About your screen specialist
Back in 1945 (70+ years ago), Joe Salamida founded The Screen Shop at 601 Hamline Street in San Jose, California. To this day Joe’s two sons and five grandchildren continue to own and operate this highly reputable San Jose screen business at the exact same location. Chances are when you walk into our office headquarters you’ll be assisted by a Salamida family member since nine family members continue to work in the business! A more recently added shop, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities allow us to better serve our California screen customers. The Screen Shop is an authorized Mirage screens dealer for the San Jose California area, including the neighboring cities of Campbell, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Mountain View, Los Gatos, and more. Our veteran, experienced crew leaders and shop workers do all Mirage retractable screen installation and shop work, and our clients benefit from our many years of working in the screen and window industry. Because of the more than 7 decades of screen experience, The Screen Shop has knowledge of many older style products, as well as access to ?hard to find? parts and components. Honesty and ethics is the foundation of everything we do at The Screen Shop. This is why our family business has developed a long list of satisfied customers over nearly four generations. Because we have been in the screen business for so long, our experience is unmatched. We know just about everything there is to know about retractable window screens and screen doors plus installations, repairs, and more. So if you are looking to make some improvements to your home, call The Screen Shop, and let one of our experienced and friendly staff answer your questions. We still do business the old fashioned way? as a family. Call us at 408-295-7384 or email us for a free retractable screen quote or use our quote form below. The Screen Shop licensed, bonded, and insured and a proud member of the following organizations: Member of Santa Clara University Family Business Forum Member of the Better Business Bureau San Jose Chamber of Commerce Santa Clara County Builders Exchange The Screen Shop San Jose CA is an Authorized Retractable Screens Dealer for Mirage Screens
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Retractable Screen Doors
Enjoy your indoor and outdoor spaces with a seamless and smooth retractable screen systems designed to fit all regular, French, and sliding doors.
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Large Opening Retractable Screen Doors
Your screening solution for large openings in your home. Whether it’s a bi-fold door or a multi-panel sliding door— the large opening retractable screen has you covered.
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Motorized Screens
Extend your living space with a large opening motorized screen. Screen your garage or patio area for a bug-free and UV-protected space.
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Discover valuable tips and information on retractable and motorized screens, home design, and home ventilation from the leading manufacturers and experts in the industry.
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Hinged vs. Retractable Screen Doors: The Difference
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Why Are Retractable Screen Doors Better Than Fixed Screen Doors?
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