Best Glaziers & Double Glazing Installers in South Auckland
We assessed 29 glaziers & double glazing installers in South Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,596 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 19 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 South Auckland
The top 5 glaziers & double glazing installers in South Auckland are #1 Auckland Glass, #2 Allied Glass, #3 NuStyle Aluminium, #4 Sauvarins Glass, and #5 Elite Glazing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Auckland Glass
★ 4.7 461 reviews Top5 Score 1725★ 404 4★ 24 3★ 7 2★ 5 1★ 21Auckland Glass turns around broken window replacements, custom roof glazing, and shower door installs fast, with multiple reviewers noting same-day or within-the-hour response times for emergency callouts. Staff like Jarod coordinate closely with customers through the whole process, from discussing options to helping arrange delivery of larger glass items.
location_on 4 Southdown Lane, Penrose, Auckland
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Allied Glass
★ 4.8 203 reviews Top5 Score 1655★ 184 4★ 11 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 4Allied Glass covers window reglazing, reputty work, decorative glass replacement, and emergency balustrade repairs, attending sites the same day when situations are urgent. Reviewers note the team spots and fixes small issues like window latches without being asked, and works around customer schedules to get jobs done with minimal disruption.
location_on 29 Selwyn Street, Onehunga, Auckland
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NuStyle Aluminium Windows & Doors
★ 4.9 167 reviews Top5 Score 1645★ 158 4★ 6 3★ 1 1★ 2NuStyle Aluminium replaces timber windows with double-glazed aluminium, installs bifold and sliding doors, and supplies complete joinery packages for new builds and large renovations. David and the team invite clients to the factory to view samples before committing, and they have returned to remedy finish issues years after the original install.
location_on 29 Grayson Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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Sauvarins Glass South Auckland
★ 4.8 182 reviews Top5 Score 1645★ 163 4★ 12 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 3Sauvarins Glass gets broken window replacements, double-glazed pane installs, and door glass jobs completed quickly, with technicians arriving on time, measuring accurately, and cleaning up before leaving. Ashleigh and Jack are named by multiple clients for keeping communication tight from the first call through to fitting, and pricing has come in below the original quote on at least one occasion.
location_on 195 Great South Road, Takanini, Auckland
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Elite Glazing and Glass Auckland
★ 4.9 125 reviews Top5 Score 1615★ 120 4★ 2 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1Elite Glazing fits pet doors into double-glazed windows and doors, replaces failed double-glazed panels, and repairs existing glazing across residential properties. Quotes come back within the hour from measurements alone, and the final invoice has come in below the quoted price on at least one job, with the old glass taken away on completion.
location_on 83 Kerwyn Avenue, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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Before you hire a glazier in South Auckland
Drawn from 475 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: expect $800 to $1,200 per window, and a whole-home retrofit for a typical house sits between $12,000 and $25,000. Full window replacement, new frames included, starts around $25,000 and can exceed $80,000, making retrofit roughly 30 to 60 percent cheaper where the frames are sound. For a broken single pane in an aluminium frame near ground level, an Auckland glazier quotes an average of about $320 plus GST, within a range of $200 to $800 plus GST, with timber frames and double-glazed units costing noticeably more. These are installer-published figures, and what moves the price is the frame type and its condition, the glass specified (Low-E coating, argon fill, laminated, acoustic or safety glass), the window size and shape, the number of windows, travel, and access. Glass above ground-floor height can require scaffolding, which adds significantly to the total.
Is double glazing required by law, and does replacing windows need a building consent? expand_more
Nothing in New Zealand law requires an existing home to be double glazed. Building Code clause H1 sets minimum window insulation values only for new housing, starting at R0.37 nationwide from 3 November 2022 and rising to R0.46 or R0.50 in colder zones during 2023, and an alteration to an existing house only has to leave performance no worse than it was 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 building consent, except where the window being replaced failed the code for durability or the work affects a specified system, though 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, but the Window & Glass Association New Zealand is the voluntary industry body and operates a member search you can use to find vetted installers.
Should you retrofit double glazing into your existing frames or replace the whole window? expand_more
Retrofit replaces only the glass in your existing frames, leaves the join between the window and the wall undisturbed, and costs substantially less than full replacement when the frames are in sound condition. Full replacement is the better choice when frames are rotten, corroded or draughty, and it is the only route to thermally broken aluminium, uPVC or new timber frames, which insulate better than old plain aluminium because the frame itself no longer conducts cold inward. Low-E glass carries a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back into the room, and pairing it with thermally efficient frames gives the best result. Reviewers who had retrofits done noted that good installers worked quickly and left sites tidy, touched up paint and beading, and delivered results that matched the original quote with no surprise costs at the end.
What are the warning signs of a glazier or double glazing company to avoid? expand_more
- –A quote that grows after the measure, with costs added for access, disposal or making good that were not mentioned upfront.
- –Long gaps between deposit and installation with little or no communication, leaving you chasing updates for weeks.
- –A measuring or cutting error handled without urgency or a genuine apology, and no proactive update on the revised timeline.
- –Phone calls going unanswered repeatedly, with no callback, which signals the business cannot manage its workload.
- –Installers who complete the job but leave damaged paintwork, old putty, broken beading or glass fragments behind.
- –Sales pressure to sign on the day of the quote, before you have had time to compare prices or check the contract terms.
What should you ask before hiring a glazier or double glazing installer? expand_more
- –Are my existing frames sound enough to retrofit, or do they need replacing before new glass will perform properly?
- –Exactly what glass is quoted: does it include a Low-E coating, argon fill, and safety glass in any door, shower or balustrade panel?
- –How long is the wait from deposit to installation, and what happens if the glass arrives wrong or damaged?
- –What does the warranty cover on the sealed units and on the workmanship, and for how long does each part apply?
- –Does the price include removing and disposing of the old glass, making good the paint and beading, and any patching to the surrounding wall?
- –For upper-floor windows, is scaffolding or elevated access included, or will it be charged separately?
Also recommended glaziers & double glazing installers in South Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Papatoetoe Glass
★ 4.7 122 reviews Top5 Score 1565★ 105 4★ 11 3★ 2 1★ 4Papatoetoe Glass handles kitchen glass replacement, window reglazing, ranch slider glass, shower panel repairs, and toughened safety glass installs across South Auckland. Measuring and fitting often happen on consecutive days, and several clients report the job being booked, attended, and completed within the same morning.
location_on 52 Plunket Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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Howick Glass
★ 4.7 120 reviews Top5 Score 1535★ 107 4★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 7Howick Glass covers glass panel replacements, balustrade installs, ranch slider panes, and dog door cuts across East Auckland and into rural areas like Beachlands. From the first call, office staff like Tina and Cheyanne keep customers informed through to installation, and the on-road team sends a message ahead of arrival so clients know exactly when to expect them.
location_on 173 Moore Street, Howick, Auckland
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Haynes Glass
★ 4.8 82 reviews Top5 Score 1525★ 75 4★ 3 3★ 1 1★ 3Haynes Glass installs frameless shower doors, kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, and custom-sized mirrors, including curved and made-to-measure work that other glaziers turn away. Jobs have repeatedly come in ahead of the quoted timeframe, and when a manufacturer fault arose on one install, the team resolved it promptly without the customer having to push for it.
location_on 1/38 Trugood Drive, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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The Double Glazing Company (AKL) Ltd
★ 5.0 56 reviews Top5 Score 1525★ 55 4★ 1The Double Glazing Company specialises in full-home retrofit double glazing, working with existing wooden frames, original leadlight windows, and heritage building facades where keeping the character of the property matters. Quotes include all costs upfront with no hidden additions, and the installation team touches up paintwork and vacuums before leaving.
location_on 16 Rylock Place, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland
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Prime Glass Auckland
★ 4.8 78 reviews Top5 Score 1515★ 75 1★ 3Prime Glass gets broken windows, ranch slider glass, and door panel replacements sorted fast, with multiple clients receiving a technician within two to three hours of calling. They handle insurance paperwork on behalf of customers, can source and match unusual glass patterns like 1960s textured panes, and technicians bring an eftpos terminal to the job so payment is settled on the spot.
location_on 3/36 Greenpark Road, Penrose, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 glaziers & double glazing installers listed above hold, at the 19 September 2026 check.
Across the 12 locations we assess glaziers & double glazing installers in, the 115 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 South Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for glaziers & double glazing installers in South Auckland. 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 South Auckland. 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.