Specialist heat pump installation for Takapuna's 1950s weatherboard bungalows, 1980s brick-and-tile homes, and modern townhouses. Craig assesses the ceiling cavity and switchboard before quoting, so the price covers the actual job, not a best-case assumption.
Local knowledge: Takapuna's older bungalows often have fuse boards from the 1960s that need a dedicated circuit upgrade before a modern heat pump can be safely commissioned. We identify this at assessment and include it in the quote if it applies, so there are no surprises on install day.
The right installation approach depends on when your Takapuna home was built. Craig identifies these variables at the assessment so there are no surprises on install day.
Accessible ceiling cavities and clean weatherboard drilling. The main variable is the switchboard. Many 1960s fuse boards need a dedicated circuit upgrade ($300 to $800) before a modern heat pump can be commissioned. Craig includes this in the quote if it applies.
Masonry core drilling required for refrigerant line penetration. Takes longer than weatherboard and is factored into the quote upfront. Ceiling cavities are typically accessible. Switchboard upgrades less common in this era.
Modern switchboards already heat-pump-ready. Compact sections mean outdoor units often need wall brackets rather than ground pads to meet boundary noise requirements. Fastest and most straightforward install type Craig does in Takapuna.
Craig specifies anti-corrosion coated outdoor units as standard for any property within 500 metres of Takapuna Beach. Salt air degrades uncoated aluminium fins, significantly shortening the system's working life. Not an optional extra.
Four housing types, four different install approaches. Here is what changes depending on where your home sits in the suburb.
Accessible ceiling cavities and clean weatherboard drilling. Main variable is the switchboard — older fuse boards often need a circuit upgrade ($300 to $800). Craig checks this at assessment, not on install day.
Masonry core drilling required for the refrigerant line. Takes longer than weatherboard — factored into your quote upfront. Ceiling cavities are typically accessible. Switchboard upgrades less common in this era.
Modern switchboards, short pipe runs, compact sections. Outdoor units often need a wall bracket rather than a ground pad. Fastest and most straightforward install type Craig does in Takapuna.
Within 500 metres of Takapuna Beach, Craig specifies anti-corrosion coated outdoor units as standard. Salt air degrades uncoated fins faster and cuts the unit's working life short. Not an optional extra — it's in every coastal quote.
Takapuna homeowners generally know what they want and do their research before calling. Here is what sets us apart from the alternatives.
We assess the building before quoting. If your switchboard needs a new circuit, if masonry drilling is required, or if a wall bracket is needed for the outdoor unit, that is in the quote. You are not charged more on the day because we missed something.
We do not take repair or servicing calls on other installers' work. The only jobs we do are installs, which means the team that quotes your job is focused entirely on getting it right, not rushing off to an emergency callout across town.
All electrical work is carried out by registered electricians. You receive an Electrical Certificate of Compliance when the job is finished. This is a legal requirement and something you will need for your home's records and any future sale.
We back every installation with a 12-month workmanship guarantee. If something we installed is not performing correctly, we come back and sort it. This sits on top of the manufacturer warranty on the unit itself.
From first contact to Certificate of Compliance. Most single room jobs are done within a week of your first call.
Craig visits, checks the ceiling cavity, assesses the switchboard, and identifies the right unit positions. Written fixed-price quote before anything is ordered.
Free, no obligationCraig orders the right unit once you approve the quote. Install date booked at the same time so you're not waiting around.
2 to 5 daysHigh wall installs take 4 to 6 hours. Craig and the team work cleanly, protect your floors and walls, and leave the site tidy.
4 to 6 hoursCraig commissions the system, sets up the wifi controls where applicable, walks you through the remote, and your registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance.
Same dayEach nearby suburb has its own housing mix and install characteristics.
See the full list of service areas across the North Shore, or return to the Takapuna Heat Pumps homepage.
We assess the building, advise on the right system, and give you a price that covers everything. No surprises on install day.