Glenfield's housing spans five decades and several construction types. Whether your home is 1970s weatherboard, a 1980s brick-and-tile, or a newer townhouse near Glenfield Mall, the installation approach changes. Craig identifies the right approach at the site visit so the price you receive covers the actual job.
Local knowledge: Glenfield has three distinct housing eras and each needs a different install approach. Weatherboard gets a standard pipe penetration. Brick-and-tile needs masonry core drilling. Newer steel-frame townhouses need extra care to avoid drilling through insulation layers. Craig identifies your construction type 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 three main Glenfield housing types differ.
Most Glenfield 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. Most Glenfield first-time buyers start here. It is the fastest to install, the lowest upfront cost, and it handles the room where you spend the most time. If you want bedrooms heated separately later, a second unit or a multi-split can be added.
A multi-split system runs two, three, or four indoor units from a single outdoor unit. This suits Glenfield homes where you want the living area and bedrooms covered without multiple outdoor units on a tight section. One outdoor unit is easier to site on a compact Glenfield property than two or three.
Glenfield's 1970s and 1980s homes 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. Craig assesses ceiling cavity access at the site visit to confirm whether ducted is feasible for your property.
Craig identifies your cladding type at the site visit. Weatherboard, brick-and-tile, and steel-frame townhouses each have different drilling requirements and different pricing. You receive a quote that reflects your actual home, not a generic estimate adjusted later.
Glenfield's housing spans five decades of switchboard standards. Craig checks yours at assessment. If a new dedicated circuit is needed ($300-$800), that cost is in the fixed price before you commit.
All wiring is done by registered electricians. You receive an Electrical Certificate of Compliance on completion, 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. We only service what we install, so if something is not right within that period, we come back.
Most single-room jobs are done within a week of your first call.
Craig 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 hoursWeatherboard installs run 4 to 6 hours. Brick-and-tile takes slightly longer. Craig works cleanly and leaves the site tidy.
4 to 6 hoursThe system is started up and tested. Craig walks you through the controls. Your registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.
Same dayWe service Glenfield and Hillcrest as a combined coverage area, along with the surrounding North Shore suburbs.
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 building type, identifies the right system, and gives you a price that covers the actual job. No surprises on install day.