Air Conditioning Installation Chermside
From post-war houses to new units near the shopping and hospital precinct, we install compact, tidy split systems that suit how Chermside lives now.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-10-28.
Air con for Chermside units, townhouses and post-war homes
Chermside has changed fast, and the right install depends on whether you live in a post-war house or a new apartment.
This part of the northside was first known as Downfall Creek, after the creek that gave travellers to the Gympie goldfields so much trouble. It was renamed Chermside in 1904 after Governor Sir Herbert Chermside, and housing took off after World War II. Trams ran here until 1968, and Westfield Chermside opened in 1957 as Australia's first drive-in shopping centre.
Today Chermside is one of Brisbane's fastest-developing suburbs, with medium density growing around the shopping centre, The Prince Charles Hospital and St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside. That gives us two very different kinds of job. Units and townhouses need compact installs, tidy condenser placement and often a body corporate tick. Post-war houses are usually easier to mount on, but older wiring can need attention first.
The suburb is fairly flat, at around 25 metres elevation, with Downfall Creek near 7th Brigade Park. Flat blocks make ground-mounted condensers simple on houses, while balconies and courtyards in newer buildings need more thought about noise and airflow.
Connex Electrical is based in Mango Hill and services Chermside and the surrounding City of Brisbane northside suburbs. Also see EV charger installation in Chermside and Electrician Chermside.
Body corporate approval for units and townhouses
Most bodies corporate want to know where the condenser will go, how pipework will be hidden and how it affects common property. Get their approval in writing before booking the install.
We can provide the unit specifications, condenser dimensions and a description of the proposed location to help with your application.
Condensers on balconies and in courtyards
A condenser needs clear airflow and enough clearance from walls to work efficiently. On small balconies we look at wall brackets or a slim floor stand.
We also consider neighbours. Placing the condenser away from bedroom windows next door helps keep everyone happy.
Post-war houses and older switchboards
Older Chermside houses can still have original-style boards. A new circuit with an RCBO is $180 to $400 incl. GST if there is room, otherwise a switchboard upgrade may be recommended.
Chermside air con services
Built around compact spaces, shared walls and established homes.
Apartment and unit splits
Compact wall-hung splits with neat pipe covers and condenser positions that suit strata rules.
Townhouse multi-head
One outdoor unit running two or three indoor heads, handy when outdoor space is tight. Quoted after a free assessment.
House installs
Standard back-to-back splits for post-war and newer houses, supplied and installed from $1,650 incl. GST.
Service and maintenance
Cleaning and checks to keep existing systems running efficiently.
Also available in Chermside
- Installing a unit you have already bought
- Slimline pipe covers for visible runs
- Wall brackets and balcony floor stands
- Replacing old units in rental properties
- Dedicated circuits and RCBOs
- Switchboard upgrades for older homes
- Ducted quotes for larger houses
Air con installation pricing in Chermside
Clear starting prices, quoted in writing, with GST already included.
Standard back-to-back installs are where the indoor and outdoor units share a wall. In units and townhouses that is not always possible, so balcony runs, multi-head systems and longer routes are quoted after a free assessment. Additional costs may apply for non-standard installs, and you will know exactly what they are before we start.
For more detail on what changes the price, read how much air con installation costs in Brisbane.
| Common Chermside AC jobs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Split system, installation only (back-to-back) | From $1,120 |
| TCL 2.5 kW split, supply and install | From $1,650 |
| Multi-head for townhouses | Free assessment |
| Balcony or long pipe run | Free assessment |
| RCBO for new circuit | $180 to $400 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $1,320 to $3,850 |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
Our Chermside install process
Check approvals
If you are in a unit or townhouse, we help you gather what your body corporate needs.
Site visit
We confirm condenser placement, pipe route and switchboard capacity, then quote.
Install day
Units mounted, pipework pressure-tested and vacuumed, circuit wired and tested.
Handover
We show you the controls and issue a certificate of compliance for the electrical work.
Living in a Chermside unit or townhouse?
Call us before you lodge your body corporate request and we will help you get the details right.
Why Chermside residents trust Connex
Strata savvy
We understand the questions bodies corporate ask and plan installs that answer them.
Neat in tight spaces
Compact condenser placement and tidy pipe covers for shared buildings.
Fully licensed
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217 and ARC licence #AU42842.
Since 2014
More than 5,000 customers served across Brisbane's north and Moreton Bay.
5.0 on Google
Rated by real local customers.
No surprises
Written quotes including GST and no callout fee on booked work.
Chermside air conditioning FAQs
Do I need body corporate approval to install air con in my Chermside unit?
In most cases, yes. Condensers and pipework often affect common property or the look of the building, so check your by-laws and get written approval first. We can supply the specifications your committee needs.
Can the condenser go on my balcony?
Often it can, if there is enough clearance for airflow and your body corporate allows it. We may use a wall bracket or slim stand to save floor space.
What size air conditioner suits a one-bedroom apartment?
A 2.5 kW split usually suits the bedroom, while an open living area may need around 3.5 to 5 kW. Apartments often hold heat less than houses, so smaller units can do the job. Our sizing guide explains more.
Will my air con disturb the neighbours?
Modern inverter condensers are quiet, but placement still matters. We position them away from neighbouring bedroom windows where possible and mount them to reduce vibration.
Can one outdoor unit run several rooms in a townhouse?
Yes. A multi-head system connects two or three indoor units to one condenser, which helps when outdoor space is limited. These are quoted after a free assessment.
I own a post-war house in Chermside. Will my wiring cope?
Many older boards can take one new circuit, but some need upgrading. We check the board on our visit and quote any work separately, with switchboard upgrades from $1,320 to $3,850 incl. GST.
I rent out a Chermside unit. Can you install for landlords?
Yes. We can liaise with you or your property manager on access and provide the paperwork you need. A certificate of compliance is issued for the electrical work.
Other northside suburbs we service
We install air conditioning across the City of Brisbane northside and into Moreton Bay.
Get your Chermside air con quote
Call 0474 207 609 or request a free quote. Whether it is a unit, townhouse or post-war house, we will plan a tidy install and confirm the price in writing.
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