Bulkhead Air Conditioner Installation in Melbourne
Celik Group Air Conditioning installs bulkhead air conditioning for townhouses, apartments and homes with flat roofs or shallow ceiling cavities that cannot take a conventional ducted system. A compact reverse cycle indoor unit sits inside a bulkhead or ceiling void, so only slim supply and return grilles show in the room.
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Professional Bulkhead Split System Installation in Melbourne
A bulkhead AC installation in Melbourne puts a ducted split system into a smaller package. The indoor unit hides in a bulkhead, a hallway ceiling void or above a built-in cupboard, and short duct runs deliver air to one room or a few rooms next to each other. Outside, a refrigerant line set links it to the outdoor unit, much like a wall-mounted split system, but nothing hangs on your wall.
Before any bulkhead split system installation in Melbourne, we assess the ceiling cavity, plan the condensate drain and work out the heat load for each room being served. Single-room setups suit a bedroom or living area, while two or three bulkhead indoor units can run from one multi-split outdoor unit for wider coverage. Where the roof space is big enough, full ducted systems may be the better choice, and we tell you that upfront.

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We also offer AirTouch Controllers
AirTouch 2 adds a wall-mounted touchscreen and free mobile app to your ducted system, so every zone gets its own airflow control. Browse our installed pricing from Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic and Rinnai.


12.5kw to 20kw
from $10,250
Includes the VEU rebate, GST and the replacement of the old ducts and grills.

12.5kw to 20kw
from $10,250
Includes the VEU rebate, GST and the replacement of the old ducts and grills.

12.5kw to 18kw
from $11,350
Includes the VEU rebate, GST and the replacement of the old ducts and grills.

13.0kw to 18kw
from $9,750
Includes the VEU rebate, GST and the replacement of the old ducts and grills.
The listed prices are subject to a site visit. If there are any variations or adjustments we will quote this accordingly.
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Request a free measure from Celik Group Air Conditioning and a fixed written quote for bulkhead AC installation in Melbourne, with the ceiling void checked and unit capacity confirmed before any work is booked.
Why Townhouse and Apartment Owners Choose Us for Bulkhead Work
Each bulkhead air conditioner installation in Melbourne goes to the licensed team at Celik Group Air Conditioning, never to subcontractors. The crew mounts the indoor unit inside the bulkhead, runs insulated copper pipework, and installs a condensate drain line with a pump where gravity drainage will not work. Electrical work is completed with a dedicated circuit and outdoor isolator switch; owners corporation approval for the outdoor unit is sorted before work starts, and the price stays exactly as quoted.






Bulkhead Split System Installation in Melbourne From a Team Working Since 2004
Our bulkhead split system installation in Melbourne work spans apartments and townhouses in Box Hill, Burwood and Brighton, low-ceiling period homes in Canterbury and Camberwell, renovations in Blackburn, Balwyn and Bulleen, and new builds in Epping, Craigieburn, Wollert, Bundoora, Broadmeadows and Campbellfield. ARCtick licensing and CCM3accreditation sit behind Celik Group Air Conditioning, which hands every bulkhead customer a certificate of compliance when the work is done.
Bulkhead units are only one part of what we install. The team also handles air conditioning of every type, including reverse cycle air conditioning, evaporative cooling, VRV systems, zone management systems with AirTouch 5 control, as well as ducted heating and gas or electric heating. For faults, our repair service takes on Daikin air conditioning, split systems, Mitsubishi air conditioning, ducted heating, reverse cycle air conditioning and evaporative cooling.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bulkhead AC installation in Melbourne?
It is the fit-out of a compact ducted indoor unit inside a ceiling bulkhead, connected to an outdoor unit and short duct runs. Only the discharge and return grilles are visible, which makes it a neat option where a wall-mounted split or a full ducted system will not fit.
Is a bulkhead split system installation in Melbourne cheaper than ducted?
For a single room, or two or three rooms side by side, a bulkhead system usually costs less than whole-home ducted because the duct runs are short and the unit is smaller. A whole house is usually better value with ducted, and your written quote compares both.
Which homes suit a bulkhead split system installation in Melbourne?
Apartments, townhouses, homes with flat roofs, single-storey houses with shallow ceiling cavities and renovations where a bulkhead is already planned all suit it. Heritage homes that want no visible wall unit are also good candidates, subject to outdoor unit placement.
How long does a bulkhead air conditioner installation in Melbourne take?
One day is typical for a single unit going into an existing bulkhead. Building a new bulkhead, running longer pipework or fitting two or three indoor units on a multi-split takes longer, and the timeline is listed in your quote.
Do I need approval before a bulkhead split system installation in Melbourne?
Apartments and townhouses usually need owners corporation approval for the outdoor unit location, and some heritage properties need council planning approval. We confirm what applies during the site visit.
Which brands do you install in bulkheads?
We supply compact Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric bulkhead units, chosen for their low height, quiet running and reverse cycle heating and cooling. The model is matched to the room size and the depth of the ceiling void.
Can a bulkhead system heat as well as cool?
Yes. Reverse cycle bulkhead units heat in winter and cool in summer from the same indoor and outdoor unit, and you can run them from a wired wall controller or a Wi-Fi adapter.
How is condensate drained from a ceiling bulkhead?
The drain line is planned before installation. Where the unit sits above a fall to an outside wall, water drains by gravity, and where it does not, a condensate pump is fitted. Getting this right keeps water out of your ceiling.
Areas we serve
Serving Melbourne & Surrounding Areas
Brighton
Hampton
Broadmeadows
Hawthorn
Camberwell
Balwyn
Bundoora
Box Hill
Blackburn
Burwood
Mont Albert
Surrey Hills
Wollert
Fitzroy
Richmond
Epping
St Kilda
Prahran
Canterbury
Mt Waverley
Kensington
Parkville
Brunswick
Princes Hill
Flemington
Ascot Vale
Moonee Ponds
Ivanhoe
Heidelberg
Campbellfield
Bulleen
Templestowe
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