Builders in Kinloch, Lake Taupō
Kinloch builders for steep, lake-view sites. See HP Homes' Jetty House and the Kinloch home with an $80 power bill over three years.
HP Homes builds high performance homes in Kinloch, on Lake Taupō’s western bays. We specialise in the steep, view-rich sites Kinloch is known for, designing homes that capture lake-to-mountain views while staying warm, airtight and very cheap to run. Two of our best-known projects are in Kinloch.
Our Kinloch projects
Jetty House
A steeply sloping site where every room could see the lake if the home was resolved carefully. Designed by First Light Studio and photographed by David Hensel, the 178 m² three-bedroom home uses stepped floor levels, deep eaves and generous glazing over an insulated MAXRaft® slab and a Pro Clima airtight envelope, blower-door tested to below 1 air change per hour.
Kinloch High Performance Home
Built to Passive House principles with full PHPP modelling. The owners received an $80 power bill across their first three years. “We received our first power bill, just $80. That was for three years.” (Heather, Kinloch)
Building on a Kinloch site
- Slope: stepped floor levels and careful foundations make the most of steep sections.
- Views vs heat loss: lake views often face south or east, so glazing needs high performance joinery and careful sizing. See high performance windows.
- Exposure: wind off the lake makes airtightness especially important.
- Holiday and permanent homes: a high performance home stays dry and stable even when it’s empty for weeks, with no damp smell when you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Do you build holiday homes in Kinloch?
Yes. Well-insulated, airtight homes with heat-recovery ventilation stay dry and comfortable between visits.
Can you work with my architect?
Yes. Jetty House was a collaboration with architect First Light Studio.
Building in Kinloch? Talk to Mat about your site.
