About Modern Hot Water Co.
Built around one promise: lower hot water bills, less hassle, no quote games.
Gold Coast heat pump hot water specialists. Fixed pricing. Rebates handled in-house. Specialist-only focus instead of split attention across unrelated trades.
$3,600
Fixed install price
Since 2010
Martin's plumbing trade experience
Specialist
Hot water only — not a general plumber
Rebates in
Handled at the point of sale
The team
Who shows up on install day
A small, focused team. We don't subcontract heat pump hot water installs — the people below do the work.
Director / Owner
Martin
Your go-to plumber for heat pumps and hot water systems. In the trade since 2010 and now running Modern Hot Water Co. full-time on the Gold Coast. Helps homeowners cut their energy bill every time.
Apprentice
Harry
Our super strong apprentice — sharp mind, friendly face. Hardworking and eager to learn. Brings energy and fresh ideas to every job and takes the care-factor into the detail.
Modern Hot Water Co. exists because too many homeowners were getting sold hot water systems the hard way — confusing quotes, vague pricing, generic advice, and installers who treated heat pumps like an occasional side job.
We decided to do the opposite. We built a business focused specifically on heat pump hot water systems so the process could be faster, clearer, and easier for Gold Coast homeowners who just want lower running costs and reliable hot water without being messed around.
Why we specialise
Most plumbers have heat pump hot water buried somewhere in a long list of services. We made it the main thing. That matters because product selection, sizing, installation quality, and rebate handling all get easier when the team does the same type of work every week instead of relearning it on every job.
What that means for you
- Fixed pricing you can understand — our standard install is built around a real number, not a bait-and-switch quote.
- Rebates handled for you — we do the paperwork and apply the discount up front.
- Advice from specialists — we recommend what suits your home, usage, and budget instead of pushing whatever's easiest to sell.
- Cleaner installs — fewer surprises, better process, stronger workmanship.
- Clearer next steps — a straightforward qualification pathway instead of vague quoting.
How we think about the offer
You're not really buying a hot water system. You're buying lower energy bills, fewer breakdowns, a quieter home, less admin, and the confidence that the price you were told is the price you'll pay.
That's why we built the offer around a fixed standard install, clear exclusions, and a rebate process we manage for you. Homeowners shouldn't need to become mini-experts just to replace a failing system properly.
Why homeowners choose us over a general plumber
A general plumber might install the occasional heat pump hot water system. We built the business around them. That changes the speed of diagnosis, the quality of system selection, the consistency of installation, and how smoothly the rebate side gets handled.
For you, that usually means fewer surprises, clearer advice, and a lower chance of paying for the wrong system or the wrong install approach.
Where we work
We service the entire Gold Coast, from the northern growth corridor through to the southern beach suburbs. Whether you're replacing an old electric tank in Southport, dealing with an emergency breakdown in Burleigh, or upgrading a family home in Robina, the goal is the same: give you a better hot water setup without the usual tradie friction.
What happens next
If you want to know whether your home qualifies for the fixed $3,600 pathway, start with the quick qualification flow. We'll tell you what looks standard, what savings range you can reasonably expect, and what the next step would be if you want to move forward.
Why people move forward with us
The same four things come up in almost every conversation we have with new customers.
Fixed-price pathway
No vague quoting games. Real numbers, clear scope.
Rebates handled
We do the STC paperwork and apply the discount upfront.
Qualification first
Clear answer on whether your home fits before you commit.
Specialist focus
One job done well, every day — not split across unrelated services.
Recent customer outcomes
Three jobs from the last few weeks, in their own words.
Recent outcome
Southport
Old electric tank replaced in one day, rebate paperwork handled, lower bill on the next cycle.
Recent outcome
Robina
Family locked in the fixed-price pathway and avoided surprise add-ons on install day.
Recent outcome
Burleigh Heads
Weekend breakdown diagnosed fast, clear replacement path offered, hot water restored same day.
See If Your Gold Coast Home Qualifies For The $3,600 Aquatech Install
The fastest way to avoid quote confusion is to check the install fit first. Tell us what system you have now, where it sits, and what you want replaced. We will help you work out whether the standard pathway applies.
Aquatech specialists • Fixed price • Rebates handled • Workmanship guarantee