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.
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Make Panda Solutions your one-stop-shop Healthy Homes Solutions provider. The process starts by booking a competitively priced Healthy Homes Assessment as well as arranging a suitable inspection time.
The inspection will be completed by one of our experienced and knowledgeable assessors who will also answer any questions you have about the standards. We’ll then prepare and send you a report on the property’s compliance status.
The report will also include recommendations on how to make the property compliant. We can complete that work as well as providing you with the necessary paperwork to prove compliance. Book a Healthy Homes Assessment today.
Healthy housing in New Zealand must meet standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress, and drainage. These conditions help create a warm, dry, and safe living environment.
You can get a Healthy Home assessment by contacting an accredited assessor, such as Panda Solutions, who will inspect your property and provide recommendations for compliance with Healthy Homes Standards.
Double glazing is not mandatory under the Healthy Homes Standards, but it is recommended for improving insulation and reducing heat loss. Other forms of insulation, such as ceiling and underfloor, are required.
The Healthy Homes Act, formally part of the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019, sets out minimum requirements for heating, insulation, and ventilation in rental properties to ensure they are safe and healthy for tenants.
