How do I quote an aircon job with both equipment and installation?
Add the unit as one line item (e.g. a 12 000 BTU inverter midwall split) and the installation as separate items — refrigerant piping per metre, electrical connection and isolator, wall brackets and mounting, then your install labour. The client sees the equipment cost and the install cost clearly split out. Save these line items once and your next aircon quote takes two minutes on your phone.
How do I size an aircon unit by area for a quote?
As a rough rule of thumb installers use roughly 0.6–0.8 kW of cooling per square metre of a normal SA room, adjusting up for west-facing rooms, lots of glass, high ceilings or heat load from people and equipment. A 9 000 BTU (2.6 kW) unit suits a small bedroom, 12 000 BTU (3.5 kW) a standard lounge or main bedroom, and 18 000–24 000 BTU larger open-plan areas. Always confirm with a proper heat-load calculation — TradiQuote lets you note the sizing basis in the scope so the client understands what they are paying for.
What does a midwall split aircon supply and install cost in South Africa?
As an indicative 2026 guide, a 12 000 BTU inverter midwall split supplied and installed commonly runs around R9 000–R16 000 depending on brand, pipe run and access, while 18 000–24 000 BTU units and cassette or ducted systems cost more. These are rough market ranges to sanity-check against — always set your own rates based on the equipment you supply, your pipe and labour costs and your margin.
Do I need to be SAQCC Gas registered to install aircon?
Yes. Air conditioning and refrigeration work involves handling refrigerant gas, so the person doing the work must be registered with SAQCC Gas (the South African Qualification and Certification Committee for Gas) and the installation must comply with SANS 10147, the code of practice for refrigeration and air conditioning. You can reference your registration and SARACCA membership in your TradiQuote scope and terms, and add a Certificate of Conformity as a line item so its cost is agreed upfront.
Can clients pay an aircon deposit online before I order the unit?
Yes. Once the client signs the proposal, a deposit invoice with your banking details is created and sent automatically. They can pay by EFT or card, and you're notified when it clears — so you can order the unit and book the install before you carry the equipment cost yourself.
