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Semi Frameless Shower Screen

A semi-frameless shower screen is one of the most visible upgrades in a bathroom — the difference between a basic framed enclosure and a cleaner, more premium look. Whether it's included as standard or charged as an upgrade varies significantly between builders and package tiers.

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Builders Include Standard

Offer as Upgrade

Do Not Include

What is it?

A semi-frameless shower screen uses thicker glass (typically 6–10mm) with minimal framing — usually only a top rail or pivot hinge, with no full metal frame around the glass. This creates a cleaner, more open look than a fully framed screen while being more affordable than a fully frameless (no frame at all) screen. The glass thickness and hardware quality determine the premium feel.

Why buyers compare it

Semi-frameless screens are significantly cleaner and more premium than framed
Some builders include semi-frameless as standard; others charge $500–$1,500
Display home bathrooms almost always show frameless or semi-frameless, not basic framed
Thicker glass (8–10mm) feels more substantial and luxurious than 6mm

Is it worth upgrading?

You want a cleaner, more premium bathroom appearance

Your builder includes basic framed screens and you want an upgrade

You plan to live in the home long-term and value the aesthetic

The upgrade cost is reasonable relative to the visual impact

A basic framed screen is functional and acceptable for your budget

You plan to upgrade the bathroom later or replace the screen post-handover

Your builder already includes semi-frameless or frameless as standard

Questions to Ask Your Builder

Is the shower screen framed, semi-frameless, or frameless as standard?What glass thickness is included — 6mm, 8mm, or 10mm?If semi-frameless is an upgrade, what is the cost per bathroom?What hardware finish is included — chrome, matte black, or brushed gold?Is the screen a pivot door, sliding, or fixed panel with no door?Does the upgrade to fully frameless cost significantly more than semi-frameless?

Semi Frameless Shower Screen — Typical Costs

Framed Screen

Included

Full aluminium frame around 4–5mm glass — functional, basic appearance

Semi-Frameless

$500 – $1,500 /bathroom

Thicker glass (6–8mm) with minimal framing — cleaner, more premium

Fully Frameless

$1,000 – $2,500+ /bathroom

10mm glass with no frame at all — most premium, architectural look

Compare My Build Tip

If you're upgrading to semi-frameless, ask about the glass thickness. The visual difference between 6mm and 10mm glass is significant — 10mm looks and feels far more premium and is more rigid. Some builders charge semi-frameless pricing but only include 6mm glass, so confirm the thickness in writing.

Which Builders Include Semi Frameless Shower Screen?

BuilderStatusValueUpgrade Cost

SJD Homes

Included

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Southern Vale Homes

Included

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Fairhaven Homes

Included

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Beachwood Homes

Included

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SOHO Living

Included

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Simonds Homes

Included

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Hudson Homes

Included

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Evoca Homes

Included

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Hallmark Homes

Included

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Bold Living

Included

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Carlisle Homes

Included

—

DR Homes

Included

—

McDonald Jones Homes

Included

—

JG King Homes

Included

—

Clarendon Homes QLD

Included

—

Arden Homes

Included

—

Henley Homes

Included

—

Kingsbridge Homes

Included

—

Value Homes

Included

—

Integrity New Homes

Included

—

Metricon Homes

Included

—

Coral Homes

Included

—

Cougar Homes

Included

—

Brighton Homes

Included

—

Ownit Homes

Included

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AUSMAR Homes

Included

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Gemini Homes

Included

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Stroud Homes

Included

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CJ Homes

Included

—

Rawson Homes

Included

—

McCarthy Homes

Included

—

Dixon Homes

Included

—

OJ Pippin Homes

Included

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Vantage Building Group

Included

—

Omni Built Homes

Included

—

Homes by CMA

Included

—

Stylemaster Homes

Included

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Plantation Homes

Included

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Hotondo Homes

Included

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Wide Bay Homes

Included

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Omnia Homes

Included

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Orbit Homes

Included

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Burbank Homes

Included

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Emerald Developments

Included

—

Homebuyers Centre - VIC

Included

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Nostra Homes

Included

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Tapscott Homes

Included

—

P.J Burns Builder

Included

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G.J. Gardner Homes – Gold Coast South

Included

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CCS Homes

Included

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Ausbuild Homes

Included

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ABC Homes

Included

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Leonard Homes

Included

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Kiba Built

Included

—

G.J Gardner Homes – Melbourne North West

Included

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Eden Brae Homes

Included

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Bellriver Homes

Included

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Masterton Homes

Included

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Domaine Homes

Included

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MOJO Homes

Included

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Champion Homes

Included

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Montgomery Homes

Included

Frameless

—

Wisdom Homes

Included

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Candor Homes

Included

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Lily Homes

Included

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Fowler Homes

Included

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Tempo Living

Included

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Kurmond Homes

Included

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Perry Homes

Included

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Winton Homes

Included

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Casaview Homes

Included

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Vogue Homes

Included

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Baygrove Designer Homes

Included

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Kaplan Homes

Included

Frameless

—

Eagle Homes

Included

—

Dream Scope Homes

Included

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Arcadia Homes

Included

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Arden Vale Homes

Included

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G&P Builders

Included

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Weeks Homes

Included

Frameless

—

Metro Homes

Included

—

Kookaburra Homes

Included

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Coast Life Homes

Included

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Everyday Homes

Included

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Infinite Homes

Included

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King Homes

Included

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Malpress Homes

Included

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Stonewood Homes

Included

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Bennic Homes

Included

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Movinda Homes

Included

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Verona Homes

Included

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Clarendon Homes NSW

Included

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Arli Homes

Included

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Metronest Homes

Included

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Oxame Homes

Included

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Melbourne Homes

Included

—

5AB Homes VIC

Included

Unknown

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5AB Homes SA

Included

Unknown

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Hudson Ridge Builders

Included

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Langdon Building

Included

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Lane Housing Co

Included

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Arkadian Homes

Included

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Oasis Building Group

Included

Unknown

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McMaster Designer Homes

Included

Unknown

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Highmark Homes

Included

Unknown

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Sessions Builders

Included

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Colmac Homes

Included

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Key Homes

Included

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Allworth Homes

Included

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Garraway Homes

Included

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Hosies Homes

Included

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Redink Homes

Included

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Ultra Living Homes

Included

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Neptune Homes

Included

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Costa Homes

Included

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Better Built Homes

Included

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Oakworth Homes

Included

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Green Homes

Included

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Bluetongue Homes

Included

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Homes By ZAC

Included

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Provincial Homes

Included

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Avia Homes

Included

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Kline Homes

Included

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Ridgewater Homes

Included

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Central Property

Included

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Paul Gray Builders

Included

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Twomey Homes

Included

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Xircon Homes

Included

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Oakridge Living

Included

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Hunter Homes

Included

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Aston Homes

Upgrade

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Indigo Homes

Upgrade

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DARE Homes

Upgrade

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Fresh Homes

Upgrade

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Mimosa Homes

Upgrade

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Austart Homes

Upgrade

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Boutique Homes

Upgrade

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Steve Bagnall Homes

Upgrade

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New Living Homes

Upgrade

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Hibbarb Homes

Upgrade

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Trend Connection Homes

Upgrade

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Crystele Homes

Upgrade

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Practical Homes

Upgrade

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Homes By DJ Jones

Upgrade

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Ellis Developments

Upgrade

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MasterBuilt Homes

Upgrade

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Bundy Homes

Upgrade

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McLachlan Homes

Upgrade

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CSB Homes

Upgrade

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Hearty Homes

Upgrade

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Legend Homes

Upgrade

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Vision Homes

Upgrade

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Tullipan Homes

Upgrade

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Meridian Homes

Upgrade

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MyStyle Homes

Unknown

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Aspect Homes

Unknown

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Semi Frameless Shower Screen

What is it?

Why buyers compare it

Is it worth upgrading?

Questions to Ask Your Builder

Semi Frameless Shower Screen — Typical Costs

Which Builders Include Semi Frameless Shower Screen?

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