Price of Aluminium Doors: What Drives Cost

Everyone wants to know the price of an aluminium door, but two doors that look the same in pictures can be priced very differently. The cost of aluminium doors depends on size, the system range, the glass, the finish, the hardware and the installation. AluminiumDoor.co.za doesn't publish price lists. Instead, we pass your request to an independent installer or supplier near you, who quotes for your actual door and opening. The request is free and you are never obliged to accept the quote.

What drives the price of an aluminium door

Size: bigger doors use more aluminium and glass and need heavier hardware
System range: light residential ranges cost less than heavy-duty or architectural systems built for large spans and wind loads
Glass: laminated, toughened, tinted, frosted and double-glazed units all change the price
Finish: standard powder coat colours are usually cheapest; special colours, wood-look and anodised finishes cost more
Hardware: multi-point locks, premium handles and heavy rollers add to the cost
Installation: removing old frames and making good the opening adds labour
Access: upper floors, cranes and remote sites raise fitting costs
Quantity: ordering doors and windows together usually lowers the cost per item

Standard or custom sizes

Standard-size doors are made in volume, so they are usually the most affordable route and often available quickly. Made-to-measure doors are fabricated for your opening and cost more, but they avoid the bricklaying and plastering needed to fit an odd opening to a standard frame. For renovations, compare the full cost of both options, not just the door. On a new build, planning openings around standard sizes from the start is one of the simplest ways to keep the window and door budget under control.

Why online price lists can mislead

Searches for aluminium doors pictures and prices or an aluminium door price list mostly turn up standard-size, supply-only doors with basic glass. Hardware store prices rarely include delivery, installation, safety glass upgrades or removing the old door. Use them as a rough starting point, not a budget. A door that suits your opening, your glass requirements and your security needs is rarely the same as the cheapest one on the shelf, and the difference shows up once fitting is added.

How to compare quotes

Make sure each quote covers the same thing: the same size, system weight, glass type and thickness, finish and lock. Check whether delivery, installation, removal of the old door, sealing and making good are included, and what guarantee applies to the product and the workmanship. Ask whether the fabricator is an AAAMSA member. The cheapest quote is not always the best value if it uses a lighter system or thinner glass.

Comparing quotes for aluminium door prices

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 of door and the opening width and height
Glass preference (clear, tinted, frosted, double glazed)
Colour and finish
Supply only or supply and installation
Number of doors and windows needed

Frequently asked questions

How much is an aluminium door?

It depends on the type, size, glass, finish and whether it is installed. We don't publish rand prices because they vary so much. Send your sizes and requirements and an independent supplier or installer will quote you for your exact door.

Why is one quote so much cheaper than another?

Often the quotes are not for the same door. Differences in system weight, glass thickness, safety glass, hardware and what installation includes explain most of the gap.

Is it cheaper to order doors and windows together?

Usually, yes. One site measure, one production run and one installation visit spread the fixed costs across more items.

Does the colour affect the price?

Standard powder coat colours such as white, charcoal and bronze are usually the most affordable. Special colours, wood-look coats and anodising can add to the cost and the lead time.

Aluminium Door Prices by province

Aluminium Door Prices by city

Mark	Type	Notes
S01	Aluminium Doors	Hinged, sliding, stacking, folding, pivot and French doors	Get a quote
D02	Aluminium Sliding Doors	Configurations: 2-panel and 3-panel, one or two sliding leaves	Get a quote
D01	Aluminium Front Doors	Designs: solid panel, half glass, full glass or with sidelights	Get a quote
S02	Aluminium Door Installation	Supply-and-fit or fit-only	Get a quote