Aluminium Door Installation | Installers Near You

A good door badly fitted will stick, leak and wear out early, so aluminium door installation deserves as much thought as the door itself. AluminiumDoor.co.za puts you in touch with independent installers who work in your area. Tell us what is being fitted, whether you already have the door and where the property is, and we pass your request on so an aluminium door installer can quote you directly. We don't install anything ourselves. The request is free and you are under no obligation to go ahead.

Supply-and-fit or fit-only

Most jobs are supply and fit: the fabricator measures, makes the door and installs it, so one company is responsible if something is wrong. Some installers will also do fit-only work on a door you bought elsewhere. That can work for standard-size doors, but check the door suits the opening before you buy it, and understand that the installer can only guarantee their workmanship, not the product. Measure the opening carefully, take photos and share the door's product details so the installer can confirm it will fit before they arrive. Ask whether fixings, sealant and packers are included in a fit-only price.

How a door is installed properly

Site measure: the opening is measured at several points, because brickwork is rarely perfectly square
Opening preparation: old frames are removed, and the reveals and sill are made good and level
Fixing and levelling: the frame is packed, plumbed and levelled before it is screwed or anchored in place
Sealing: gaps between frame and wall are filled and sealed with a suitable sealant to keep out wind and rain
Waterproofing the sill: sliding door sills need a fall to the outside and drainage so water doesn't run indoors
Adjustment: rollers, hinges and locks are adjusted so the door runs smoothly and locks easily

Who should install your door

When you look for aluminium door installers near me, favour people who install aluminium doors regularly rather than general handymen. Ask how long they have been fitting doors, whether they work for or with an AAAMSA member fabricator, and what guarantee they give on workmanship. Large doors with heavy glass need at least two people and the right equipment. In new builds, agree with your builder who prepares the openings so the frames go into square, finished brickwork.

What affects installation cost

The aluminium door installation cost depends on the size and weight of the door, whether an old frame must come out, how much making good the opening needs, access (upper floors, narrow stairs, cranes), travel distance and any plastering or painting afterwards. Fitting several doors in one visit usually costs less per door than separate call-outs. Ask for the quote to list labour, materials and any extras separately so you can see exactly what is included before work starts.

Comparing quotes for aluminium door installation

The lowest price is not always the best value. When your quote arrives, check:

Measure and system: whether the price is based on a site measure, and which aluminium profile range is specified for the size of the opening.
Glass and finish: safety glass type and thickness, and powder coating or anodising, with a marine-grade finish near the sea.
Installation: removal of old frames, fixing, levelling, sealing and making good, and who handles plaster and paint.
Guarantee and timing: what the guarantee covers, the lead time for manufacture and the date for fitting.

What to include in your request

Type and size of the door, or the door you already have
Whether an old frame must be removed
Photos of the opening, inside and outside
Floor level and access to the opening
Your suburb and preferred timing

Frequently asked questions

Can I install an aluminium door myself?

A small standard hinged door is possible for a capable DIYer, and many people search for how to install an aluminium door. Large sliding, stacking and pivot doors are heavy and must be perfectly level to run well, so a professional installer is strongly recommended.

How long does installation take?

Fitting a single standard door into a prepared opening often takes a few hours. Replacing old frames, making good the brickwork or installing large stacking or folding doors can take a day or more.

Will the installer remove my old door?

Most installers will remove and dispose of the old door and frame if you ask. Mention it in your request so it is included in the quote.

Do I need a building plan to replace a door?

Replacing a door in the same opening usually doesn't. Making a new opening or widening an existing one can affect the structure, so check with your municipality, estate or an engineer before the work starts.

Aluminium Door Installation by province

Aluminium Door Installation by city

Mark	Type	Notes
S01	Aluminium Doors	Hinged, sliding, stacking, folding, pivot and French doors	Get a quote
S03	Aluminium Door Repairs	Roller and track repairs for sliding doors	Get a quote
H02	Aluminium Door Frames	Complete frames, sub-frames and loose profiles	Get a quote
S04	Aluminium Door Prices	Price depends on size, system range and glass	Get a quote