connectCost guide

What does heating cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical heat pump or fire installed

$4,000

Most jobs land between $2,500 and $12,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

Estimate your job

Type the size and see an installed price range for it, incl. GST. More jobs on the estimator.

Heating

Heat pump install

Estimated installed price

$3,900

Most jobs like this land between $3,200 and $4,800, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$3,200–$4,800 per unit

Living room, 5–6 kW, 1 unit$3,200–$4,800 per unit$3,200–$4,800
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: A mid-range unit, back-to-back install, a new circuit at the switchboard, commissioning and the code of compliance.

Not included: Switchboard upgrades, roof or ceiling access for ducts beyond the usual, and removing an old unit.

People use Connect for heat pumps, fires, ventilation, ducted systems and servicing.

What drives the price

Unit size and brand, where the outdoor unit goes, pipe runs and electrical work, and whether a consent is needed (fires).

Example jobs

Single high-wall heat pump$2,800–$4,500
Freestanding wood fire with flue and consent$5,000–$9,000
Ducted heat pump, 3-bedroom$10,000–$16,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

Want real numbers for your job?

Post it once, free. Vetted local heating tradies quote it within 72 hours and there is no obligation.

Post a job — free

Got quotes already? Read how to compare tradie quotes before you pick one.

Questions

How much does heating cost in NZ?

A typical heat pump or fire installed is around $4,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $2,500 and $12,000. Unit size and brand, where the outdoor unit goes, pipe runs and electrical work, and whether a consent is needed (fires).

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

Other trades

Water Blasting · Lawn Mowing · Decking · Roofing · Painting · Plumbing · All trades