Air conditioning for flats and apartments
What you need to know before fitting air conditioning in a flat: permissions, condenser positions, balconies and noise.
Permission comes first
Most leases require the freeholder's or managing agent's written consent before an outdoor unit is fitted to a balcony, wall or roof. Getting this is the customer's responsibility, but we can advise on likely positions to include in your request.
Where the outdoor unit can go
- On a balcony floor or bracket
- On an external wall with safe access
- On a flat roof, where permitted
Things we check
- Pipe route length from indoor to outdoor unit
- Drainage — a pump may be needed if water can't drain downhill
- Access for installation and future servicing
- Large glazing, which can increase cooling needs
Next step
Start an instant quote and upload photos of the room and balcony or outside wall — we'll flag anything that needs review.
Get your fixed-price estimate
Tell us which rooms need cooling and upload a few photos (and a rough floorplan if you have one). We'll show your initial estimate and flag anything that needs review.