Renting?
You can still have AC.
You need your landlord's written permission — that's it. We've written the letter for you, we handle the survey, and we give you a fixed price you can forward straight on. Installs from £1,950, F-Gas certificate included.
How to get a yes in four steps
Email, not a phone call. Say what you want fitted, who's fitting it, and that it comes with an F-Gas certificate. Use our ready-made letter template.
The cleanest deal: you pay, the system stays, and the landlord waives any 'make good' clause in writing.
We survey, confirm siting for the outdoor unit and give a fixed price you can forward straight to the landlord.
Consent email + F-Gas certificate + warranty. That's everything you need at check-out.
Portable vs fixed — what renters should know.
A portable unit needs no permission and no installer. But before you spend £300–£600 on one, here's the side-by-side landlords and tenants rarely see.
| Portable unit | Fixed split system | |
|---|---|---|
| Permission needed | None | Landlord's written consent |
| Upfront cost | £300 – £600 | From £1,950 fitted (0% VAT) |
| Noise in the room | 50–65 dB — like a loud fan, all night | 19–24 dB — quieter than a library |
| Running cost (same cooling) | Roughly double | The cheapest cooling there is |
| The hose problem | Hot air hose out a window = warm air leaks straight back in | No hose — sealed refrigerant pipes |
| Winter heating | No (or weak) | Yes — cheaper than a radiator |
| When you move out | Take it with you | Usually stays — agree it in writing |
Rule of thumb: under 18 months left on your tenancy, a portable is the pragmatic choice. Staying two years or more — or in a top-floor flat that scores high on our Heat Trap Checker— a fixed split wins on comfort, sleep and running cost, and landlords increasingly say yes.