Comparing traditional and smart locks: which is best for door security?
Compare traditional and smart locks for door security, from convenience to durability, to find the best option for your home’s safety and accessibility.
Will you be needing doors shortly and want to know how much they will cost you?
We have examined how much clients typically pay for new doors and gathered other necessary information to help you make the best possible decision.
Aluminium entrance door
This is the price for an aluminium entrance door without installation. Aluminium doors are strong and durable and will better resist forced entry than wooden, uPVC, composite doors. The price depends on the style and size of the door. Aluminium doors are more cost-effective than wooden doors. Also the overall installation cost is less. The average cost of an aluminium entrance door is R7500, or typically between R5000 and R10,000.
Get quotesSteel exterior door
This is the price for an entry door made out of steel. The price depends on the thickness of the steel, the dimensions of the door itself and any inlays or special finishes. Steel is the material of choice for exterior doors if security is one of your top priorities. Steel exterior door costs range between R2500 and R10,000 with an average of R6300.
Get quotesWooden entrance door (without frame and accessories)
This is the price for a wooden entrance door without frame and accessories. The price of the door depends on on the chosen wood species (meranti, pine, oak, etc.), type of door system (pre-hung, pivot, etc.), configuration (single, double), special finishes and inlays (carved, glass inlays, etc.). Wooden entrance doors are beautiful, durable and long-lasting. The cost of a wooden entrance door typically runs from R3100 to R14,000, averaging at R8800.
Get quotesHardwood interior door (without frame)
This is the price for a hardwood interior door without a frame. A hardwood interior door is a type of solid wood interior doors that have long been considered the premium. They are expensive, but long-lasting and of high quality. The price depends on the door model, the material (wood) used, the supplier, etc. Hardwood interior door costs range between R2500 and R7500 with an average of R5000.
Get quotesSupawood interior door (without frame and accessories)
This is the price for a single interior door made of SupaWood, without frame and accessories. SupaWood or MDF, as it is known outside South Africa, is a material made of heat-compressed wood chips and resin. The engineered panels are dense, stiff and very durable. Supawood can be used both for domestic and commercial applications. SupaWood interior door costs range between R1000 and R1500 with an average of R1300.
Get quotesInterior sliding door
This is the price for a standard interior sliding door. Sliding internal doors are flexible and functional and can save space. The also open up the room. The price depends on the materials used (wood, uPVC, glass, etc.), the dimensions, the variety of the sliding door (bypass, sliding bi-fold, barn doors, etc.). On average, expect to be charged between R2500 and R6300 for an interior sliding door.
Get quotesWooden sliding door — 1800 mm
This is the price for a 1800 mm wooden frame sliding patio door. Wooden sliding doors are a traditional option bringing warmth and beauty to your home, all while providing exceptional energy and thermal efficiency. The final price of the timber sliding patio door will depend on the design, chosen wood, the sliding and locking mechanism. For a wooden sliding door, expect to pay between R7500 and R15,000.
Get quotesWooden pivot door (without frame and accessories)
This is the price for a wooden pivot entrance door without a frame and accessories. The price of the door depends on on the chosen wood species (meranti, pine, oak, etc.), door dimensions, and special finishes and inlays (carved wood, glass inlays, etc.). Pivot doors are a better fit for larger doors and give that special "wow" effect. The average cost of a wooden pivot door is R13,000, or typically between R6300 and R19,000.
Get quotesWooden folding door — 1800 mm
Wooden folding door — 1800 mm costs range between R14,000/door and R18,000/door with an average of R16,000/door.
Get quotesAluminium folding door — 1800 mm
Aluminium folding door — 1800 mm costs range between R18,000/door and R20,000/door with an average of R19,000/door.
Get quotesAluminium sliding door — 1800 mm
Aluminium sliding doors are an alternative to wooden doors, providing you with an extremely durable door. Aluminium is very light weight and has a very high level of stability, which enables very narrow profiles for a modern look with large glass surfaces. This is the price for an 1800 mm aluminium sliding door. The final price will largely depend on the chosen profiles and opening/closing mechanism. The average cost is usually R3800.
Get quotesGlass internal door
This is the price for a glass internal door. Glass interior doors will give the room a special elegance. They are suitable for both public and private buildings. Glass doors are among the more expensive. The price depends on the glass, the door model and the individual supplier. The average cost is usually R1600.
Get quotesHollow-core door (wothout frame and accessories)
This is the price for a single hollow-core interior door without frame and hardware. Hollow-core doors have a core of honeycombed cardboard or plastic covered with a thin sheet of wood. They are easy to install, lightweight, and cost-effective. The cost of a hollow-core door typically runs from R300 to R800, averaging at R500.
Get quotesDoor frame
This is the price for a door frame with a single opening. The price depends on the chosen door frame material (aluminium, solid wood, steel, etc.), door system (hinged, pivot, etc.) and it's overall dimensions. The cost of a door frame typically runs from R500 to R1300, averaging at R900.
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