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Portable air conditioner installation

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• Survey location and measure window, door or wall for exhaust routing

• check electrical supply and advise if a dedicated circuit or RCD is needed

• fit supplied window kit or install ducting and secure wall sleeve where agreed

• install condensate drain or small pump if gravity drainage is not possible

• test unit operation, airflow and safety devices and demonstrate basic controls

• remove installation debris and dispose of packaging unless otherwise arranged

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£60

£90

first 30–45 minutes on site and travel

Labour per hour

£45

£70

time to install, test and minor electrical checks

Materials

£30

£150

window kit, ducting, condensate pump or wall sleeve depending on job

Extras (e.g. scaffolding)

£40

£220

core drilling, higher‑level access or long duct runs increase cost

Disposal

£0

£40

removal of old unit or packaging, skip fees if applicable

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£180

£520

most straightforward portable installs fall in this range; complex access or electrical work costs more

 

Time on Site

 

Typical install takes 1–3 hours depending on complexity and access. factors that extend time include drilling a wall sleeve, routing a condensate drain, installing a condensate pump, needing additional electrical work or working at height

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• do you provide the window kit or should i supply the portable unit and kit

• will you need to drill an external wall and do you have consent for core drilling if required

• do you test the electrical circuit and will you charge extra for new wiring or an rcd

• do you fit a condensate pump if gravity drainage is not possible and what is the cost

• what guarantee do you provide on labour and parts and are any parts manufacturer warranty excluded

• do you carry ppe and waste bags and how will you protect floors and furniture during the work

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• ensure a clear space by the window or wall and move furniture out of the way

• provide access to a 13a socket close to the installation or discuss a temporary extension lead

• arrange parking close to the property for easy unloading of the unit and kits

• check building or leasehold rules before drilling external walls or installing permanent sleeves

• secure pets and warn neighbours if work will be noisy or require external access

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