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Service area · Prahran VIC · Inner South-East Melbourne

Split System Installation in Prahran, VIC

Fixed-price installs from $1,690. ARCtick licensed, fully insured, 7-year workmanship warranty. Same-week appointments across Prahran and surrounding suburbs.

Split system installation in Prahran

The rhythm of Prahran is Chapel Street, the market and Greville — a working retail spine that squeezes an unusually dense residential grid in behind it. Off those spines the streetscape drops to narrow single-fronted cottages and terraces served by bluestone rear laneways, then rises again into apartment blocks and warehouse conversions closer to the shops. Air conditioning here is really a rear-lane problem. On most cottages the only realistic route for a condenser is the tight rear yard reached through a lane; on the terraces where side clearance is zero, the outdoor unit lifts onto the roof, with pipework threaded up a light well or internally rather than tacked onto a shared wall. Ceilings often push past three metres and the front rooms hold a lot of volume, so we size for that first. Heritage overlays across large sections of the suburb rule out any visible plant on frontages and any run of pipe across the street elevation — everything routes to the rear or up. Warehouse conversions and Chapel-Street apartments come with owners-corporation approvals and tight setbacks, and the older cottages still on the original board usually want a switchboard upgrade to carry a modern inverter. Prahran is inland with no coastal exposure, so the mechanical fit is straightforward — the challenge is getting the equipment in, in and out of sight, in a place designed a century ago for horses and drays, not condensers.

❄ Inner south-east — no coast, hot summers; tightly-built terrace streets

Why Prahran homeowners choose Bellair

Prahran is about thirty-two kilometres north-west of our Botanic Ridge base. The work here is core-drilling and courtyard, lane or roof placement on the Victorian terraces with no side access, volume sizing for the high ceilings, owners-corporation placement in the apartments and warehouse conversions, and switchboard upgrades on the old terraces. Matt's ARCtick licensed, AU 55218, with 28 years on the tools, 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 system to the terrace rather than push a brand. Fixed price agreed before we start.

What's included in your Prahran install

A Prahran 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 terraces with no side access we route to a rear courtyard off the lane or up to the roof and core-drill carefully, size for the high ceilings, and in the apartments we sort owners-corporation placement first. It's all in the fixed price agreed up front, with any switchboard upgrade flagged before you commit. If your terrace backs onto one of the bluestone lanes off Chapel Street or you're in an apartment above the Prahran Market end of Greville Street we'll route pipework off the frontage and site the condenser where the lane or courtyard allows.

Postcode: 3181 · Council: City of Stonnington · Region: Inner South-East Melbourne

Typical home styles: Victorian terrace & cottage, warehouse conversions, Chapel Street apartments, period homes

Local landmarks: Chapel Street · Prahran Market · Greville Street

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Split system installation by Bellair for Arelys BarrySplit system installation by Bellair for Arelys Barry
Arelys BarryArelys Barry
Local Guide · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Matt 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

Split system installation by Bellair for Milon PangSplit system installation by Bellair for Milon Pang
Milon PangMilon Pang
Local Guide · 2 days ago
★★★★★

Communication 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

Split system installation by Bellair for Alexander MoloksherSplit system installation by Bellair for Alexander Moloksher
Alexander MoloksherAlexander Moloksher
4 weeks ago
★★★★★

We 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

Split system installation by Bellair for Michelle BellSplit system installation by Bellair for Michelle Bell
Michelle BellMichelle Bell
Frankston · 4 weeks ago
★★★★★

Highly 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

Split system installation by Bellair for Onyeka Robinson
Onyeka RobinsonOnyeka Robinson
Melbourne · 6 days ago
★★★★★

Matt 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

FAQ

Common Questions About Split Systems

Most of our fixed-price split system installs fall between $1,690 and $1,890, depending on the unit, the size of the room and how the pipework needs to run. You get the all-inclusive price up front before we start — no surprises.
As a rough guide, a small bedroom suits a 2.5kW unit, a typical living room 5–6kW, and a large open-plan space 7kW or more. We measure properly during the site visit and size honestly so the system isn't over- or under-powered.
A standard single-head split system is usually done in 3–4 hours. Multi-head systems and trickier pipe runs can take most of a day. We'll give you a realistic time frame with your quote.
We supply and install Australia's most trusted brands — Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Haier, Samsung, Toshiba, Panasonic and LG. Every unit comes with a full manufacturer warranty plus our own 7-year workmanship guarantee.
We cover 190+ suburbs across the Mornington Peninsula, Bayside, South-East Melbourne, the inner east and the CBD. Chances are we've already done a job in your street — check our service areas below.
We recommend a service once a year to keep it running efficiently. We clean filters, check gas levels and test performance so your system lasts longer and runs cheaper.