Forrest Hill, North Shore Auckland

Heat Pump Installation Forrest Hill

Forrest Hill families in the Westlake school zone tend to be in their homes for the long term. When they upgrade to a heat pump, they want it sized correctly, installed properly, and backed by someone they can call back. That is exactly what a fixed-price install from us delivers.

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Local knowledge: Forrest Hill has a mix of brick-and-tile and weatherboard homes from the 1970s-90s. Brick-and-tile needs masonry core drilling for the pipe, which takes longer and is included in the fixed price. Weatherboard installs are more straightforward. Either way, if you are replacing an existing fixed heater in the living area, let us know before we visit as this can affect WKH grant eligibility.

Forrest Hill's 1970s-90s homes are a mix of brick-and-tile and weatherboard. Most enquiries come from families upgrading from old electric heaters or gas. The approach changes depending on the cladding type.

Brick-and-tile vs weatherboard

  • Brick-and-tile requires masonry core drilling for the pipe, weatherboard does not
  • Both have accessible ceiling cavities in this era
  • Brick-and-tile takes longer, both types have the full cost in the fixed price upfront
  • Switchboards checked for a spare breaker position at every site visit regardless of cladding type

Replacing old heaters or gas

  • Many Forrest Hill homes still have panel heaters, oil column heaters, or a gas system
  • Replacing with a heat pump improves both warmth and running costs
  • If you have an existing operational fixed heater in the main living area, this can affect WKH heating grant eligibility
  • We check this at the assessment and advise before any application is made
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Single room
from $2,500
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Multi-room
from $7,500
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Ducted whole-home
from $10,000
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A Few Things Worth Knowing

Two things that come up regularly for Forrest Hill homeowners.

Sizing for families, not just rooms

  • Westlake zone homes often have open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas running together
  • A system sized for the living room alone will not heat the whole space
  • We calculate the heat load for the combined area, including ceiling height and glazing
  • An undersized system costs more to run and wears faster than one sized correctly from the start

Getting it right for the next ten years

  • We only install equipment we stand behind
  • Every install is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee on top of the manufacturer warranty
  • We only service what we install, so there is no ambiguity about who is responsible
  • If something is not right within the guarantee period, we come back without question

What Every Forrest Hill Install Includes

Cladding type in the fixed price

We confirm your cladding type at the site visit. Brick-and-tile masonry drilling and weatherboard penetration are both included in the fixed quote before you commit. You are not quoted a standard price and charged extra on the day because your home is brick-and-tile.

Sized for your open-plan space

We calculate the heat load for the actual space, not just the room dimensions. For open-plan Forrest Hill homes with high ceilings and large windows, this makes a real difference to whether the system keeps up on a cold morning.

Electrical Certificate of Compliance included

All wiring is done by registered electricians. You receive an Electrical Certificate of Compliance on completion. This is a legal document required for your home's records and any future sale. It is in the price, not an add-on.

12-month workmanship guarantee

If something we installed is not performing correctly within 12 months, we come back and fix it. This is on top of the manufacturer warranty on the unit. We only install what we service, so there is no ambiguity about who is responsible.

How a Forrest Hill Install Works

Most single-room jobs are done within a week of your first call.

1

On-site assessment

We check the wall construction, ceiling cavity, switchboard, and measure the space. If you are replacing an existing heater we confirm WKH eligibility at this point.

Free, no obligation
2

Fixed-price quote

You receive a written quote covering supply, installation, masonry drilling where required, electrical work, and Certificate of Compliance.

Within 48 hours
3

Installation day

Brick-and-tile installs take slightly longer than weatherboard. We work cleanly and leave the site tidy. Most Forrest Hill jobs are done in 4 to 6 hours.

4 to 6 hours
4

Start-up, handover, and compliance

The system is started up and tested. We walk you through the controls and filter maintenance. Your registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.

Same day

We Also Install Across the Surrounding Suburbs

Each 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.

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We assess the building type, size the system for your space, and give you a price that covers everything. No surprises on install day.