Smith Aluminium | Security Screens Newcastle
Security Doors, Windows, Screens and Plantation Shutters — we have been protecting Hunter homes and businesses for 65+ years
40+ Years of Experience
Smith Aluminium has been protecting Newcastle homes and businesses for over four decades, building trust one secure door at a time.
Smith Aluminium has been protecting Newcastle homes and businesses for over four decades, building trust one secure door at a time.
40+ Years of Experience
Why Homeowners & Businesses Choose Smith Aluminium
Punctual, Professional Service
Get a free, no-obligation measure and quote, then enjoy affordable, transparent pricing on quality security doors, windows and shutters — no surprises.
Competitive Prices, Free Quotes
From your free measure and quote to installation day, we turn up on time and get the job done right, every time.
From your free measure and quote to installation day, we turn up on time and get the job done right, every time.
Punctual, Professional Service
Competitive Prices, Free Quotes
From your free measure and quote to installation day, we turn up on time and get the job done right, every time.
Locally Owned & Operated
Get a free, no-obligation measure and quote, then enjoy affordable, transparent pricing on quality security doors, windows and shutters — no surprises.
As a family-run local business, we understand the Newcastle area and treat every customer's home or business like our own.
Punctual, Professional Service
Premium Quality Materials
We use durable stainless steel and aluminium in every product, delivering security solutions that withstand Newcastle's climate and daily wear for years.
Why Homeowners & Businesses Choose Smith Aluminium
65+ Years of Experience
Smith Aluminium has been protecting Newcastle homes and businesses for over four decades, building trust one secure door at a time.
Custom-Made to Fit
Every security door, window and shutter is built to your property's exact specifications, ensuring a precise fit and lasting protection every time.
Premium Quality Materials
We use durable stainless steel and aluminium in every product, delivering security solutions that withstand Newcastle's climate and daily wear for years.
Locally Owned & Operated
As a family-run local business, we understand the Newcastle area and treat every customer's home or business like our own.
Punctual, Professional Service
From your free measure and quote to installation day, we turn up on time and get the job done right, every time.
Competitive Prices, Free Quotes
Get a free, no-obligation measure and quote, then enjoy affordable, transparent pricing on quality security doors, windows and shutters — no surprises.
Security Screens Newcastle Homes and Businesses Can Rely On
At Smith Aluminium, we've been supplying and installing security screens, security doors, and window security screens across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Hunter Valley for over 65 years, working with homeowners, businesses, and strata and body corporate buildings alike. Every system we fit uses marine-grade stainless steel or aluminium, built to Australian Standard AS 5039 and engineered specifically for the salt air our region throws at it.
What We Help With
Smith Aluminium covers the full scope of security screen needs for Hunter homes, offices, retail premises, and investment properties under one local service. We install:
- Hinged security screen doors for front and rear entry points, custom made with reinforced frames and three-point locking.
- Sliding security screen doors for patio, alfresco, and outdoor living openings, or for commercial breakout and loading area.
- Fixed window security screens for ground-floor openings.
- Fly screens and pet doors for homeowners, and insect and access screening solutions for cafes, retail outlets, and other business premises.
- Aluminium plantation shutters
- Pet Doors for security screens
Whether you're a homeowner securing one entry point or a business needing a whole-premises upgrade, Smith Aluminium scopes every opening during a single free consultation so nothing is missed.
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Keep bugs out and fresh air in with our custom-fitted fly screens. Durable, low-maintenance and built to last, they're the practical solution for comfortable, pest-free living throughout every season in your home.
What We Do
Boost your home or business's security with our durable, custom-made security doors. Built from high-quality aluminium and stainless steel, they're stylish, tough and designed to withstand break-in attempts for lasting peace of mind.
Protect your property without compromising style. Our security windows fit sliding, awning, single/double-hung and casement frames, combining robust materials with sleek design to keep intruders out and your family safer, day and night.
Keep bugs out and fresh air in with our custom-fitted fly screens. Durable, low-maintenance and built to last, they're the practical solution for comfortable, pest-free living throughout every season in your home.
Add timeless elegance to your home with our plantation shutters. Available in aluminium, they offer privacy, light control and insulation, suiting smaller homes and larger properties with a classic, stylish finish.
Security Screen Essentials
Understanding Security Screens for Newcastle Homes and Businesses
A security screen is a purpose-built barrier fitted to doors or windows that combines physical protection against intruders with insect screening, ventilation, and visibility. Unlike standard fly screens, which use lightweight fibreglass or thin aluminium mesh to keep out bugs, the security screens we install use high-tensile stainless steel or structural-grade aluminium mesh secured in reinforced frames with multi-point locking hardware. Every screen we supply must pass rigorous Australian Standards testing for knife shear, jemmy resistance, probe, and dynamic impact.
For Newcastle homeowners and business owners alike, this distinction matters. Standard screens offer no meaningful resistance to forced entry, and in our coastal environment they corrode quickly. Smith Aluminium's security screens provide genuine protection for your home or premises while still letting you enjoy the breeze, maintain your views, and keep your family, staff, or customers safe, whether you're screening windows or doors across every vulnerable opening in your property.
Types of Security Screens
Most Newcastle properties, residential or commercial, benefit from a combination of these systems, with security doors protecting entry points and window security screens covering ground-floor and upper-storey openings alike.
Types of Security Screens
If you're wondering which security screen suits your property, the answer depends on the opening you're protecting and how the space is used, whether that's a family home or a commercial premises. Smith Aluminium custom builds each option to match your building's style and colour scheme, so you get real protection without compromising on street appeal or brand presentation.
01
Hinged Security Screen Doors
for front and rear entry points, built with heavy-duty aluminium frames, a minimum of three tamper-resistant hinges, and three-point locking mechanisms, ideal for both home entries and shopfront or office doors.
02
Sliding Security Screen Doors
for larger openings such as patio entries, alfresco areas, and commercial breakout spaces, running on reinforced tracks with multi-point locks and pry-resistant frames.
03
Fixed Window Security Screens
permanently mounted over ground-floor openings, which are a primary entry point for intruders at homes, offices, and retail premises alike.
Most Newcastle properties, residential or commercial, benefit from a combination of these systems, with security doors protecting entry points and window security screens covering ground-floor and upper-storey openings alike.
Marine-Grade 316 Stainless Steel
The mesh Smith Aluminium recommends for your Newcastle home or business depends on how close your property sits to the coast. Marine-grade 316 stainless steel mesh is our preferred choice for coastal properties. This alloy contains molybdenum, which gives it superior resistance to salt spray and humidity compared to 304-grade steel, making it essential for any residential or commercial property within 50 kilometres of the coastline. The high-tensile mesh resists cutting and forced entry while maintaining excellent visibility, with an open area of approximately 42 percent, an important factor for retail frontages and offices that rely on street visibility. We also work with systems such as Amplimesh SupaScreen, whose patented design prevents frame and mesh contact and eliminates a common source of galvanic corrosion.
Materials and Mesh Options
The mesh Smith Aluminium recommends for your Newcastle home or business depends on how close your property sits to the coast. Marine-grade 316 stainless steel mesh is our preferred choice for coastal properties. This alloy contains molybdenum, which gives it superior resistance to salt spray and humidity compared to 304-grade steel, making it essential for any residential or commercial property within 50 kilometres of the coastline. The high-tensile mesh resists cutting and forced entry while maintaining excellent visibility, with an open area of approximately 42 percent, an important factor for retail frontages and offices that rely on street visibility. We also work with systems such as Amplimesh SupaScreen, whose patented design prevents frame and mesh contact and eliminates a common source of galvanic corrosion.
For suburban Newcastle properties further from the coast, perforated aluminium screens offer a more budget-conscious option without sacrificing genuine security, popular with both homeowners and small businesses managing fit-out costs. These screens provide good airflow and visibility, with powder-coated finishes adding durability, though they may need more frequent maintenance in high-exposure locations than full 316 stainless steel systems. Smith Aluminium helps every customer, residential or commercial, weigh proximity to the coast, budget, and required security level during a free on-site consultation, so you choose the material that will actually perform for your address.
A Patented Fixing System That Sets a New Standard
The security screens we supply are held together by an Australian patented fixing system, not screws or rivets. A two-part wedge locks each frame under precise pressure, activating a high-strength acrylic bond that's proven tough enough to replace traditional mechanical fixings. Because the mesh never touches the aluminium frame directly, there's no metal-on-metal contact and no risk of galvanic corrosion.
The result is a screen that holds its strength for the long haul, without the loose fittings or rust stains that plague older fixing methods, a genuine advantage for coastal Newcastle properties where salt exposure accelerates the failure of screw and rivet fixings on lesser systems.
3,000+
Hours salt-spray rated powder-coated frames
42%
Open mesh area - views and airflow kept
Affordable Diamond Grille Security Doors and Window Screens Across the Hunter
Looking for extra security at a lower price?
Smith Aluminium now offers diamond grille security doors and window screens for homes across Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. Diamond grille uses a strong lattice in a classic diamond pattern. It's a visible deterrent to would-be intruders and still lets fresh air and natural light flow through your home. Each screen is custom-made to fit your opening and comes in a range of frame colours, with three-point locking on doors. Insect mesh can be fitted behind the grille, so you get bug protection too.
Diamond grille is a great entry-level choice for rentals, sheds, granny flats and budget-conscious upgrades. If you want the highest protection for a coastal home, we recommend our marine-grade 316 stainless steel mesh screens.
They're tested to Australian Standard AS 5039 and built to resist salt air.
Security Screen Applications in Newcastle Properties
Newcastle's coastal position shapes every recommendation Smith Aluminium makes, for homes and businesses alike. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean means constant salt spray, high UV exposure, and elevated humidity, while the city's older housing and commercial stock often features large windows and verandahs that demand thoughtful screening. Some Hunter Valley fringe areas also sit within bushfire-prone zones, which adds a further layer of compliance to consider for rural and semi-rural business premises as well as homes.
Security Screen Applications in Newcastle Properties
Newcastle's coastal position shapes every recommendation Smith Aluminium makes, for homes and businesses alike. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean means constant salt spray, high UV exposure, and elevated humidity, while the city's older housing and commercial stock often features large windows and verandahs that demand thoughtful screening. Some Hunter Valley fringe areas also sit within bushfire-prone zones, which adds a further layer of compliance to consider for rural and semi-rural business premises as well as homes.
If you're asking how window security screens hold up in Newcastle, ground-floor screens are critical for deterring intruders across every home, office, and retail premises we service. Our security mesh blocks pests like mosquitoes and flies while creating a genuine physical barrier against forced entry, and modern sleek profiles mean you don't sacrifice the outlook from your living areas or shopfront. Where bedrooms or upper-floor offices sit above ground level, we fit compliant escape mechanisms so occupants can exit safely in an emergency. Our screens also improve natural ventilation, letting you leave windows open overnight or during trading hours for airflow and fresh air while maintaining security, which can meaningfully lower air-conditioning costs and reduce UV damage to furnishings, stock, or fittings over Newcastle's warm months.
Front entry security is often a top priority for both homeowners and business owners, and Smith Aluminium supplies and installs hinged security screen doors with three-point locking, reinforced frames, and tamper-resistant hardware custom made to complement your home's facade or your business's street presence. Rear doors, patio entries, and loading or delivery access points are statistically among the weakest points in property security, so our sliding security screen doors for these openings use robust track systems, multi-point locks, and corrosion resistant frames built for daily use. For alfresco living areas and outdoor trading or breakout spaces, a hallmark of Newcastle homes and hospitality venues alike, large-format sliding or bi-fold doors fitted with security mesh let you extend your living or business space with confidence.
Newcastle Coastal Considerations
Properties in suburbs like Merewether, Bar Beach, Hamilton, and Stockton sit within 500 metres to 2 kilometres of the coastline, and at this proximity even 316 stainless steel mesh needs careful attention to frame construction, fixing systems, and coating quality, whether the property is a residential home or a commercial premises. Smith Aluminium specifies the entire system, not just the mesh, for salt exposure. We recommend pressure-fit or wedge systems that eliminate screw-to-mesh contact points, preventing galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals, and we use powder-coated frames tested to at least 3,000 hours of salt-spray resistance.
For properties in Hunter Valley escarpment areas that fall within Bushfire Attack Level zones, Smith Aluminium also ensures screens meet AS 3959 ember protection and fire attenuation standards, a requirement we address during your initial consultation so nothing is missed before fabrication begins, for rural homes and business premises alike. We also work with homeowners and businesses in Newcastle East, Wallsend, and Belmont, so no matter where you sit across the Hunter region, we can match the right system to your exposure level.
Professional Security Screen Installation in Newcastle
Choosing the right product is only half the equation. The updated Australian Standard AS 5039 governs installation requirements, and proper installation is what actually makes a security screen effective, whether it's fitted to a family home or a commercial tenancy. Incorrect fixings, misaligned locks, or poor frame anchoring can render even the highest-grade screen ineffective and potentially non-compliant, which is why licensed installers carry out every security screen installation at Smith Aluminium.
We recommend professional installation over DIY approaches every time, given the complexity of compliance requirements, coastal material specifications, and structural anchoring involved. Here's how we handle every Newcastle project, residential or commercial:
Step 01
Free on-site consultation and measure
Where we inspect every opening, assess coastal exposure, check substrate materials such as brick, timber, fibre cement, or shopfront glazing, and discuss your priorities, with free measure and quote services available from Raymond Terrace to Warners Bay and across Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens.
Step 02
Custom fabrication to exact specifications
Selecting the appropriate mesh, frame profile, powder-coat colour, locking hardware, and fixing system for your property, with every product custom made for a precise fit, including matching commercial branding or shopfront colour schemes where required.
Step 03
Professional installation by licensed technicians
Where our Newcastle based team anchors frames securely, mounts hinges correctly, aligns locks, and verifies compliance with AS 5039.2, scheduled around trading hours for business clients where needed.
Step 04
Quality inspection and warranty activation
Testing locking mechanisms, checking pry resistance, verifying frame squareness, and providing documentation confirming compliance and warranty terms, which many businesses also require for insurance and lease compliance purposes.
2–4week
Deposit to completion, most installations
How Much Do Security Screens Cost in Newcastle?
Security screen doors typically cost between $600 and $1,300 or more, while window security screens start from around $250 to $500 or more, so the total cost for your property depends on how many openings you're securing and which system suits each one. The exact price comes down to a few key factors we assess during your free quote: mesh type, frame size, and coastal exposure.
Mesh type has the biggest impact on price. Marine-grade 316 stainless steel sits at the higher end of the range because of its superior corrosion resistance and long service life in Newcastle's salt-laden air, while aluminium perforated screens offer a more budget-conscious option for properties further from the coast. Frame size also matters, as larger doors and windows require more material and additional reinforcement to maintain strength and compliance with AS 5039. Coastal exposure is the third factor: properties within 500 metres to 2 kilometres of the coastline, such as those in Merewether, Bar Beach, Hamilton, and Stockton, often need upgraded fixing systems and higher-rated powder coating to handle salt spray, which can add to the overall cost compared with suburban or inland properties.
For businesses, offices, retail premises, and strata or body corporate buildings, we quote commercial jobs per opening after an on-site assessment, since factors like shopfront glazing, branding requirements, and access points vary considerably from one premises to the next. This ensures you get an accurate figure rather than a generic estimate that doesn't reflect your actual site.
Smith Aluminium provides a free, no-obligation quote after an in-home or on-site measure, so you know the exact cost for your property before committing to anything. There's no guesswork and no pressure, just a clear price based on what your home or business actually needs.
Types of Security Screens
Most Newcastle properties, residential or commercial, benefit from a combination of these systems, with security doors protecting entry points and window security screens covering ground-floor and upper-storey openings alike.
Security Screen Material Comparison
If you're comparing options for your Newcastle home or business, the material you choose directly affects coastal resistance, security rating, cost, and warranty length. Here's how the main options stack up:
Marine-Grade 316 Stainless Steel
Excellent coastal resistance with a long service life in salty, humid air, meets AS 5039 including knife shear, jemmy, probe, and impact tests, and carries a 10 to 20 year warranty on premium products, well suited to high-value retail, hospitality, and coastal residential properties.
Aluminium Perforated
Fair to good coastal resistance when powder-coated, though edges and perforations may degrade over time, often meets AS 5039 at adequate thickness with moderate cost and reasonable durability for suburban locations, and typically carries a 5 to 10 year warranty suited to lower-exposure homes and small business premises.
Standard Non-Compliant Mesh
Poor coastal resistance with rapid corrosion and fastener failure common, generally fails AS 5039 and is not a genuine security product, with low upfront cost but minimal long-term corrosion or security assurance for either residential or commercial use.
Smith Aluminium consistently recommends marine-grade 316 stainless steel for coastal Newcastle properties, while aluminium perforated options deliver solid security and value for homes and businesses further inland, including parts of the Hunter Valley. Whichever material you choose, installing compliant security screens enhances safety, property value, and in a commercial context, insurance standing and tenant appeal.
Common Challenges and Solutions
Newcastle homeowners and business owners face specific challenges when selecting and installing security doors and screens, and Smith Aluminium addresses each one directly.
Coastal Corrosion and Salt Air Exposure
Salt air doesn't just attack mesh, it corrodes frames, fasteners, and any point where dissimilar metals touch, whether on a home or a shopfront. Our solution is comprehensive: we use 316 marine-grade stainless steel mesh, our patented wedge and acrylic-bond fixing system that eliminates metal-on-metal contact, and powder-coated frames rated to 3,000-plus hours of salt-spray resistance. We back coastal installations with extended warranty coverage and recommend an annual fresh-water rinse and visual inspection to keep your screens performing at their best.
Balancing Security With Your Budget
We understand that not every homeowner or business can screen an entire property with premium 316 stainless steel in one go. For customers working within a budget, Smith Aluminium offers aluminium perforated options for less-exposed openings, phased installation plans that prioritise front entries and ground-floor windows first, and transparent pricing so there are no surprises along the way, an approach many businesses use to spread costs across financial quarters.
Marine-Grade 316 Stainless Steel
The mesh Smith Aluminium recommends for your Newcastle home or business depends on how close your property sits to the coast. Marine-grade 316 stainless steel mesh is our preferred choice for coastal properties. This alloy contains molybdenum, which gives it superior resistance to salt spray and humidity compared to 304-grade steel, making it essential for any residential or commercial property within 50 kilometres of the coastline. The high-tensile mesh resists cutting and forced entry while maintaining excellent visibility, with an open area of approximately 42 percent, an important factor for retail frontages and offices that rely on street visibility. We also work with systems such as Amplimesh SupaScreen, whose patented design prevents frame and mesh contact and eliminates a common source of galvanic corrosion.
Why Choose Smith Aluminium
Smith Aluminium is a Newcastle based, licensed security screen supplier and installer trusted by homeowners and businesses across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Hunter Valley. Every product is custom made to fit your home or premises precisely, fabricated from coastal-grade materials, and secured with our Australian patented fixing system for lasting strength without corrosion risk. We back our work with warranties of up to 20 years on premium marine-grade systems, our licensed technicians install to AS 5039.2:2024 standards on every job, and we offer free on-site consultations and transparent, no-surprise pricing so Newcastle homeowners and business owners can make a confident decision without pressure.
Next Steps
Security screens are one of the most practical upgrades you can make to a Newcastle home or business. They let you enjoy fresh air while feeling secure, keep your family, staff, or customers safe from intruders and falls, resist the coastal conditions that destroy standard screens, and meet the Australian Standards that insurers, building certifiers, and landlords require. The right combination of screen type, material, and professional installation from Smith Aluminium ensures your investment performs for years, not months.
Here's how to get started with us:
01
Contact our based team for a free consultation or request a free quote online.
02
Schedule your free measure and quote, where we visit your home or premises, assess every opening, and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote tailored to your property and budget.
03
Review material options for your location, so we can walk you through the best mesh, frame, and hardware choices for your suburb's specific exposure level, residential or commercial.
2–4week
Deposit to completion, most installations
Reviews
A Trusted Local Reputation
At Smith Aluminium, we've spent over 65 years supplying and installing security screens, security doors and flyscreens across Newcastle, Port Stephens and Medowie, and it's our customers who tell that story best. When we look back through our reviews, a few things come up again and again: we turn up when we say we will, we take the time to get a proper fit even on tricky older homes, and we're easy to deal with from the first phone call through to the final install.
Customers regularly mention how carefully we match frame colours and how well our custom security screens sit on doors and window openings that other tradespeople might turn away from. We're proud that our reputation across the Hunter and Port Stephens region has been built on genuine word of mouth, honest pricing and reliable workmanship.
Types of Security Screens
Most Newcastle properties, residential or commercial, benefit from a combination of these systems, with security doors protecting entry points and window security screens covering ground-floor and upper-storey openings alike.
Smith Aluminium consistently recommends marine-grade 316 stainless steel for coastal Newcastle properties, while aluminium perforated options deliver solid security and value for homes and businesses further inland, including parts of the Hunter Valley. Whichever material you choose, installing compliant security screens enhances safety, property value, and in a commercial context, insurance standing and tenant appeal.
We hold ourselves to a clear set of standards on every security door, security screen and flyscreen job we take on, whether it's a single replacement screen or a full home fit-out.
Punctual & Reliable
Punctuality Windows
We book a specific day and time for your free measure and quote, and again for installation, and we do our best to stick to it. If something changes on our end, we'll call ahead, not leave you wondering.
Punctual & Reliable
Customers consistently note that we show up when we say we will. One reviewer said their new screen door fitted an old 1970s house perfectly and that we were "lovely to deal with and always on time." Another described us as very reliable when replacing a sliding screen door.
Our Reputation Standards
We hold ourselves to a clear set of standards on every security door, security screen and flyscreen job we take on, whether it's a single replacement screen or a full home fit-out.
Punctuality Windows
We book a specific day and time for your free measure and quote, and again for installation, and we do our best to stick to it. If something changes on our end, we'll call ahead, not leave you wondering.
Cleanup Policy
We remove all packaging, offcuts and old hardware from site once your new security screens or doors are installed, leaving your home as tidy as we found it.
Communication Steps
From your first enquiry through to measure, manufacture and install, we keep you in the loop. We explain lead times upfront, confirm your colour and mesh selection, and let you know if anything needs adjusting along the way.
Quality Checks
Every security door, security window screen and flyscreen goes through a thorough check before it leaves our workshop, and again once it's fitted, to make sure the frame is square, the mesh is taut and the locking hardware operates smoothly.
Workmanship Guarantee
We stand behind our installation and workmanship on every security screen and security door we supply. If something isn't right, we'll come back and make it right, because a security screen that doesn't fit or lock properly isn't doing its job.
Themes & Highlights From Real Reviews
Punctual & Reliable
Customers consistently note that we show up when we say we will. One reviewer said their new screen door fitted an old 1970s house perfectly and that we were "lovely to deal with and always on time." Another described us as very reliable when replacing a sliding screen door.
Clear Communication
Homeowners tell us they find the whole process easy, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough. One customer said Glen was "great to deal with and very professional" throughout the job.
Transparent, Fair Pricing
A reviewer summed it up simply: nice people, on time and well priced. No hidden costs, no surprises on the invoice.
Tidy, Respectful on Site
Customers describe our approach as professional from start to finish, reflecting the care we take to leave every property clean and undisturbed once the job's done.
Accommodating Scheduling
When a customer had limited availability, we worked around it to get their sliding screen door replaced without fuss, something they specifically called out as reliable and accommodating.
Attention to Detail on Finish
One customer needed screens across an entire apartment, including one particularly tricky opening, and specifically praised how carefully we matched the frame colour to the existing doors and windows, calling the finished work second to none.
Quality Workmanship on Tricky Jobs
We regularly take on security screens and doors that other installers pass on. One customer's door frame was out of square, and Glen still managed to deliver a screen door that looked fantastic and worked perfectly.
Handles Larger & More Complex Installs
We're not just a one-door outfit. One customer had twelve stacker security sliding doors installed across their new home and was very happy recommending our professional service.
Homeowners tell us they find the whole process easy, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough. One customer said Glen was "great to deal with and very professional" throughout the job.
Clear Communication
Reviews from Real Local Customers
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
Glen constructed and installed screen doors and window screens to all rooms of my apartment. One of them in particular was quite difficult to achieve. Glen was especially careful to ensure that the frames matched the colour of the existing door and window frames. The quality of his work in the fitting of the screens was second to none. They are excellent screen doors. Glen himself was easy to deal with. Next time I need some insect screening done, I will be calling him.
Glen from Smith Aluminium is great to deal with and very professional with years of experience. My new screen door looks amazing even though my door frame was out of square.
I have no problem recommending Glen for a professional service, very happy with his work installing twelve stacker security sliding doors on our new home.
Absolutely thrilled with my screen door. I have a 1970s house with old door tracks and no screen door. I never thought it was possible to get a screen door that would fit. Glen made it possible, and he was lovely to deal with and always on time.
Glen did a great job replacing my sliding screen door. He was very reliable and extremely accommodating, working around my limited availability. I would highly recommend.
faqs
FAQs about Security Screens in Newcastle
How much do security screens cost in Newcastle?
Security screen doors typically cost between $600 and $1,300+, while window security screens start from around $250 - $500+, depending on mesh type, frame size, and coastal exposure. Commercial jobs are quoted per opening after an on-site assessment. Smith Aluminium provides a free, no-obligation quote after an in-home or on-site measure so you know the exact cost before committing.
Are security screens worth it for a coastal property like those in Newcastle?
Yes. Standard screens corrode quickly in salt air and offer little genuine protection, whereas marine-grade 316 stainless steel systems from Smith Aluminium resist corrosion for 10 to 20 years while meeting AS 5039 forced-entry standards, making them a sound investment for any coastal Newcastle home or business.
How long does security screen installation take?
Most Smith Aluminium installations are completed within two to four weeks from deposit to completion, covering consultation, custom fabrication, and licensed installation. Commercial installations can often be scheduled outside trading hours. Lead times can extend slightly during busy pre-summer periods, so early booking is recommended.
Do security screens need to be professionally installed?
Yes. AS 5039.2:2024 governs installation requirements, and incorrect fixings or misaligned locks can make even premium screens non-compliant and ineffective. Smith Aluminium uses licensed technicians for every Newcastle installation, residential or commercial, to guarantee compliance and performance.
Can security screens be fitted to commercial and strata properties, not just houses?
Yes. Smith Aluminium regularly fits security screens and doors to offices, retail premises, and strata and body corporate buildings across Newcastle, matching frame colours to shopfronts and coordinating installation with building management and trading hours.
