Residential new builds and renovations
Custom HVAC Solutions for Residential New Builds
We design and install air conditioning for new homes, extensions and renovations across the Gold Coast, working with owners and builders from the plans through to handover.
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What does Frost Solutions do on a residential new build?
We design the heating and cooling system to suit the home and the people who will live in it, then install it in stages as the build progresses: rough-in while the frame is open, cut-outs once the ceilings are up, and fit-off and commissioning near handover. Our own electricians do the electrical side.
We work directly with homeowners building their own home and with builders building for clients. The aim is the same either way: a system that is the right size for each room, quiet, easy to use and neatly finished, so it suits the design of the home rather than fighting it.
Because our office team, air conditioning technicians and electricians are all Frost Solutions staff, there is one company to deal with for the whole job. We do not use subcontractors.
Design
How do you design air conditioning for a new home?
From the plans. We work out the cooling and heating load room by room, choose a system capacity in kW, group rooms into zones and place the outlets and return air grille. The result is a drawn layout with zones, airflow and sizes, which we price and talk through with you before anything is ordered.
Getting this right on paper is what makes a new build system comfortable. We look at room sizes, ceiling heights, insulation, which way the living areas face and how the house will be used: a home office that runs all day needs different treatment from a guest room that is used a few nights a year. We also plan where the outdoor unit will sit, so it is out of the way, easy to service and not under a bedroom window.
- Room-by-room sizing and a zone layout drawn on your plans
- Outlet and return air positions that suit the ceiling design and lighting plan
- Space allowed in the roof for the indoor unit and ducting
- A controller choice: ZoneTouch on/off zoning, or AirTouch 5 with a temperature sensor in each zone
- An optional upgrade to R1.5 insulated ducting for less heat loss in the roof
Want a rough idea first? Try our ducted system designer, then send the plans for a proper quote.
How it works
What are the stages of a new build installation?
Four visits that fit around the build program.
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Plans and design
Send us the plans and your build timeline. We size the system room by room, set out the zones and outlet positions, and price it in writing.
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Rough-in
Before the plasterboard goes up, we run ductwork, refrigerant pipework, drains and cabling while the frame is open and easy to work in.
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Cut-outs
Once the ceilings are sheeted, we cut in the outlet and return air openings in the agreed positions.
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Fit-off and commissioning
Near handover we fit the indoor and outdoor units, grilles and controller, then test and commission the system and show the owners how to use it.
We keep in touch with the site supervisor or owner about dates, so each stage happens when the site is ready for it. If the program moves, we would much rather rebook than rush a stage.
System options
Which air conditioning system suits a new build?
For most new houses, ducted air conditioning: it is planned into the roof from the start, is almost invisible and can be zoned room by room. Split systems suit granny flats, studios and rooms off the main system, and multi-head systems suit homes without usable roof space.
Ducted air conditioning
The usual choice for a whole new home: hidden in the roof, with zones you switch on and off room by room.
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Split systems
A good fit for granny flats, studios, extensions and single rooms that are not on the ducted system.
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Multi-head systems
Several indoor units on one outdoor unit, useful where there is no roof space for ducting.
Learn moreBuilders and owners
Why build with Frost Solutions?
One in-house team
Office, technicians and electricians are all Frost staff. No subcontractors, so one company is responsible for the result.
Air conditioning and electrical together
Our own licensed electricians handle the air conditioning circuits, so there is no separate trade to coordinate for it.
10-year workmanship guarantee
Plus 10 years on duct and pipework and 5 years parts and labour on units, once the job is paid in full.
Warranty detailsWe are licensed with the QBCC (15409367) and hold an ARCtick refrigerant trading authorisation (AU064493). Quotes are written, itemised and valid for 21 days. Renovating rather than building? The same process applies to extensions and major renovations, and we can also replace an existing system while the ceilings are open.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions
When should a builder bring you into a new build?
As early as you can, ideally when the plans are final and before the frame goes up. Ductwork, pipe runs and the return air position are much easier to plan around on paper than to fit in later. Send the plans and timeline through our enquiry form and we will price it.
Can you quote from plans without a site visit?
Yes. Most new build and renovation jobs are priced from the plans. Tell us the address, the build stage and when you need us on site. Quotes are valid for 21 days and are subject to a final site inspection for ducted work.
Do you do the electrical work for the air conditioning?
Yes. We have our own licensed electricians (QLD Electrical 1505904), so the circuits and isolators for the air conditioning are done by the same company. See electrical services.
Which brands can we choose from?
We supply and install Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Daikin, Samsung, Hisense, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric and Panasonic. We can quote more than one brand so the owner or builder can compare.
What warranty comes with a new build install?
The same as every Frost install: a 10-year workmanship guarantee covering the gas charge and call-outs, a 10-year warranty on duct and pipework, 5 years parts and labour on the units (Hisense 5+2 years) and 5 years on the ZoneTouch controller. Warranties apply once the job is paid in full. Warranty details.
Who arranges council or body corporate approvals?
The owner or builder. Our quotes do not include council, building or body corporate approvals, structural work, or making good and painting, unless they are listed in the quote.
Keep exploring
Related services and guides
Ducted air conditioning
How ducted systems are zoned and installed.
Learn moreDesign your ducted system
A quick sizing guide you can run before you send plans.
Learn moreElectrical services
Our own licensed electricians for the air conditioning circuits.
Learn moreSmart controls and home automation
ZoneTouch and AirTouch 5 zone control.
Learn moreDucted aircon packages
Learn moreCommercial air conditioning
Learn moreThe importance of proper air duct design
Learn moreReal words from real clients
Rated 5.0 from 292 Google reviews
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5.0 from 292 Google reviews checked 13 Nov 2026- ★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic experience with Frost Solutions! I recently had a ducted air-conditioning system installed and honestly, from the very first conversation through to the finished installation, the whole process was seamless. ... The installation itself was done to a really high standard, the team worked efficiently and left everything clean and tidy. ... Great people, great communication, great workmanship and a great result.
Grant Google review, about Oct 2026
- ★★★★★
Couldn't recommend Frost Solutions highly enough. We recently had them install a 16kW Daikin ducted system with 8 outlets, 6 independent zones, AirTouch 5, multiple upgrades and a 5 year service plan. ... Another big positive is that Frost Solutions have their own electrical team as part of the installation. ... the entire experience was seamless.
Jordan Google review, about Sep 2026
- ★★★★★
Frost Solutions installed ducted air conditioning in my home today and I couldn't be happier. The team were professional, friendly, punctual, and down to earth. ... left the house spotless ... I also really appreciated the follow-up call from the office later in the day to check I was completely satisfied ... They're a local business with local staff, and the value was extremely competitive for the quality of service and workmanship provided.
Bradley Google review, about Nov 2025
- ★★★★★
Thanks guys For installing my Panasonic 18 kilowatt Ducted air conditioning today. The guys turned up on time and were very polite. They worked hard all day, did a great job and left the house neat and tidy. Also they were $2000 cheaper than the others. :)
Brett Google review, about Nov 2025
- ★★★★★
A massive thanks to Frost Solutions. We got a 16kw ducted system put in with 7 zones and 9 outlets. Tyrone and the team were super friendly and very professional doing an awesome job, even helping me to keep maximum space in our roof so I could do an attic room. They also decommissioned and removed 2 of our old split systems. Could not recommend them more highly.
Michael Google review, about Nov 2025
Your comfort, our priority.
Building or renovating?
Send us the plans and your timeline and we will come back with a written quote.