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Piping planned
before plaster.
Copper lines that run inside a wall or above a false ceiling have to be right the first time. Once the wall closes, fixing a leak means opening it again.
When this work happens
This is interior-stage work, not installation-day work. The right moment is after the electrical conduits and before plastering and false ceiling.
- A new flat being fitted out
- A renovation where walls are already open
- Moving an AC to a wall with no existing line
- Hiding an exposed line that runs across a room
- Planning outdoor unit positions on a balcony
What makes a concealed run last
The failures we see later almost always trace back to one of these being skipped.
- Correct pipe size for the tonnage — not whatever is on the van
- Continuous insulation with no gaps at the joints
- As few joints inside the wall as possible
- Pressure test before anything is covered
- Drain line with a real fall, planned with the civil work
- The route photographed and handed over
Send photos first
For this work a site visit is far more useful once we have seen the space. Photos of the room, the wall where the indoor unit goes, the balcony or outdoor position, and the distance between them tell us most of what we need before we discuss anything.
Questions
Before you get in touch.
When should I get the piping done?
After electrical conduiting and before plaster and false ceiling. Too early and it gets damaged, too late and walls have to be reopened.
Can this be done after the interiors are finished?
It becomes far more disruptive. Sometimes a surface route with proper casing is the more sensible option at that stage.
Why does the pressure test matter?
It is the only chance to find a leak while the pipe is still reachable. After plaster, the same leak means breaking the wall.
Do you work with interior contractors?
Yes. It usually goes better when the AC route is planned alongside the electrical and civil work rather than after it.
Tell us what it is doing.
Call the shop or send the details on WhatsApp and we will take it from there.