What Screenmobile does

Screenmobile is a privately held American franchise company that specializes in the sale, custom manufacture, and installation of screen products for residential and commercial customers. Founded in 1980 by the Walker family in California, the company pioneered a mobile service model in which technicians arrive at the customer site in custom-equipped trailers containing screening tables and tools, enabling measurement, fabrication, and installation of screens in a single visit. This on-site manufacturing approach eliminates the traditional two-trip process used by storefront competitors. The company operates as a franchise system with over 140 locations across more than 25 U.S. states, and was acquired in 2023 by Authority Brands, Inc., a diversified home services platform.

The product portfolio spans three primary categories: window products (window screens, solar screens, security screens, blinds and shades, golf ball protection, and repair), door products (retractable, sliding, swinging, storm, security, and pet-resistant doors), and porch/patio products (motorized retractable screens with Somfy integration and smart home compatibility, screened porches, three-season and four-season sunrooms, awnings, covers, and enclosures). Pricing ranges from roughly $2,500 for a single motorized garage door screen to over $85,000 for fully insulated four-season sunroom installations, with all products custom-quoted based on site measurements. The company also serves a commercial vertical, notably restaurants seeking outdoor dining enclosures and sun control solutions.

Screenmobile's business model combines franchise licensing royalties with end-customer product and installation revenue earned at the franchise level. The 99% franchise renewal rate is a notable indicator of unit-level franchisee health, and the 40+ year operating history positions the brand as one of the more established players in a fragmented U.S. screen and outdoor living products market. Technology differentiators include zipper-track screen systems for bug-proof sealing, fine-mesh options for no-see-um pest control, and integration with major smart home platforms via the Somfy My Link ecosystem. The corporate franchisor maintains a small headcount (1-10 employees at the Thousand Palms, California headquarters), with the vast majority of service delivery performed by independently owned and operated franchisees.

Name

Screenmobile

Legal name

Screenmobile Corporation

Website

https://screenmobile.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Screenmobile is a U.S. franchise network of 140+ locations that manufactures and installs custom window, door, porch, and patio screens on-site via mobile workshop vehicles, serving primarily residential homeowners and select commercial clients such as restaurants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Screen Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Screen Repair & Replacement (Window/Door Screens, Mesh, Frames) (HSAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF), Motorized Shades, Blinds & Curtain Automation (HSAHADAD), Motorized & Smart Window Treatments Retail (Automated, App-Controlled) (CRAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Custom screen installation
• Mobile screen services
• Residential screen repair
• Porch patio enclosures
• Window door screens

Headquarters

HQ city

Thousand Palms

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise Licensing: Screenmobile generates revenue by licensing its franchise model to independent operators. The company has over 120 franchise licenses across over 25 states, with franchise owners reporting 99% license renewal rate.
2. Screen Products and Installation Services: Revenue from selling and installing custom screen products including window screens, door screens, porch/patio enclosures, motorized screens, solar screens, and security screens. Services include repair and replacement. Products are manufactured on-site to custom specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Screenmobile designs, custom-manufactures, and installs screen products for residential and commercial customers, including window screens, door screens, porch and patio enclosures, motorized retractable screens, solar screens, security screens, and three- and four-season sunrooms. Services are delivered through a mobile workshop model in which franchise-operated service vehicles visit the customer's home or business, measure, build, and install custom-fit screens on-site in a single visit.

Product overview

Screenmobile is America's Neighborhood Screen Store offering a mobile screen service franchise that brings products directly to customers' homes. The company operates over 140 locations across the country, providing custom-measured, on-site manufactured and installed screen solutions. The core product portfolio spans three main categories: Window Products (window screens, solar screens, security screen windows, blinds and shades, golf ball protection, window repair), Door Products (retractable doors, sliding screen doors, security doors, swinging doors, storm doors, pet solutions, large format screens, door repair), and Porch & Patio Products (motorized retractable screens, three-season room conversions, screened porches, winterization, awnings, covers, hand rails, sunrooms/four-season rooms, enclosures, lanai installations). The company also offers Sun Control solutions (window solar screens, motorized shades, interior treatments, custom awnings), Other Products (pool enclosures, garage door screens, security shutters, pet screen solutions), and Restaurant Industry Solutions. All products are customized on-site using mobile service vehicles, eliminating the need for two-trip sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Window Screens Custom-measured, on-site manufactured and installed window screens for residential homes; built to fit unique window dimensions to keep insects out while allowing airflow.
• Custom Solar Screens Custom solar screens that reduce heat, glare, and UV rays entering through windows while preserving natural light.
• Security Screen Windows Security-enhanced window screens designed to deter intruders while preserving ventilation and outward visibility.
• Window Screen Repair On-site repair services for damaged or worn residential window screens, performed in a single mobile visit.
• Retractable Screen Doors Retractable screen doors that retract into the door frame when not in use, allowing open airflow while keeping insects out.
• Sliding Screen Doors Custom-fit sliding screen doors for residential entryways, measured and installed on-site.
• Security Screen Doors Security screen doors for residential entryways that deter intruders while permitting airflow.
• Storm Doors Protective storm doors for residential entryways, providing additional weather protection and insulation.
• Door Screen Repair On-site repair services for damaged or worn door screens, completed during a single mobile service visit.
• Large Format Screens for Expansive Openings Custom-sized screen solutions for large commercial or residential openings, including restaurants, offices, and expansive home openings.
• Motorized Retractable Screens Motorized roll-down retractable screens using Somfy motors and zipper-track technology for bug-proof seals; integrates with smart home platforms (Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT) for automated or voice-controlled operation.
• Screened-In Porch Installations Full porch screening installations using heavy-duty architectural-grade aluminum framing and premium mesh, built to fit the home on-site.
• Three-Season Room Conversions Conversion of existing porches or patios into three-season living spaces using vinyl panels and screen systems for flexible climate control.
• Sunrooms / Four-Season Rooms Full structural sunroom additions with thermally broken frames, high-performance insulated glass, and insulated walls/floors, available in 3-season and 4-season configurations for year-round living.
• Porch & Enclosure Repair Repair services for existing porch and patio screen enclosures, including rescreening of existing frames.
• Garage Door Screens Motorized retractable screens for garage doors, transforming garages into ventilated workshops or recreational spaces.
• Pool Enclosures and Rescreening Screen enclosure installations and rescreening services for residential pool areas.
• Security Shutters Security shutter systems for residential properties, providing protection against intruders and severe weather.
• Custom Awnings Custom-designed awning solutions for residential sun control and weather protection on porches, patios, and windows.
• Restaurant Outdoor Dining Screening Solutions Commercial-grade screening solutions for restaurant outdoor dining areas, including pest control, weather protection, sun shades, and enclosures designed to extend usable outdoor seating hours.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SomfycoreTechnology or IntegrationSomfy is the provider of motorization systems for Screenmobile's motorized screens. Their My Link system enables smart home integration with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT. Somfy motors come with a 5-year warranty and are described as the gold standard in home automation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• SunBrite (by Zeus Contracting): Specialty screen enclosure and sunroom installer operating in select U.S. regions. Comparable offering to Screenmobile's porch/patio and enclosure products, but with narrower geographic footprint than Screenmobile's 25+ state franchise network.

Direct peers

• Phantom Screens: Manufactures and distributes retractable screens for doors, windows, and large openings through a dealer/installer network across North America. Direct comparable to Screenmobile's motorized retractable screen product line and on-site installation service model.
• TEMO (Patio Enclosures): Manufactures and installs sunrooms, screen rooms, and patio enclosures for residential customers. Directly comparable to Screenmobile's three- and four-season sunroom and screened porch product lines with similar custom-manufactured installation model.
• Patio Enclosures, Inc. Custom manufacturer and installer of sunrooms, screen rooms, patio covers, and porch enclosures for residential customers across the U.S. Directly comparable to Screenmobile's porch/patio and sunroom product lines with similar custom-built, professionally installed service model.
• Wizard Screens: Specializes in zipper-style retractable and motorized screens with proprietary track systems designed to keep screens in place during wind and storms. Closely comparable to Screenmobile's zipper-track motorized offering and target use cases (patios, garages, large openings).

Emerging players

• Screen Tight: Manufactures porch and patio screening systems including screen porch framing and mesh products sold to builders and contractors. Overlaps with Screenmobile's screened porch installations but operates primarily as a product supplier to the trade rather than a direct-to-consumer installer.

Others

• Mosquito Squad: Sister company under Authority Brands providing outdoor pest control services through a national franchise network. Not a direct screen competitor but highly relevant as a portfolio peer under the same parent for cross-brand operating synergies and franchise benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Sunsetter Products: Market-leading retractable awning brand with broader outdoor living portfolio including motorized screens and patio covers. Overlaps with Screenmobile's motorized retractable screen and awning/patio cover offerings but is broader in scope and sells primarily through national retail channels.
• Larson Manufacturing: Largest U.S. manufacturer of storm doors and screen doors sold through home improvement retail channels. Overlaps with Screenmobile's screen door and storm door product lines, though Larson is primarily a manufacturer serving big-box retail rather than a service-based installer.
• Budget Blinds: National franchise network offering custom window treatments (blinds, shades, shutters, drapes) with in-home consultation and installation. Comparable franchise-driven go-to-market model and overlapping window treatment and motorized shade categories with Screenmobile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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