Pricing guide · Melbourne 2026
How Much Does Window Tinting Cost in Melbourne?
Flat glass jobs start at $299+ and car tinting at $300+. Past the minimum, the number depends on the film, the glass, the access and the size of the job, which is why Dany quotes on site instead of over the phone. This guide covers what actually moves the price and how to compare one quote against another.
Solar film
Solar film cuts heat and UV through the glass. Solar and reflective work starts at $349+; premium ceramic, which rejects far more infrared without going dark, starts at $399+. Solar film on a west-facing Melbourne window can drop the surface glass temperature by ten degrees or more and take a measurable bite out of the air-conditioning load through summer.
Privacy film
Frosted and one-way mirror privacy work falls under the flat-glass minimum of $299+. Frosted film gives a clean diffused look for bathrooms and sidelights. One-way mirror film gives daytime privacy while preserving the view from inside. Note that one-way privacy film only works during the day. At night, when your interior lights are brighter than the street, the effect reverses. If the room is used after dark, frosted film is the one to specify, because it obscures rather than reflects.
Decorative film
Decorative film for bathrooms, ensuites and front-entry sidelights ranges from a simple frost band to a full geometric pattern. Custom-cut branding film for commercial glazing is quoted per project.
Safety and security film
Safety film holds glass together on impact and starts at $499+. It is most common on ground-floor glazing, pool-fence glass and shopfronts. Security-grade films are thicker again and designed to resist forced entry.
Anti-graffiti film
Anti-graffiti film is a clear sacrificial layer bonded to glass. When tagged, the film is peeled and replaced rather than the entire pane. For shopfronts and retail glazing, it pays for itself the first time the glass is tagged. A single pane replacement can cost $500 to $2,000 depending on size.
What affects the price
Film grade is the biggest factor. Ceramic films with higher heat rejection cost more than dyed or metallic films. Window size and quantity affect per-window cost (more windows means lower per-sqm rates). Access matters too. Second-storey windows or windows behind fixed furniture take longer. Removal of existing old film adds to the job cost.
When tinting pays for itself
Solar film on a west-facing window that runs the air conditioning hard can pay for itself within two to three summers through energy savings. Privacy film is often the cheapest way to solve a window where the only real need is daytime screening. Anti-graffiti film pays for itself on the first incident. Safety film avoids the cost of full glass replacement if glass breaks.
What is included in our quotes
Every quote includes the free on-site measure, supply and application of the film, cleanup, and a twelve-month workmanship warranty. Manufacturer film warranty depends on the product, and we confirm it with your quote. The film cures within a few days. We leave care instructions for the first month.
Common pricing questions
How much does it cost to tint windows in a house in Melbourne?
Flat glass starts at $299+ and most homes land above that depending on how many windows, which film and how easy the access is. Dany measures every opening and gives you the number on site, so you are not working off an average.
Is window tinting worth it for Melbourne homes?
For west and north-facing glazing, almost always. Melbourne's UV index reaches Extreme (12 to 14) regularly through summer. Unprotected glass lets through over 99 per cent of UV-A, which fades timber floors, leather furniture, artwork, and fabric within one to two summers of direct exposure. A quality ceramic solar film blocks over 99 per cent of UV and reduces solar heat gain by 40 to 60 per cent. On a west-facing living room that runs the air conditioning hard from November to March, the energy savings alone can pay back the film cost within two to three summers.
How long does residential window tinting last in Melbourne?
Quality architectural film lasts many years with proper care. Warranty depends on the film used on your job. We confirm the warranty for your specific product with your quote, or ask us any time. The Melbourne climate, with strong UV, wide temperature swings and occasional hailstorms, is well within spec for modern films. Workmanship warranty from us covers the installation for twelve months. If an edge lifts or a bubble develops within that period, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Does window tinting make rooms dark?
Modern ceramic solar films are designed to reject heat without significantly reducing visible light. A typical ceramic film reduces visible light by only 20 to 30 per cent while rejecting 40 to 60 per cent of solar heat. Older-generation dyed and metallic films did darken rooms noticeably, which is where this perception comes from. We bring multiple sample cards, from near-clear to darker tints, so you can hold them against your actual glass in daylight and see exactly how the room will look before committing.
Can you remove old window tint before applying new film?
Yes. Old film that's peeling, bubbling, or discoloured needs to be fully removed before new film goes on. Applying new film over deteriorated old film causes adhesion failure and voids the new film's warranty. Removal is available as part of a re-tinting job or as a standalone service. The process involves softening the old adhesive, peeling the film layer, then cleaning the glass surface completely before the new film is applied.
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