screen better than an alarm or a camera?
They do different jobs. A camera records, an alarm alerts, a locked security screen keeps them out. Many homes use all three.
Do security window screens stop break-ins through windows?
Yes. A security window screen covers the whole opening with stainless steel mesh in a custom-made frame. Security window screens start at $1,000 installed. For bedroom windows, ask us how the screen opens from inside.
What happens if someone breaks in through one of your screens?
Will security screens make my house look like a fortress?
No. Each screen is custom-made for its opening and comes in any size, any shape, any color, and our screens are HOA-approved in every community we serve.