Fly Screens Plettenberg Bay
Summer evenings in Plett are warm, long and worth every minute. Open your doors to the Keurbooms breeze and the sound of the ocean without letting mosquitoes, flies or sand midges take over your home.
Where can I get fly screens installed in Plettenberg Bay?
- Custom Blinds installs made-to-measure fly screens across Plettenberg Bay, Keurbooms, Natures Valley and Harkerville weekly
- Aluminium frames with coastal-grade powder coating resist salt air corrosion in Plett’s humid conditions
- Fine mesh keeps mosquitoes, flies and sand midges out while preserving sea views and airflow
- Fixed, sliding and hinged screen options for windows, stacker doors and patio sliders
- Corner Star partner — the most trusted screen brand in South Africa with a patented cornering system
- Security screen options available for homes in baboon-active areas around Plett
- Holiday homes and Airbnbs fitted with durable, low-maintenance screens guests can operate easily
Need a fly screen quote in Plett? Call Duncan on 079 523 5407 or WhatsApp us
TLDR
Custom Blinds supplies and installs fly screens and mosquito screens in Plettenberg Bay. Coastal-grade aluminium frames. Fine mesh for mosquitoes and midges. Fixed, sliding or hinged to suit your doors and windows. We measure, fit and test on site — from Central Beach apartments to Keurbooms holiday homes.
Life with screens
You moved to Plett — or you holiday here — because the light is different, the air is clean and the evenings are long enough to actually enjoy. Fly screens let you keep that feeling without swatting, spraying or sleeping under a stuffy net.
What changes when your screens go in
Bedrooms stay open to the night air. Children sleep without mosquito bites. Kitchen doors stay wide while you cook. The braai area connects to the living room without a cloud of flies following the smoke inside.
Plett homes are built for indoor-outdoor flow. Stacker doors, sliders, French doors opening onto gardens and decks. Without screens, that openness comes with a trade-off every evening. Screens remove the trade-off quietly.
Holiday homes benefit the most. Guests arrive expecting fresh coastal air. They do not expect to wake up covered in bites. Well-fitted fly screens reduce complaints, protect your review scores and let your property work the way it was designed to.
“Plett homes have the best openings on the Garden Route — big sliders, stacker doors, floor-to-ceiling views. The screens need to match that. We measure every opening on site so the mesh sits flush and the doors still glide.”
Duncan, Custom Blinds — installing across the Garden Route since 2010
Why Plettenberg Bay is different
Coastal conditions that affect your screens
Plettenberg Bay sits between the Tsitsikamma mountains and the Indian Ocean. That combination creates warm, humid air with salt content that corrodes cheap materials fast. Add river systems like the Keurbooms and Bitou that bring mosquitoes inland during summer, and you have specific requirements most national suppliers do not account for.
Mosquitoes and midges in Plett
Homes near the Keurbooms River, Bitou wetlands and Natures Valley experience higher mosquito activity from November through March. Standing water after rain creates breeding conditions within days. Sand midges are common near the lagoon and along Robberg beach, especially at dawn and dusk. Standard fly mesh handles flies and wasps, but mosquito-grade mesh with tighter weave is what you need for bites-free evenings.
Salt air and humidity
Cheap steel or uncoated frames corrode within a season at the coast. Every fly screen we install in Plettenberg Bay uses aluminium frames with marine-aware powder coating. The mesh itself is PVC-coated fibreglass — it does not rust, does not stretch and stays tensioned in the frame year after year. For homes directly on the beachfront or lagoon, we recommend a fresh water rinse monthly.
Baboons and wildlife
Parts of Plett — particularly Keurbooms, the Nature’s Valley corridor and areas bordering the Tsitsikamma — deal with baboon activity. Standard fly screens are not designed for baboons. If wildlife access is a concern, we recommend upgrading to security screens with reinforced stainless steel mesh and positive locking. Read more in our guide to baboon-proof screens for the Garden Route.
Screen types for Plettenberg Bay homes
Not every opening needs the same screen. Here is how the main types compare for Plett’s conditions.
| Feature | Fly Screen | Mosquito Screen | Security Screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps out flies and wasps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keeps out mosquitoes | Mostly — standard mesh | ✓ Fine weave mesh | ✓ |
| Keeps out sand midges | ✗ | ✓ Tighter weave needed | Depends on mesh type |
| Baboon resistant | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Stainless steel mesh |
| Coastal corrosion resistance | ✓ Powder coated aluminium | ✓ Powder coated aluminium | ✓ Marine grade SS316 |
| View clarity | Excellent | Very good | Good — slightly denser mesh |
| Airflow | Excellent | Very good | Good |
| Best for | Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms | River-facing rooms, nurseries | Ground floor, baboon areas |
We often combine types in one home. Standard fly screens on upstairs bedrooms. Mosquito-grade mesh on the Keurbooms-facing side. Security screens on the ground floor slider. Every screen is measured and built for its specific opening.
Where we install in Plettenberg Bay
We work across the greater Plettenberg Bay area every week. Common installation areas include:
- Central Plettenberg Bay — apartments and townhouses along Beacon Way and Marine Drive
- Keurbooms and Keurboomstrand — river-facing homes with high mosquito exposure
- Natures Valley — bush-edge homes needing insect and wildlife barriers
- Harkerville and The Crags — forest-edge properties with insect and baboon challenges
- Robberg and Whale Rock — beachfront and coastal estates exposed to salt and wind
- Piesang Valley — family homes and holiday rentals in the green belt
- Lookout Beach and Signal Hill areas — elevated homes with cross-ventilation needs
If your Plett home or holiday let needs screens, we will come to you. Duncan measures on site, confirms the best screen configuration for each opening, and installs with minimal disruption.
Fly screens for Plett holiday homes and Airbnbs
Plettenberg Bay has one of the highest concentrations of holiday rentals on the Garden Route. Guests expect comfort. Open windows and sea breezes are part of the appeal. Mosquito bites, flies in the kitchen and insects around evening lights are not.
Well-fitted fly screens solve this without asking anything of the guest. No sprays to buy. No nets to fumble with. No complaints about bites in the morning review.
For rental properties, we recommend fixed screens on bedroom windows and sliding screens on main doors. These are robust, simple to clean between guests and hard to damage. Hinged screens with self-closing mechanisms work well on kitchen and patio doors where traffic is high.
If you manage multiple properties in Plett, we can schedule installations together to reduce costs and disruption between bookings.
How fly screen installation works in Plett
Send photos
We advise
Duncan measures
Screens built
Fitted on site
Send us a few photos of the windows or doors you want screened via WhatsApp. We will confirm the best screen type, give you a clear price, and schedule Duncan to measure and install. Most Plett installations are completed in a single visit.
Why Custom Blinds
Plettenberg Bay trusts local experience
Years on the Garden Route
We have installed screens, blinds, shutters and awnings from Mossel Bay to Natures Valley since 2010
Installations completed
Across the full product range. We understand coastal conditions because we work in them every day
Person measures and fits
Duncan handles your project from first advice to final installation. No handoffs. No miscommunication
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fly screens cost in Plettenberg Bay?
Pricing depends on the opening size, screen type (fly, mosquito or security) and frame finish. Contact us with photos of your openings for a clear quote. We do not charge for the initial consultation and measure in Plett.
Do fly screens keep mosquitoes out?
Standard fly screens stop most flying insects including flies and wasps. For full mosquito protection — especially near the Keurbooms River and Bitou wetlands — we recommend mosquito-grade mesh with a tighter weave that blocks smaller insects including midges. Custom Blinds can advise the right mesh for your specific location in Plett.
Can you fit fly screens to sliding doors and stacker doors?
Yes. Sliding screen configurations are common in Plettenberg Bay homes. We match the screen to your existing door track so movement stays smooth. Stacker door openings need a custom approach and we measure these on site to ensure a clean result.
Are your screens suitable for Plett’s salt air?
Every screen we install in Plettenberg Bay uses powder-coated aluminium frames and PVC-coated fibreglass mesh. These materials resist corrosion from salt spray and coastal humidity. Beachfront homes benefit from a monthly fresh water rinse on the frames and mesh.
Do you install fly screens in Keurbooms and Natures Valley?
Yes. We work across the full Plettenberg Bay area including Keurbooms, Keurboomstrand, Natures Valley, Harkerville, The Crags, Robberg and all central Plett suburbs. Duncan measures on site and most installations are completed in a single visit.
What about baboon-proof screens for Plett?
Standard fly screens are not designed for baboons. For homes in baboon-active areas we recommend security screens with reinforced stainless steel mesh and locking systems. Read our full guide to baboon-proof screens on the Garden Route.
How do I maintain fly screens at the coast?
Rinse the mesh with fresh water and wipe the frame with a damp cloth. Check latches and tracks seasonally. That is it. For homes close to the beach, a monthly rinse prevents salt build-up. The mesh can be removed for deeper cleaning if needed. Read more in our fly screen care guide.
Ready to screen your Plett home?
Send photos of your windows and doors. We will confirm the best screen type and give you a clear price.
Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings™ — Garden Route’s independent screen, blind, shutter and awning specialist since 2010. All screens are made to measure. Prices confirmed after site measurement. Images are representative of product style.
