Best Glaziers & Double Glazing Installers in New Plymouth
We assessed 11 glaziers & double glazing installers in New Plymouth and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 454 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
The same businesses fix a broken pane and double glaze a house, so one list covers both. For retrofit double glazing, ask whether your existing frames are sound enough to keep, what glass is quoted (Low-E and an argon fill cost more and insulate better), and whether doors, bathrooms and low windows are priced with safety glass, which carries a permanent NZS 4223.3 mark. Replacing windows in a house of up to two storeys does not usually need a building consent, unless the old ones leaked. There is no glazier licence in New Zealand; Window & Glass Association New Zealand membership is voluntary.
Top 5 Glaziers & Double Glazing Installers in New Plymouth
The top 5 glaziers & double glazing installers in New Plymouth are #1 Proglaze, #2 The Glass Man, #3 Metro Direct Taranaki, #4 Window Reno, and #5 Retrofit Double Glazing Taranaki, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Proglaze Ltd
★ 5.0 214 reviews Top5 Score 1705★ 211 4★ 3Proglaze turns around window replacements, double glazing installations, and glass door repairs with the kind of speed that repeat clients notice enough to come back for. Ben fits clients in quickly even under time pressure, shows up when promised, and walks people through their options before any work starts.
location_on 47 Saxton Road, Upper Vogeltown, New Plymouth
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The Glass Man
★ 4.8 135 reviews Top5 Score 1595★ 120 4★ 9 3★ 1 1★ 5The Glass Man covers double glazing installations, sash and casement window retrofits, and balustrade work across New Plymouth. Crew members tidy up after themselves, communicate during the job, and work around household routines, which makes a noticeable difference on bigger multi-day installs.
location_on 22 Manadon Street, Spotswood, New Plymouth
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Metro Direct Taranaki (Inspirations In Glass)
★ 4.7 27 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 22 4★ 3 3★ 1 2★ 1Metro Direct Taranaki handles retrofit double glazing for whole houses, glass cutting to order, and emergency board-up and replacement after break-ins or vandalism. Pete walks clients through clearly laid-out options including colour matching to existing joinery, and whole-house jobs have been completed in two days with results noticeable the moment the work is done.
location_on 9 Oropuriri Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth
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Window Reno
★ 5.0 18 reviews Top5 Score 1365★ 18Window Reno rebuilds deteriorating timber-framed windows in century-old villas, retrofitting double glazing and thermal insulation while preserving original wooden joinery rather than replacing it. Anders and his team give clear timelines, arrive as scheduled, and leave floors clean and windows polished once the job is done.
location_on 67 Colson Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth
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Retrofit Double Glazing Taranaki (Metro Glass)
★ 4.9 17 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 16 4★ 1Retrofit Double Glazing Taranaki coordinates the full retrofit process, from measure and quote through to installation, completing whole-house jobs in a single day with results clients describe as immediately noticeable in temperature and condensation. Pete leads the quoting and customer communication side personally, and the install crews work quickly without leaving mess behind.
location_on 9 Oropuriri Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth
Before you hire a glazier in New Plymouth
Drawn from 274 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
How much does double glazing or a glass repair cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Retrofit double glazing runs from about $600 to $800 per square metre, or $400 to $850 per window in aluminium frames. Timber frames cost more, at roughly $800 to $1,200 per window, and a whole-home retrofit sits between about $12,000 and $25,000.
Full window replacement, new frames included, can reach $25,000 to $80,000 or more, making retrofit 30 to 60 percent cheaper where frames are sound. For a single broken pane in an aluminium frame, expect around $320 plus GST on average, within a range of $200 to $800 plus GST.
Frame type and condition, the glass specified (Low-E coating, argon fill, laminated, acoustic or safety glass), window size and shape, the number of windows, travel, and access all move the price. Work above ground-floor height can require scaffolding, which adds meaningful cost. These are installer-published figures and no independent New Zealand source publishes glazing prices.
Is double glazing required by law, and does replacing windows need a building consent? expand_more
No law requires an existing home to be double glazed. Building Code clause H1 sets minimum window insulation values (R0.37 nationwide from November 2022, rising to R0.46 or R0.50 in the coldest zones during 2023) for new housing only, and an alteration to an existing house just needs to leave performance no worse than before.
The healthy homes standards for rental properties require ceiling and underfloor insulation, not double glazing, and the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme funds insulation and heat pumps, not windows. Under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004, window work on an existing house of up to two storeys is exempt from a building consent, except where the window being replaced failed the code for durability or where the work affects a specified system, and exempt work must still meet the Building Code.
Glass in doors, showers, balustrades and similar risk areas must be safety glass, identifiable by a permanent NZS 4223.3 compliance mark. There is no glazier licence in New Zealand; the Window and Glass Association New Zealand is the voluntary industry body and runs a member search.
Should you retrofit double glazing into your existing frames or replace the whole window? expand_more
Retrofit makes sense when your frames are sound: it replaces only the glass, leaves the join between the window and wall undisturbed, and costs substantially less than full replacement. Full replacement suits frames that are rotten, corroded or badly draughty, and it is the only way to get thermally broken aluminium, uPVC or new timber frames, which insulate meaningfully better than old plain aluminium.
Low-E glass has a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back into the room, and it works in either approach, but the frame around it still matters for the final result. Reviewers who had full-house retrofits done by local installers noted jobs finished in one or two days, tidy worksites, and outcomes that matched what the quote described.
What are the warning signs of a glazier or double glazing company to avoid? expand_more
- –A quote that grows after the measure, with extra costs added once you have paid a deposit, is a clear reason to walk away before signing.
- –Poor communication between deposit and installation date, where calls and emails go unanswered for weeks, tends to predict a difficult experience if anything goes wrong later.
- –Sealed double-glazed units that fog between the panes within a few years indicate a failed seal; a company slow to return calls about a warranty claim compounds the problem.
- –Glass left in place with visible scratches, fingerprints or installer marks that were not cleaned before finishing suggests the team does not check their own work.
- –Paintwork, beading or surrounding surfaces left damaged or dirty after installation shows a lack of care that is hard to fix once the crew has left.
- –An emergency call-out that arrives much later than promised or charges significantly more than the phone estimate signals that the business does not honour its own commitments.
What should you ask before hiring a glazier or double glazing installer? expand_more
- –Ask whether your existing frames are sound enough for a retrofit or whether rot, corrosion or draughts mean replacement is the better option.
- –Confirm exactly what glass is quoted, including whether it is Low-E, whether argon fill is included, and whether safety glass is specified where the Building Code requires it.
- –Ask how long the wait is between paying a deposit and the installation date, and get that timeframe in writing.
- –Find out what the warranty covers on the sealed units and on the workmanship, and for how long each applies.
- –Confirm whether the price includes making good paint and beading, removing and disposing of the old glass, and any patching needed around the frame.
- –For upper-storey windows, ask whether scaffolding is included in the quote or charged separately, and for an urgent repair, ask what the call-out fee is and whether the opening will be boarded or glazed on the same day.
Also recommended glaziers & double glazing installers in New Plymouth
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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G & S Glass & Glazing
★ 5.0 15 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 15G & S Glass & Glazing gets broken windows replaced the same day, often within two hours of a call, making them a strong first call when speed matters. Glen brings years of trade experience to window repairs, glass cutting, and mirror supply, and has built enough of a local reputation that residents actively recommend him in community groups when a glazier comes up.
location_on 133 Junction Road, Mangorei
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Glass Craft Glazing Services | Glazier | Glass Balustrades | New Plymouth
★ 4.9 12 reviews Top5 Score 1305★ 11 4★ 1Glass Craft fits customers in quickly even when the team is busy, completing glass replacements, mirror work, and window repairs with a fast turnaround that reviewers notice. Their pricing consistently comes in at the competitive end of what is available locally, and they communicate well through the booking and completion process.
location_on 64 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
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Glass Group Taranaki
★ 4.6 7 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 6 2★ 1Glass Group Taranaki completed a full four-bedroom villa transformation, replacing all aluminium window fixtures, double glazed glass, and front and back doors within a week, leaving no paintwork needed afterward. Clients across jobs of different scales, from single window retrofits to whole-house installations, found the team straightforward to deal with and communication clear throughout.
location_on 34 Oropuriri Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth
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Omega Windows + Doors
★ 4.7 3 reviews Top5 Score 1125★ 2 4★ 1We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on Mckechnie Aluminium 36 Paraite Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth
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DB's Glass & Glazing
★ 4.3 6 reviews Top5 Score 895★ 5 1★ 1DB's Glass & Glazing takes on glass shower enclosures, window repairs, and cat door fittings with clear upfront advice and pricing that reviewers describe as reasonable. Dave is willing to travel to rural locations without fuss, which sets him apart from glaziers who limit themselves to town.
location_on 5 Kindberg Road, Hurworth
About this ranking
What the 10 glaziers & double glazing installers listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
Across the 14 locations we assess glaziers & double glazing installers in, the 135 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 2.3% of their total.
How are the top glaziers & double glazing installers in New Plymouth chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for glaziers & double glazing installers in New Plymouth. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for glaziers & double glazing installers in New Plymouth. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.