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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