Orewa has a mix of older homes that may qualify for the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant and newer properties that do not. If your home was built before 2008 and you have a Community Services Card or live in a qualifying area, you could pay as little as $400 for a fully installed heat pump. Craig handles the full application on your behalf.
Local knowledge: Orewa's 1970s-80s homes on the established streets are the most likely to qualify for the WKH heating grant. Newer apartments and townhouses built after 2008 do not qualify. For beachside properties within roughly 500m of the waterfront, salt air is also a genuine factor and anti-corrosion coating is advised on the outdoor unit. Both are checked at the site visit.
To qualify, your home must have been built before 2008 and meet minimum insulation standards. You must also hold a Community Services Card or live in a qualifying lower-income area. Eligibility is checked at the site visit and the full application is handled on your behalf, including the insulation assessment and government submission.
Check Your EligibilityWhether you qualify for the grant or not, the install approach depends on your home's age and how close it sits to the beach.
Orewa has seen significant apartment and townhouse development, particularly closer to the town centre and along the waterfront. These are typically post-2008 and not eligible for the WKH heating grant. For completed newer homes, a high-wall unit is the standard choice. Modern switchboards are typically heat-pump-ready with no upgrade needed.
As a registered Warmer Kiwi Homes provider, the grant application is submitted on your behalf. You do not need to contact EECA or navigate the paperwork. For Orewa's retiree community in particular, this makes the process genuinely simple.
Craig does not take repair or service calls on other installers' work. Every job he does is one he stands behind with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If something is not right within that period, he comes back. For Orewa homeowners who want reliability and after-care, this matters.
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.
Grant-funded or private, the process is the same. Most single-room jobs are completed within a week of first contact.
Craig checks WKH eligibility, visits the property, assesses the ceiling cavity and switchboard, and confirms insulation compliance where the grant applies.
Free, no obligationWritten fixed-price quote issued. If you qualify for the WKH grant, the application is submitted before anything is ordered.
Within 48 hoursStandard weatherboard installs take 4 to 6 hours. Craig and the team work cleanly and leave the site tidy.
4 to 6 hoursSystem started up and tested. Controls explained clearly. Registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.
Same dayEach nearby suburb has its own housing mix and install characteristics.
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 checks eligibility, handles the application, and installs your heat pump for as little as $400 out of pocket for qualifying homes.