Air Conditioning in The Gap, Brisbane
The Gap is a mix of brick-and-tile homes from the 70s and 80s and 1950s and 60s timber homes on stumps, and each brings its own air conditioning quirks. Our air conditioning technicians travel out from Toowong, Brisbane, to look after homes right across the suburb. Phone 0450 963 633.
We are Cockatoo Plumbing Electrical HVAC Services Pty Ltd, based in Toowong, Brisbane, and we hold ARCtick authorisation L145877 and QBCC licence 15409163. The Gap is about 7 km from our base, and we serve homes across South East Queensland.
What we do in The Gap
Brick lowsets from the 1970s and 80s in The Gap hold heat in their walls, so rooms stay warm well into the evening. Splits in living areas and bedrooms work well, and ducted is an option where roof space allows. Old window units and early splits in these homes are often due for replacement with efficient inverter models.
The Gap also has its share of 1950s and 60s timber homes on stumps. Post-war highsets in The Gap were built for cross-breezes, but many now have bedrooms that need cooling at night. Built-in lower levels can share an outdoor unit through a multi-head system.
Our air conditioning services
- Replacement of old and inefficient units
- Ducted air conditioning with zone control
- Wi-Fi and smart controller upgrades
- Outdoor unit brackets and wall mounts
- Multi-head split systems for several rooms
- Relocating existing air conditioners
- Air conditioner servicing and cleaning

Working around The Gap
With Waterworks Road running through the area, The Gap is an easy trip from Toowong, about 7 km away. Close to Enoggera Creek, outdoor units need good airflow and a drain line that won’t pool against the house. New The Gap installs come with a dedicated circuit and an outdoor isolator, wired by our own electricians. Clients near Walkabout Creek and across the rest of The Gap book us for air conditioning.
Air conditioning questions from The Gap
How do you size an air conditioner?
Room volume, insulation, glazing and which way the windows face all matter, so sizing is done on site.
Should I choose ducted or split systems?
If only a few rooms need cooling, splits are simpler. Where most of the house needs it and the roof space allows, zoned ducted is worth considering.
How often should a The Gap air conditioner be cleaned?
Once a year for most homes, with filter cleans every few months. Coastal or dusty sites may need more frequent attention.
What licences cover your The Gap air conditioning work?
ARCtick refrigerant trading authorisation L145877 and QBCC licence 15409163, both held by Cockatoo Plumbing Electrical HVAC Services Pty Ltd.
Contact us about your The Gap job
Call 0450 963 633 or email cockatooservices@gmail.com. We take bookings Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9:30am–12:30pm. You can also use our contact page.
Nearby areas we cover
Close to The Gap: Keperra Air Conditioning, Enoggera Air Conditioning, Ashgrove Air Conditioning, Bardon Air Conditioning, Mitchelton Air Conditioning. The complete list of suburbs is on air conditioning services in Brisbane.
