Front doors

Front doors in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

A front door in South Africa costs about R 950 to R 2 800 for a basic hardwood or pine exterior door, and about R 8 900 to R 11 100 for a solid meranti or hardwood entry door. The quickest way to get a price for your own opening is to describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

These are approximate prices according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Designer steel entry doors are listed far higher, with one at about R 50 585, so the material and finish make the biggest difference to the price.

Rules and warranty to check

The SANS 10400 building regulations cover fire safety and structural integrity, and fire protection rules apply to doors on an exit route. A door on an escape route must stay clear and open easily, so ask the seller whether the door you want meets that requirement before you order. Under the Consumer Protection Act, the automatic implied warranty lasts six months, and businesses under the Consumer Goods & Services Industry Code must honour a six-month refund, repair or replace warranty. Ask for the warranty terms in writing.

When to order in the year

Seasons here run opposite to the northern hemisphere: winter is June to August and summer is December to February. November falls between the two, so a door ordered now can arrive before the hottest months. Ask the seller for a delivery date in writing, because lead times differ between suppliers.

Sizes, delivery and what the price covers

Doors are sold in metric sizes, so measure the width and height of the opening in millimetres before you ask. Listed sizes include 813 × 2032 mm, 900 × 2100 mm and 1200 × 2032 mm. Ask sellers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban or Gqeberha to quote delivery to your city. Some listings are for the door only, while others are a full door set with frame, so check what is included and whether fitting is extra.

What to write in your request

Say where the door goes, such as the front, back or side entrance, and give the opening size in millimetres. Add which side the door opens from, the design and panel pattern, and the finish or colour. If you know the manufacturer or series, include it. Also state whether you need installation, the site address for delivery and your budget.

To get offers, describe the door in your own words in a chat on BlaBlaPrice and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for any missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. You can also browse windows, doors, glass and mirrors or create a request from the home page.