Glazier pricing in Wellington
What glaziers charge in Wellington (typically $65-$135/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Wellington glazier pricing
What glaziers should charge in Wellington
Wellington glaziers serve Kelburn/Karori/Khandallah/Thorndon harbour-view premium glass walls, NZ Building Code H1 double-glazing mandatory new builds and retrofits, heritage villa sash window restoration (Mount Victoria, Thorndon, Mount Cook), wind-uplift-rated glazing (Wellington's wind dominant), and government commercial. AS/NZS 4666 + AS/NZS 2208 mandatory. Triple-glazing common in premium and Passive-House-equivalent retrofits.
Hourly rate
$65-$135
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
$46-$98
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common glazier jobs in Wellington
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 NZD.
Site measure and quote
What's included
Most glaziers measure free for jobs over $590. 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.
Wellington quote factors
What to factor into your Wellington glazier quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a glazier in Wellington. Temperate maritime, famously windy. Mild summers (Dec-Feb, 17-22°C, rarely above 25°C, coolest summer of major NZ cities), cool winters (June-Aug, 6-12°C, rarely below 2°C), persistent strong wind (gales 80+ km/h common, wind-driven rain), moderate-high rainfall (~1,250mm/year). Earthquake risk EXTREME (Wellington Fault + Hikurangi subduction).
AS/NZS 4666 + H1 double-glazing mandatory
AS/NZS 4666 (Insulating Glass Units) and AS/NZS 2208 (Safety Glass) mandate safety glass in wet areas, doors, and floor-to-ceiling glazing. NZ Building Code H1 (stricter since Nov 2022) mandates minimum double-glazing in residential new builds and major renos. State H1 compliance and double-glazing on every quote.
Kelburn, Karori, Khandallah, Thorndon harbour-view glass walls
Kelburn (6012), Karori (6012/6024), Khandallah (6035), Thorndon (6011), Roseneath (6021), Oriental Bay (6011), Wadestown (6012) customers expect floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sliding stack doors to capture harbour views (NZ$3,310-NZ$10,050+ per sqm including frame, glazing, hardware, install). Quote system brand (Vitrocsa, Sky-Frame, Capral, APL, Fairview) explicitly. Wind-uplift engineering required.
Triple-glazing in premium + Passive House retrofit
NZ Building Code H1 and Wellington's wind exposure drive triple-glazing in premium and Passive-House-equivalent retrofits. Quote triple-glazed timber or aluminium-clad windows (Paarhammer, Aluclad, APL Architectural Series, Fairview Vantage) at NZ$2,130-NZ$4,490 per window installed. Double-glazed standard (APL, Fairview, Vantage Windows) NZ$1,420-NZ$3,310 per window. Sell on heating-cost savings NZ$1,770-NZ$5,910/year.
Heritage villa sash window restoration
Mount Victoria (6011), Thorndon (6011), Mount Cook (6021), Aro Valley (6021), Newtown (6021) 1880s-1910s NZ kauri timber villas have original sash windows reaching end-of-life. Quote sash window restoration (NZ$2,130-NZ$5,320 per window including kauri frame restoration, double-glazed insulating glass unit retrofit, cord and weight overhaul) preserving heritage character. Wellington City Council Heritage approvals where listed.
Wind-uplift glazing engineering
Wellington's persistent strong wind (gales 80+km/h common) drives the strictest wind-loading glazing spec in NZ. AS/NZS 1170.2 wind loading required on every harbour-edge and elevated-hillside install. Quote structural calcs (NZ$2,130-NZ$6,500) on every harbour-edge property. Roseneath, Oriental Bay, Seatoun, Eastbourne wind-uplift spec adds NZ$220-NZ$575 per window over standard.
Frameless shower enclosures
Frameless 10mm or 12mm toughened shower screens universally specified in Kelburn, Karori, Khandallah, Thorndon premium bathroom renos. Quote per-sqm of glass (NZ$335-NZ$770) plus hardware (NZ$450-NZ$1,420 per door, NZ$185-NZ$455 per panel). State AS/NZS 2208 toughening certification on the quote.
Sample quote
A real Wellington 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
Wellington glazier pricing questions, answered
Common questions about glazier pricing in Wellington, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
NZ$110-NZ$205/hour for repair work. Per-window-unit install: double-glazed timber or aluminium NZ$1,420-NZ$3,310; triple-glazed (H1 premium standard) NZ$2,130-NZ$4,490; heritage sash window restoration NZ$2,130-NZ$5,320; frameless shower NZ$335-NZ$770/sqm of glass; glass-wall systems NZ$3,310-NZ$10,050+/sqm. Kelburn, Karori, Khandallah, Thorndon premium of 20-35% above standard. GST 15% applies above NZ$71k turnover.
Yes, NZ Building Code H1 (stricter since November 2022) mandates minimum double-glazing in residential new builds and major renos. Quote double-glazed timber or aluminium windows (NZ$1,420-NZ$3,310 per window installed) as standard. Triple-glazing common in premium and Passive-House-equivalent retrofits. State AS/NZS 4666 + AS/NZS 2208 compliance on every quote.
Yes, signature Wellington niche. Mount Victoria, Thorndon, Mount Cook, Aro Valley, Newtown 1880s-1910s NZ kauri timber villas have original sash windows reaching end-of-life. Quote sash window restoration (NZ$2,130-NZ$5,320 per window including kauri frame restoration, double-glazed insulating glass unit retrofit, cord and weight overhaul) preserving heritage character. Wellington City Council Heritage approvals where listed.
NZ$3,310-NZ$10,050+ per sqm depending on system, panel size, and glazing spec. Quote separately: frames, glazing (triple-glazed standard for H1 energy code), hardware, sills, installation, structural calcs (NZ$2,130-NZ$6,500 for wind-uplift engineering). Lead time 12-20 weeks for imported systems (Vitrocsa, Sky-Frame).
Yes, on every Kelburn, Karori, Khandallah, Thorndon, Roseneath, Oriental Bay job. NZ Building Code H1 and Wellington's wind exposure drive triple-glazing in premium and Passive-House-equivalent retrofits. Quote triple-glazed timber or aluminium-clad windows (Paarhammer, Aluclad, APL Architectural Series, Fairview Vantage) at NZ$2,130-NZ$4,490 per window installed. Sell on heating-cost savings NZ$1,770-NZ$5,910/year.
Hourly rates are $65 to $130 in the US, £30-75 in the UK, A$83-140 in Australia, R220-600 in South Africa, and C$65-115 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 $215-420 per pane installed. Larger panes, double-glazed units, or laminated safety glass run $475-1,500. The variables: glass type, pane size, frame condition, and access.
For jobs over $590, 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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