Aluminium and glass installation FAQs.

Steel is cheaper upfront, but it rusts, warps, needs regular repainting, and loses its appearance within a few years. Aluminium is completely rust-proof, lighter, stronger per kilogram, and virtually maintenance-free. Combined with modern glazing, aluminium frames also offer better thermal and acoustic insulation. Over the 20 to 30 year lifespan of the installation, aluminium costs less and performs better. That is why the industry has moved to it as the standard.

A standard window or door replacement is usually completed in a single day. A full-home window upgrade takes 3 to 5 working days. A commercial shopfront takes 3 to 10 working days depending on size and complexity. We give you a clear timeline at the quoting stage so you can plan around it. No surprises.

Every installation comes with our 2-Year Installation Guarantee. If any issue arises related to workmanship, we come back and fix it at no cost. Some competitors offer six months. We offer two years because we stand behind the quality of our work. Alu-Value has been operating on the West Rand since 1996, based at 96 Rustenburg Road in Krugersdorp since 2010. We will be here to honour it.

We are based at 96 Rustenburg Road in Krugersdorp. Our core service area is the West Rand, including Roodepoort, Randfontein, and Mogale City. We also take on work across Johannesburg and the Vaaldriehoek (Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Sasolburg). No travel surcharges for West Rand jobs.

Yes. We carry a standard range of popular colours (white, charcoal, bronze, matt black) and can source any custom RAL colour through powder coating to match your existing frames exactly. Colour matching is part of the site assessment process.

The fastest way is WhatsApp. Send us a message with a few photos and a brief description of what you need. We will assess it, arrange a site visit if needed, and give you a detailed written quote. You can also call or fill out the form on our contact page. All quotations are free, with no obligation.