About Elite Double Glazing

Your Local Tauranga Double Glazing Team

Elite Double Glazing is a locally owned and operated double glazing company based in Papamoa and servicing Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Founded by Sean and Carly Collins, Elite was created to provide homeowners with a more personalised approach to upgrading their windows. Rather than offering a single solution, we provide aluminium retrofit double glazing, timber retrofit double glazing, aluminium inserts and full window replacement, allowing us to recommend an option based on the home's existing joinery and what the homeowner wants to achieve.

From the initial consultation and personalised proposal through to installation and aftercare, our focus is on quality workmanship, clear communication and finding the right solution for each home.

The Team

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The Story Behind Elite Double Glazing

Elite Double Glazing was founded by Sean and Carly Collins with a clear idea: upgrading your home's windows should feel personal, considered and straightforward.

After seeing how often homeowners were presented with a one-size-fits-all solution, Sean and Carly wanted to create a double glazing company that took the time to understand the home first. Different homes, existing joinery and homeowner priorities call for different solutions, which is why Elite offers aluminium retrofit, timber retrofit, aluminium inserts and full window replacement, alongside tailored SuperTherm™ glazing options.

That approach continues through every stage of an Elite project. From the initial consultation and assessment through to a personalised proposal visit, installation and aftercare, our focus is on providing clear advice, quality workmanship and a high level of care.

As a locally owned business based in Papamoa, we're proud to help homeowners across Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and the wider Bay of Plenty create warmer, quieter and more comfortable homes.

Meet Our Team

Sean Collins

Owner, Managing Director

Sean leads the day-to-day operations of Elite Double Glazing and works closely with homeowners throughout the consultation and proposal process. He assesses each home, helps determine the most appropriate double glazing solution and oversees the team to ensure our standards of workmanship, communication and customer care are maintained.

Carly Collins

Co-owner & Marketing

Carly is co-owner of Elite Double Glazing and leads the company's marketing and customer communications. With a background in marketing and business strategy, Carly works behind the scenes to help ensure homeowners have clear, useful information about their double glazing options and what to expect when working with Elite.

Jarrod Herman

Lead Installation Manager

As our Lead Installation Manager, Jarrod oversee the entire installation process to ensure every project meets our high standards of quality and efficiency. His role involves coordinating with our skilled team, managing schedules, and addressing any challenges that arise to guarantee a smooth and successful installation.

Ersilda Prendi

Sales & Operations Coordinator

Ersilda is Elite's Sales & Operations Coordinator and helps keep projects running smoothly from enquiry through to installation. She works closely with our customers, sales team and installers, coordinating appointments, project communication and the day-to-day details that help deliver a seamless experience.

Dare Nelson

Double Glazing Installer

Drae is one of Elite’s experienced Double Glazing Installers, bringing strong practical knowledge across a range of retrofit and replacement projects. He takes pride in quality workmanship and plays an important role on site, helping ensure each installation is completed carefully and to a high standard.

Josh Loveridge

Double Glazing Installer

Josh is one of Elite’s Double Glazing Installers, working across window and door upgrades throughout Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. With a practical, hands-on approach and a great eye for detail, he works alongside the installation team to deliver tidy finishes and a great result for our homeowners.

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Frequently asked questions

Condensation

General

Window condensation occurs when warm, moisture-filled air inside your home meets the cold surface of a window. In many New Zealand homes with older single glazing, the glass becomes very cold during winter, causing water vapour to turn into droplets on the inside of the window.Everyday activities like showering, cooking, drying clothes indoors and even breathing, especially while we sleep, increase indoor humidity. While improving ventilation helps also, upgrading to SuperTherm™ double glazing creates a warmer inner glass surface, helping to reduce condensation and improve the comfort of your home.

Yes. Double glazing is one of the most effective ways to reduce window condensation because it keeps the inside pane of glass much warmer than single glazing.While no window system can completely eliminate condensation under every condition, SuperTherm™ double glazing, combined with good ventilation and moisture management, can dramatically reduce condensation, improve insulation and create a warmer, healthier living environment.

The best long-term solution is a combination of improving ventilation and upgrading to high-performance double glazing.Simple steps like using extractor fans, opening windows regularly and avoiding drying clothes indoors can help reduce moisture levels. However, if your home still has single-glazed windows, they will continue to attract condensation because the glass remains cold.Installing SuperTherm™ double glazing helps keep the interior glass warmer, reducing condensation while also improving energy efficiency, comfort and year-round home performance.