Glazier pricing in Melbourne
What glaziers charge in Melbourne (typically $70-$140/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Melbourne glazier pricing
What glaziers should charge in Melbourne
Melbourne glaziers work across heritage sash window restoration (Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne Victorian terraces), premium-suburb double-glazing retrofit (driven by NCC 2022 7-star NatHERS), frameless shower enclosures, and commercial shopfront. AS 1288 is the glass standard. Heritage Overlay restricts visible window changes on listed properties. Double-glazing retrofit is high-margin under NatHERS compliance; Solar Victoria rebates partially cover. Owners Corporation approvals required for any window changes visible from common property.
Hourly rate
$70-$140
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
$49-$105
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common glazier jobs in Melbourne
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in AUD.
Site measure and quote
What's included
Most glaziers measure free for jobs over $635. Bespoke or commercial sites may be charged.
Single pane repair (4mm float)
What's included
Includes glass cut to size, putty or beading, and 30-60 min labour. Larger panes or laminated cost more.
Toughened glass (per square metre)
What's included
Includes glass only. Required for shower screens, balustrades, and any panel below 1m off the floor.
Double-glazed unit replacement
What's included
Per window. Includes glass unit (sealed double pane), argon gas, low-E coating, and 1-2 hour labour. Frame must be sound.
Frameless shower screen (single panel)
What's included
Includes 10mm toughened glass, hinges, channel, sealant, and 2-3 hour labour. Custom curves and brass hardware add cost.
Glass splashback (per square metre)
What's included
Includes 6mm toughened back-painted glass, cut-outs around outlets, and 1-2 hour labour. White and custom colours premium-priced.
Balustrade glass (per linear metre)
What's included
Includes 12mm toughened or laminated glass, channel or spigot fixings, and labour. Stairs and curved runs cost more.
Full home double-glazing retrofit
What's included
Depends on window count, frame replacement vs glass-only, and access. Typical 3-bed home 8-12 windows.
Emergency board-up (broken window)
What's included
Includes site visit, debris clear, board-up to secure the property. Glass replacement quoted separately the next day.
Melbourne quote factors
What to factor into your Melbourne glazier quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a glazier in Melbourne. Temperate oceanic. Four-seasons-in-one-day variability. Mild winters (rarely below 5°C, occasional ground frost), hot summers (often 30°C+ with sudden 40°C+ heat events), low-medium rainfall (~650mm/year), cool changes bring 15-20°C drops. Wind exposure for Port Phillip Bay-side suburbs.
Heritage Overlay sash window restoration
Inner Melbourne single-fronted Victorian terraces (Carlton 3053, Fitzroy 3065, Collingwood 3066, Richmond 3121, South Melbourne 3205, Albert Park 3206, Port Melbourne 3207) have double-hung sash windows needing restoration (re-cord, re-glaze, re-weatherstrip) rather than replacement. Heritage Overlay requires like-for-like profile, muntin, glass appearance. Quote sash restoration A$825-A$2,290 per sash; specialist work. Build portfolio of past restorations.
Double-glazing retrofit for NatHERS
NCC 2022 lifted minimum NatHERS rating to 7-star for new builds and major renovations from May 2024. Drives double-glazing retrofit demand. Quote double-glazed unit retrofit A$1,020-A$3,180 per window (timber-frame Heritage Overlay) or A$635-A$1,780 per window (aluminium frame, standard). Pitch as 7-star compliance; builders and renovators need it for certificate of occupancy.
Premium suburb tier
Toorak (3142), Brighton (3186), Hawthorn (3122), Kew (3101), South Yarra (3141), Malvern (3144), Canterbury (3126), Camberwell (3124) command A$120-A$255/hour for repair work and A$2,290-A$4,840 per window for premium double-glazing (low-E, laminated, acoustic). Outer suburbs A$95-A$180/hour and A$635-A$1,780 per window.
AS 1288 glass standard
AS 1288 is the Australian Standard for glass installation. Bathroom and wet-area glass must be Grade A safety glass (tempered or laminated). Quote AS 1288 compliance and product certification (ASNZS 4666 for thermal performance) on every quote. Non-compliant glass triggers VBA show-cause action and voids insurance.
Frameless shower enclosures
Frameless 10mm or 12mm tempered shower screens are universally specified in premium-suburb bathroom renovations. Quote per-sqm of glass (A$405-A$825) plus hardware (A$405-A$1,080 per door, A$155-A$355 per panel). State glass thickness, AS 1288 grade A safety certification, and clip brand on the quote. Typical install A$2,290-A$5,730.
Owners Corporation approval
Window changes visible from common property (street-facing facades, balconies, shared walls) need OC approval (2-6 weeks). Quote OC approval lead time, alteration agreement (A$380-A$1,530), and engineer's letter (A$825-A$3,180) as separate lines. Heritage Overlay properties additionally need a heritage planning permit (8-16 weeks).
Sample quote
A real Melbourne glazier quote you can copy
Frameless shower screen, single panel, 1100mm wide, custom. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
10mm toughened safety glass (1100mm x 2000mm, polished edges)
Hinges (2 x heavy-duty wall-to-glass, brushed nickel)
Sealing strip (full-length water seal, magnetic close)
Structural sealant (Sika or equivalent, 24hr cure)
Installation labour (2 hours, single glazier)
Site measure (already completed)
Removal of old shower curtain rail and silicone
FAQ
Melbourne glazier pricing questions, answered
Common questions about glazier pricing in Melbourne, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
A$95-A$255/hour for repair work depending on suburb. Per-window install: A$635-A$1,780 for standard aluminium double-glazing; A$1,020-A$3,180 for timber-frame Heritage Overlay double-glazing; A$2,290-A$4,840 for premium low-E or acoustic double-glazing in Toorak (3142), Brighton (3186), Hawthorn (3122); A$825-A$2,290 per sash for heritage sash restoration. Add GST (10%).
Yes, niche premium revenue. Inner Melbourne single-fronted Victorian terraces (Carlton 3053, Fitzroy 3065, Collingwood 3066, Richmond 3121, South Melbourne 3205, Albert Park 3206, Port Melbourne 3207) have double-hung sash windows needing restoration (re-cord, re-glaze, re-weatherstrip) rather than replacement. Quote A$825-A$2,290 per sash. Heritage Overlay requires like-for-like profile, muntin, glass appearance. Build portfolio.
Yes. NCC 2022 lifted minimum NatHERS rating to 7-star for new builds and major renovations from May 2024. Quote double-glazed unit retrofit A$1,020-A$3,180 per window (timber Heritage Overlay) or A$635-A$1,780 per window (aluminium standard). Pitch as 7-star compliance; builders and renovators need it for certificate of occupancy. High-margin recurring work.
Australian Standard for glass installation. Bathroom and wet-area glass must be Grade A safety glass (tempered or laminated). Quote AS 1288 compliance and product certification (AS/NZS 4666 for thermal performance) on every quote. Non-compliant glass triggers VBA show-cause action and voids insurance. Print AS 1288 and AS/NZS 4666 numbers on the quote.
A$405-A$825 per sqm of glass for 10mm or 12mm tempered. Hardware A$405-A$1,080 per door, A$155-A$355 per panel. State glass thickness, AS 1288 grade A safety certification, and clip brand on the quote. Premium-suburb (Toorak 3142, Brighton 3186, Hawthorn 3122, South Yarra 3141) drives volume; typical install A$2,290-A$5,730.
Hourly rates are $70 to $140 in the US, £30-75 in the UK, A$89-140 in Australia, R220-600 in South Africa, and C$70-115 in Canada. Most glaziers quote per pane or per square metre rather than hourly because glass cost dominates the bill.
Standard 4mm float glass in a sound frame is $230-420 per pane installed. Larger panes, double-glazed units, or laminated safety glass run $510-1,500. The variables: glass type, pane size, frame condition, and access.
For jobs over $635, get 2-3 quotes. Compare glass spec (thickness, grade, coating), frame work scope, and warranty. The cheapest quote often substitutes lower-grade glass or skips the frame inspection.
Double-glazed units have two panes of glass with argon gas and a desiccant seal between them, plus a low-E coating. Manufacturing cost is 3-5x single pane. The payback: 20-40% energy savings on heating and cooling over 10-15 years.
Code requires safety glass (toughened or laminated) in doors, sidelights within 300mm of a door, wet areas (shower, bathroom), and any panel below 1m from floor. Outside those locations, regular float glass is legal but less safe.
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