Aircon Site Survey
A site survey scopes the installation before we quote it. We see the space, check pipe routing, electrical capacity, condenser placement, and drainage, then size the system to match. The quote reflects what the job actually involves, not a template estimate. For current rates, see the pricing page.
Not Sure If This Fits?
Tell us the symptom, unit type, and what changed recently. We'll assess and advise whether this is the right next step.
What A Site Survey Covers
On-site assessment before installation: pipe routes, electrical capacity, condenser placement, and access scope checked before any quote is issued. Common situations where a site survey fits:
First-time installation
Property has no existing aircon. The system needs planning from scratch.
Replacement with different capacity or system type
Piping, electrical, and condenser placement might need changes before the install can be priced.
Renovation integration
Trunking, false ceiling, concealed piping, and contractor timing need planning before work starts.
When to Start Elsewhere
A site survey scopes a future installation. We don't repair, service, or install anything during the visit.
Existing unit has a fault
On-site inspection is the better starting point. The issue needs diagnosis first.
Unit just needs servicing or cleaning
General servicing is the better starting point.
Installation scope is already confirmed
Move straight to installation once system, route, electrical, and access are agreed.
What We Plan Before Installation
The survey turns layout unknowns into an installation scope. It's planning and quoting work, not the install itself.
Room sizing
We use floor area, ceiling height, window exposure, and heat load to estimate the BTU capacity each room needs.
Condenser placement
Outdoor unit location, mounting method, ventilation, drainage, and building access constraints.
Piping and drainage route
Distance, bends, wall penetrations, trunking path, concealed work, gravity drainage, or pump-assisted discharge.
Electrical requirement
Dedicated circuit availability, DB board capacity, isolator position, and whether wiring upgrades are likely.
From Site Visit to Installation Quote
The visit takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of rooms and layout complexity.
Describe what you need
Tell us how many rooms, any layout changes planned, and whether you have a system type in mind.
We assess the space
Room measurements, ceiling check, window orientation, electrical panel review, condenser placement, and piping route mapping.
We explain the options
System type, capacity per room, brand options, piping approach, and anything that shifts the cost, like electrical upgrades or trunking.
You receive a quote
A detailed quote covering units, piping, electrical, brackets, and labour. The $30 survey fee comes off the install if you proceed.
What You Get
Enough detail to decide whether to go ahead with installation.
Quote based on real site conditions
We check room sizes, routes, access, electrical, and drainage before pricing anything.
Installation risks surfaced early
We identify routing, electrical, drainage, or building approval issues before the installation date.
Clear handoff to installation
Once approved, we schedule the install with the right unit, materials, and labour scope.
Aircon Site Survey FAQ
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us what’s going on. Symptoms, setup, photos, anything we should know. We’ll assess and come back with the right next step.