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Insulation
An essential part of compliance with Healthy Homes Standards is properly insulating your rental properties. Insulation helps to keep homes warmer and drier, while also making them more energy efficient.
We can assess any insulation that is currently in your rental properties as well as identifying where new insulation needs to be installed and making recommendations. We can complete the installation work too.
Insulation Keeps Your Rental Properties Warm and Compliant with Healthy Homes Standards
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- Expert advice on what needs to be done with the insulation in your rental properties to ensure they are in compliance with Healthy Homes Standards and other regulations.
- High-quality installation work completed by an experienced team of installers. At Panda Solutions, we are proud members of the Insulation Association of New Zealand.
- Experience installing insulation in new build rental properties as well as retrofitting insulation in existing properties, including those being renovated.
- Reliable service from a professional team with competitive and honest pricing.
Rental Property Insulation Installation
To comply with New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards, rental properties must have sufficient insulation installed. This includes, at a minimum, ceiling and underfloor insulation. Furthermore, the insulation in your rental properties must be up to the required standard.
If there is existing insulation in your rental property, it must be at least 120mm thick. If there is no insulation, newly installed insulation must meet the requirements of the 2008 Building Code.
We know this can be complicated, but we are here to help. We have detailed knowledge of the standards and building codes, so we will ensure your rental properties are properly insulated.
Get a quoteFAQs
Is insulation compulsory in rental properties?
Yes. Ceiling and underfloor insulation has been compulsory in rental homes since 1 July 2019, wherever it’s reasonably practicable to install. Since 1 July 2025 all private rentals must meet the full Healthy Homes Standards from the start of the tenancy. This means insulation is one of the key requirements that landlords need to have in place before renting out their property.
What insulation standard do rentals need to meet?
Rentals must meet the Healthy Homes insulation standard. In practice this means ceiling and underfloor insulation that reaches a minimum R-value, or thickness and in reasonable condition. We’ll check what’s there and tell you whether it passes or needs topping up.
What if my rental already has insulation?
Existing insulation can still count, but it may need topping up. If it’s thinner than the standard requires, or it’s degraded, settled or damp, it won’t pass as-is. We’ll assess what’s in your ceiling and subfloor and let you know whether it meets the standard or needs work.
Are there any exemptions to rental insulation requirements?
There are some. For example, there’s a partial exemption for underfloor insulation installed when the home was built if it’s still in reasonable condition, and a ceiling insulation exemption for homes with limited roof space that have extra insulation elsewhere. These come with conditions and documentation, so it’s best to have the property assessed.
Can you provide documentation for my records?
Yes. After we complete insulation work we can provide records of what was installed, which is useful for your files and for the Healthy Homes compliance statement that needs to go in the tenancy agreement. It keeps your paperwork straight and demonstrates compliance.
