What Is Motorized Screens?

Motorized retractable screens are premium screen systems that use electric motors to raise or lower screen panels. They can be operated by remote control, wall switch, or smart home integration. Motorized screens are most commonly used for lanai openings, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment areas where homeowners want the flexibility of open-air or screened space. Costs range from $5,000-$15,000 depending on the opening size and system quality.

How motorized screens work

A motorized screen rolls up into a discreet aluminum housing mounted at the top of an opening. When you want shade, bug protection, or wind/sun reduction, the screen drops down on side tracks; when you want a fully open view, it retracts out of sight. Most systems include wind sensors that automatically retract the screen in high gusts to prevent damage — important during Central Florida storm season.

Where they make sense in Central Florida

• Lanai and covered patio openings — Convert a covered patio into a screened space on demand
• Outdoor kitchens and bars — Keep bugs off food without permanently enclosing the space
• Large openings — Single-span openings up to 25+ feet that fixed screen can’t easily cover

Motorized screens in Orlando, Sanford, and beyond

We install and service motorized retractable screens throughout the Orlando metro, including Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Park, Oviedo, and the surrounding Seminole County and Central Florida communities. Sanford homeowners near Lake Monroe in particular like motorized screens for waterfront lanais, where the wind-sensor auto-retract feature protects the screen during the lake’s frequent gusts.

For full installation details and pricing, see our screen enclosure upgrade service.