Service area · Bentleigh VIC · Inner South-East Melbourne
Split System Installation in Bentleigh, VIC
Fixed-price installs from $1,690. ARCtick licensed, fully insured, 7-year workmanship warranty. Same-week appointments across Bentleigh and surrounding suburbs.
Split system installation in Bentleigh
Bentleigh is the beating heart of Melbourne's bungalow country. Walk any street off Centre Road and you're looking at row after row of twenties and thirties homes with the same red-brick facade, deep-eave verandah and leadlight windows — and behind those pretty frontages sits the reason every install here needs careful planning. The walls are two courses of brick with mortar in between, no timber cavity, no easy path for pipework. That means a bad job here looks bad forever: a lazy tradie leaves ductwork glued to a rendered side wall or a pipe run cutting across the frontage like a scar. The right approach is the opposite — mark the drill point on the internal wall, plot where it comes out externally so it lands behind a downpipe or garden bed, and use a diamond core so the entry hole is clean. Layouts inside are broken up too: the classic bungalow has a corridor down the middle with the living zones tucked mid-plan, which frustrates single-head coverage. We often end up spec'ing a two-head or multi-head so bedrooms and living get proper coverage without one unit working overtime. Rear extensions with big glazing have become the norm in the last decade too, and they alter the heat load enough that we size for the addition rather than the original room count. Bentleigh's inland, no bay breeze, and the un-renovated switchboards from the thirties don't carry a modern reverse-cycle inverter — expect an upgrade quoted before you commit.
❄ Inner south-east — no coast, hot summers; double-brick bungalows hold temperature well once sealed
Why Bentleigh homeowners choose Bellair
Bentleigh is about twenty-eight kilometres north-west of our Botanic Ridge base. The work here is careful core-drilling and routing through double-brick bungalows, zoned multi-heads for the compartmentalised floorplans, sizing for the glassy rear extensions people have added, and switchboard upgrades on the un-renovated homes. Matt holds ARCtick licence AU 55218 with 28 years in the trade, so the refrigerant work is by the book. Every install carries the full manufacturer warranty plus our 7-year workmanship warranty. We fit Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung, Haier and LG, and we'll match the unit to how the home's laid out rather than push a brand. Fixed price agreed before we start.
What's included in your Bentleigh install
A Bentleigh install includes supply of your chosen unit, fitting to AS/NZS 3000, neat back-to-back or routed pipework, condensate drainage, electrical connection, old unit removal and recycling, commissioning and clean-up. On the double-brick bungalows here we allow extra time to core-drill in the right spot and keep the pipe run short and tidy rather than cutting a long line across the brickwork. It's all in the fixed price agreed up front, with any switchboard upgrade flagged before you commit.
Postcode: 3204 · Council: City of Glen Eira · Region: Inner South-East Melbourne
Typical home styles: California bungalow, interwar double brick, renovated open-plan homes, contemporary rebuilds
Local landmarks: Centre Road shopping strip · Bentleigh station · Halley Park
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Arelys BarryMatt and his team are exceptional. I sent a message Saturday morning, I received a text message and a phone call, and a site visit by 11am. I am not use to such high customer service. Matt tried to have my install done asap as we had no heating. Install was also exceptional, as his pricing and quality of install and removal of old unit is beyond expectations. Was not an easy job but his quote was so honest and fair. I can hardly notice the outside cabling (first photo). He was also so polite, professional and caring. Thank you Matt and team. Will contact shortly for further split systems install. I will only contact your company in the future. Also, your system recommendation has been amazing. Many, many thanks for everything.
Melbourne
Milon PangCommunication with Matt was seamless and transparent. He came to inspect my place prior for a quick chat and to issue an estimated quote not long after. We eventually had a date fixed for two units to be installed. One required replacement of the previous old unit (included removal from property), and the second required a new hole to be drilled for installation. Matt and his team took roughly 3.5-4h. They were immaculate with their work! They left my place decently clean. I would have to say that this was the best customer service that I have had. Everything was discussed clearly, and my questions were addressed appropriately by Matt. I would highly recommended them if you are still considering! Thank you very much, Matt and your boys!
Melbourne
Alexander MoloksherWe recently had Samsung multi-head, multi-room split reverse cycle air conditioners installed throughout our home by Bellair, and we could not be happier with the outcome. Matt and his team completed the installation to the highest workmanship standards, with exceptional attention to detail and immaculate quality throughout the entire project. The finished result looks incredibly neat, professional, and well thought out. What truly stood out was Matt’s professionalism and communication at every stage of the installation. He kept us informed throughout the process, demonstrated outstanding competence and technical expertise, and delivered a flawless end result. It is clear that Matt and his team genuinely take pride in their work and customer satisfaction. I would highly recommend Bellair to anyone looking for high-quality air conditioning installation services.
Melbourne
Michelle BellHighly recommend Bellair! Matt and the team installed a ducted heating and cooling system at my clinic in Frankston and the whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. Professional, reliable, great communication, and the quality of work was excellent. Matt was an absolute pleasure to deal with and made the whole process so easy. Could not be happier with the result!
Frankston
Onyeka RobinsonMatt did an excellent job installing our new Mitsubishi Electric heating and cooling system. He was professional, punctual, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The installation was completed to a high standard, and the work area was left clean and tidy. We're very happy with the result and appreciate the added peace of mind from the 5-year Mitsubishi Electric manufacturer warranty and 7-year Bellair workmanship warranty. Highly recommend Matt and the Bellair team.
Melbourne
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