Does a Wellington business cover the Hutt and Kapiti?
Many do, but the further ends of the region carry travel time and it shows in the quote. NovaPay asks businesses covering your end first — the Kapiti Coast in particular is served by its own trades rather than by the city.
Why do Wellington quotes ask about access and steps?
Because they are most of the labour. Carrying materials up sixty steps or working off a boundary with no parking is genuinely a different job to the same work on a flat Hamilton section, and a quote that ignores it is the one that gets revised on the day.
My pool has gone green. How bad is it?
Usually recoverable in days rather than weeks, though it takes chemicals, filtration time and often a service visit or two. Getting to it early is much cheaper than waiting for it to settle.
How often does a pool need servicing?
Fortnightly through summer is common, dropping over winter. Many people do their own water testing and use a service for the technical work, which is worth asking about.
Does my pool fence need to comply?
Yes. Residential pools in New Zealand must be fenced to the standard and councils inspect them periodically. A pool company will usually tell you if something obvious would fail.
Is a heat pump worth it?
It extends the season at a running cost, and the sizing matters more than the brand. Ask for the running cost estimate as well as the install price.