Best Glaziers & Double Glazing Installers in Tauranga
We assessed 13 glaziers & double glazing installers in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 580 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 Tauranga
The top 5 glaziers & double glazing installers in Tauranga are #1 OnCall Repairs, #2 Tauranga Glass, #3 Ryan Double Glazing, #4 Mount Glass & Glazing, and #5 Elite Double Glazing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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OnCall Repairs
★ 5.0 137 reviews Top5 Score 1645★ 137OnCall Repairs turns around broken window glass, cracked panels, sliding door tracks, and window latch replacements fast, with same-day visits common even for urgent jobs. Their online quote system lets customers submit details and receive a price almost immediately, and Kyle arrives within hours rather than days.
location_on 45b Hinewa Road, Otūmoetai, Tauranga
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Tauranga Glass Ltd
★ 4.8 155 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 134 4★ 16 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 2Tauranga Glass covers broken window replacements, double glazed window installs, shower panel repairs, and large-scale balustrade fitting across the Bay of Plenty. For urgent callouts, they have turned up within the hour on weekends, and for planned renovation work, communication from measure-up through to installation has drawn repeated praise from customers.
location_on 295 Fraser Street, Tauranga
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Ryan Double Glazing
★ 5.0 63 reviews Top5 Score 1545★ 62 4★ 1Ryan Double Glazing completes whole-house retrofit double glazing, including retrofit of bifold and sliding doors and stone-chip window glass replacement, often finishing large jobs of 30-plus windows in a single day. Quotes have repeatedly come in below what homeowners expected after comparing multiple suppliers, and the team vacuums, removes boots, and cleans the glass before leaving.
location_on 122c Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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Mount Glass & Glazing
★ 4.7 74 reviews Top5 Score 1495★ 65 4★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 3Mount Glass & Glazing gets broken window glass replaced, cat doors cut into panels, window stays repaired, and pool glass sorted with a speed that regularly surprises customers, including same-day and next-morning callouts. Their booking notifications and pre-arrival communication have drawn specific praise, and technicians like Peter and Stephen clean up completely before leaving.
location_on 1/134 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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Elite Double Glazing Tauranga
★ 4.9 40 reviews Top5 Score 1465★ 38 4★ 1 2★ 1Elite Double Glazing handles retrofit double glazing into existing frames, full joinery replacement, and new installations across a mix of aluminium, wooden, and character window types. Lead installer Sean is noted for going beyond the standard scope, including replacing a ranchslider roller he wasn't satisfied with and preserving lead light windows during a full house upgrade.
location_on 1/21 Kiriwehi Street, Omanawa
Before you hire a glazier in Tauranga
Drawn from 178 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 and $800 to $1,200 per window in timber frames, based on installer-published figures. A whole-home retrofit sits at roughly $12,000 to $25,000, while full window replacement with new frames can reach $25,000 to $80,000 or more, making retrofit 30 to 60 percent cheaper where the frames are sound. For a single broken pane in an aluminium frame near ground level, expect around $320 plus GST on average, with a range of $200 to $800 plus GST. Frame type and condition, Low-E coating or argon fill, safety glass, window size and shape, the number of windows, travel distance, and height above ground all move the price, and work above the ground floor can require scaffolding that adds substantially 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 through 2023, and an alteration to an existing house only needs to leave it 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, replacing a window in an existing home of up to two storeys is exempt from a building consent, unless the old window failed the Building Code for durability or the work affects a specified system, though exempt work must still meet the Building Code, and glass in showers, doors, balustrades and similar risk areas must be safety glass carrying a permanent NZS 4223.3 mark. There is no glazier licence in New Zealand; the Window & Glass Association New Zealand is the voluntary industry body and runs a member search if you want to check whether an installer belongs.
Should you retrofit double glazing into your existing frames or replace the whole window? expand_more
Retrofit replaces the glass inside your existing frames without removing them, so the join between the frame and the wall stays undisturbed, the job is faster, and the cost is significantly lower when the frames are in sound condition. Full replacement suits frames that are rotten, corroded or draughty, and it is the only way to get thermally broken aluminium, uPVC or new timber frames, which insulate better than old plain aluminium because plain aluminium conducts cold straight through even with double-glazed glass fitted. Low-E glass has a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back into the room, and pairing it with a thermally efficient frame gives the best result. Double glazing keeps the inner glass surface warmer, which reduces condensation, but it does not remove moisture from the air, so ventilation still matters, and a plain aluminium frame can still run with water on a cold morning. Reviewers who had full installations done noted that crews left homes clean and tidy, completed work faster than expected, and delivered prices that matched or came in under the original quote, which suggests getting a written scope before work starts pays off.
What are the warning signs of a glazier or double glazing company to avoid? expand_more
- –A verbal quote given without measuring, then a significantly higher invoice on completion, is a clear red flag, as seen in one case where a customer was quoted around $400 and charged $690.
- –Broken glass left on carpet, in window frames, or outside after the job is finished points to careless workmanship and a crew that does not treat your home with care.
- –A cat door or pet flap installed without being sealed against weather is a sign the installer did not finish the job properly and may not be thorough on other details.
- –Mouldings or trims cut short and left as-is rather than being remeasured and corrected suggests the installer will not take responsibility for fitting errors.
- –A company that advertises emergency availability but sends calls straight to voicemail without explanation is likely to let you down when you actually need urgent help.
- –Long silences after a measure, with no quote delivered even after a follow-up email, is a strong sign that project management and communication will be poor throughout the job.
What should you ask before hiring a glazier or double glazing installer? expand_more
- –Ask whether your existing frames are structurally sound and suited to retrofit, or whether corrosion, rot or draught sealing problems mean full replacement is the better option.
- –Confirm exactly what glass is being quoted: whether it includes a Low-E coating, an argon fill, and safety glass with a NZS 4223.3 mark in any location where that is required.
- –Get the lead time from deposit to installation in writing, because production of double-glazed units takes days, and some companies cannot meet urgent timelines.
- –Ask what the warranty covers on the sealed units and on workmanship, how long each runs, and what the process is if a unit fogs between the panes.
- –Confirm whether the price includes removing old glass, making good paint and beading, and cleaning up fully on completion, since mess left behind is one of the most common complaints in reviews.
- –For upper-storey windows, ask whether scaffolding is included in the quote, and for an emergency repair, ask the call-out fee upfront and whether the opening will be glazed or only boarded on the day.
Also recommended glaziers & double glazing installers in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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First Glass Solutions
★ 5.0 31 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 31First Glass Solutions covers broken window pane replacements, front door panel repairs, glasshouse glass, and cat door installations for Bay of Plenty homeowners who need things sorted fast. Josh has measured up and completed jobs on the spot in the same visit, including an 8:30pm Sunday callout, and multiple customers noted their quote came in lower than competitors without any follow-up haggling.
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Te Puke Glass
★ 4.6 31 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 26 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 2Te Puke Glass fixes window frames, glass door panels, caravan windows, and windscreens for locals who need things sorted quickly, often on the same day and at a price that undercuts larger competitors. Reviewers have noted jobs coming in cheaper than the original quote, and the team cleans up the work area and the glass before leaving.
location_on 299 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke
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Bay Glass & Glazing
★ 4.8 17 reviews Top5 Score 1335★ 15 3★ 2Bay Glass & Glazing fits shower glass and door installations, pool glass fencing, and ranchslider glass replacements for homeowners who want the job managed from measure-up through to a clean, polished finish. Evan advises on site before the install, named crew like Josh and Justin arrive on time for every visit, and ranchslider glass has been left spotlessly clean.
location_on 52 Whakakake Street, Tauriko, Tauranga
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Express Glass
★ 4.6 22 reviews Top5 Score 1325★ 18 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1Express Glass fields urgent glazing callouts fast, with one broken glass door measured and fully installed before lunch after an 8am call, and double glazed panel replacements completed with payment taken on the spot via a portable card machine. Scheduling is flexible for smaller jobs too, and office staff have repeatedly been noted for clear communication and setting accurate timeframes.
location_on 64 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga
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Retrofit Double Glazing Bay of Plenty (Metro Glass)
★ 5.0 10 reviews Top5 Score 1295★ 10Retrofit Double Glazing Bay of Plenty coordinates full-home window retrofit projects, with sales consultant James walking homeowners through options, pricing, and process from the first visit. Jobs have repeatedly finished ahead of schedule, and when minor details were missed post-installation, a follow-up crew arrived the next day to work through every outstanding item with the homeowner.
location_on 14 Taitimu Road, Tauriko, Tauranga
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 Tauranga chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for glaziers & double glazing installers in Tauranga. 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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