Air Conditioning Lovett Bay

Lovett Bay is accessible solely by boat. All equipment, tools, and tradespeople must be transported across Pittwater. A condenser comes across on a barge or a work boat to the wharf and then goes up the track by hand or trolley, so the quote should show the barge fee, the tide-dependent timing and the carrying labour as separate items.

Surrounded by Pittwater waterway, marine-grade outdoor units are essential for all properties. The bay faces east into the morning sun and the still, humid air under the tree canopy keeps a salty film on condenser fins for much of the year, so a coated coil, stainless fixings and a sheltered position on the uphill side of the house are the sensible spec.

Homes are nestled in bushland, requiring consideration of BAL ratings, leaf debris on outdoor units, and adequate vegetation clearance. Lovett Bay lost homes in the January 1994 fires, and most blocks carry high BAL ratings, so ember mesh, non-combustible mounts and metal pipe covers belong on every quote along with a top guard against leaf fall.

With very few properties, finding installers willing to service the area requires advance planning and potentially premium pricing. The firms that already work Scotland Island and Elvina Bay through Church Point are the ones to ask, because they know the barge operators and the wharves and will not be surprised by the track up from the water.