Albany's newer homes and townhouses are well-suited to heat pump installation, but modern construction has its own requirements. Steel framing and rigid insulation need a different drilling approach than older homes. Craig assesses the construction and ductwork options at the site visit before quoting.
Local knowledge: Albany is one of the few North Shore suburbs where Craig regularly installs ducted whole-home systems. Albany's newer homes tend to have larger floor plans, accessible ceiling cavities, and open-plan layouts that suit ducted heating well. If your home is still under construction, getting Craig in before the gib goes on is the cleanest and most cost-effective way to do it.
Two system types suit Albany's housing well. The choice depends on whether you want to heat one main living area or the whole home.
The best time to install a ducted system is before the gib board goes on. With walls and ceilings open, ductwork runs can be fully concealed within the building structure with no visible vents or trunking. It is significantly harder and more expensive to add ducted heating after the fact.
A ducted whole-home system is only as good as its ductwork layout. Extended runs, sharp 90-degree bends, and excessive branching all reduce airflow and make the system work harder than it should. Craig designs the duct layout before quoting to ensure even heating across every room without dead spots.
Craig locates steel studs and insulation panels before drilling. A poorly placed penetration in a steel-frame wall can compromise the insulation layer and leave a gap in the thermal envelope. This is identified and avoided at the assessment stage.
For ducted installs, Craig plans the duct runs, confirms ceiling cavity dimensions, and calculates pipe run lengths before the quote is issued. If a run exceeds 10m, the additional refrigerant charge is in the fixed price. Nothing is left to work out on install day.
All wiring is done by registered electricians. You receive an Electrical Certificate of Compliance on completion, required for your home's records and any future sale.
Every install is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee on top of the manufacturer warranty. Craig only services what he installs, so if something is not right within that period, he comes back.
Ducted systems take longer to plan and install than high-wall units. Here is the process for both.
Craig checks the construction type, ceiling cavity dimensions, pipe run options, and switchboard. For ducted installs, he designs the duct layout at this visit.
Free, no obligationYou receive a written quote covering supply, installation, ductwork design, pipe run charges, electrical work, and Certificate of Compliance.
Within 48 hoursHigh-wall installs take 4 to 6 hours. Ducted whole-home systems take longer and are scoped at assessment. Craig works cleanly and leaves the site tidy.
4+ hoursThe system is started up and tested. Craig walks you through the controls and wifi setup where applicable. Your registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.
Same dayAlbany's neighbouring suburbs have their own housing characteristics and install requirements.
See the full list of service areas across the North Shore, or visit the Takapuna installation page for general information. Return to the Takapuna Heat Pumps homepage.
Craig assesses the construction type, designs the duct layout where required, and gives you a price that covers everything. No surprises on install day.