Quality Home Insulation and Heating Solutions
Supplied and Installed Across New Zealand
At Brightr, the call we get most often starts with a cold bedroom and a power bill that climbs every winter. We've been fixing that since 2009, and over 115,000 Kiwi families now have warmer, drier homes after working with us.
Our teams handle home insulation top-ups, full retrofits, Warmer Kiwi Homes funding applications and heat pump installations. We explain your options in plain language, install the work ourselves and keep you updated from the first visit to the final clean-up. That's the No Worries promise in practice.
Save 50-100% With Warmer Kiwi Homes
Home Insulation and Heat Pump Funding for Eligible Homes
The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant is the government programme that pays 50 to 90% of the cost of insulation and heat pumps for eligible homeowners. We've been an approved provider since 2018, so we handle the paperwork for you.
In some regions, extra funding from us or a local community trust lifts that to 100%, which leaves $0 to pay. Eligibility depends on your address, your home's age and, in some cases, a Community Services Card.
Book a free home assessment and we'll check what funding applies to your home.
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Is Your Home Cold, Damp or Expensive to Heat?
Without Proper Insulation, You'll Notice:
Heat Escapes in Winter
Up to 35% of a home's heat can leave through the ceiling. You turn the heater up and it keeps escaping.
Moisture Builds Up
Bare ground under a house can release up to 40 litres of moisture a day. It settles into floors and walls as mould and mildew.
Power Bills Climb
A home that can't hold its heat takes more energy to keep comfortable, and you pay for that every month.
How We Make Homes Work Properly
We Supply and Install Insulation and Heating That:
Keeps Rooms Warm in Winter and Cooler in Summer
Insulation slows heat moving through your roof and floor in both directions, so bedrooms stay comfortable in January too.
Keeps Moisture Out
A drier home means fewer damp patches, better air quality and fewer sick days for your family.
Saves Up to $340 a Year
Energy efficient homes in NZ cost less to heat, and you can save up to $340 a year on power.
Insulating Your Home
Retrofit Insulation to Cut Your Heating Costs
Most home insulation concerns fall into two jobs: ceiling and underfloor. Together they stop draughts, keep damp out of your living areas and ease the load on your heating. Walls come next for homes being relined or renovated. We install Mammoth and Pink Batts and recommend whichever fits your home best.
Heat Pumps and Air Conditioning
Heating in Winter, Cooling in Summer
A heat pump works best in a well-insulated home because it keeps the warmth where you need it. We install Mitsubishi Electric and Panasonic units and size each one to the room so it doesn't strain or waste power. In summer, the same unit cools and dries the air. Eligible homeowners can claim up to 90% off a heat pump through Warmer Kiwi Homes.
New Build Insulation: Supply and Install
Planning a New Build or Renovation?
We supply and install insulation for builders, renovators and homeowners:
- Residential homes: wall, ceiling and underfloor insulation.
- Commercial projects: performance-grade acoustic and decorative finishes.
- Compliance: our installs meet current energy efficiency standards and NZ Building Code H1.
Insulation and Heating Compliance for Landlords
The Deadline Has Passed: Is Your Rental Compliant?
All private rentals must meet the Healthy Homes Standards. If your property isn't up to code, you are currently at risk of non-compliance penalties.
Brightr provide insulation and heat pump solutions to bring your property up to the legal standard quickly. Book a Healthy Homes Assessment today.
Why Kiwi Homeowners Choose Brightr
Making NZ Homes Warmer and Happier
Choosing the best insulation option comes down to two questions: who installs it, and who fixes it if something's wrong? Plenty of insulation companies can answer one. We answer both, with our own installers and a one-year workmanship warranty. Here's what you get with us:
- Over 115,000 Kiwi homes insulated and heated since 2009
- 12 branches with local installers from Whangarei to Otago
- A Warmer Kiwi Homes provider since 2018
- A one-year workmanship warranty on installation, plus manufacturer warranties on the products
- Free in-home assessments with a clear explanation of how we charge
Finance and Payment Options
Cost shouldn't hold up a warmer home. Q Card interest-free finance gives you 12 and 24 months interest-free on purchases of $199 or more, and you can use it to cover your share of a Warmer Kiwi Homes job. Some councils let you pay through your rates, and most major banks offer Green Home Loans for energy efficiency upgrades. Check our payment options to see what fits.
Brightr is New Zealand’s Leading Home Insulation Company
We started in Auckland in 2009 as Smart Energy Solutions and became Brightr in 2021. We were one of the first partners in the EECA Warm Up New Zealand programme, and today we work with homeowners, landlords, property managers and builders from 12 branches around the country.
Frequently Asked Questions: Home Insulation
Start with the ceiling, because it's where most heat escapes. Underfloor insulation comes next, and a ground moisture barrier controls damp at the source if your home has an open subfloor. Our assessor checks what you already have and ranks the jobs for you.
Some eligible homeowners can. Warmer Kiwi Homes covers 50 to 90%, and extra regional funding can bring the cost to $0. We check your eligibility at your free assessment.
A heat pump warms the air and insulation stops that warmth from leaking out. In an uninsulated home, the unit runs harder to hold the same temperature, so we usually look at the ceiling and floor first.
We have 12 branches from Whangarei to Otago, and our head office is in East Tamaki, Auckland. Find your local team on our branches page.
We give a one-year workmanship warranty on installation, and the products carry their own manufacturer warranties. You can find out more on our manuals and warranties page.
Ready for a Warmer, Drier Home?
Book your free home assessment online or call us on 0800 888 766, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.