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Window tinters in NZ

Car and home window film. One checked local window tinter, booked for you.

One checked local tradie in NZ, booked for you. Free for you. We're paid by the pros we match you with.

What a window tinter can help with

  • Tinting car side windows
  • Tinting a whole car
  • Heat control film for the house
  • Privacy film for bathroom glass
  • Removing old tint

Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.

Sample photo: Emily D Spivy (CC BY 2.0)

What we check

Before we book a window tinter, we check they hold insurance for the work.

How we check a tradie.

Companies OfficeAny NZ business Shows whether a business is a registered company and who runs it. Search it yourself

What window tinting costs in NZ

Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your window tinter quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.

JobTypical price
Car window tinting, typical jobdepends on vehicle and how much glass is tinted; the same page advertises from $324; GST not stated$250 to $500My Auto Shop, page undated
Car window film, hatchbackquoted from a reputable dealer, up to $400 for utes and larger saloons, GST not stated$250Refresh Renovations, page undated
Car window film, ute or larger saloonthe source gives this as the top of its car range, GST not stated$400Refresh Renovations, page undated
Home solar window film, single-family houseper square metre installed, one or two days, GST not stated$65 to $75Refresh Renovations, page undated

Before you say yes

Good questions to ask your window tinter, and the warning signs to walk away from.

Questions to ask

  • What film are you using, which brand and is it dyed or ceramic, and what warranty comes with it?
  • What light transmission (VLT) will the glass and film give together, and will it pass a WoF?
  • Is the price fixed for all windows, and does it include GST?
  • How long before I can wind the windows down or clean the glass?
  • For my house, do you measure the glass and quote per square metre, and is removal of old film included?

Red flags

  • They offer a tint darker than the legal limit and say a WoF will not matter.
  • They won't name the film brand or give any warranty in writing.
  • The price is far below other quotes, which can mean cheap dyed film that fades or bubbles.
  • They can't tell you the light transmission you will end up with.
  • They want full payment before the work starts.

How it works

  1. Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
  2. We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
  3. One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
  4. A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.

Window tinting questions

Is it free to find a window tinter with GoodTradie?

Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.

What do you check before booking a window tinter?

We check they hold insurance for the work. You can also look up their business on the Companies Office register.

Will I get several window tinting quotes?

No. We book one checked local window tinter. They look at the job and give you their own quote.

How do I know the price is fair?

We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.

How much does window tinting cost in NZ?

Car window tinting, typical job: $250 to $500 (My Auto Shop, page undated). Car window film, hatchback: $250 (Refresh Renovations, page undated). Car window film, ute or larger saloon: $400 (Refresh Renovations, page undated). Home solar window film, single-family house: $65 to $75 (Refresh Renovations, page undated). Your window tinter quotes after looking at the job.

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