Mt Eden has draughty wooden villas on the slopes and sealed modern townhouses two streets away. They heat completely differently and that's fine, there's a good solution for both. Tell me what you've got and we'll sort it out.
Local knowledge: Mt Eden has two very different housing eras and each needs a different install approach. The villas and bungalows from the early 1900s to 1930s are typically timber-framed weatherboard with limited insulation and older switchboards that often need upgrading. The newer townhouses built from 2010 onwards have steel framing, rigid insulation layers, and compact sections that affect where the outdoor unit can go. The specialist I recommend in Mt Eden 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 two main Mt Eden housing types differ, and what that means for your install.
Most Mt Eden homes suit one of three system types. The right choice depends on how many rooms you want to heat, the layout of the home, and how much of the original character you want to preserve.
A high-wall unit in the main living area covers the most-used space first. Most Mt Eden villa owners 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 Mt Eden homes where you want the living area and bedrooms covered without multiple outdoor units competing for space on a compact or heritage section. One outdoor unit is easier to site discreetly than two or three.
Mt Eden's pre-1940s villas and 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, and nothing to disrupt the character of the rooms. The specialist I recommend assesses ceiling cavity access at the site visit to confirm whether ducted is feasible for your property.
The specialist I recommend in Mt Eden identifies your cladding type and framing at the site visit. Timber-framed villa weatherboard, renovated character homes, 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.
Mt Eden's older homes cover more than a century of switchboard standards. Many villas still have original or near-original boards that need a new dedicated circuit before a heat pump can be added. If that work is needed ($300-$800), the 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. He only services what he installs, so if something is not right within that period, he comes back.
Most single-room jobs are done within a week of your first call.
Get in touch and tell me what you need. I'll ask about your home's age, layout, and what you're trying to heat. That way I can make sure the site visit is focused on the right options from the start.
Free, no obligationI refer you to the installer I trust in Mt Eden, someone I've known for years from working alongside him on the tools. He checks your cladding type, ceiling cavity, switchboard, and outdoor unit placement options. The construction type determines the approach and the price.
Within 48 hoursYou receive a written quote covering supply, installation, drilling costs, wall-bracket mounting where required, electrical work, and Certificate of Compliance. No surprises on install day.
Within 48 hours of site visitVilla weatherboard installs typically run 4 to 6 hours. He works cleanly, takes care around original linings and features, and leaves the site tidy. The system is tested and he walks you through the controls. Your registered electrician issues the Certificate of Compliance on the same day.
Same dayThe specialist I recommend covers Mt Eden and the surrounding Central Auckland suburbs as part of his regular work area.
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 the building type, identifies the right system, and gives you a price that covers the actual job. No surprises on install day.