Aluminium door prices in South Africa start from R5,710 at Inso, for a 900 mm single hinged door in matt charcoal. Sliding doors cost from R10,395, pivot doors from R10,752 and folding doors from R15,099. The largest standard door, a 5.4 m sliding door where all six panels slide, costs R35,983. All prices below come from Inso’s current price list. Get your instant quote.
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Aluminium Door Prices at a Glance
All doors below are 2,100 mm high, with a matt charcoal frame and 6.38 mm laminated safety glass unless stated otherwise. Prices are rounded to the nearest rand and are including / excluding VAT
Door typePrice fromPrice toWidths in price listOpensBest forHinged doorR5,710R13,099900 mm to 2,400 mmOutwardFront, back and side entrancesSliding doorR10,395R35,9831,800 mm to 5,400 mmSlides on a double trackPatios, bedrooms, living areasPivot doorR10,752R17,9121,500 mm to 2,400 mmRotates on a pivot, inwardStatement front entrancesFolding doorR15,099R29,2372,700 mm to 5,000 mmPanels fold outwardWide indoor-outdoor openings
How Much Does an Aluminium Sliding Door Cost?
Inso’s Palace double-track sliding doors cost from R10,395 for a 1,800 mm door to R35,983 for a 5,400 mm door. Price depends on the width and on how many panels slide.
In the codes below, X is a sliding panel and O is a fixed panel. A door where every panel slides costs more than the same width with fixed end panels, because it needs more hardware.
Width x height (mm)ConfigurationPrice1,800 x 2,100OX (1 sliding, 1 fixed)R10,3951,800 x 2,100XX (2 sliding)R12,5762,700 x 2,100OXX (2 sliding, 1 fixed)R17,0472,700 x 2,100XXX (3 sliding)R19,4213,600 x 2,100OXXO (2 sliding, 2 fixed)R18,5163,600 x 2,100XXXX (4 sliding)R22,8945,400 x 2,100OXXXXO (4 sliding, 2 fixed)R31,2345,400 x 2,100XXXXXX (6 sliding)R35,983
Sliding doors don’t need floor space to swing open, so they suit patios, bedrooms and compact layouts where a hinged door would get in the way of furniture.
For a slimmer look, Inso also offers a 1,800 x 2,100 mm frameless-style sliding door with 10 mm toughened safety glass for R24,656.
How Much Does an Aluminium Folding Door Cost?
Inso’s Panarama sliding folding doors cost from R15,099 for a 2,700 mm three-panel door to R29,237 for a 5,000 mm seven-panel door.
Width x height (mm)PanelsPrice2,700 x 2,1003R15,0994,500 x 2,1005R23,8385,000 x 2,1006R26,3755,000 x 2,1007R29,2371,800 x 2,100 (frameless-style, 8 mm toughened glass)3R26,496
Folding doors open almost the full width of the frame, while a sliding door always leaves some panels covering the opening. That’s why they’re popular for lounge-to-patio and kitchen-to-garden connections. The trade-off is that the folded panels need space beside the opening, so Inso checks this at the quote stage.
At the same width, a folding door can cost less than a sliding door. At 2,700 mm, a three-panel folding door costs R15,099, compared with R17,047 to R19,421 for a sliding door.
Visit the folding doors page.
Sliding or Folding: Which Should You Choose?
The choice depends on how much of the opening you need to clear:
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Choose a sliding door if you want a door that doesn’t take up wall space when open. It works well for everyday use, and most sizes cost less at 1,800 mm.
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Choose a folding door if you want the whole wall to open. At widths from about 2,700 mm, it often costs about the same as a sliding door, or less.
For a full comparison, read sliding doors vs folding doors.
How Much Does an Aluminium Pivot Door Cost?
Inso’s Clipfront 44 pivot doors cost R10,752 for a 1,500 mm single door and R17,912 for a 2,400 mm double pivot door with two 1,200 mm leaves. Both are 2,100 mm high.
Width x height (mm)LeavesPrice1,500 x 2,1001R10,7522,400 x 2,1002 (1,200 mm each)R17,912
A pivot door turns on a pivot point instead of hanging on side hinges, which allows a wider leaf and makes a strong design feature at a front entrance. Oversized or taller pivot doors are made to order and priced on request.
Visit the Pivot Doors page for more information.
How Much Does an Aluminium Hinged Door Cost?
Inso’s Clipfront 44 hinged doors cost from R5,710 for a 900 mm single door, which is the most affordable door in the price list.
DoorSize (W x H, mm)PriceSingle hinged door900 x 2,100R5,710Stable door (split top and bottom)900 x 2,025R6,811Hinged door with side window1,500 x 2,100R9,107Double (French) doors1,800 x 2,100R9,460Double doors with side window2,400 x 2,100R13,099
Doors with a side window combine the hinged door with an Inso Comfort 30.5 window section, which includes opening top-hung sashes for ventilation.
Visit the Hinged Doors page for more information.
How Much Do Aluminium Doors Cost per Square Metre?
Standard aluminium doors cost roughly:
Door typeApproximate cost per m²Folding doorsR2,510 to R2,780Hinged doorsR2,500 to R3,740Sliding doorsR2,450 to R3,430Pivot doorsR3,410 to R3,550
Use these figures for rough budgeting only, and check the tables above for your actual size.
What’s Included in These Prices?
Every door in the price list includes:
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Frame: matt charcoal aluminium in Inso’s Palace (sliding), Panarama (folding) or Clipfront 44 (hinged and pivot) systems.
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Glass: 6.38 mm laminated safety glass as standard. The frameless-style doors use 8 mm or 10 mm toughened safety glass.
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Fittings: the matching hardware for each system.
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Thermal performance: U-values of about 5.9 to 6.1 W/m²K.
What Else Affects Aluminium Door Prices?
The door type sets the starting price. These factors change the final price:
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Size: wider and taller doors need more material and stronger hardware.
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Moving panels: each extra sliding or opening panel adds to the price.
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Glass: laminated glass is standard. Toughened glass, as used in the frameless-style doors, costs more, and double glazing is an upgrade. See our guide to types of glass.
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Installation: fitting a door into an existing opening usually costs less than one that needs building work.
To check whether your opening matches a standard size, see standard door sizes in South Africa.
Which Aluminium Door Gives the Best Value?
It depends on what the door needs to do:
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Everyday entrances: a hinged door from R5,710 is the most affordable option.
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Patios under 2 m wide: a sliding door from R10,395 is the simplest choice.
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Openings from about 2.7 m wide: a folding door is often the best value. It opens the full width and can cost less than a sliding door of the same size.
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Front entrances: a pivot door costs more per square metre, but that buys the design impact.
Aluminium doors don’t warp, rot or swell, which suits South Africa’s climate. For a material comparison, see patio doors: aluminium vs wood vs uPVC.
How to Get an Exact Price for Your Door
The tables above are a reliable starting point. For your exact opening, use Inso’s instant quote calculator: enter your size, door type, glass and colour, and your quote goes straight to your inbox.
Pricing windows too? See our aluminium window price guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest aluminium door at Inso?
The cheapest is a 900 x 2,100 mm single hinged door at R5,710 in matt charcoal with laminated safety glass.
How much does an aluminium sliding door cost in South Africa?
Inso’s aluminium sliding doors cost from R10,395 for a 1,800 mm door with one sliding panel, up to R35,983 for a 5,400 mm door with six sliding panels.
How much does a 3.6 m aluminium sliding door cost?
A 3,600 x 2,100 mm sliding door costs R18,516 with two sliding and two fixed panels, or R22,894 with all four panels sliding.
How much do aluminium folding doors cost?
Inso’s folding doors cost from R15,099 for a 2,700 mm three-panel door to R29,237 for a 5,000 mm seven-panel door.
How much does an aluminium pivot door cost?
A 1,500 mm single pivot door costs R10,752, and a 2,400 mm double pivot door costs R17,912. Both are 2,100 mm high.
How much do aluminium French doors cost?
A pair of 1,800 x 2,100 mm aluminium double (French) doors costs R9,460.
