Onehunga has workers cottages from the early 1900s sitting next to new apartments near the harbour. Old and new, both need heating sorted. The older homes need a bit more care with placement but nothing we haven't done before.
Local knowledge: Onehunga has two very distinct housing stories. The older end of the suburb, workers' cottages and bungalows from the late 1800s through to the 1930s, needs careful wall placement and often has narrower ceiling cavities. The newer harbour-side development brings first-time installs in apartments and townhouses with modern switchboards but sometimes no outdoor unit space at all. My Onehunga specialist identifies which situation you are in at the site visit and prices accordingly, before anything is ordered.
The right system and the right installation method both depend on your home's era. Here is how the main Onehunga housing types differ.
Most Onehunga homes suit one of three system types. The right choice depends on how many rooms you want to heat and how the home is laid out.
A high-wall unit in the main living area covers the most-used space first. For Onehunga's older cottages and bungalows, this is usually the lounge, the room that needs it most on a cold Central Auckland winter morning. It is the fastest to install, the lowest upfront cost, and you can add more later if you need to.
A multi-split system runs two, three, or four indoor units from a single outdoor unit. This suits Onehunga homes where outdoor space is limited and you want the living area and bedrooms covered without placing multiple outdoor units on a tight section. One unit outside is a lot easier to position than three.
Onehunga's inter-war bungalows with accessible ceiling cavities can suit a ducted system that heats the whole home from concealed ceiling vents. No visible indoor units, even heating throughout. My Onehunga specialist assesses ceiling cavity access at the site visit to confirm whether ducted is feasible for your property.
The specialist I recommend identifies your cladding type and wall construction at the site visit. A heritage weatherboard cottage and a new harbour-side apartment have very different requirements. You receive a quote that reflects your actual home, not a generic figure adjusted after the fact.
Onehunga's older homes can have switchboards that are decades past their best. The switchboard is checked at every assessment. If a new dedicated circuit is needed ($300-$800), that cost is included in the fixed price before you commit to anything.
All wiring is completed by registered electricians. You receive an Electrical Certificate of Compliance on the day of installation, a legal document 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. He only services what he installs, so if something is not right within that period, he comes back and sorts it.
Most single-room jobs are done within a week of your first call.
He checks your cladding type, ceiling cavity, switchboard, and outdoor unit placement options. The construction type determines the approach and the price.
Free, no obligationYou receive a written quote covering supply, installation, drilling costs, wall-bracket mounting where required, electrical work, and Certificate of Compliance.
Within 48 hoursStandard weatherboard installs run 4 to 6 hours. Older homes with more complex wall configurations may take a little longer. He works cleanly and leaves the site tidy.
4 to 6 hoursThe system is started up and tested. He walks you through the controls. Your registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.
Same dayOnehunga is part of a broader Central Auckland coverage area. If you are just over the boundary, get in touch and I will let you know if my specialist covers your street.
See the full list of service areas across Central Auckland, or visit the Mt Eden installation page for general information. Return to the Mt Eden Heat Pumps homepage.
The specialist I recommend assesses your home's construction, identifies the right system, and gives you a price that covers the actual job. No surprises on install day.