How much do security screens cost on the Gold Coast?
A plain-English guide to what security doors, window screens and fly screens cost on the Gold Coast, what moves the price, and how to compare quotes without getting caught out.
Quick answer
Most Gold Coast homes pay $590 to $1,250 for a fitted hinged security door and $290 to $620 per window for security screens. Stainless steel mesh sits at the top of each range and diamond grille at the bottom. A free measure turns these ranges into a fixed, written price.
Hinged security door
$590 to $1,250
Sliding security door, XO
$950 to $1,650
Window security screen
$290 to $620
Fly screen door
$180 to $360
Supplied and installed, including GST. Window prices are per average-sized window.
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A security screen price covers far more than a sheet of mesh. You are paying for a frame made to the millimetre for your opening, the infill itself, the lock, hinges and closer, powder coating in your chosen colour, and an installer who fixes it to the house so it performs the way it was tested.
That last part matters more than most people expect. A door is tested as a complete system, so the same product fitted loosely, with the wrong screws or into a weak frame, will not perform as it should. Australian Standard AS 5040 sets out how security screens must be installed for exactly that reason.
When one quote is much cheaper than another, the saving usually comes from one of four places: a lighter frame, a mesh that is not tested to AS 5039, basic hardware or a subcontracted installer. None of those is wrong in itself, but you should know which one you are buying.
Typical price by product
The ranges below are for supply and installation on a typical single-storey Gold Coast home, including GST. Your quote may sit outside them if an opening is unusually large, high or out of square, or if you choose a custom colour.
Product
Stainless mesh
Perforated aluminium
Diamond grille
Hinged security door
$790 to $1,250
$650 to $990
$590 to $820
Sliding security door, XO
$1,250 to $1,650
$1,080 to $1,450
$950 to $1,250
French doors, per pair
$2,100 to $2,600
$1,850 to $2,350
$1,600 to $2,050
Stacker screens, per panel
$920 to $1,100
$840 to $1,020
$780 to $940
Window screen, average size
$420 to $620
$350 to $540
$290 to $450
Window screens are priced per window, so the total depends on how many you screen as much as on their size. Most families start with the bedrooms and any window that opens onto a deck, then add the rest later in the same frames and colour.
Fly screens are a different product. A standard fly screen door or window screen costs a fraction of a security screen because it is built to stop insects, not people.
Worked example
A three-bedroom home in Pimpama
Front door, hinged, 316 stainless
$790 to $1,250
Patio slider, XO, 316 stainless
$1,250 to $1,650
Four bedroom windows, perforated aluminium
$1,400 to $2,160
Two fly screen windows
$170 to $380
Estimated total, installed
$3,610 to $5,440
Illustrative only. Your written quote is based on the measure.
What changes the price
Two homes on the same street can get very different quotes. Six things account for most of the difference.
Size and shape
Price climbs with the area of mesh and the length of frame. Tall entry doors, wide sliders and arched or raked windows all cost more than a standard opening.
Mesh or infill
316 stainless steel mesh costs the most, perforated aluminium a little less and diamond grille less again. Fly mesh is far cheaper, but it is not a security product.
Configuration
A pair of French doors needs two leaves, flush bolts and a meeting stile. An OXXO stacker needs four panels and extra track. Both cost more than a single hinged door.
Opening condition
Out-of-square frames, tiled sills and older brickwork can need packing, a sub-frame or a new track. We point these out at the measure and list them on separate lines.
Access and height
Second-storey windows, and doors above a pool or a garden bed, can need extra equipment or a second installer on the day.
Colour and hardware
Standard powder-coat colours are usually included. Custom colours, keyed-alike cylinders and designer handles can add to the total.
How to compare quotes
The total at the bottom of a quote tells you very little on its own. Before you compare two prices, check that both quotes describe the same product, installed the same way, with the same cover. Use this checklist.
Quote checklist
The product is tested to AS 5039, and the quote says so
Installation is to AS 5040, by the supplier’s own installers
The mesh type and grade are named, for example 316 stainless steel
Locks, closers and hinges are listed, not just “hardware”
The warranty is in writing, with a period for each part
Removal of old screens and clean-up are included
The price is fixed, with a clear date the quote is valid until
Be wary of prices given per square metre over the phone. They rarely include hardware, installation or the extra work an older frame might need, and the final invoice can look quite different. A written quote based on a measure of every opening is the only number worth comparing.
If a quote leaves any of these out, ask. A supplier who is confident in the product will happily put the details in writing.
Ways to keep the cost down
You do not need the most expensive option on every opening. A few honest ways to spend less without giving up security:
01
Put stainless mesh where it earns its keep: the doors and windows you open most, or the ones that face the water. Perforated aluminium or diamond grille can do the job elsewhere.
02
Do every opening in one visit. Measuring and fitting several screens at once costs less per screen than doing them one at a time.
03
Keep to standard shapes and colours where you can. Custom shapes, arches and special colours add time in the workshop.
04
Look after what you buy. A fresh-water rinse every few months keeps mesh and frames in good condition and helps you avoid repair bills later.
The cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest screen over ten years. A tested product, fitted properly and backed by a written warranty, is the one you will not need to replace. When you are ready for a fixed price, book a free measure and we will talk through every option at your place.
Cost factors at a glance.
The four things that move a security screen price the most, and roughly how much each one matters.
Size of the opening
The biggest driver. More mesh and a longer frame mean more material and more time.
Impact on price
High
Mesh or infill
316 stainless costs the most and lasts best near salt water. Diamond grille costs the least.
Impact on price
High
Configuration
Pairs, stackers and bi-folds need more panels, track and hardware than a single door.
Impact on price
Medium
Opening condition
Out-of-square frames and tiled sills can add packing or a sub-frame to the job.
Impact on price
Low to medium
Price questions.
Have a quote from someone else? Send it through and we will help you compare it line by line.
Ask us a questionWhy do prices vary so much between quotes?
Mostly because the quotes are not for the same thing. Mesh grade, frame strength, testing to AS 5039 and who does the installing all change the price. Ask each supplier to name the product, the standard and the warranty in writing, then compare like with like.
Is the measure and quote free?
Yes. We measure every opening, talk through the options on site and send a written, itemised quote within two business days. There is no call-out fee and no obligation to go ahead.
Is a cheaper security screen worth it?
It can be, as long as it is still tested to AS 5039 and installed to AS 5040. Perforated aluminium or diamond grille on side windows is a sensible way to save. A screen that has not been tested is not a security screen, whatever it costs.
Do your prices include installation and GST?
Yes. Our written quotes include measuring, manufacture, installation and GST. If an opening needs extra work, such as a sub-frame or a new track, it appears as its own line so you can see exactly what it costs.
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