A welcoming, hands-free entrance invites shoppers in and keeps foot traffic flowing. Coetz™ supplies and installs automatic doors for retail stores and shops across South Africa — with nationwide supply and installation and commercial project services from our Gauteng base to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein and beyond.
Our automatic retail doors combine glass shopfront appeal with everyday reliability.
Why retail stores choose automatic doors
- More foot traffic — an open, welcoming entrance draws shoppers in.
- Glass shopfront appeal — showcase your store and displays.
- Hands-free convenience — easy entry for customers carrying bags.
- Climate control — keep the store comfortable and energy costs down.
- Brand image — a modern, professional storefront.
The right automatic doors for retail
Retail entrances typically use automatic glass sliding doors that double as a shopfront. Explore our automatic glass doors and, as a trusted supplier, we keep spares in stock.
Automatic retail doors across South Africa
We supply and install shop entrances nationwide. See our guide to automatic doors in South Africa.
Choosing automatic doors for a retail store
An open, barrier-free entrance pulls shoppers in. Automatic sliding doors give retail stores a welcoming threshold that stays accessible for prams, wheelchairs and trolleys, while holding the climate comfortable inside. Reliable MC-125 systems handle constant daily use, and safety sensors protect customers of every age.
Clear or frameless glass keeps the shopfront bright and inviting. See our automatic door range.
Automatic Doors For Retail Stores
Coetz Glazing designs, supplies and installs to spec, then services what we fit — contact us for a site measure and a fixed-price quote.
Why choose automatic doors For Retail
Retailers rely on automatic doors for retail entrances to pull foot traffic in and keep the shopfront looking sharp. A wide, hands-free opening makes it effortless for shoppers with trolleys and bags to enter, lifting conversion at the door, while sensors and adjustable hold-open timing manage busy trading hours.
38mm laminated safety glass, powder-coated to match the store identity. We supply, install and service nationwide, with battery backup for uninterrupted trading and fast local response on repairs so a store is never stuck with a door that will not open.
Installation, service and pricing
Coetz Glazing manages every retail automatic door project end to end. It starts with a free site measure, where our team checks the opening width, floor condition, power supply and traffic flow, then recommends the right operator, sensors and door configuration for the space.
We glaze every door with 6.38mm clear laminated safety glass as standard, and powder-coat it in the colour that suits the building. Installation is handled by our own installers, not subcontractors, so the fit and commissioning are done to spec and signed off on site.
Every automatic door is set to safe opening and closing speeds, with hold-open timing tuned to how the entrance is used during the day. Because we supply, install and service what we sell, there is one accountable team for the whole project and one number to call if anything ever needs attention.
We also stock the operators, sensors, drive belts and control boards we install, so repairs and routine maintenance are fast and there is no long wait for imported parts.
Pricing depends on the opening size, the operator, the glass specification and the sensors, so the quickest way to an accurate figure is a site visit and a fixed-price quote. Maintenance plans are available to keep the door safe, compliant and reliable, with scheduled service visits and priority call-outs.
From a single entrance to a nationwide roll-out, Coetz delivers automatic doors that look right, work every day and are backed by proper local support.
Frequently asked questions
Do automatic doors help attract more shoppers?
An open, welcoming, hands-free entrance makes it easier and more inviting for customers to enter, supporting foot traffic.
Can the entrance double as a glass shopfront?
Yes. Automatic glass sliding doors showcase your store while providing hands-free access.
Do you supply retail doors nationwide?
Yes. We supply nationwide and install shop entrances across South Africa.
Get a quote
Fitting out a store? Contact our team on 010 412 0062 for a quote, or browse our automatic door solutions.
Recent projects
See how we’ve handled entrances like yours:
- Fourways Mall retail entrances
- Timberland, Eastgate
- Bootlegger Coffee, Randburg
- Total Ninja, Centurion
Why retail stores choose automatic doors
An open, inviting entrance pulls shoppers in. Automatic doors give retail stores a barrier-free threshold, keep the climate comfortable, and stay accessible for prams, wheelchairs and trolleys. Reliable MC-125 sliding systems handle constant use. See our automatic door systems and how automatic door safety keeps customers safe.
For background, see this automatic door overview.
Talk to Coetz about automatic doors for your retail building. We supply and fit automatic doors for retail premises nationwide, with service and spares to match.
See also: automatic doors for gyms.
Budgeting for automatic doors for Retail Stores
Opening width, glass specification, sensor layout and access control are what separate one quotation from another, so compare them line by line rather than on the total alone. A free site measure confirms the opening, the power supply and the traffic before we commit to a fixed price, and the standard glazing is 6.38 mm laminated safety glass.
How the safety side actually works
Two sensor types work together on automatic doors for Retail Stores: motion detection to open on approach, and presence detection to hold the door while somebody stands in the opening. Add safety beams and a force limit and the door reverses rather than pushing. Most call-outs we attend are sensors knocked out of alignment by a trolley or a delivery, not motors that have failed.
We walk the opening with a trolley and at normal walking pace before handover, then record the speed, hold-open and force settings.
Servicing, spares and call-outs
We recommend a professional service every six months, with more frequent visits for very busy entrances such as malls. A visit checks and realigns the sensors, inspects the belt, rollers and guides, re-checks opening and closing force, and replaces wear parts before they strand the door. Wear items are replaced as part of servicing rather than under warranty.
We stock the operators, sensors, drive belts and control boards we fit, so a repair does not wait on an imported part. Automatic doors are installed and serviced nationwide, with call-outs within 24 hours in Gauteng.
How long is the warranty?
Two years on the operator, from the manufacturer. Wear parts — belts, rollers, guides and seals — are handled through servicing rather than warranty.
What service interval do you recommend?
Every six months as standard. Very busy entrances may need more frequent visits, which we agree with you per site.
Upgrading an existing entrance
An existing doorway can usually be automated without rebuilding the frontage. A swing operator suits a hinged door that is staying put; a sliding installation replaces a tired frontage and gives a wider, cleaner opening. The deciding factors are the strength of the head, the squareness of the opening and the route for power.
When something goes wrong
Describe what the door is doing and a technician can usually name the cause before travelling: held open points to sensors or a detection zone problem, reversing points to an obstruction or force limit, and noise points to rollers, belt or guides. Because the operators, sensors, belts and control boards we fit are held in stock, most of those are fixed on the first visit.
Glass, frames and finishes
Standard glazing is 6.38 mm clear laminated safety glass, which holds together if it is ever broken and takes the edge off outside noise. Tinted and performance glass are available, quoted separately, where solar gain or privacy matters, and toughened glass suits frameless and low-level applications. The framing is powder-coated in the colour that suits the building, so an entrance reads as part of the frontage rather than something bolted on afterwards.
Can access control be added later?
It can, but cabling into a finished ceiling costs more than specifying it with the door. Readers, push buttons, intercoms and time clocks are all straightforward at installation stage.
What happens when we report a fault?
We take the symptom over the phone so the right part is loaded, then attend — within 24 hours in Gauteng and within 48 hours elsewhere.
Automatic doors for retail in short
If you are pricing automatic doors for retail, send the structural opening sizes and a photograph and we will specify the system, the sensors and the glass against the traffic the doorway really carries. Automatic doors for retail are supplied, installed and serviced by one team, with spares held locally.
Ask us about automatic doors for retail and we will confirm the opening, the power supply and the traffic flow before quoting a fixed price.
Automatic doors for retail at a glance
- Pricing for automatic doors for retail follows the opening width, the glass and the sensor layout.
- Ask us to confirm the opening before ordering automatic doors for retail.
