Front doors in New Zealand: prices and what to check
An aluminium entrance door in New Zealand costs roughly NZ$1,150 to NZ$2,300 in the sellers' listings we found, steel exterior doors start from about NZ$340, and fibreglass or composite doors run from about NZ$2,300 to NZ$3,500. The quickest way to a price for your own opening is to describe it on BlaBlaPrice, where the AI looks through local sellers' websites and price lists.
Approximate prices in New Zealand, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Door type | Price (NZ$) |
|---|
| Aluminium entrance door, single | NZ$1,150–2,310 |
| Steel exterior door, prehung | NZ$340–400 |
| Composite or fibreglass entry door | NZ$2,290–3,530 |
| Tongue-and-groove fire door set with sidelight | about NZ$2,600 |
These figures are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Size, glass, finish and the hardware package move the price more than the material does.
Warranty and building rules to check
The New Zealand Building Code is the standard that local joinery makers quote against. Guidance from the building regulator says doors and windows in an external wall should last at least 15 years in existing homes, so ask the seller which materials and seals they use. Several local makers give a 5-year warranty on workmanship, surface finish and hardware, and one offers 10 years on hardware. Ask for the warranty in writing before you pay.
Fire doors are a separate case. The local guidance refers to the Acceptable Solutions C/AS1 to C/AS6, lists integrity ratings from 30 to 240 minutes, and says fire doors should be inspected at least every six months. Ask the seller which rating and standard (AS1530.4 and NZS4520:2010) apply to your door.
Season and when to order
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. November is late spring, so ordering now gives you time to measure and have the door fitted before the warm months. In winter the work is harder to plan, so book the installer early if you want the job done before June.
How doors are sized, quoted and delivered
Sellers quote in millimetres, so give the width and height of the opening in mm and say which side the door opens. Prices are quoted per door, and listings do not always say whether installation, tax or freight to another city is included. Delivery is commonly arranged between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Tauranga, so ask the seller to confirm delivery to your city before you order.
What to write in your request
Say where the door goes (front entry, side or between the house and the garage), the opening size in mm, the design and the glass you want, the finish or colour, and the side it opens. Add the manufacturer or series if you know it, whether you need installation, your suburb and city, and your budget in NZ$. A photo of the current door helps sellers quote accurately.
Describe your front door on BlaBlaPrice in your own words, with a photo if you have one. Buying is free. The AI asks for anything missing, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide who to exchange them with. For related products, see windows, doors, glass and mirrors or building and renovation.
