Split system installation in North Brisbane starts from $1,120 including GST for a standard back-to-back install if you supply the unit, takes only a few hours in a single visit, and must be carried out by an installer holding both an ARC refrigerant licence and an electrical licence. Connex Electrical is a 5.0-star rated, 500-plus review local specialist that holds both licences and installs split systems right across North Brisbane. Here’s exactly what to expect.
What to Expect from a Split System Installation
Cost
A standard back-to-back single-storey installation starts from $1,120 including GST if you supply the unit. An up-and-over install starts from $1,200. Including the unit itself, most complete jobs land between $1,300 and $4,500 depending on the system size, pipe run and access. For a full breakdown, see our air conditioning installation cost guide.
Timeframe
Most standard single-split installations take only a few hours and are completed in a single visit. A back-to-back install — where the indoor and outdoor units sit on either side of the same wall — is the quickest. Longer pipe runs, multi-head systems or tricky access can add time.
Requirements: The Licences That Matter
This is the part many homeowners miss. A compliant split system install legally requires two licences in Queensland:
- ARC (Arctick) refrigerant handling licence — for the refrigeration and gas work
- Electrical licence — for the dedicated circuit that powers the unit
Many installers hold only one and sub-contract the other, which adds cost and coordination. Connex Electrical holds both — electrical contractor licence QLD #92217 and ARC refrigeration licence #AU42842 — so one licensed team completes the entire job in-house, correctly and safely.
Why Choose a Top-Rated Local Installer
When you’re comparing top-rated split system installers in North Brisbane, two things separate the best from the rest: full licensing and genuine reviews. Connex Electrical is based in North Lakes with a 5.0-star rating from over 500 reviews, holds both required licences, and backs every installation with a lifetime workmanship guarantee and $20 million public liability cover. You get one accountable, fully licensed team from quote to commissioning.
Getting the Right System
The two decisions that affect performance and running cost most are size and brand. An undersized unit struggles in a Brisbane summer; an oversized one short-cycles and wastes power. Before you buy, read our guides on what size split system you need and the best air conditioner brands for Queensland’s climate.
Book Split System Installation Across North Brisbane
Connex Electrical provides licensed split system installation across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay — North Lakes, Redcliffe, Chermside, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Narangba, Caboolture and beyond. Supply your own unit or let us supply and install one, with honest advice on brand and sizing. We also offer service and repair for all brands.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner).
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard back-to-back single-storey split system installation starts from $1,120 including GST if you supply the unit. Most complete jobs (unit plus installation) fall between $1,300 and $4,500 depending on the size of the system, the run length and whether it’s an up-and-over or multi-storey install. An up-and-over install starts from $1,200.
Most standard single-split installations take only a few hours and are completed in a single visit. A straightforward back-to-back install where the indoor and outdoor units sit either side of the same wall is the quickest. Multi-head systems, long pipe runs or difficult access can take longer.
In Queensland, a split system installer must hold an ARC (Arctick) refrigerant handling licence for the refrigeration work and an electrical licence (QBCC-regulated electrical contractor) for the dedicated circuit. Connex Electrical holds both — electrical contractor licence QLD #92217 and ARC refrigeration licence #AU42842 — so the full job is done legally and safely in-house.
Look for a fully licensed installer (ARC + electrical) with strong, genuine reviews. Connex Electrical is a 5.0-star rated, 500-plus review local specialist based in North Lakes, servicing North Brisbane with licensed split system supply and installation and a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
Yes. If you supply your own unit, a standard back-to-back installation starts from $1,120 including GST. We’re happy to install a quality unit you’ve purchased, or we can supply and install one and advise on the right brand and size for your room.
Yes. Connex Electrical installs split systems right across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay — including North Lakes, Redcliffe, Chermside, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Narangba, Caboolture and surrounding suburbs. As a local team, most installs are booked quickly and completed in a single visit.
Ready to book? Call Connex Electrical on 0474 207 609 or visit our contact page for top-rated, fully licensed split system installation across North Brisbane.