How much does a glazier cost in Melbourne?
A Melbourne glazier charges $120–$500 for a small repair to a single pane and $150–$1,500 to put new glass in a single-glazed window. A double-glazed unit that has fogged between its panes costs $300–$1,200 per window to replace, and fitting double glazing into an existing single-glazed frame runs $400–$1,200. After a break-in, an after-hours board-up or emergency repair is $150–$600. Reglazing a whole home lands anywhere in $8,000–$40,000, set by the number of windows and the glass you choose.
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Glazier Prices in Melbourne 2026: Cost Table and Price List
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-pane / minor glass repair | $120per job | $250 | $500 |
| Emergency glass repair / board-up (after-hours) | $150per job | $350 | $600 |
| Single-glazed window glass replacement (glass only) | $150per window | $350 | $1,500 |
| Failed double-glazed unit (IGU) replacement (per window) | $300per window | $600 | $1,200 |
| Retrofit double glazing into single-glazed frames (per window) | $400per window | $750 | $1,200 |
| Glass splashback (supply + install) | $450per job | $850 | $1,500 |
| Framed shower screen (supply + fit) | $400supply+fit | $800 | $1,200 |
| Frameless shower screen (supply + fit) | $800supply+fit | $1,800 | $3,000 |
| Wall / vanity mirror (supply + install) | $200per job | $420 | $750 |
| Glass balustrade (per m) | $350per metre | $550 | $800 |
| Sliding door glass replacement (per panel) | $350per panel | $650 | $1,100 |
| Pet door cut into glass (cat or small–medium dog, new pane included) | $300per job | $480 | $700 |
| Whole-home reglazing / double glazing | $8,000whole home | $18,000 | $40,000 |
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Get Melbourne quotes →Single vs Double Glazing Costs in Melbourne
Melbourne is NCC climate zone 6 (mild temperate). Victoria’s 7-star new-home standard has applied since 1 May 2024. Single glass is $150–$1,500 a window; a retrofit double unit $400–$1,200.
Glass Types and What They Cost
Float (annealed) glass
Float glass for ordinary panes; a single-glazed replacement is $150–$1,500 in Melbourne.
Toughened (safety) glass
Impact-risk glazing complies when designed and installed to AS 1288 and AS 2047.
Laminated glass
Laminated panes hold together when broken. Some films on existing glass can halve its solar heat gain.
Double-glazed (IGU)
A failed unit is $300–$1,200 a window.
Emergency and Broken Window Repair in Melbourne
Melbourne after-hours repair or board-up: $150–$600. A sliding-door panel is $350–$1,100 to replace.
Shower Screens, Splashbacks & Mirrors
In the Melbourne table a frameless shower screen is $800–$3,000 and a splashback $450–$1,500. Exposed-edge bathroom panels must be at least 6 mm toughened.
Energy Efficiency: Is Double Glazing Worth It in Melbourne?
Victorian Energy Upgrades covers double-glazed windows as activity 13: a total U-value of 4 or less, a WERS heating rating of at least 4 stars and at least 5 m² installed. Up to 87% of a home’s heat gain comes through windows.
What Affects Glazier Costs in Melbourne
Safety glass where people move
Under the National Construction Code's housing provisions, glass in doors, framed glass in side panels within 300 mm of a doorway, and low glazing in bathrooms and kitchens must be Grade A safety glass. Glazing at risk of human impact complies when it is designed and installed to AS 1288 for the glass and to the Australian Standard for windows for the frame and unit. A cracked sliding door panel ($350–$1,100) cannot go back in as plain float glass.
Winter nights in climate zone 6
Melbourne is NCC climate zone 6, mild temperate, and July averages 13.5°C by day and 6.0°C overnight (BOM averages). A single pane gives up warmth quickly on those nights. Government energy advice says double glazing performs better in every climate and is usually enough for Australian homes; a typical retrofit into an existing frame is $750 a window.
Victorian Energy Upgrades
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program lists double glazed windows (activity 13) and thermally efficient window products fitted to single glazing (activity 14). For activity 13 the new glazing must reach a total U-value of 4 or lower under the Australian window standard, carry a WERS rating of at least 4 stars for heating, and cover at least 5 m² of windows. Ask the installer whether they are accredited to offer the program's discount.
Laminated glass and window films
Laminated glass stays in one piece when it breaks, which makes it a sensible choice for street-facing windows after a break-in. For west-facing glass that heats the house on summer afternoons, YourHome notes that some window films applied to existing glass can halve the window's solar heat gain, a cheaper fix than new panes. Toughened glass, by contrast, brings no thermal benefit over ordinary glass of the same thickness.
When registration applies
Victoria requires registration with the Building and Plumbing Commission for work worth more than $10,000, but glazing done on its own is exempt. A whole-home double-glazing job, typically $18,000, often goes past that figure. If the glazier also takes on carpentry or another trade in the same job worth more than $10,000, the exemption no longer applies.
Showers, splashbacks and mirrors
A framed shower screen costs $400–$1,200 and a frameless one $800–$3,000; the code requires frameless panels with any edge exposed to be toughened safety glass at least 6 mm thick. A glass splashback runs $450–$1,500 and a wall or vanity mirror $200–$750, both cut to measure on site.
Apartments and balconies
Flats and apartments make up 15.6% of Melbourne dwellings (ABS 2021 Census), and many have glass balustrades priced at $350–$800 a metre. In a block, balcony glass and window frames may belong to the building rather than the unit, so check with building management before ordering. A pet door cut into a new pane costs $300–$700.
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Glazier Cost in Melbourne by Job Size
Say an apartment balcony has five metres of glass balustrade. Five metres at $350–$800 a metre comes to $1,750–$4,000. A sliding door panel to the same balcony is $350–$1,100 a panel, so the quote should list the balustrade length and the door panels as separate items.
Building type moves a Melbourne job of this size. In a block, who owns the balcony glass and the window frames should be confirmed with building management before ordering. A street-facing window suits laminated glass, and aluminium frames are worth asking about for a thermal break when winter-night double glazing is the goal.
Glazier Cost in Melbourne: What the Quote Should Include
Melbourne jobs span street-facing windows, double glazing for winter nights and balcony glass in apartment blocks. Naming each pane, the glass type and who owns the glass in a building keeps the final bill close to the first price.
- Each pane listed with its glass type, with laminated named for a street-facing window after a break-in, since it holds together when broken.
- A double-glazing retrofit for the colder nights shown per window against $400–$1,200 a window, with the frame material and any thermal break noted.
- West-facing glass quoted with a window film as one option and new panes as another.
- In an apartment block, who owns the balcony glass and the window frames, confirmed with building management before the order.
- A glass balustrade quoted by the metre with the length stated, against $350–$800 a metre, and a mirror cut to measure on site against $200–$750.
- Sliding door panels counted one by one against $350–$1,100 a panel, with the glass grade named for each.
- A board-up call-out at $150–$600 with a note on whether it is credited, and the insurance claim lodged first in case the insurer wants its own repairer.
- A pet flap fitted into a new pane listed as a job against $300–$700 a job, with the landlord's written okay noted if the home is rented.
- Warranty wording, dates, payment stages and GST in writing, and ask for their licence number and insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions — Glazier Cost in Melbourne
Our Methodology
Prices on this page are compiled from publicly available cost guides, leading tradie marketplaces, peak industry body data, and individual tradesperson websites across Australia. We cross-reference ranges from multiple sources and adjust for city-specific cost differences. Our price guides are produced independently and no tradesperson can influence a published figure. All prices are estimates and will vary based on your specific job. Always get multiple quotes. Last reviewed November 2026. Read our full methodology →