Split System Installation Quote Template
Free split system air conditioning installation quote template. Covers unit supply, bracket, piping, electrical, and commissioning for residential and commercial installs.
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Or try it on the web →This split system installation quote template is for standard back-to-back domestic jobs. It helps you price the install of single-head units up to about 7kW. Most tradies get burned on quoting these by underestimating labour for tricky pipe runs or completely forgetting to price a new dedicated electrical circuit from the switchboard. They’ll quote for a simple install and end up doing a complex one for the same money. This template makes sure you account for the real costs, protecting your margin on every job.
How to Price a Standard Back-to-Back Install
A standard 2.5kW back-to-back install is your baseline. The unit itself, say a Mitsubishi from The Good Guys Trade, will be $800-$1100. Add materials: a wall bracket ($50 from Bunnings), 3 metres of copper pair coil from Reece ($60-$90), and an electrical isolator ($30). Labour is the biggest variable. A straightforward job takes 3-4 hours for one tech. At $100/hour, that's $300-$400. So, your base cost before markup and GST is around $1240-$1670. Always add a small percentage for consumables like fixings and sealant. Check your supplier for current unit pricing before every quote.
Forgetting These Items Will Cost You Money
The profit disappears in the extras. Did you quote for a new circuit? A dedicated run from the switchboard can add $400-$600 in labour and materials. Is the wall double brick or concrete? Core drilling adds an hour of labour plus tool wear. Access is another one; quoting a job that needs a scissor lift and not including the hire fee is a classic mistake. Using a quoting app like QuoteMate lets you build a library of these add-on items, so you never forget to include them. Finally, all electrical work must comply with AS/NZS 3000, so factor in time for correct installation.
Materials Included
- Indoor and outdoor split system unit
- Wall mounting bracket
- Refrigerant copper piping
- Electrical cable and isolator
- Drain pipe and fittings
- Pipe cover / ducting (optional)
Quoting Steps
- 1Assess room size and cooling requirements
- 2Select unit capacity (kW) and brand
- 3Determine mounting positions and pipe run
- 4Quote unit supply and installation labour
- 5Include electrical connection and isolator
- 6Add commissioning and warranty details
Frequently Asked Questions
For runs beyond the standard 3 metres, charge per metre. A good rule of thumb is $50-$70 per additional metre. This covers the extra copper from a supplier like Reece, the pipe capping, fixings, and your labour. For a tricky 'up-and-over' through the roof space, add at least two hours to your labour estimate.
Yes, always add a line item for it. Degassing and removing an old unit can take 30-60 minutes. On top of that, you have the cost of legally disposing of it at a waste transfer station, which can be around $30-$50 depending on your local council. Forgetting this item means you’re paying to get rid of their rubbish.
The unit cost is the main difference; a 7.1kW unit can be double the price of a 2.5kW. The larger unit also requires heavier gauge electrical cable and potentially a larger circuit breaker, adding to material costs. Labour is similar for a back-to-back install, but bigger units are heavier, so you might need two techs for the lift.
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