Service area · Chelsea VIC · Bayside Peninsula edge
Split System Installation in Chelsea, VIC
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Split system installation in Chelsea
Chelsea is the largest of the tight bayside strip suburbs between Aspendale and Carrum, with a wider residential grid than Bonbeach and a more mixed housing stock ranging from 1960s beach cottages through 1970s cream-brick veneers to new stacked apartments near the station. The salt spray load is real across the whole suburb because Chelsea sits directly on the bay with no landmass to the west, and we spec coastal-treated Mitsubishi Electric or Fujitsu marine-grade condensers as a standard line item on Chelsea beach-side quotes. Chelsea also has the Bicentennial Park drainage line running through the middle of the residential grid - Kingston Council maps a localised flood extent around the park boundary and about 15% of Chelsea properties on Argyle Avenue, Beach Road and the streets around the park have property-title flood levels of 100 to 300mm. Ground-pad outdoor unit installations are not advisable on these flood-overlay blocks and we install on wall brackets at 600mm minimum above ground. The 1960s beach cottage stock along the foreshore streets - Woodhouse Grove, Ellery Parade and Broadway - has single-skin timber walls and simple pipe routing.
Bay-facing coastal strip, exposed to south-westerly salt spray, some inland flood pockets around Bicentennial Park drainage
Why Chelsea homeowners choose Bellair
Chelsea railway station is on the Frankston line and Chelsea has one of the highest commuter percentages of any bayside suburb we service - about 45% of our Chelsea customers are CBD commuters and installs run on weekday-lockbox schedules with SMS commissioning at day end. Chelsea is 17 kilometres from Botanic Ridge - a 25-minute drive on a normal day. The new stacked apartment developments along Nepean Highway and near the station were built post-2010 under strata title and those installs require owners corporation approval with the outdoor unit typically going on a rear balcony bracket or a communal roof plant deck. Kingston Council planning is straightforward for standalone residential installations and permits are rarely required. The renovation activity in Chelsea is concentrated on the 1960s cottages closest to the beach, with owners either extending rearward or demolishing for new detached homes, and either way the split system spec upgrades to a multi-head reverse-cycle system covering three or four rooms. Winter southerlies drive rain horizontally into south-facing walls and we install a rear drip shield on any south-facing outdoor unit as standard.
What's included in your Chelsea install
Included in the Chelsea quote: the split system in your chosen size and brand with coastal-spec heat exchanger as standard for beach-adjacent properties, all copper pipework and electrical cabling, stainless-steel wall brackets rated 600mm minimum above ground for flood-overlay properties near Bicentennial Park, standard back-to-back install with a short pipe run, drain to the nearest legal point, controller pairing and commissioning on both cooling and heating cycles, cleanup and removal of packaging, full manufacturer warranty and our own 7-year workmanship guarantee. Not included: Kingston Council planning permits, owners corporation fees for the stacked apartment developments near the station, engineering reports for raised plinth installations, electrical switchboard upgrades on pre-1980 buildings, penetrations through concrete slabs, and pipe runs longer than the standard 5-metre kit which are quoted per additional metre before we start work.
Postcode: 3196 · Council: City of Kingston · Region: Bayside Peninsula edge
Typical home styles: 1960s beach cottage, post-war weatherboard, renovated single-fronted brick, 1970s cream-brick veneer
Local landmarks: Chelsea Beach · Chelsea railway station · Chelsea Yacht Club
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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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