Best Glaziers & Double Glazing Installers in Wellington
We assessed 33 glaziers & double glazing installers in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,454 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 Wellington
The top 5 glaziers & double glazing installers in Wellington are #1 Kelly Glass & Mirror, #2 Wellington Glass & Mirror, #3 Master Glaziers, #4 Affordable Glass, and #5 Priced Right Glass, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Kelly Glass & Mirror
★ 4.9 489 reviews Top5 Score 1795★ 456 4★ 24 2★ 3 1★ 6Kelly Glass & Mirror turns around glass cutting, window reglazing, and mirror installation quickly, with quotes often returned within half a day and work completed shortly after. Office staff like Laura keep communication tight throughout, and tradespeople arrive on time, work cleanly, and leave the site tidy.
location_on 13 Arthur Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Wellington Glass & Mirror
★ 4.9 358 reviews Top5 Score 1745★ 338 4★ 13 1★ 7Wellington Glass & Mirror handles retrofit double glazing into existing aluminium frames, broken window replacements, and full-height window upgrades across multi-phase projects. Installers like Dakota and Stu work in two-person teams, complete phases within a single working day, and leave sites clean inside and out, with homeowners consistently noting warmer, quieter rooms and reduced condensation after the work.
location_on Birchville Park Unit 7/489 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt
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Master Glaziers
★ 4.8 124 reviews Top5 Score 1585★ 113 4★ 4 3★ 2 2★ 2 1★ 3Master Glaziers gets broken glass boarded up, measured, and replaced fast, with multiple reviewers noting 24-hour turnarounds and one-week completion from insurance claim to installation. Crew members like Ray arrive to board up and measure in the same visit, then return to install, clearing all debris and leaving the site tidy.
location_on 2/20 Port Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt
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Affordable Glass
★ 4.9 93 reviews Top5 Score 1575★ 89 4★ 3 1★ 1Affordable Glass covers broken window replacements, glass door repairs, retrofit double glazing, and lead light restoration for residential clients who need a quick turnaround. Glaziers like Matt clean up thoroughly on the way out, including vacuuming near the work area and removing all debris, and the team regularly fits urgent jobs within 24 hours, including after-hours and weekends.
location_on 306 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington
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Priced Right Glass
★ 4.9 79 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 78 1★ 1Priced Right Glass covers emergency window replacements, retrofit double glazing, reglazing, and pet door glass inserts, with weekend and after-hours callouts a regular part of how they operate. Glaziers like Abdul and Cody are named repeatedly by clients for turning up when promised, completing jobs the same day or within days of a call, and keeping communication clear throughout.
location_on 306 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington
Before you hire a glazier in Wellington
Drawn from 235 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, where a sealed unit replaces the single pane in the existing frame, is quoted at about $600 to $800 per square metre by one installer, or $400 to $850 per window in aluminium frames and $800 to $1,200 per window in timber frames by another. A whole-home retrofit sits at roughly $12,000 to $25,000, while full window replacement with new frames runs $25,000 to $80,000 or more, making retrofit about 30 to 60 percent cheaper where the frames are sound. For a single broken pane in an aluminium frame near ground level, one Auckland installer 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 more. These are installer-published figures and no independent New Zealand source publishes glazing prices. What moves any quote is 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, since glass above ground-floor height can require scaffolding and that raises the cost substantially.
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 for new housing, starting at R0.37 nationwide from 3 November 2022 and rising to R0.46 or R0.50 in the coldest climate zones during 2023, but an alteration to an existing house only has to leave it no worse than before, so replacing a single-glazed window does not force an upgrade. 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. Building work on a window in an existing house of up to two storeys is exempt from a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004, except where the window being replaced failed the code for durability or the work affects a specified system, and exempt work must still meet the Building Code. Glass in showers, doors, balustrades and similar risk areas must be safety glass carrying 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 publishes a member search you can use 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 the window from the wall, leaving the junction between frame and cladding undisturbed, and it costs substantially less than full replacement when the frames are sound. 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 outperform old plain aluminium because the frame itself conducts far less cold. Low-E glass has a thin metallic coating that reflects heat back into the room and is worth specifying in either approach. Double glazing keeps the inner glass surface warmer so condensation is less likely, but it does not remove moisture from the air, so ventilation still matters, and a plain aluminium frame can still run with water on cold mornings. Reviewers who had retrofit work done noted that the best installers cleaned up each day, communicated clearly about which rooms needed to be cleared, and delivered a result that matched what was quoted, while one negative review described gaps left in frames that made the double glazing largely ineffective.
What are the warning signs of a glazier or double glazing company to avoid? expand_more
- –A quote that rises sharply after a second measure-up, with no offer to honour the original price or meet you halfway, is a strong warning sign.
- –Poor communication after the deposit is paid, including unanswered calls and no update on installation dates, suggests the job will be difficult from start to finish.
- –An installer who finishes the job and then discloses a limitation they knew about beforehand, such as a frame style that cannot be sealed against draughts, is not being straight with you.
- –Warranty work that attracts a further charge, rather than being done at no cost, points to a company that will not stand behind its workmanship.
- –Damage to walls, paintwork, or other surfaces left without an apology or remedy is a sign that tradespeople are not taking care of your property.
- –Repeated no-shows or a failure to return calls after scheduling a time, without any explanation, indicates the business cannot manage its workflow reliably.
What should you ask before hiring a glazier or double glazing installer? expand_more
- –Ask whether your existing frames are sound enough to retrofit or whether they need replacing, and get the installer to explain what they looked for when they assessed them.
- –Confirm exactly what glass is being quoted: whether it includes a Low-E coating, an argon fill, and safety glass in any location where NZS 4223.3 requires it.
- –Ask how long the wait is from deposit to installation, and get a confirmed start date in writing before you commit.
- –Find out what the warranty covers on the sealed units and on the workmanship, how long each runs, and what the process is if a unit fogs or a seal fails.
- –Check whether the quoted price includes removing and disposing of the old glass, making good beading and paintwork, and boarding up any opening that cannot be glazed the same day.
- –For upper-floor windows, ask whether scaffolding is included in the price or whether it will be added as a separate charge once the job starts.
Also recommended glaziers & double glazing installers in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Eversure Double Glazing
★ 4.9 75 reviews Top5 Score 1545★ 72 4★ 2 1★ 1Eversure Double Glazing retrofits double glazing into older timber and aluminium-framed homes, installs composite doors, and replaces window fittings and hardware as part of the same project. Their installation crews keep homeowners informed room by room about what to clear and when, and site tidiness at the end of each working day is something multiple clients call out specifically.
location_on 81E Kenepuru Drive, Kenepuru, Porirua
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Glass Genius
★ 5.0 41 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 41Glass Genius restores scratched, stained, and combustion-damaged glass, and applies nano-coating protection to shower screens and windows, often saving clients the cost of full replacement. Nick takes time before and after each job to explain what caused the problem and how to maintain the results, and has advised clients against booking work when a cheaper alternative served them better.
location_on 2/46A Merton Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
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Thermalframe uPVC Windows & Doors - Double Glazing
★ 4.8 63 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 59 4★ 1 1★ 3Thermalframe replaces single-glazed windows, sliding stackers, and doors with uPVC double glazing, completing whole-house jobs across 14 or more windows within a single day on multiple recorded occasions. Clients who return for follow-up phases, servicing, or hardware adjustments years later find the team responsive and willing to attend without fuss, including next-day callouts for post-installation issues.
location_on 412/406 Cuba Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt
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Upper Hutt Glass
★ 4.6 58 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 49 4★ 2 3★ 2 2★ 3 1★ 2Upper Hutt Glass replaces broken windows, fits pet and cat doors into glass panels, and repairs door glass, with several clients booked and completed within the same week of first contact. Staff like Jennifer keep communication active throughout, and glaziers like Kevin and Aaron regularly arrive ahead of schedule and complete jobs in a single visit.
location_on 48 Montgomery Crescent, Clouston Park, Upper Hutt
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Mr Glass
★ 4.6 74 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 64 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 5Mr Glass fixes broken windows, replaces double glazed panes, and installs pet and cat doors into glass, with same-day completions a regular outcome for clients who call in the morning. Glaziers like Vince have turned up within 30 minutes for emergency callouts, including late evenings and the day before Christmas, boarding up or repairing on the spot.
location_on 1 Campbell Terrace, Petone, Lower Hutt
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 Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for glaziers & double glazing installers in Wellington. 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 Wellington. 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.