How much does a glazier cost?

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How a glazier works out the price
What it costs, by scenario
What changes the price
What's usually included, and what isn't
Metro and regional differences
Licensing and compliance
Before you accept a quote, check
Frequently asked questions
Sources and method

How a glazier works out the price

A glazier usually prices a job by the glass and the work around it. For a broken pane that means the glass cut to size, the labour to remove the old glass and fit the new, and any call-out charge. Emergency work is often split in two: a board-up to secure the opening, then a replacement at a later visit. Shower screens, splashbacks and double glazing are usually quoted per item or per window after a measure. Glazier labour on one Airtasker page is $70 to $90 an hour.

Inspect the damage and measure the opening
Choose the glass type, such as standard, toughened, laminated or double glazed
Glass cut to size, priced by size and type
Labour to remove old glass and fit the new, including any frame work
Temporary board-up, if the opening must be secured first
GST on the total, if the quote does not already include it

Worked example: Bathroom and kitchen refresh: framed shower screen, glass splashback and vanity mirror (illustrative, not a quote)

Framed shower screen, supplied and fitted: $800
Kitchen glass splashback, supplied and installed: $850
Vanity mirror, supplied and installed: $420
Total: $2,070 total (illustrative)

What it costs, by scenario

Low, typical and high prices. Built on 19 October 2026 from three Airtasker pages (marketplace) and one compiled city guide (labelled as such, and the only source for several scenarios), with licensing taken from state regulator pages and safety glass rules from an industry body summary of the National Construction Code. The Airtasker pages do not state a GST basis, so we do not either.

Replace a broken window pane, Sydney (per job)
Airtasker's Sydney glazier page gives $171 to $337 with a median of $250, and the page does not say what the figures cover. A compiled guide puts a minor glass repair at $120 to $500. Large or special panes cost more.
Low
$171
Typical
$250
High
$337
Emergency board-up, after hours (per job)
From one compiled guide. A board-up is temporary, and the permanent replacement is quoted separately. One source only.
Low
$150
Typical
$350
High
$600
Replace a failed double-glazed unit (per window)
From one compiled guide's price table. The same guide quotes a NSW Government figure of about $600 to $2,000 or more a window installed, so expect the top of this range to be exceeded on larger windows. One source only.
Low
$300
Typical
$600
High
$1,200
Double glazing, glass panes only (per m²)
Airtasker lists panes at $150 to $220 a square metre. The typical figure is the middle of that range. Framed double-glazed windows cost much more per square metre, from $150 to $1,500 on the same page. One source only.
Low
$150
Typical
$185
High
$220
Framed shower screen, supplied and fitted (per screen)
From one compiled guide. Frameless screens in the same guide run $800 to $3,000, with a typical $1,800.
Low
$400
Typical
$800
High
$1,200
Shower screen installation, labour only (per job)
Airtasker's Hunter Valley shower screen installer page. The page does not say whether the screen is included, so we treat this as a guide to the fitting. One source only.
Low
$110
Typical
$200
High
$350
Glass splashback, supplied and installed (per job)
From one compiled guide. Cut-outs, colour printing and custom shapes add to the price. One source only.
Low
$450
Typical
$850
High
$1,500

Low, typical and high prices by scenario
Scenario	Low	Typical	High
Replace a broken window pane, Sydney (per job)Airtasker's Sydney glazier page gives $171 to $337 with a median of $250, and the page does not say what the figures cover. A compiled guide puts a minor glass repair at $120 to $500. Large or special panes cost more.	$171	$250	$337
Emergency board-up, after hours (per job)From one compiled guide. A board-up is temporary, and the permanent replacement is quoted separately. One source only.	$150	$350	$600
Replace a failed double-glazed unit (per window)From one compiled guide's price table. The same guide quotes a NSW Government figure of about $600 to $2,000 or more a window installed, so expect the top of this range to be exceeded on larger windows. One source only.	$300	$600	$1,200
Double glazing, glass panes only (per m²)Airtasker lists panes at $150 to $220 a square metre. The typical figure is the middle of that range. Framed double-glazed windows cost much more per square metre, from $150 to $1,500 on the same page. One source only.	$150	$185	$220
Framed shower screen, supplied and fitted (per screen)From one compiled guide. Frameless screens in the same guide run $800 to $3,000, with a typical $1,800.	$400	$800	$1,200
Shower screen installation, labour only (per job)Airtasker's Hunter Valley shower screen installer page. The page does not say whether the screen is included, so we treat this as a guide to the fitting. One source only.	$110	$200	$350
Glass splashback, supplied and installed (per job)From one compiled guide. Cut-outs, colour printing and custom shapes add to the price. One source only.	$450	$850	$1,500

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What changes the price

Glass type. Toughened, laminated and double-glazed glass cost more than standard glass, and some places must use safety glass by law.
Size of the pane. Larger panes cost more to cut, carry and fit, and very large panes may need two people or lifting gear.
Emergency and after-hours work. A board-up outside business hours is priced at the top of the range, and the permanent job is quoted on top.
Frame condition. Rotten timber, rusted steel or damaged aluminium frames may need repair before new glass goes in.
Access. Upper-floor windows and apartments can mean fitting glass from inside, extra staff or access equipment.
Shape and extras. Cut-outs, printed colours, custom shapes and hardware such as hinges and handles add to the price.

What's usually included, and what isn't

Usually included

Measuring the opening and cutting the glass to size
Removing the broken glass from the frame
Fitting the new glass and sealing it
Cleaning up the glass fragments on site

Often extra

Repairs to a damaged or rotten frame
A temporary board-up, if the quote is for the replacement only
Painting or making good the surrounds after fitting
Hardware for shower screens, such as handles and seals, unless listed
GST, if the quote does not say it is included

Metro and regional differences

Metro: In cities, most of the price data we found is for Sydney. Glaziers there face higher wages, parking and travel time, and many homes are apartments where upper-floor access can add cost.

Regional: We found no separate regional figures except one Airtasker page for the Hunter Valley, which lists shower screen installation at $110 to $350. A longer drive and fewer glaziers can add travel to a regional job, and glass is often cut in a city workshop and delivered, which can add time. Treat the ranges as a guide.

Licensing and compliance

Rules differ by state, and we confirmed them for five jurisdictions only.

New South Wales: Building Commission NSW says a licence is needed for residential building work valued at more than $5,000 including GST in labour and materials, and for all specialist work regardless of cost.

The page we read did not name glazing, so ask the glazier which licence applies.

Victoria: the Building and Plumbing Commission requires registration for work worth more than $10,000, but a job that involves only glazing is on the list of single-trade jobs that does not (consumer.vic.gov.au, updated 12 December 2025).

Queensland: the QBCC runs a Glass, glazing and aluminium licence class that covers glazing and reglazing, windows and doors, shower screens and fixed mirrors, and QBCC says a licence is needed for building work valued over $3,300.

Western Australia: the builder contractor scope of work on wa.gov.au (updated 22 December 2025) lists glazing among the activities that do not need building contractor registration.

Australian Capital Territory: the ACT planning page lists the occupations that must be licensed under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 and glazing is not among them.

We could not confirm the position for South Australia, Tasmania or the Northern Territory, so check with the state regulator.

Safety glass rules sit in the National Construction Code.

An industry summary of NCC 2022 says doors, door side panels and full-height panels need safety glass, and in bathrooms, ensuites and spa rooms glazing with the lowest sight line under 2.0 m above the floor must be Grade A safety glazing, and toughened safety glass of at least 6 mm if any edge is exposed.

Ask your glazier which glass they will use and why.

Before you accept a quote, check

Is the price for the glass and fitting, or the glass only?
What type and thickness of glass is quoted, and is it safety glass where it should be?
Does the quote cover frame repairs, or only the glass?
Is there a separate charge for a board-up or an after-hours call-out?
What is the licence number, and which licence covers this job?
Does the quote say whether GST is included?

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to replace a broken window?

On Airtasker's Sydney page the range is $171 to $337 with a median of $250. A compiled guide puts a minor repair at $120 to $500, and large or specialty panes cost more.

How much is an emergency glazier?

One compiled guide puts an emergency board-up at $150 to $600. Weekend and after-hours work sits at the top of that range, and the permanent replacement is a separate cost.

How much does a shower screen cost to supply and fit?

One compiled guide gives $400 to $1,200 for a framed screen and $800 to $3,000 for a frameless one. Airtasker's Hunter Valley page lists installation alone at $110 to $350.

Is double glazing worth the cost?

That depends on your home and climate, and our sources do not rank it. A failed double-glazed unit replacement is about $300 to $1,200 a window in one guide, and a whole-home project is quoted in the thousands. Ask for an itemised quote.

Does a glazier have to use safety glass?

In many places, yes. The National Construction Code requires safety glass in doors, side panels and some bathroom glazing. Ask the glazier which glass they will fit and why.

Does insurance cover a broken window?

It can, depending on your policy. A compiled guide advises calling your insurer first and asking whether a board-up fee comes off the replacement price. We have not read a policy, so check yours.

Sources and method

Built on 19 October 2026 from three Airtasker pages (marketplace) and one compiled city guide (labelled as such, and the only source for several scenarios), with licensing taken from state regulator pages and safety glass rules from an industry body summary of the National Construction Code. The Airtasker pages do not state a GST basis, so we do not either. How we calculate our guides.

Airtasker: glaziers in Sydney (average cost) (marketplace, 10 October 2026)
Airtasker: how much does double glazing cost? (marketplace, 2 July 2024)
Airtasker: shower screen installer, Hunter Valley (marketplace, 4 October 2026)
What's The Damage: glazier cost in Sydney (compiled guide, not a primary source) (survey, 19 October 2026)
HIA: NCC 2022 requirements for glass in buildings (survey, 3 October 2023)
QBCC: Glass, glazing and aluminium licence (regulator, 31 August 2021)
QBCC: when you need a licence (regulator, 18 August 2021)
NSW Government: checking your contractor is qualified (regulator, 19 October 2026)
Consumer Affairs Victoria: about builders and other building practitioners (regulator, 12 December 2025)
WA Government: builder's scope of work (Building and Energy) (regulator, 22 December 2025)
ACT Planning: construction licences (regulator, 19 October 2026)

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