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Air conditioning for owners, builders, architects and designers

Bulkhead air conditioning,
concealed in the architecture.

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5.0 on Google · 85 reviews

  • Aaron recently installed a new ducted air conditioning system for us, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.

    Behnoosh Bazrafkan Google review · May 2026
  • It is rare these days to find a company that genuinely cares about its customers beyond the point of sale. Arlite absolutely does.

    Capri Clark Google review · Aug 2026
  • Neat and tidy, quality workmanship all around. I'd recommend them if you're looking for a first rate solar/battery installation.

    Jim Maniord Google review · Jul 2026
  • He installed nine new light fixtures for us and was meticulous in the positioning and installation. They look great and we are beyond happy with the service provided.

    Annika Hill Google review · Dec 2025
  • Aaron and the boys did a bang up job. Even when things weren't going their way it got sorted.

    Fletcher Moore Google review · May 2026

Hidden by design.

A bulkhead unit sits within a purpose-built bulkhead, so the equipment is concealed and only the comfort shows.

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Bulkhead air conditioning for Brisbane homes

A bulkhead unit is a type of air conditioner that is concealed in a purpose-built bulkhead, a boxed-in section of ceiling. The equipment is hidden, and air is delivered through a slim outlet.

Because the unit sits inside the architecture, the bulkhead has to be planned early. We work with your builder or designer on its position and size, so it is built in at the right time and the room keeps its clean lines.

Our own licensed team installs and commissions every bulkhead system, and we can look after it afterwards with maintenance, fault-finding and deep cleaning.

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  • It is an air conditioning unit concealed in a boxed-in section of ceiling, with the air delivered through a slim outlet. Only the outlet is visible in the room.

  • As early as possible. The bulkhead is part of the build, so it is best planned with your builder or designer before the ceiling is finished.

  • A bulkhead unit usually serves a single space, while a ducted system serves the whole home through ductwork. We can talk you through which suits your home.

  • Often, depending on the ceiling and the space available. We assess the home and tell you what is possible.

  • Locally, yes. The boxed-in section sits below the main ceiling, so it is usually placed where it can run along a wall or edge of the room, and we plan its size and position to keep the room feeling balanced.

  • Yes, but access needs to be planned in from the start. We make sure the unit can be reached for maintenance, and we can look after it afterwards.

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  • Aaron recently installed a new ducted air conditioning system for us, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.

    Behnoosh Bazrafkan Google review · May 2026
  • Aaron went out of his way to research a range of options for us, some we had not considered, which turned out fantastic.

    Shane Fracchia Google review · May 2026
  • It is rare these days to find a company that genuinely cares about its customers beyond the point of sale. Arlite absolutely does.

    Capri Clark Google review · Aug 2026
  • Neat and tidy, quality workmanship all around. I'd recommend them if you're looking for a first rate solar/battery installation.

    Jim Maniord Google review · Jul 2026
  • He installed nine new light fixtures for us and was meticulous in the positioning and installation. They look great and we are beyond happy with the service provided.

    Annika Hill Google review · Dec 2025
  • Aaron and the boys did a bang up job. Even when things weren't going their way it got sorted.

    Fletcher Moore Google review · May 2026
  • Installation of an EV Wall Charger, and the boys did an amazing job. Left the site clean.

    Casey Walsh Google review · Aug 2026
  • They are a family run business so you deal directly with them rather than an outsourced contractor for the solar and battery installation.

    Nick Robs Google review · May 2026
  • They are reliable, always turn up when they say they will, and consistently deliver a high standard of workmanship.

    Angela Ledger Google review · Sep 2026
  • In less than two days they completed all the work and took away all old panels and I could see the performance of the system right on my phone.

    Andrew Hill Google review · Jul 2026