“I cannot believe we still get the same view with these screens installed. They blend in seamlessly and work perfectly.”
Lisa Elliot
Fly Screens for Hinged Doors NZ
Do it once, do it right.
Retractable fly screens for single hinged front and back doors, custom-made to fit and installed by our own Phantom Screens NZ team.
★ 4.9 · 3,000+ homes · 25+ years
Why homeowners choose Phantom
Keep the bugs out
Fine mesh stops flies, mosquitoes, and spiders getting in while your doors and windows stay open.
Fresh air all summer
Natural airflow cools your home and clears stuffiness, without letting insects in with it.
Pet-friendly options
Claw-resistant pet mesh stands up to paws, claws, and pets that jump.
See pet-friendly screensLight and views kept
High-visibility insect mesh keeps daylight and your outlook largely unchanged.
Local team, lasting support
NZ owned and made to measure, then installed, serviced, and warranted by our own team.
Hinged-door installs
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MeshLock · front door
Taupō
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A slim cassette mounts to the side of the door frame.
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MeshLock MeshLock screen on a swinging door -
MeshLock on a Hamilton entry door, matched to the bronze joinery.
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Brio pleated screen on the front door, Paeroa
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MeshLock · front door
Hamilton
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MeshLock · front door
Hamilton
Best fit for hinged doors
Hinged front and back doors are the most common opening we screen. A Phantom MeshLock retractable cassette mounts neatly to the frame, the mesh stays retained in its tracks for everyday durability, and the whole screen disappears when you are not using it. Screening a pair of doors? See French door screens - one screen across the pair, or a cassette each side.
Mesh and finish
The full mesh range applies here - standard insect mesh for most homes, midge mesh for coastal and estuary properties, and pet mesh for households with dogs and cats. See our mesh options for every weave. Hardware is powder-coated and colour-matched to the Dulux range so the cassette blends into your joinery - see colour options.
Getting a price
Send a photo of the door and a rough opening size through the quote form and we will come back with an indicative price - we only book a measure-up once you’re happy with the solution and product.
Specifications
- Typical span
- Up to ~1.2 m single opening (MeshLock)
- System
- Phantom MeshLock retractable cassette
- Mesh options
- Standard insect (18x14), midge/no-see-um (18x18), pet
- Fit
- Retrofit or new build
Ready for a quote?
Send photos and rough sizes for an indicative price - no visit needed. We only book a measure-up once you're happy with the solution and product.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Every Phantom-made screen we supply and install is covered, with aftercare from our own team.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do fly screens on hinged doors actually stop insects? +
Yes. The mesh seals the opening when extended, so flies, mosquitoes, and spiders stay outside while the door stands open for airflow.
Can a screen be fitted to my existing hinged door? +
Almost always. Most installs are retrofitted to existing aluminium joinery with a tidy surface-mounted cassette. Send a photo and rough size and we will confirm fit and an indicative price.
Will the screen block the view or make the doorway darker? +
No. Standard insect mesh is high-visibility, and the screen retracts fully into its slim cassette when you are not using it, leaving the doorway completely clear.
How does the screen handle wind? +
Phantom MeshLock keeps the mesh retained in the side tracks, which resists the blow-outs that catch loose-hanging screens in a gust.
What maintenance does a hinged-door screen need? +
A seasonal vacuum of the mesh and a damp-cloth wipe of the tracks keeps it running smoothly. Mesh cartridges are replaceable if one is ever damaged. The full routine is in our care guide.
Are you the same company as Phantom Screens in the US or Canada? +
Phantom Screens NZ is New Zealand owned and run, and part of the wider Phantom Screens family. Phantom in Canada leads much of the group's research and development, and a few of our door and outdoor ranges are made to measure by Phantom in Australia, where our New Zealand volumes are too low to make them here. Most of our screens are made to measure in our own Tauranga workshop.