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Most people researching copper doors find one number online and no explanation of what sits behind it. Copper doors are not a stocked product with a shelf price — every one is built to order, so the figure moves with size, metal thickness and the work that goes into the panel. Here is how the pricing actually works, and what a real quote looks like.
In Australia, a custom copper entry door typically costs $5,000 to $18,000+. Pricing is calculated per square metre, at roughly $1,800 to $2,800 per m² for a standard single door. Installation is quoted separately and usually falls between $500 and $2,000. Wide double doors with carved panels reach around $20,000. Lead time is 8 to 12 weeks.
How much does a copper door cost in Australia
A custom copper entry door in Australia costs between $5,000 and $18,000+, depending on size, metal thickness and craftsmanship. Because copper doors are made to order rather than mass-produced, pricing is worked out per square metre rather than per door.
| What you are buying | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Standard single copper door | $1,800 – $2,800 per m² |
| Complete custom door | $5,000 – $18,000+ |
| Wide double door, carved panels | Around $20,000 |
| Installation (quoted separately) | $500 – $2,000 |
These are indicative figures, not a quote. The final price depends on the metal thickness, the hardware you choose and the condition of the opening. For where copper sits against other entry door materials, see our full front door cost breakdown.
How do you compare two copper door quotes properly
Ask both suppliers for the same four things in writing: metal thickness, the exact door and frame dimensions, the hardware brand and model, and the installation as a separate line. Two quotes for the same-looking door diverge most on thickness and on what the installation covers.
Never compare on a single bundled total. It hides which half is being cut, and on a made-to-order door there is no catalogue price to check it against afterwards.
What is the difference between copper, brass and bronze doors
Copper, brass and bronze are three different metals, and we make entry doors in all three. Pure copper and brass are the two most requested; bronze is the darker, quieter option and is built to order in exactly the same way. At the same size, thickness and level of detail, copper and brass cost about the same, and bronze is quoted on the same per-square-metre basis — the choice between them is aesthetic rather than budgetary.
The practical difference is how they age. Copper develops a warm brown patina that deepens over years and can eventually turn green in exposed coastal positions. Brass holds a yellower tone and shows fingerprints and water marks more readily near the handle. Bronze starts darker than either and changes the least visibly over time, which is why it suits heritage and formal entrances. Neither is a fault; both can be sealed or left to weather, and that decision is worth making before the door is made rather than after. Our guide to keeping a copper door clean and bright covers both paths.
What makes one copper door cost three times another
Four things move the number, in roughly this order of impact.
- Size and configuration — a single door, a door with a sidelight, a double entry, or a four-panel entrance. This is the biggest single factor. It is also why two doors of the same design get quoted differently: a 900 mm entry and a 1,200 mm feature entry are the same door on paper and a meaningfully different amount of copper in practice. See the configurations we build.
- Metal thickness — a heavier gauge resists denting and reads as more solid to the hand. It also costs more per square metre.
- Craftsmanship — a flat panel, a hammered texture, a carved or embossed relief and an aged patina finish are increasing levels of hand work. There is no fixed uplift for each; the options are effectively unlimited, which is why this part of a quote is always drawn up against your specific design.
- Hardware — hinges rated for the door weight, multi-point locking, oversized pulls and smart or fingerprint locks. Hardware alone can span a wide range depending on what you select.
If you want a grand entrance without a carved copper panel, a pivot door achieves scale through geometry rather than metalwork, usually at a lower cost.
How much does it cost to install a copper door
Installation is not included in the door price. It typically costs $500 to $2,000, and it is quoted separately because the work varies far more than the door does.
A straight swap into a sound, square opening sits at the lower end. The cost rises when the old door and frame have to come out, when the opening needs to be widened or squared, when the wall around it needs making good, or when the door is heavy enough to need additional structural support. Copper doors are heavier than timber doors of the same size, and that weight has to be carried by something.
Are there cheaper metal door options
Yes. Cast aluminium doors start from $2,500 and are the most popular alternative we make. They hold intricate cast detail well, weigh considerably less than copper, and do not patina. We build them from our own catalogue of designs, or from an image you bring us. Steel and other metal doors are also available — see the range on our metal doors page.
If the appeal is warmth and character rather than metal specifically, a custom timber entry door covers the same ground at a lower starting point, and it is the category we manufacture most.
Buying a copper door in Melbourne
We manufacture in our own factory and install with our own team, so the door and the workmanship come from the same company rather than from an importer and a subcontractor. That matters most on a made-to-order product, where the person who measured the opening is accountable for the door that arrives.
You can see and handle finished copper, brass, bronze and cast aluminium doors at our Nunawading showroom, Unit 7, 41–49 Norcal Road, Nunawading VIC 3131. We serve Greater Melbourne and speak both English and Mandarin — English 0420 259 999, 中文 Rose 0406 246 668.
Copper door FAQ
How much does a copper door cost in Australia?
A custom copper entry door costs $5,000 to $18,000+, priced at roughly $1,800 to $2,800 per square metre for a standard single door. Installation is quoted separately at $500 to $2,000.
Is installation included in the price of a copper door?
No. Installation is quoted separately and typically costs $500 to $2,000, because the work varies with the condition of the opening, whether the old door and frame are being removed, and the weight of the new door.
How long does a custom copper door take to make?
Eight to twelve weeks from confirmed design to installation. Order early if you are working to a build or renovation date.
Do copper doors turn green?
Copper develops a patina over time, deepening to brown and, in exposed or coastal positions, eventually taking on a green tone. A sealed finish slows this considerably. Decide which look you want before the door is made.
Is brass or bronze more expensive than copper for a door?
No. At the same size, thickness and level of detail, copper and brass doors cost about the same, and bronze is quoted on the same per-square-metre basis. The choice between the three is about appearance and how each metal ages, not budget.
What is the cheapest metal entry door you make?
Cast aluminium doors start from $2,500. They carry fine cast detail, weigh far less than copper, and do not patina.
What should I ask for when comparing copper door quotes?
Ask for the metal thickness, the exact door and frame dimensions, the hardware brand and model, and the installation as a separate line. Two quotes for the same-looking door most often differ on thickness and on what the installation covers.
Can you make a copper door from my own design?
Yes. Send us an image or a drawing. We manufacture to custom designs as standard — this is made-to-order work, not a catalogue product.
Working out a budget for a new entrance? We make copper, brass, bronze, cast aluminium and solid timber doors in our own Melbourne factory — tell us the opening and the look, and we will price it properly.
Copper is a long-term entrance, not a quick upgrade — the price reflects a door that is made once, for one opening, and lasts decades. If you know roughly what you want, send us the opening dimensions and a reference image and we will come back with a real figure rather than a range. Free on-site measure across Greater Melbourne, or visit the Nunawading showroom to see the finishes in person.
All prices on this page are indicative and quoted in AUD including GST. Copper and metal doors are made to order, so the final figure depends on size, metal thickness, craftsmanship and hardware.
