How Much Does Crimsafe Cost in Florida? A 2026 Guide for Local Families
Security screens like Crimsafe are custom-made for each opening, so there's no single price. As a general guide, national cost data puts installed security window screens at about $100 to $1,000 per window, security doors at about $525 to $1,200 installed, and sliding or patio security doors at roughly $1,150 to $2,050 including installation. Premium stainless-steel systems such as Crimsafe, custom sizes and hurricane-approved versions usually land toward the top of those ranges or above them. These are estimates only, not quotes and not Brannan prices. Your actual cost depends on the size, shape and number of your openings, the model you choose, whether you need hurricane approval, the condition of your frames and how easy they are to reach. Ask for a written quote that lists each opening and what's included.
It's a warm evening in May. The air conditioning has been running all day, and the breeze off the Gulf finally feels good. You'd love to leave the sliding door open and let the house cool off overnight. Then you think about who could walk up to that screen, and how easily a regular screen tears. So you close the door, lock it and turn the AC back on.
That small moment is why a lot of Florida homeowners start looking at Crimsafe. And it's usually followed by a second moment, when they start asking what it costs and whether it's worth it.
This guide gives you the honest answer: what Crimsafe is, what security screens generally cost in 2026, what you actually get for the money, and when a regular screen or a shutter would serve you better.
What Crimsafe is (and isn't)
Crimsafe is a security screen developed in Australia. Instead of the soft fiberglass in a normal screen, it uses a woven stainless-steel mesh, clamped into an aluminum frame with tamper-resistant screws. It goes on doors, windows and lanais. From a few feet away it looks like a dark screen, and you can still see out and feel the breeze.
Crimsafe isn't a burglar bar and it isn't a shutter. It's a screen built to be very hard to cut, pry or kick through. Certain Crimsafe products also carry Florida product approval for hurricane protection, so the same screen can stay in place through a storm.
What security screens generally cost in 2026
Opening | General estimate, installed |
|---|---|
Regular fiberglass window screen (for comparison) | About $60 – $260 per window |
Security window screen | About $100 – $1,000 per window |
Hinged security door | About $525 – $1,200 |
Sliding or patio security door | About $1,150 – $2,050 |
Patio or lanai enclosure | Priced as a custom project; ask for a written quote |
These are general estimates from national cost guides for security screens and doors, not Crimsafe-specific prices, not quotes and not Brannan prices. Premium stainless-steel systems, custom or oversized openings, emergency-exit hardware, upper-floor installs and hurricane-approved versions typically cost more. Prices also vary by location and installer. Your exact price comes from measuring your home.
Even at the low end, a security screen costs more than a standard screen. The real question is whether what it does for you is worth the difference.
What you're paying for
Security you don't have to remember. There's nothing to switch on or close. The screen protects the opening day and night, even with the door behind it wide open.
Storm protection that stays put. Hurricane-approved Crimsafe products are installed permanently, so there's nothing to carry out or bolt up when a storm is coming.
Bugs out, breeze in. It still works as a screen, so you can open up the house on nice days.
Less heat. Crimsafe says its mesh cuts solar heat gain by about half, which helps on west-facing windows.
A way out in an emergency. Bedroom windows can use Crimsafe's Safe-S-Cape keyless exit, so your family can still get out in a fire.
A 10-year warranty. Crimsafe offers a 10-year manufacturer warranty on its screens.
What changes your price
The number and size of openings. Big sliders and lanais cost the most.
Security only, or security plus hurricane. Hurricane-approved products are built and tested to tougher standards. Ask for both prices.
Hinged or fixed. Screens that swing open for cleaning or emergency exit cost more than fixed ones.
Shape. Arched, angled or oddly sized openings need more custom work.
Frame condition. Older or uneven frames may need building out before the screen can be mounted.
Access. Upper-floor windows need ladders or scaffolding.
Is Crimsafe worth it? The honest version
It's usually worth it if:
You want to leave doors or windows open and feel safe doing it, especially sliders and lanais.
You want permanent storm protection on a few key openings without deploying anything.
You have pets, or grandkids who visit, and want a screen nobody can push through.
Your west-facing rooms get too much afternoon sun.
It's probably not worth it if:
You only want to keep bugs out. A regular or no-see-um screen does that for much less.
Storm protection is your only goal. Shutters usually protect more openings for the same money.
A completely clear view matters most. Stainless wire is heavier than fiberglass screen, so look at a sample first.
Many families land in the middle: Crimsafe on the openings they use every day, like the back slider or the lanai, and shutters or regular screens everywhere else.
Two questions to ask before you buy
Will it help with my insurance?
Possibly, but don't assume it. On Florida's wind mitigation form, the opening-protection credits require every glass opening to be impact-rated or protected by an approved product, and the highest credit also covers solid doors and the garage door. Only Crimsafe products with Florida hurricane approval can count, and only if the rest of your openings are covered too. Ask your installer for the product approval numbers, and ask your wind mitigation inspector how they'll be rated before you buy.
How will it hold up near the salt?
Crimsafe uses stainless-steel mesh in an aluminum frame, but homes close to the Gulf take a beating. Ask your installer which grade of stainless steel the mesh uses, how they recommend caring for it near salt water, and what the manufacturer's warranty says about coastal homes. A simple rinse with fresh water every so often helps.
How to get a fair quote
Ask for a quote that lists each opening, its size, whether it's security-only or hurricane-approved, hinged or fixed, and whether emergency-exit hardware is included. Make sure installation, any frame work and permits are in the price. If you're comparing against shutters, compare the same openings, not the whole house.
Brannan Aluminum is an authorized Crimsafe dealer in Northwest Florida, and we've protected Gulf Coast homes since 1992. We also install shutters and regular screens, so we're happy to tell you when Crimsafe isn't the right fit and something simpler would do the job.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Crimsafe cost in Florida?
It depends on your openings, because each screen is custom-made. As a general estimate, national cost data puts installed security window screens at about $100 to $1,000 per window and security doors at about $525 to $1,200, with sliding or patio security doors at roughly $1,150 to $2,050. Premium stainless-steel systems like Crimsafe and hurricane-approved versions usually cost toward the top of those ranges or more, so get a written quote for your home.
Why does Crimsafe cost more than a regular screen?
Regular fiberglass screens are built to keep bugs out. Crimsafe uses stainless-steel mesh clamped into an aluminum frame with tamper-resistant screws, each screen is made to fit its opening, and some versions are approved for hurricane protection.
Is Crimsafe hurricane-rated?
Some Crimsafe products carry Florida product approvals for hurricane protection, but not every Crimsafe screen is hurricane-rated. Ask your installer for the approval number for each opening and check it on the Florida Building Commission's product approval database.
Does Crimsafe lower homeowners insurance in Florida?
It can count toward the opening-protection credit if the products are approved and every glass opening in the home is impact-rated or protected. Confirm with your wind mitigation inspector before you buy.
Can you get out through a Crimsafe window in a fire?
Yes, if you choose an emergency-exit version. Crimsafe makes Safe-S-Cape keyless window exits so they can be opened from inside. Use them on bedroom windows.
Does Crimsafe block airflow?
Crimsafe says its mesh keeps natural light and airflow, but the stainless wire is heavier than fiberglass screen. If airflow and a clear view matter most, ask to see a sample in person before you decide.
Sources
HomeAdvisor. What Does It Cost to Replace Window Screens? Updated June 19, 2026.
Fixr. How much does it cost to install a security door? Updated January 31, 2025.
Crimsafe. Hinged security screen doors (natural light and airflow). crimsafe.com.au
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation.
Florida Building Commission. Product approval database (look up approval numbers). floridabuilding.org
