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The best way to check if your property is compliant with New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards is to get it assessed by one of our well-trained and experienced assessors. We have in-depth knowledge of the regulations and how they apply to your property.
You’ll receive a comprehensive report after we complete the assessment with a competitive quote for any work that is needed to bring your home up to the required standard.
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New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards specify the minimum level of ceiling and underfloor insulation that should be in your home. Specifically, the insulation in rental properties must either comply with the 2008 Building Code or, if the home is already insulated, the insulation must be at least 120mm thick.
Navigating these regulations can be tricky, but we’re here to help. Book a Healthy Homes Assessment now.
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According to the Healthy Homes Standards, rental homes must have a fixed heating device in the main living room. This heating device must be capable of heating the room to at least 18°C. The heating device must also meet other requirements, including being efficient and affordable to run.
Contact us today to book a Healthy Homes Assessment or to get a quote for a new heating solution.
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Effective ventilation is crucial to ensure homes are safe and healthy to live in. The specific requirements include having windows or doors that can be opened to let in fresh air. Appropriately sized extractor fans are also required in kitchens and bathrooms.
At Panda Solutions, we can carry out an assessment of the ventilation in your rental property. We can also complete any work to ensure compliance, including installing new extractor fans.
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Keeping homes dry is one of the priorities of NZ’s Healthy Home regulations. To comply with these standards, your rental property must have sufficient drainage to direct rainwater away from the property. If it has an enclosed subfloor, there should also be a ground moisture barrier if it is possible to install one.
Contact us today to arrange an assessment that includes checking if your home complies with moisture ingress and drainage standards.
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Draughts make homes cold and energy inefficient. As a result, rental homes must be free from unreasonable gaps or holes around doors and windows, as well as walls, floors, and ceilings. Unused fireplaces and chimneys must also be blocked.
Our healthy homes assessment includes checking your home for draughts. We can also complete any work required to eliminate draughts and make the property more comfortable and cheaper to heat.
Get a quoteAt Panda Solutions, we offer a range of insulation, heating, Healthy Homes, and property maintenance services for homeowners, landlords, property management companies, and builders.
Our expert energy assessors will complete a comprehensive assessment of your rental property to ensure it complies with Healthy Homes Standards.
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We offer retrofit insulation installation as well as installation in residential new builds. As well as ceiling, underfloor, and wall insulation, we also install ground moisture barriers.
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Our team can provide advice on the best heating solution for your property. We also install energy-efficient heat pumps and panel heaters from leading manufacturers.
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Do you want to retrofit insulation in an existing commercial property? Are you looking for an insulation contractor for a commercial new build? We can help.
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We offer a range of services tailored for landlords and property managers, including extractor fan, insulation, and smoke alarm installation, as well as Healthy Homes Assessments.
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Contact us if you need property maintenance. Our services include blocking open fireplaces, building decking, installing fences, unblocking drains, clearing gutters, and more.
Read moreOur high-quality insulation installation and supply services are tailored for residential and commercial buildings. Whether you’re upgrading for comfort, compliance, or energy efficiency, our experienced team delivers smart, reliable solutions backed by industry best practice.
We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers and developers to install insulation that performs, and lasts.
Ceiling insulation is one of the most effective ways to reduce heat loss in winter and keep your home cooler in summer. We install insulation into new and existing ceiling cavities using materials that meet or exceed Healthy Homes and NZ Building Code standards. Whether you’re insulating for the first time or upgrading old material, we’ll ensure full coverage with no gaps or compression.
Many older Auckland homes still have exposed timber floors that allow heat to escape and cold air to enter. Our underfloor insulation service helps reduce draughts, improve comfort, and support compliance for rental properties. We use safe, durable products that don’t sag over time, installed snugly between joists for maximum effectiveness.
Retrofitting wall insulation can significantly improve year-round comfort and energy performance, especially in homes built before modern insulation standards. Where access allows, we install wall insulation into internal and external walls, reducing heat loss, improving thermal mass and helping with noise reduction. Our team will advise on the most practical options based on your home’s construction.
A ground moisture barrier (also known as a vapour barrier) is essential for homes with enclosed subfloor spaces. Moisture rising from the ground can lead to mould, dampness, and insulation damage. Our moisture barrier installations prevent rising damp, protect your underfloor insulation, and help improve overall indoor air quality — especially in Auckland.
We also provide insulation services for commercial spaces, including offices, retail, and light industrial properties. Whether it’s a new build or retrofit, we work to improve thermal performance, meet compliance requirements, and reduce ongoing operational costs. From ceilings to walls and underfloor spaces, we tailor solutions that deliver performance and efficiency for your commercial environment.
Getting insulation right from the start is one of the smartest investments you can make in a new home or development. We work with builders, developers and homeowners to provide fully compliant, high-performance insulation installations tailored to the needs of modern builds.
We supply and install ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation to meet or exceed New Zealand Building Code requirements, with options designed to suit the latest architectural designs and building systems.
Whether you’re planning a standalone home or a multi-dwelling project, our team ensures seamless installation at the right stage of your build.
Older homes in Auckland were often built with little or no insulation, which means many are uncomfortable, inefficient and expensive to heat. Our retrofit insulation services are designed to upgrade your home’s thermal performance without the need for major renovations.
We assess your existing insulation (or lack of it), identify problem areas, and install high-quality materials that reduce heat loss, prevent draughts and make your home warmer, drier and healthier. From ceiling top-ups to underfloor retrofits and accessible wall cavities, we tailor solutions that suit your home’s structure and condition.
Whether you’re preparing a rental property to meet Healthy Homes Standards or simply want to reduce your energy bills, we’ll guide you through the process with minimal disruption and maximum benefit.
You’ll want to inspect the current insulation’s condition (no damp, mould, significant gaps), check its R‑value or thickness, and confirm it meets the minimum requirements for your climate zone. The Healthy Homes Standards list minimum R‑value requirements for rentals in NZ.
Healthy Homes Standards are minimum legal requirements for rental properties that ensure homes are warm, dry and healthy to live in. They cover five key areas: heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping. These standards are designed to improve tenant wellbeing, reduce damp and mould issues, and ensure rental homes meet modern expectations for comfort and safety.
A Healthy Homes assessment gives you certainty that your rental property meets legal requirements and identifies any areas that need improvement. It helps protect you from potential fines, ensures your insulation and heating systems are compliant, and supports a healthier living environment for tenants while safeguarding the long term condition of your property.
Landlords are legally responsible for ensuring their rental properties comply with Healthy Homes Standards. This includes completing required upgrades within the specified timeframes, maintaining documentation, and making sure the property continues to meet the standards throughout the tenancy.
A Healthy Homes Assessment costs $160 including GST and provides a comprehensive evaluation of your property against the main Healthy Homes Standards. During the assessment an experienced assessor inspects key areas such as heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping to see whether the home meets current requirements. You will receive a detailed report outlining which parts of the property comply and what work, if any, is recommended to bring it up to standard. This helps you understand exactly what is needed to ensure the home is warm, dry and comfortable for tenants.
It varies depending on the size of the home, the area being insulated, and how much existing insulation needs upgrading or removal. Many retrofit jobs can be completed in a day for standard sized homes.
Absolutely. Proper insulation reduces heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, resulting in lower heating/cooling costs and more stable indoor temperatures.
For rental properties in New Zealand, the Healthy Homes Standards require ceiling and underfloor insulation (where reasonably practicable) and an insulation statement in tenancy agreements.
Insulation in poor condition must be repaired or replaced. Moisture, mould or damage reduce insulation performance, may compromise health, and must be addressed to maintain compliance and comfort.
Yes. We offer a no‑obligation insulation assessment to evaluate your current insulation status, propose options and provide a written quote.
