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The short answer
Simple Screens United Kingdom lists its adjustable window screen at £44–£114. B&Q lists a lower-cost alternative at £9.99. These are not necessarily identical systems: compare usable dimensions, mesh choice, attachment, included parts, replacement-part access and delivered cost before deciding.
| Option | Price checked 30 Aug 2026 | Published basis |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Screens United Kingdom | £44–£114 | Country storefront; adjustable screen range with selectable sizes |
| B&Q | £9.99 | cut-to-fit mesh with 4.5 m of self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape, online only |
Simple Screens United Kingdom
The specialist country storefront publishes £44–£114. Repository and seller material describe an adjustable DIY window-screen range. Confirm the selected size, frame colour, mesh grade, installation surface, replacement parts, returns and final delivery total at checkout. Seller specifications were not independently laboratory verified.
B&Q
B&Q lists cut-to-fit mesh with 4.5 m of self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape, online only at £9.99. Retail stock, marketplace seller and delivery terms can change. A cheaper pack may cover a smaller area or use a different attachment method, so headline price alone is not a like-for-like measure.
How to compare fairly
- Measure the attachment perimeter as well as the opening.
- Normalise price by usable screened area.
- Confirm standard, fine-midge or pet mesh rather than assuming equivalence.
- Check whether the kit uses hook-and-loop tape, magnetic parts or a rigid frame.
- Confirm compatibility with painted, timber, aluminium or textured frames.
- Check cleaning, removal, replacement parts, warranty and returns.
Installation and safety
Clean and dry the surface, test adhesive in an inconspicuous place and follow curing instructions. Keep cut mesh, magnets, pins and small pieces away from children and pets. Screens intended for insects are not security barriers and must not be relied on to prevent a child or pet falling from a window.
Verdict
Simple Screens is the stronger shortlist candidate where configurable size, mesh selection or replacement parts matter. B&Q is the clearer budget candidate when its dimensions and attachment method suit the window. Without controlled testing, this guide does not name a universal performance winner.
Methodology and sources
We compared dated seller-published price, dimensions, attachment, included components, country availability and stated limitations. No numeric score was awarded.
Change log
30 August 2026: First published edition.