Let's start with what you want to achieve
Cooling one garden office is a different job from fitting units in several bedrooms and a living room. Tell us which spaces matter most and whether you'd like heating as well as cooling. If you have a budget in mind, share that too. It helps us talk through sensible options from the start.
We don't need you to have every detail decided before getting in touch. We'll visit, look at the space and work through the choices with you.
The units are one part of the price
The number and size of the units make a difference, along with the model and the features you choose. A system for several rooms may need a different arrangement from one that serves a single space.
We'll explain why we're recommending each option and what you'd get from it. If you're still figuring out what you need, our guide to choosing air conditioning for your home is a useful place to start.
Where everything goes matters too
We'll check the route between the indoor and outdoor units, how we'll reach the fitting positions and where the drainage can go. Longer pipe runs, awkward access or work at height can mean more materials, equipment and time.
Show us anything you want to keep in mind, such as recently decorated walls, a narrow side passage or a garden you don't want disturbed. We'll talk about the practical details while we're there, so you can picture how the finished installation will look.
We'll check the electrical work
The system needs a suitable electrical supply. We'll look at what's needed for the installation and explain how that work will be handled. If anything needs arranging separately, we'll make that clear when we go through the quote.
The same goes for any building work or making good. We'll agree what we're doing and flag anything else you'll need to plan for before you book.
Make sure you're comparing the same work
If you're looking at more than one quote, check the proposed models, the number of rooms covered and the fitting work included. A lower total is hard to judge if one quote includes something the other leaves out.
Ask us about the unit positions, pipework finish, electrical work, warranty details and servicing. We'll explain our quote in plain English, including the total you'll pay and any VAT that applies. If a line doesn't make sense, just say and we'll go through it together.
Allow for life after installation
It's worth thinking about electricity and servicing alongside the fitting cost. How often you use the system and the rooms you're cooling will make a difference to the ongoing cost. Our guide to running costs and everyday use explains the things to keep in mind.
We'll also talk about how to look after your particular system and when to arrange a service. That way, you know what to expect once it's on the wall.
Get a quote for your home
The best way for us to give you a useful price is to see the job. Arrange a free, no-obligation site visit and tell us which rooms you'd like help with. We'll take a look, answer your questions and put together a clear quote.
When you're ready to go ahead, we'll agree the timing with you and explain how long the work is likely to take. Planning for the warmer months? Have a read of Plan ahead for summer too.